Fusion Product (IMAGE)

Max-Planck-Institut für Plasmaphysik (IPP)

Fusion Product

Caption

Wendelstein 7-X attained the Stellarator world record for the fusion product. This product of the ion temperature, plasma density and energy confinement time specifies how close one is getting to the power plant values needed to ignite a plasma.

Credit

Graphic: IPP

Usage Restrictions

None

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.