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Magnetic Confinement Fusion

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Magnetic confinement fusion is a method of achieving controlled nuclear fusion by using magnetic fields to confine and heat plasma to extremely high temperatures.

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