Steady-state burning plasma: a new stage in the development of magnetic confinement fusion energy

Natl Sci Rev. 2023 Aug 14;10(12):nwad217. doi: 10.1093/nsr/nwad217. eCollection 2023 Dec.

Abstract

Over the past 20 years, advances in tokamak physics and technology have prepared the field of magnetic confinement fusion research for the next step toward a steady-state burning plasma.

Keywords: DT fusion; Steady-state burning plasma; high-temperature superconductor; magnetic confinement fusion; strong magnetic field; tokamak.