What's inside a nuclear reactor?

At the reactor, neutrons are slowed down to an observable speed and stored in huge 'bottles' for numerous experiments.

You can listen to Dan's interview with ILL Director Andrew Harrison and nuclear physicist Dr Peter Geltenbort on the Focus August podcast. 

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Find out more

• Should we build new nuclear reactors?
• What would happen if a nuclear bomb was detonated in space?