Free,
I'm no expert but I'll take a shot while I wait for some answers from those that should know.
"Radioactive Half-Life
The radioactive half-life for a given radioisotope is a measure of the tendency of the nucleus to "decay" or "disintegrate" and as such is based purely upon that probability. The tiny nuclear size compared to the atom and the enormity of the forces which act within it make it almost totally impervious to the outside world. The half-life is independent of the physical state (solid, liquid, gas), temperature, pressure, the chemical compound in which the nucleus finds itself, and essentially any other outside influence. It is independent of the chemistry of the atomic surface, and independent of the ordinary physical factors of the outside world. The only thing which can alter the half-life is direct nuclear interaction with a particle from outside, e.g., a high energy collision in an accelerator."
Assuming the energy can be absorbed by the TQD's and converted into electricity it is only a receiver. No energy is transmitted to the radioactive fuel source from the energy panel containing the TQD's. Changed it from solar panel to an "Energy Panel" more appropriate, thus the belief the "nuclear batteries" you call them are a huge potential source of almost unlimited power. There are a little over 100 Nukes in the US with spent fuel in storage.
