Imrul HasanJanuary 6, 2026
The silent endurance of nuclear submarines is one of the marvels of modern engineering. Unlike diesel-electric submarines, which require frequent refueling and surfacing for air, nuclear submarines can remain submerged for months, limited only by crew endurance and food supplies. The secret behind this extraordinary capability lies in the incredible energy density of uranium-235 (U-235), the fuel that powers their nuclear reactors.
The Extraordinary Energy of Nuclear Fission
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