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- June 29, 2013
It may sound like something out of a sci-fi thriller or a dystopian novel, but nuclear batteries are a reality. Sometimes referred to as atomic batteries, these batteries derive their power through radioactive isotopes in a similar way to nuclear reactors but without the chain reaction. Accordingly, nuclear powered batteries are expensive, but the cost is mitigated by their power and duration. Because of the cost, there are few day-to-day devices utilizing this kind of technology, and atomic batteries are most often used in applications where a high output and lengthy duration are necessary rather than beneficial.
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