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


### Answer
Under *50 U.S.C. § 47f*, **atomic energy** is defined as:

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

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 47f*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4C-ATOMIC WEAPONS AND SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIALS INFORMATION REWARDS**

