tokamak

Noun

Meaning

tokamak (plural tokamaks)

(nuclear physics) A torus-shaped chamber used in nuclear fusion research in which a plasma is magnetically confined. [from 20th c.]

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A number of improvements to the design are now part of the "advanced tokamak" concept, which includes non-circular plasma, internal diverters and limiters, often superconducting magnets, and operate in the so-called "H-mode" island of increased stability. Source: Internet

B247 Braams and Scott, pg. 225 The ST concept appeared to represent an enormous advance in tokamak design. Source: Internet

In response to this surprising development, the AEC decided to concentrate funding on large tokamak projects, and reduce backing for alternative concepts. Source: Internet

In 1981 Furth became the director at PPPL and led the laboratory until 1990 during record setting magnetic fusion energy experiments on the largest tokamak in the country, the Tokamak Fusion Test Reactor (TFTR). Source: Internet

In 1985, the Japanese tokamak, JT-60 was completed. Source: Internet

In 1988, the T-15 a Soviet tokamak was completed. Source: Internet

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