Wendelstein 7-X (IMAGE)

Max-Planck-Institut für Plasmaphysik (IPP)

Wendelstein 7-X

Caption

The magnet system of Wendelstein 7-X. Fifty superconducting magnet coils create the magnetic cage for confining the plasma. In the twisted coil forms, computational optimisation has taken shape.

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Graphic: Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics

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