Nuclear fusion’s plasma code cracked by US researchers’ elusive ‘voids’ breakthrough
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Researchers at UC San Diego have developed a new theoretical model to explain unexpected turbulence in nuclear fusion reactors. The model suggests that previously overlooked "voids" in the plasma edge may generate additional turbulence, potentially resolving the "shortfall problem" in fusion simulations. This breakthrough could improve plasma behavior predictions and inform future reactor designs, bringing us closer to sustainable fusion energy.
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