[zeestephen]

Re: “Nuclear reactions produce many times the energy of electron state changes...”

Thanks for clarifying that.

However, it’s my understanding (as a philosophy major) that photons are the only heat carrier, and you can’t get photons without “electron state changes.”

Any help on this is appreciated!

[TexasGator]

"However, it’s my understanding (as a philosophy major) that photons are the only heat carrier, and you can’t get photons without “electron state changes.”",

E=MC²

For example, in a fission, you get several high energy particles along with gamma rays.

The kinetic energy is converted to heat energy as the interact with surroundings.

[PapaBear3625]

However, it’s my understanding (as a philosophy major) that photons are the only heat carrier, and you can’t get photons without “electron state changes.”

Electron state changes (like from chemical reactions) produce low-energy photons (like in the infrared thru UV range of the spectrum).

Nuclear reactions directly produce high-energy photons (x-ray thru gamma ray). Nuclear reactions also produce fast-moving particles, and motion of matter at the atomic level is what heat is.

[Varmint Al]

Here are two very easy to understand videos from the energyprof:

What is nuclear fusion? Click the link.

What Is Fusion and How Do You Get It to Work?

I have downloaded all of his videos. I would have liked to have him as an instructor in college.

Good Hunting... from Varmint Al