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

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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http://www.ingentaconnect.com/maik/11490/2007/00000017/00000006/00006014
http://openurl.ingenta.com/content?genre=article&issn=1054-660X&volume=17&issue=6&spage=874&epage=879
http://dx.doi.org/10.1134/S1054660X0706014X