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France's Tokamak WEST Sets Record with 22-Minute Plasma

4/19/2025

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France's Tokamak WEST has made history by sustaining plasma for an impressive 22 minutes, outshining China's EAST. This milestone not only highlights France's dominance in nuclear fusion research but also showcases the power of global teamwork. Additionally, the U.S. contributed a vital superconducting magnet to the ITER project, propelling the quest for viable fusion energy forward.

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France's Tokamak WEST has made history by sustaining plasma for an impressive 22 minutes, outshining China's EAST. This milestone not only highlights France's dominance in nuclear fusion research but also showcases the power of global teamwork. Additionally, the U.S. contributed a vital superconducting magnet to the ITER project, propelling the quest for viable fusion energy forward.