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Re: Nuclear Batteries

          From an historical point of view, several of the booklets in
          the AEC series on "Understanding the Atom" have sections
          dealing with nuclear batteries.  These include short
          descriptions and simplified drawings.  For example, they are
          mentioned in the following three booklets (and perhaps
          others):  SNAP Nuclear Space Reactors, Power from
          Radioisotopes, and Direct Conversion of Energy.  These
          booklets were printed in the 1960's and are now out of print
          but they are probably still available in many
          public libraries.  Another place to check would be the
          libraries at one of the national labs such as Oak Ridge or
          Argonne.

          Dave Simpson
          ORAU