Fission and India’s Nuclear Fleet

Nuclear fission occurs when a heavy, unstable atom—like Uranium—is split apart by a neutron. This split releases a massive burst of energy alongside extra neutrons, triggering a continuous chain reaction. Today, India generates electricity using 24 fission reactors. Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs): India relies heavily on these 20 indigenous reactors because they run on … Read more