Exploring Atomic Energy and Nuclear Technology: The Mobile Exhibition at Copernicus Science Centre

This mobile exhibition, presented as part of the Transformation Festival 2021, delves into the principles of atomic energy, nuclear technology, and the science behind the equation E=mc2. It aims to demystify nuclear power, explaining concepts from atomic fission to electricity generation, and demonstrating that ionizing radiation is a natural phenomenon.

The mobile exhibition, 'Wystawa mobilna Fundacji FORUM ATOMOWE,' presented during the 'Festiwal Przemiany 2021,' serves as an introduction to the world of atomic nuclei and nuclear technology. It highlights Albert Einstein's seminal 1905 equation, E=mc2, as the foundation for understanding atomic fission and fusion energy. The exhibition is divided into two parts: the first part features exhibits like a nuclear power plant model, a holographic pyramid, and a mock-up of a pressurized water reactor fuel assembly, explaining the process from uranium atom fission to electricity generation. The second part of the exhibition addresses the fears associated with invisible phenomena like ionizing radiation. It uses displays to show that ionizing radiation occurs naturally, that humans are constantly exposed to it, and that everyday objects, building materials, and the ground we walk on contain radioactive isotopes. The exhibition also covers principles of radiological protection, aiming to reassure visitors that radiation is a part of our environment and should not be feared. Experts such as Łukasz Koszuk, Zuzanna Podgórska, Iwona Słonecka, and Anna Przybyszewska, all with significant backgrounds in nuclear physics and related fields, are featured as points of contact or discussion.

This exhibition is part of the Festiwal Przemiany 2021. Further details regarding access and ticketing would typically be available through the Copernicus Science Centre's main channels, as this is a mobile exhibition presented within their festival context.