Economics of isomeric energy

Authors: Pereira, N.; Merkel, G.; Litz, M.

Source: Laser Physics, Volume 17, Number 6, June 2007 , pp. 874-879(6)

Publisher: MAIK Nauka/Interperiodica

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Abstract:

A high energy density source based on nuclear isomers may be conceptually attractive; but it is unrealistic if the energy's price is too excessive. This paper estimates the price of isomeric energy, and shows that isomers can become practical only for low-energy applications.

Keywords: 28.90.+i; 84.60.Bk

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1134/S1054660X0706014X

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