By Mehwish mustaqeem Sialkot
Senior Columnist
Atom is the smallest unit of an element. It is a system composed of a charged nucleus and a number of electrons. The electrons travel in orbits about the nucleus. Now when an atom is broken, it releases tremendous energy. In this way, the atom has become a source of energy. The discovery of atomic energy is one of the greatest scientific discoveries of the present age. we may use or misuse this power. We may use it for destructive or constructive purposes. If we use it for the settlement of our disputes, the whole of mankind will perish as a result. If we are sensible in its use, we may have a better and happier world. In the constructive sphere, atomic energy can work wonders. The use of atomic energy for medical purposes can cure those diseases which were once considered incurable. Radium can be used in the destruction of abnormal tissues and cancer. Radiotherapy is an important branch of medical science. Superfluous cells are destroyed once for all. The isotopes of sodium, potassium, bromine, and iodine will go a long way in tracing the origin and cause of many diseases. This saves man from the cruel clutches of a slow and painful death. In this way, atomic energy has alleviated human suffering. Medicine and surgery owe a deep debt of gratitude to human suffering. Medicine and surgery owe a deep debt of gratitude to scientists who discovered the secrets of atomic energy. In the sphere of the industry also the atomic energy is going to play a very important role. Coal and petrol supply of the world is being gradually exhausted. The time is not far when they may not be available. Without them, electric current cannot be produced. Now atomic energy may be used in the generation of electric current. Factories will get abundant quality of electricity to produce things on a large scale. In the USA a large number of big and small firms are harnessing atomic energy for securing cheap production. Electronic machines and computers are being used in the process of metalworking mineral processing, machines designs, glass making textile manufacture plastic and paper processing electrical equipment, rubber, and cement. In the field of agriculture, atomic energy will be a great help to farmers. Atomic explosions can level the hills and mounds. The land so made available can be used for the cultivation of crops. Crops can be ripened within a shorter period with the help of atomic energy. The yield of grain per acre can be doubled to the original one. Moreover atomic can prevent the pests of harmful bacteria. In this way, the food problem can be solved. Lastly, we come to the use of atomic energy for transport purposes. With the help of atomic energy, the means of communication can be made swifter and more reliable than at present. Trains cars trucks ships submarines airplanes missiles are rockets can all be worked with atomic energy. Thanks to the power of atom the scientists are planning voyages to the moon, Soon interplanetary voyages will become a reality in the near future.
