Speculative fusion_physics

High-Beta Fusion / Field-Reversed Configuration

Forbes argues that high-beta configurations (using nearly all magnetic field lines) and FRC are the correct path to efficient fusion, contrasting with tokamaks.

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David Kirkley; Helion Energy (mentioned as context)

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High Beta Advantage for Advanced Fusion Fuels

The high beta values achieved by Field Reverse Configuration enable pursuit of aneutronic boron-11 fusion that is impossible with low beta tokamak reactors

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