New feedback system can improve efficiency of fusion reactions

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) have refined the use of magnetic fields to improve the performance of doughnut-shaped fusion facilities known as tokamaks. The improved technique protects internal parts from damage by instabilities called “edge-localized modes” (ELMs) and allows tokamaks to operate for longer without pausing.


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Source: Phys.org