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In a groundbreaking study published in the journal ‘Nuclear Fusion,’ researchers have tackled a persistent challenge in stellarator reactor design: the retention of helium ash, a byproduct of nuclear fusion that can dilute fuel and hinder reactor eff

In a significant stride for fusion energy research, the JT-60SA project has unveiled critical insights into the disruptions that can occur during its initial operational phase. This groundbreaking work, led by T. Yokoyama from the National Institutes

The recent 10th Asia-Pacific Transport Working Group (APTWG) meeting at Hanyang University in Seoul has sparked excitement in the fusion energy sector, presenting a wealth of research that could reshape our understanding of plasma behavior and its ap

Researchers from the School of Mathematics and Physics at Anqing Normal University and the Institute of Energy at the Hefei Comprehensive National Science Center have made significant strides in understanding kinetic instabilities in fusion reactors,

Recent research has uncovered significant insights into the challenges faced by the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), particularly regarding the durability of tungsten monoblocks used in its divertor systems. The study, led by

Recent research conducted by Xiang Zhu and his team at the Advanced Energy Research Center of Shenzhen University has unveiled intriguing findings regarding the behavior of energetic electrons in low-density plasmas during experiments at the Experime

Recent research published in the journal “Nuclear Fusion” sheds new light on the magnetic compression of rotating field-reversed configurations (FRCs), a promising area of study in plasma physics and fusion energy. This work, led by Yiming Ma from th

Recent research published in the journal Nuclear Fusion has shed new light on the operational tolerances of the ITER project, a significant international effort aimed at achieving nuclear fusion as a viable energy source. The study, led by M. Pharr f

A recent study published in Nature Communications sheds light on a significant advancement in nuclear fusion technology, particularly focusing on the ITER project, which is poised to revolutionize the energy sector. The ITER project, an international

Researchers at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, led by J.F. Parisi, have made significant strides in the field of nuclear fusion by demonstrating that using spin-polarized deuterium-tritium (D-T) fuel can dramatically enhance tritium burn eff