Speculative fusion_physics

Central Column Syndrome

A flaw in tokamak reactors where a solid physical body in the center interferes with the magnetic field loops, preventing efficient plasma heating and containment.

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European Patent (2005)

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Central Column Syndrome in Fusion

Mainstream tokamak reactors fail because they have a physical central column. Successful fusion requires Field-Reversed Configuration (FRC) where magnetic fields are generated from the inside out, mimicking the sun's...

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