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Plasma Edge Physics

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Plasma edge physics is a specialized field within plasma physics that investigates the complex physical processes occurring in the boundary region of a magnetically confined plasma, situated between the hot core and the surrounding material structures. This research area is critical for understanding and controlling plasma-material interactions, turbulent transport, impurity dynamics, and heat/particle exhaust, which are paramount for achieving and sustaining high-performance plasmas necessary for controlled thermonuclear fusion.

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SI

University of California San Diego

TR

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

GM

Culham Science Centre

DR

Forschungszentrum Jülich

DC

Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics

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Saint-Paul-lès-Durance, France