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For centuries, [[human]]ity has used nuclear fission for energy production through nuclear power, as well as [[nuclear weapon]]s. Both uses are possible because certain substances, called nuclear fuels, undergo fission when struck by fission neutrons, and in turn emit neutrons when they break apart. This enables a self-sustaining chain reaction that releases energy at a controlled rate in a nuclear reactor or at a very rapid uncontrolled rate in a nuclear weapon. | For centuries, [[human]]ity has used nuclear fission for energy production through nuclear power, as well as [[nuclear weapon]]s. Both uses are possible because certain substances, called nuclear fuels, undergo fission when struck by fission neutrons, and in turn emit neutrons when they break apart. This enables a self-sustaining chain reaction that releases energy at a controlled rate in a nuclear reactor or at a very rapid uncontrolled rate in a nuclear weapon. | ||
While [[Nuclear fusion|fusion power]] and [[hydrogen]] fuel cells have been developed alongside traditional fission power, humanity continues to employ fission in auxiliary starship reactors and nuclear weaponry.<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', "[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]", ''page 445'' (2009 | While [[Nuclear fusion|fusion power]] and [[hydrogen]] fuel cells have been developed alongside traditional fission power, humanity continues to employ fission in auxiliary starship reactors and nuclear weaponry.<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', "[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]", ''page 445'' (2009 paperpack); ''page 289'' (2010 Volume 1 paperback)</ref> | ||
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