Magnetically Confined Plasma

Magnetically confined plasma involves using powerful magnetic fields to contain and control a hot, ionized gas called plasma—similar to the sun’s interior. In fusion reactors, these magnetic fields prevent the plasma from touching reactor walls, allowing it to reach extreme temperatures needed for nuclear fusion. This confinement maintains the plasma's stability and density, enabling sustained fusion reactions that could produce clean energy. The technology relies on devices like tokamaks and stellarators, which use intricate magnetic field configurations to keep the plasma stable and contained long enough for energy to be generated efficiently.