Energetic ions in nuclear fusion devices influence the behaviour of modes at the plasma edge, potentially increasing the risk for particle losses and damage to the device. This introduces additional challenges for the development of fusion reactors.
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Liu, C., Hu, Q. Energetic ions influence the plasma edge. Nat. Phys. 21, 5–6 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41567-024-02737-0
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