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EPFL's New Tokamak Design Revolutionizes Fusion Energy Stability

6/2/2025

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A groundbreaking tokamak design from EPFL introduces a second X-point, revolutionizing plasma fusion management. This innovative feature enables heat to disperse more evenly and farther from the reactor's core, significantly minimizing damage to inner walls and boosting plasma stability—key elements for harnessing efficient fusion energy.

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A groundbreaking tokamak design from EPFL introduces a second X-point, revolutionizing plasma fusion management. This innovative feature enables heat to disperse more evenly and farther from the reactor's core, significantly minimizing damage to inner walls and boosting plasma stability—key elements for harnessing efficient fusion energy.