### Question
How does the law define atomic energy?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 2014*, **atomic energy** is defined as:

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

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 2014*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 23-DEVELOPMENT AND CONTROL OF ATOMIC ENERGY > Division A-Atomic Energy > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

