How is nuclear energy converted into other types of usable energy

Question

How is nuclear energy converted into other types of usable energy

In: Physics

Answer 1

I guess it depends on your use:

Uncontrolled release = bomb, for destroying worlds.

Controlled release = giant kettle, to make steam for spinning a turbine. There is, of course, the RTG units on the Voyager space probes (probably others, I’m sure), which work differently but still utilise heat to make electricity.