Nuclear Fission

  1. Nuclear Physics: Past, Present and Future
    http://library.advanced.org/3471
    This Web site, designed by high school students, features information about nuclear physics, energy and weapons.
  2. ABC's of Nuclear Science
    http://user88.lbl.gov/NSD_docs/abc/home.html
    Introduction to nuclear science looks at beta rays, antimatter, and the cosmic connection. With diagrams, illustrations, and definitions.
  3. Nuclear Information and Resource Service
    http://www.essential.org/nirsnet
    NIRS is the information and networking center for citizens and environmental organizations concerned about nuclear power, radioactive waste, radiation and sustainable energy issues.
  4. Nuclear Power Plant Demonstration
    http://www.ida.liu.se/~her/npp/demo.html
    Features a java applet simulation where users try to avert disaster after a nuclear power plant accident.
  5. WorldAtom
    http://www.iaea.or.at
    The International Atomic Energy Agency site gives information about the mission of this organization. It also provides current news and activities in the field of atomic energy.
  6. ABB Atom
    http://www.abb.se/atom
    Basic information on nuclear technology by ABB Atom, a Swedish company that develops nuclear power plants.
  7. Laboratory for Nuclear Science - MIT
    http://www-lns.mit.edu/
    Provides support for basic research in the field of nuclear and high-energy physics. Posts publications, news, and job opportunities.
  8. Chernobyl: A Nuclear Disaster
    http://hyperion.advanced.org/3426
    Information about the events and aftereffects of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.
  9. Hanford History Directory
    http://www.hanford.gov/history/index.htm
    The Hanford site near Richland, Washington, has long been controversial. Read about the nuclear plant's history from World War II to the present.
  10. Uranium Information Centre
    http://www.uic.com.au
    This site provides articles and editorials on the use of uranium as an energy source. It pays particular attention to uranium mining in Australia. It also features links to other Web sites about nuclear energy.
  11. National Atomic Museum
    http://www.sandia.gov/museum/main.htm
    Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, this museum is run by Scandia National Laboratories. This site focuses on the atom and its role in medicine and weaponry.
  12. COGEMA Nuclear Energy
    http://www.cogema.fr
    This French nuclear power company outlines its activities, which include mining, uranium chemistry, fuel fabrication, uranium recycling and transportation of nuclear materials.
  13. Alpha Institute's Link Page
    http://www.alphacdc.com/alpha/ailinks.html
    This site offers links relating to indigenous, environmental, nuclear and legislative issues.
  14. Nuclear Energy Institute
    http://www.nei.org
    Features an overview of the nuclear energy industry's Washington D.C.-based policy organization.
  15. Redwood Alliance
    http://www.igc.apc.org/redwood
    Redwood Alliance is an organization that deals primarily with energy issues in California.
  16. Institute for Space and Nuclear Power Studies
    http://129.24.216.193/isnps/
    University of New Mexico organization profiles its staff and student members, and details upcoming space research forums.
  17. Nuclear Power and War
    http://web.wa.net/~omniverse/omninuke.html
    Learn about the history of nuclear power from conception to long-term environmental and health effects. An extensive list of links is provided.
  18. Nuclear Power Plant Emergency Factsheet - FEMA
    http://www.fema.gov/home/fema/radiolo.htm
    Find out what to do if there is an emergency at a local nuclear power plant. Includes facts, definitions, and procedures.
  19. Nuclear Power Program
    http://www.tpub.com/nuke/
    Highlights the Navy's Nuclear careers and schools. Find recruitment information and resources.
  20. Nuclear Power Plant Disaster
    http://www.heartnsoul.sa.com.au/nuclear.htm
    Object of this game is to keep the nuclear reactor stable once individual components begin to fail. Brief and detailed instructions provided.