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... A significant achievement is the validation of the dependence of the beta limit (,8 is the ratio of plasma kinetic pressure to magnetic pressure) on plasma current, minor radius, and magnetic field.
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  • plasma current
  • magnetic field
  • toroidal plasma
  • tokamak plasma
  • plasma parameters

  • minor radius
  • mhd stability
  • beta limit
  • plasma energy


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