Nuclear fusion experiment hits new record for magnet strength
A nuclear fusion experiment at UW-Madison achieved a record 17 tesla magnetic field using CFS magnets. Realta Fusion collaborates on fusion power research, focusing on magnetic mirror designs for reactors. Progress signifies advancements in sustainable energy production.
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A nuclear fusion experiment at the University of Wisconsin-Madison achieved a record for the strongest steady magnetic field confining a plasma, using magnets from Commonwealth Fusion Systems. The 17 tesla magnetic field produced is crucial for fusion power, with potential for reactors to produce more power than they consume. Realta Fusion, a spinoff from the WHAM experiment, is collaborating closely with UW-Madison on this project. The experiment's success marks a significant milestone in the fusion industry, building on research from MIT and advancing magnet designs for fusion reactors. While CFS focuses on a tokamak design, Realta and WHAM are exploring a magnetic mirror design for their reactors. WHAM will serve as a testbed for this mirror design, with plans to build a larger demonstration reactor named Anvil. Following Anvil, Realta aims to develop Hammer, an evolution of the design to increase power output. These advancements highlight the progress in fusion research and the potential for sustainable energy production in the future.
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