Figure 2. Simulating Exhaust and Radiation (IMAGE)

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Figure 2. Simulating Exhaust and Radiation

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Simulation of power exhaust and radiation in a long-leg plasma exhaust channel that contains a secondary magnetic x-point. Plasma heat exhaust is fully accommodated by a passively-stable radiating layer, keeping the hot plasma from coming into contact with material walls. As exhaust power is increased, the location of radiating layer moves down the leg. The embedded magnetic x-point acts as a backstop to handle the most intense power levels.

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