Nuclear Fission

Nuclear Fission: Nuclear fission is a nuclear reaction in which the nucleus of an atom splits into smaller nuclei, along with the release of energy.

This process typically occurs in heavy elements such as uranium-235 or plutonium-239.

The fission reaction can be initiated by the absorption of a neutron, resulting in a chain reaction as the released neutrons can induce further fissions.

Relation to Einstein's Theory:

During nuclear fission, a small amount of mass is converted into a significant amount of energy

The energy produced in fission reactors and atomic bombs is due to this mass-energy conversion, confirming Einstein's theory.