International Atomic Energy Agency
International Atomic Energy Agency
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) (pronounced /ˌaɪˈiːeɪˈeɪ/) is an international organization that seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and to inhibit its use for any military purpose, including nuclear weapons. The IAEA was established as an autonomous organization on 29 July 1957.
Etymology
The term "International Atomic Energy Agency" is self-explanatory. It is an international agency that deals with atomic energy. The term "atomic energy" refers to energy released by reactions involving atomic nuclei, such as nuclear fission or fusion.
Related Terms
- Nuclear energy: The energy released during nuclear fission or fusion, especially when used to generate electricity.
- Nuclear weapons: A weapon that uses nuclear reactions to release destructive energy.
- Nuclear fission: A nuclear reaction in which a heavy nucleus splits spontaneously or on impact with another particle, with the release of energy.
- Nuclear fusion: A nuclear reaction in which atomic nuclei of low atomic number fuse to form a heavier nucleus with the release of energy.
See Also
- United Nations: The IAEA reports to both the United Nations General Assembly and Security Council.
- Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty: An international treaty whose objective is to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and weapons technology.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on International Atomic Energy Agency
- Wikipedia's article - International Atomic Energy Agency
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