Induced Gamma Emission

[usernameguy]

There's research ongoing into a relatively unknown form of nuclear power, called "Induced Gamma Emission" (IGE). There are rumors/innuendo that research potentially could be towards a new form of fusion bomb, or a new radiological weapon. It also might create the world's best battery.

Induced Gamma Emission first forces nuclei into an excited state

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[tongodeon]

This was not on my radar at all. Thanks!

[usernameguy]

Note also that something that would make this a scary prospect is that tiny amounts are perfectly safe for transport but could be "triggered" all at once, kind of like lasers work.

Maybe.

To be even more confused, read this:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn?pagename=article&contentId=A22099-2004Mar24¬Found=true