SMRTR Science & EngineeringOct 20, 2025Interesting Engineering

UK engineers hit fusion milestone with plasma control using 3D magnetic coils

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UK scientists used 3D magnetic coils to stabilize plasma in a spherical tokamak, suppressing damaging instabilities for the first time. This breakthrough advances fusion power development and supports the UK's goal of fusion electricity by 2040.

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