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Bumpy Torus

Fusion Device

The bumpy torus is a class of magnetic fusion energy device made up of a series of magnetic mirrors connected end to end to form a closed torus. It grew out of a discovery made in the 1960s by a team led by Ray Dandl at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

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TRL 3: Experimental Proof of Concept 1
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Magnetic fusion energy device 1
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1. Wikipedia: Bumpy torus
  • Introduction, sentence 1
    a class of magnetic fusion energy devices
  • Uses Source: Nuclear Fusion, Wikipedia article lead
    The bumpy torus is a class of magnetic fusion energy devices that consist of a series of magnetic mirrors connected end-to-end to
  • In Group: Magnetic Confinement Devices, Lead
    The bumpy torus is a class of magnetic fusion energy devices that consist of a series of magnetic mirrors connected end-to-end to form a closed torus.
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