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It's about the radiation, which isn't contained by the magnetic field. The latter "just" keeps the plasma from melting the walls.
by danielbln 2y ago
It's about the radiation, which isn't contained by the magnetic field. The latter "just" keeps the plasma from melting the walls.
- telgareith 2y agoWell, the magnetic or inertial confinement keeps the reactants dense/close enough to react. The heat itself is entirely absorbed by the walls. As well as the previously mentioned neutron flux. Also, heres one of many sources- this was found as part of looking up HFIR's name. https://arpa-e.energy.gov/sites/default/files/B03-Wirth-FusionWorkshop_03-08-23.pdf https://arpa-e.energy.gov/sites/default/files/B03-Wirth-Fusi...