Nuclear Explained – Nuclear Reactors and the Future of Nuclear Power

Nuclear reactors have been used to generate electricity for decades. The past, present and future of nuclear reactors and nuclear power is discussed in this episode, with guests:

• Helmuth Boeck, Retired Professor from the Technical University of Vienna
• Aline des Cloizeaux, Director of the Division of Nuclear Power at the IAEA
• Ben Heard, Senior Consultant at Frazer Nash Consultancy in Australia

The experts explain how a nuclear reactor generates electricity, as well as the advantages and challenges of nuclear power.