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In the years just before and during World War II, nuclear research focused mainly on the development of defense weapons. Later, scientists concentrated on peaceful applications of nuclear technology. An important use of nuclear energy is the generation of electricity. After years of research, scientists have successfully applied nuclear technology to many other scientific, medical, and industrial purposes. Governments have been deeply involved in the development of nuclear energy. Some of them initiated and led the development of nuclear energy since its military beginnings in World War II, because of its strategic nature and the scope of its risks and benefits. Governments later supported the development of civilian nuclear energy, primarily for the generation of electricity. In the postwar period, governments played an increasing overall role in the economies of the industrial countries. Science and technology were essential instruments of government action, and nuclear energy was a highly visible symbol of their successful application.
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Zohuri, B. (2019). Nuclear Power Structure from Past to Present. In: Small Modular Reactors as Renewable Energy Sources. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-92594-3_2
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