Nuclear Radiation Problem
- Radiation is produced by the nuclear reactions occurring in the spontaneous degradation of the waste over time
- The radiation is dangerous
- Need is to contain the radiation for a long time.
- Need to protect the environment and biosphere
Radiation Level and Containment
Gamma Rays pose the major problem-These can be contained, and therein lies the BASIS of the solution to the problem
Decay of high level radiation over short time period
Decay of high level waste over short time period