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August 25, 2016

Spherical tokamak as model for next steps in fusion energy
Plainsboro NJ (SPX) Aug 25, 2016
Among the top puzzles in the development of fusion energy is the best shape for the magnetic facility - or "bottle" - that will provide the next steps in the development of fusion reactors. Leading candidates include spherical tokamaks, compact machines that are shaped like cored apples, compared with the doughnut-like shape of conventional tokamaks. The spherical design produces high-pressure plasmas - essential ingredients for fusion reactions - with relatively low and cost-effective magnetic fields. ... read more

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