Problem 14
What is a breeder reactor? Why is it useful to breed fissionable fuel? What is meant by reprocessing and why is it done?
Problem 15
Write the nuclear reaction that produces \({ }^{233} \mathrm{U}\) from \({ }^{232}\) Th following the absorption of a neutron.
Problem 17
Define fusion and give two examples of fusion processes (i.e., reactions) that may be used in power reactors of the future.