Plasma Heating Methods

Plasma heating methods are techniques used to increase the temperature of plasma—a hot, ionized state of matter—so it can sustain nuclear fusion or other applications. Common methods include inductive heating, where electromagnetic fields induce currents inside the plasma, raising its temperature; neutral beam injection, which sends high-energy particles into the plasma; and radiofrequency heating, using electromagnetic waves at specific frequencies to transfer energy directly to the plasma particles. These methods efficiently transfer energy to the plasma, enabling it to reach the extreme temperatures necessary for fusion and research.