International Mindedness Physics 11 - Dave

Physics 11: Nuclear Fission and Fusion

One of the units covered in Physics 11 is Nuclear Fission and Fusion.  Fission has huge environmental and international impacts both as a source of power and weaponry, and it would be very interesting to explore this topic with a focus on international mindedness.  We could examine the international impacts of disasters like Chernobyl and Fukushima, as well as the two atomic bombs dropped on Japan during WWII, and how the knowledge of these events might affect the future.

Fusion would also be worth taking a look at with a focus on international mindedness.  The Sun is one big Fusion reactor, and solar energy is one source of renewable energy that might become more commonly used in the future.  We could explore the international impacts of the future of solar power, as well as the possibility of developing cold fusion power generators, and what each would do to the world power market.

Dave