How It Works

Modular Pebble Bed Reactor
Massachusetts Institute of Technology's website on the modular pebble bed reactor technology.

Generation IV Nuclear Reactor Diagrams (PDF)
Generation IV nuclear reactors are those identified by the Generation IV International Forum, which was initiated by the U.S. Department of Energy and has 10 international member countries. Most Gen IV reactors are in the conceptual or experimental stages and are considered deployable around 2030.

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
The NRC is the independent government agency that regulates the commercial uses of nuclear technologies.

The Virtual Nuclear Tourist
This Web site, developed by Joseph Gonyeau, contains extensive information and many illustrations on the use of nuclear energy to generate electric power.

U.S. Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy
DOE’s Office of Nuclear Energy, Science and Technology conducts the U.S. government’s nuclear energy program and represents the core of its expertise in nuclear engineering and technology.

National Mining Association
NMA promotes the production and use of mineral resources, serves as an information resource on mining, and advocates policies and procedures that balance economic, political and environmental concerns.

Society of Nuclear Medicine
SNM is an international scientific and professional organization that promotes the science, technology and practical application of nuclear medicine.

American College of Nuclear Medicine
ACNM is an association that works to enhance the practice of nuclear medicine through the study, education and improvement of clinical practice.

World Federation of Nuclear Medicine and Biology
WFNMB promotes the development of nuclear medicine and biology by fostering cooperation among various associations in the field throughout the world.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration
The FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation’s food supply, cosmetics and products that emit radiation.

International Food Information Council
IFIC’s purpose is to bridge the gap between science and communication by collecting and disseminating scientific information on food safety, nutrition and health.

Radiation Answers
The Health Physics Society is a nonprofit scientific professional organization whose mission is excellence in the science and practice of radiation safety.