Published October 2015 | Version v1
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New MIT design revives interest in high-field approach to fusion

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Tokamaks made with high-temperature superconductors may offer a less expensive, more compact route to fusion power, if their coils can withstand the tremendous forces

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Journal Title
Physics Today
Journal Volume
68
Journal Issue
10
Journal Page Range
vp.
ISSN
0031-9228
CODEN
PHTOAD

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Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
47052485
Subject category
S75: CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS, SUPERCONDUCTIVITY AND SUPERFLUIDITY; S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Descriptors DEI
COMPACTS; DESIGN; HIGH-TC SUPERCONDUCTORS; TOKAMAK DEVICES
Descriptors DEC
CLOSED PLASMA DEVICES; SUPERCONDUCTORS; THERMONUCLEAR DEVICES; TYPE-II SUPERCONDUCTORS

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