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Major Fusion Milestone: Princeton Scientists Discover Game-Changer in Reactor Design


Exhaust heat from commercial-scale fusion reactors might be less damaging than previously believed. New research indicates that plasma fusion heat spreads more evenly in tokamak reactors, suggesting reduced risk of damage to critical components, thereby improving reactor longevity and efficiency.

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