Class Central is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Stanford University

Nuclear Fission - Significance, History, and Commercial Applications

Stanford University via YouTube

Start learning Write review
Coursera Ad

Learn AI, Data Science & Business — Earn Certificates That Get You Hired

Learn More → University of the People Ad

Earn Your Business Degree, Tuition-Free, 100% Online!

Learn More →

Overview

Google, IBM & Meta Certificates – 40% Off
One Coursera Plus subscription covers most Professional Certificates on Coursera.
Unlock All Certificates
This lecture introduces commercial nuclear fission, covering its history and role in energy as well as environmental, health, safety, and economic considerations.

Syllabus

00:00 Introduction
06:24 Significance and Trends
27:55 History and Origins
32:33 How Commercial Nuclear Energy Works
57:34 Impact on Environment, Health, and Safety
1:04:06 Economics and Future

Taught by

Stanford Understand Energy

Tags

Reviews

Start your review of Nuclear Fission - Significance, History, and Commercial Applications

Start learning

Never Stop Learning.

Get personalized course recommendations, track subjects and courses with reminders, and more.

Sign up for free
Someone learning on their laptop while sitting on the floor.