4. Conclusion

Knowledge of the properties of atomic nuclei (binding energy, radioactivity, etc.) leads to a wide range of practical applications, including the industrial production of electricity from the energy released by nuclear fission reactions of heavy nuclei (uranium, plutonium, etc.) induced by neutrons in the core of a nuclear reactor. It is essential for mastering the design, operation, maintenance, clean-up and dismantling of nuclear reactors and fuel cycle plants, as well as for managing the radioactive waste generated.