Scholz, Marek2017-10-022017-10-022016978-83-63542-56-6http://rifj.ifj.edu.pl/handle/item/15The dependence of the binding energy per nucleon on the nucleus mass number known in nuclear physics shows that nuclear energy can be produced (emitted) not only in the fission reactions of heavy nuclei, but also in the fusion reactions of light nuclei. In both cases, the production (emission) of energy is equal to the increment of the total binding energy. Thus nuclear fusion reactions, in addition to fission reactions, may be the second major source of energy production on Earth.engBook