I'm forgetting, have scientists attained a means of fussion or fission as of yet.

sorry fusion or fission

controlled fusion, no. Uncontolled fusion, think H bomb.

fission, yes. Controlled fission, think nuclear power plants. Uncontrolled (at least after startup, think A bomb.

ok thanks.

I needed this for a report i was doing in chem, but i have forgotten this subject

manny

Yes, scientists have attained the means for both fusion and fission. Fusion and fission are two different processes by which energy can be produced.

Fission is the process of splitting an atomic nucleus into two or more smaller nuclei, accompanied by the release of a large amount of energy. This is how nuclear power plants generate electricity. Scientists have been using fission as a source of energy for several decades.

On the other hand, fusion is the process of combining two lighter atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, releasing vast amounts of energy. Fusion is the process that powers the sun and other stars. Scientists have been working on achieving controlled fusion on Earth as a potential clean and abundant energy source, but it has been challenging to maintain the conditions required for sustained fusion reactions.

To stay updated on the current status of fusion and fission research, you can follow scientific news outlets, visit websites of research institutions dedicated to nuclear energy, or check the publications of scientific journals like "Nature," "Science," or "Physical Review Letters" that often publish research advancements in the field of nuclear physics.