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Revolutionary Fusion Energy Breakthrough Unleashes Limitless Clean Power

Researchers have discovered a method to mitigate damaging runaway electrons in tokamak fusion devices by harnessing Alfvén waves. This breakthrough could have significant implications for the advancement of fusion energy, including the ongoing ITER project in France. The circular process of using Alfvén waves to disrupt the formation of avalanches of runaway electrons was observed in experiments and supported by theoretical models. The findings could lead to the development of tokamak designs that naturally mitigate runaway electron damage, addressing a major challenge in fusion energy research.

via SciTechDaily|

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Unleashing Limitless Clean Energy: Alfvén Waves and Controlled Fusion

Researchers at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory have discovered a promising approach to mitigate the damaging effects of runaway electrons in tokamak fusion devices by harnessing a unique type of plasma wave called Alfven waves. These waves have the ability to loosen the confinement of high-energy particles within the reactors, allowing some particles to escape and reducing the efficiency of the devices. The new findings by Chang Liu and a team of researchers have revealed a surprising twist in the tale of Alfven waves in the context of runaway electrons.

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"Revolutionary Breakthrough Paves the Way for Controlled Fusion Energy on Earth"

Researchers have made a breakthrough discovery in mitigating damaging runaway electrons in tokamak fusion devices by harnessing Alfvén waves. These waves, which have historically reduced the efficiency of tokamak reactors, were found to diffuse high-energy electrons before they could cause damage. The circular process involves runaways creating instabilities that generate Alfvén waves, preventing avalanches from forming. The findings provide a link between these waves and the generation of runaway electrons, potentially leading to the development of tokamak designs that naturally mitigate runaway electron damage. This discovery could accelerate the arrival of controlled fusion energy on Earth and have implications for the advancement of the ITER project.

via Phys.org|

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