Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Nuclear Fusion
This site from Georgia State University provides a lengthy page with a thorough description of the fusion process. Discussion is complemented by excellent graphics and links to further information.
MadSci Network
Msn: What Happens in a Nuclear Reaction?
From The Mad Scientist Network web site. Using a question and answer format, this page discusses three types of nuclear reactions - spontaneous decay reactions, nuclear fision reactions, and nuclear fusion reactions. Each reaction type...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Nuclear Physics
Through informational text, interactive activities, and virtual animations students learn about the atomic nucleus, fission, fusion, and radioactive decay.
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Nuclear Chemistry: Audio Book
Learn about nuclear energy as you listen to the audio book describing nuclear chemistry. View maps, examples, graphs, and pictures describing everything from electrons to beta emissions and more.
MadSci Network
Msn: What Regulates the Speed of Hydrogen Fusion?
From the Mad Scientist Network web site. Using a question and answer format, this page describes the various types of fusion processes and the physical requirements needed for their initiation and sustenance. Factors affecting the rates...
American Association of Physics Teachers
Com Padre Digital Library: Physics to Go: Explore Physics on Your Own
Contains a full physics curriculum with links to games, webcasts, and activities. By creating a free account, students and teachers can create their own personal collection of resources.
MadSci Network
Msn: What Is Required to Initiate a Fusion Reaction?
From the Mad Scientist Network web site. Using a question and answer format, this page provides a thorough discussion of fusion reactions. Fusion and fission are compared and contrasted and the mechanisms which must occur to initiate and...
MadSci Network
Msn: How Would You Explain the Process?
From the Mad Scientist Network web site. Using a question and answer format, this page explains the differences between nuclear fusion and nuclear fission. The details of each process are sketched in simple language.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Energy From Matter
The history of energy being transformed from matter is provided at this site. The information starts at Einstein's formula, then discussions fusion, future energy sources, fission, and nuclear reactors.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Physics for Kids: Nuclear Energy and Fission
Kids learn about nuclear energy and fission in the science of physics including E=mc2, power plants, uses of nuclear power, and fusion.
Physics4kids
Physics 4 Kids: Modern Physics Quiz
Take this ten question multiple choice quiz on modern physics
NASA
Nasa: Imagine the Universe: Supernovae (Advanced)
Supernovae are divided into two basic physical types, including a description of supernova types and how they are classified based on the existence of hydrogen spectral lines. Definitions of key terms are provided.