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Record 1 1982-10-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
CONT

The tokamak solution to the problem [of leaks from the plasma] is to set up a poloidal magnetic field around the minor cross section of the plasma torus by means of an electric current along the plasma column.

OBS

This applies to magnetic confinement fusion reactors.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
CONT

La configuration [du réacteur de fusion thermonucléaire] Tokamak (...) permet de confiner un anneau de plasma parcouru par un courant électrique très intense (...)

Spanish

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