torsatron

Noun

Meaning

torsatron (plural torsatrons)

A stellarator with continuous helical coils, or with a number of discrete coils that produce a similar field.

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Examples

Configurations Several different configurations of stellarator exist, including: ;Torsatron: A stellarator with continuous helical coils. Source: Internet

The twisted plasma induces twist in the magnetic field lines to effect drift cancellation, and typically can provide more twist than the Torsatron or Heliotron, especially near the centre of the plasma (magnetic axis). Source: Internet

Stellarators were developed by Lyman Spitzer in 1950 and have four designs: Torsatron, Heliotron, Heliac and Helias. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

torsadogenicity torsal torsalo torse torsed torsel