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Laser separation of uranium

Authors: Gilles BORDIER, Michel ALEXANDRE

Publication date: July 10, 2003

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2. Separation by dissociation of the UF6 molecule

2.1 Origin of the isotopic effect

The difference in vibrational frequencies between the isotopic varieties of a molecule is explained by a mass effect. Because of this difference, selective absorption of energy is possible.

Diagram of the UF6 molecule
Figure 4  -  Diagram of the UF6 molecule
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