APEX-D Electron-Positron Plasma Trap (IMAGE)

Max-Planck-Institut für Plasmaphysik (IPP)

APEX-D Electron-Positron Plasma Trap

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Design of the APEX-D electron-positron plasma trap. A circular, superconducting magnet coil (red) is producing the dipole field inside a vacuum vessel. This coil is levitated by a ring-shaped conductor (pink) which is installed above the vessel. It attracts the coil feedback-controlled.

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