Nuclear technology involves the use of nuclear reactions to generate energy or create various products. It is commonly associated with nuclear power plants, which convert the energy released from nuclear fission into electricity. This process involves splitting the nuclei of heavy atoms, such as uranium or plutonium, to release a significant amount of energy. In addition to energy production, nuclear technology has applications in medicine, such as in radiation therapy for cancer treatment and nuclear imaging for diagnostics. It also plays a role in scientific research and the development of nuclear weapons, which are powerful explosives that derive their energy from nuclear reactions.