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Nuclear Fusion: Wendelstein 7-X Sets Rcord in Triple Product

Image 1: In a fusion power plant, a plasma with a high triple product (y-axis, logarithmic scale) must be generated for long durations (x-axis). Previous fusion experiments achieved high values for plasma durations of a few seconds. Wendelstein 7-X reached the world record for plasma durations over more than 30 seconds with a simultaneously large fusion product on May 22, 2025. In this experimental campaign OP2.3, further top values were achieved for plasma durations between 30 and 40 seconds. (Image:MPI for Plasma Physics, Dinklage et al. (to be published) / X. Litaudon et al. 2024 Nucl. Fusion 64 015001) arrow back arrow forward Image Zoom
Image 1: In a fusion power plant, a plasma with a high triple product (y-axis, logarithmic scale) must be generated for long durations (x-axis). Previous fusion experiments achieved high values for plasma durations of a few seconds. Wendelstein 7-X reached the world record for plasma durations over more than 30 seconds with a simultaneously large fusion product on May 22, 2025. In this experimental campaign OP2.3, further top values were achieved for plasma durations between 30 and 40 seconds. (Image: MPI for Plasma Physics, Dinklage et al. (to be published) / X. Litaudon et al. 2024 Nucl. Fusion 64 015001)
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