What Does APT Stand For?
APT stands for Accelerator Production Of Tritium
APT, or Accelerator Production Of Tritium, refers to a method of generating tritium, a radioactive isotope of hydrogen, using particle accelerators. This approach involves bombarding a target material with high-energy particles, typically neutrons, resulting in the production of tritium through nuclear reactions. APT is significant for various applications, including nuclear fusion research and certain types of nuclear weapons, as it offers a more controlled and efficient means of tritium production compared to traditional methods.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 16th June 2025 | Edit Acronym