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An atomic battery, also known as a radioisotope thermoelectric generator (RTG) or nuclear battery, is a type of battery that uses radioactive decay to generate electrical power. These batteries harness the heat released from the decay of radioactive isotopes, typically plutonium-238 or strontium-90, to produce electricity through thermoelectric materials that convert heat into electric voltage.

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