stellarator

[ˈstɛləreɪtər]

stellarator Definition

a device used in nuclear fusion research to confine hot plasma with magnetic fields in a non-axisymmetric toroidal shape.

Using stellarator: Examples

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  • Example

    The Wendelstein 7-X is the largest stellarator in the world.

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    Stellarators are an alternative to tokamaks for fusion research.

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Summary: stellarator in Brief

A 'stellarator' [ˈstɛləreɪtər] is a device used in nuclear fusion research to confine hot plasma with magnetic fields in a non-axisymmetric toroidal shape. The Wendelstein 7-X is the largest stellarator in the world, and it is an alternative to tokamaks for fusion research.