### Question
How is the term atomic energy defined?


### Answer
The term **atomic energy** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 2014* as the following:

> all forms of energy released in the course of nuclear fission or nuclear transformation

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 2014*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 22-INDIAN HOSPITALS AND HEALTH FACILITIES > Division A-Atomic Energy > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

