MadSci Network: Engineering |
I don't see any physical reason why an "atomic battery" shouldn't work. Small reactors were used in satellites whereas newer satellites use solar panels. As far as I know, no battery-sized atomic device has ever been built and no effort is being made to do so at the time being. The reason for that is that "atomic fuel" is highly risky and harmful to humans. The waste problem for the uranium used in nuclear power plants is already enormous and atomic batteries would be a nightmare for security and environment.
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