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ignition

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Ignition is the state in a controlled nuclear fusion plasma where the energy released by the fusion reactions is sufficient to heat the plasma to maintain fusion temperatures, rendering the process self-sustaining without external heating input. This research concept investigates the critical physical conditions—such as plasma temperature, density, and confinement time—required to achieve this energy balance. Its key characteristic is a net energy gain (Q > 1) driven primarily by internal alpha particle heating, representing a significant milestone towards the realization of practical fusion power generation.

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ZH

Xi'an Jiaotong University

HJ

Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway

WG

Dalian University of Technology

CK

Princeton University

ZL

Xi'an University of Science and Technology

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Princeton University

Princeton, United States