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Revolutionary QUADCOIL Code Transforms Stellarator Fusion Design

3/13/2025

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Princeton physicists have unveiled QUADCOIL, a groundbreaking computer code that revolutionizes stellarator fusion design. By analyzing intricate magnet configurations in a mere 10 seconds—down from hours—this innovation harmonizes physics and engineering, paving the way for reduced construction costs and a brighter future for fusion energy. Collaborative research across institutions promises to elevate stellarator designs to new heights.

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Princeton physicists have unveiled QUADCOIL, a groundbreaking computer code that revolutionizes stellarator fusion design. By analyzing intricate magnet configurations in a mere 10 seconds—down from hours—this innovation harmonizes physics and engineering, paving the way for reduced construction costs and a brighter future for fusion energy. Collaborative research across institutions promises to elevate stellarator designs to new heights.