Nuclear reactors
= Nuclear reactors
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A nuclear reactor is a facility or device used to initiate and control a sustained nuclear chain reaction. Nuclear reactors are primarily employed for two purposes: the generation of electrical power and the production of isotopes for various applications, including medical and industrial uses. \#\#\# How Nuclear Reactors Work 1. **Nuclear Fission**: The core principle behind nuclear reactors is the process of nuclear fission.