Glossary

A comprehensive glossary of nuclear fusion terminology. Terms are organized alphabetically.

A-Z Index

C

• Confinement - The methods used to contain hot plasma

F

• Fusion Reaction - The nuclear process that powers the stars

P

• Plasma - The fourth state of matter essential for fusion

S

• Stellarator - A twisted magnetic confinement device

T

• Tokamak - A donut-shaped magnetic confinement device