23,000-pound magnet to power world's most advanced fusion system

23,000-pound magnet to power world's most advanced fusion system

A massive magnet that crossed the Atlantic Ocean has brought one of America’s most ambitious fusion projects a step closer to reality. The U.S. Department of Energy’s Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory recently received the central magnet bundle for its upgraded spherical tokamak, a compact fusion system designed to test technologies that could shape future power plants. The delivery marks a critical milestone for the machine’s return to operat…

Magnet Bundle Milestone Heralds a New Era in Fusion Research

In a significant milestone for the future of fusion energy, the central magnet bundle for the National Spherical Torus Experiment-Upgrade (NSTX-U) has arrived at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) in New Jersey. This monumental piece of engineering, weighing approximately 23,000 pounds and extending nearly 20 feet in length, marks a pivotal step toward advancing plasma physics research and propelling fusion devices closer to practica…