The China Institute of Atomic Energy or CIAE (), formerly the Institute of Atomic Energy of the
Chinese Academy of Sciences, is the main research institute of the
China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC).
Founded in 1950, it conducts research in the fields of
nuclear physics,
nuclear engineering
Nuclear engineering is the branch of engineering concerned with the application of breaking down atomic nuclei ( fission) or of combining atomic nuclei (fusion), or with the application of other sub-atomic processes based on the principles of n ...
,
radiochemistry, and in the development of nuclear technology.
See also
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Nuclear power in China
References
Nuclear technology in China
Nuclear research institutes
Military research of China
1950 establishments in China
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