B Fusion breakthrough using 3-D magnetic coils

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The discussion highlights a significant advancement in fusion technology with the first use of 3D magnetic coils to stabilize fusion plasma, showcasing the importance of powerful magnets. The MAST tokamak is mentioned alongside the stellarator Wendelstein 7-X, which successfully contained plasma for 8 minutes. This development underscores a competitive landscape between tokamak and stellarator designs in achieving effective plasma confinement. The implications of these breakthroughs could accelerate progress in fusion energy research. Overall, this represents a promising step forward in the quest for sustainable fusion energy.
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MAST is a tokamak. The stellarator Wendelstein 7-X in Greifswald achieved 8 minutes of plasma containment.
https://www.ipp.mpg.de/5322014/01_23

It is an interesting competition between the two architectures.
 

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