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fusion reactor types

Fusion reactors aim to replicate the sun's energy production by fusing atomic nuclei. The main types include: 1. **Magnetic Confinement Fusion (MCF)**: Uses powerful magnetic fields to contain hot plasma, with the most researched design being the Tokamak, which looks like a donut. 2. **Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF)**: Employs powerful lasers or other energy sources to compress small fuel pellets to achieve fusion. 3. **Stellarators**: Another magnetic confinement approach, designed differently than Tokamaks, aiming for steady-state operation. Each type seeks to harness fusion's potential for clean, abundant energy, though practical implementation is still underway.