Fusion Product (IMAGE) Max-Planck-Institut für Plasmaphysik (IPP) 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.