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US fusion research optimizes stellarator performance to improve plasma confinement

The article from Interesting Engineering discusses a significant advancement in nuclear fusion technology at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) in the United States. Researchers have developed a new type of stellarator, a device designed to confine plasma in a magnetic field to achieve fusion. This new stellarator, known as the MUSE (Magnetically-confined Ultra-Stable Experiment), uses permanent magnets instead of traditional electromagnets, which could potentially reduce costs and simplify the design. The MUSE stellarator aims to create a stable, twisted magnetic field to confine plasma more effectively, addressing one of the major challenges in fusion research. This innovation could lead to more efficient and economically viable fusion reactors, bringing the world closer to harnessing fusion energy as a clean, limitless power source. The project also involves collaboration with other institutions, highlighting a cooperative effort to push the boundaries of fusion technology.

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[ https://interestingengineering.com/energy/us-fusion-stellarator-plasma-confinement ]