glossary:stellarator
CONCEPT dossier
Stellarator
Glossary term: Stellarator
CONCEPT Fusion Physics
01 Executive_Summary
A toroidal magnetic confinement device that uses external coils to generate both toroidal and poloidal fields, avoiding the need for a driven plasma current. Wendelstein 7-X is a modern example.
02 Definition
A toroidal magnetic confinement device that uses external coils to generate both toroidal and poloidal fields, avoiding the need for a driven plasma current. Wendelstein 7-X is a modern example.
03 Deep_Dive_Intelligence
Overview
A toroidal magnetic confinement device that uses external coils to generate both toroidal and poloidal fields, avoiding the need for a driven plasma current. Wendelstein 7-X is a modern example.
Role: Glossary term: Stellarator
Entity Type: Concept — Stellarator is a technical concept or theoretical framework.
Technical Definition
A toroidal magnetic confinement device that uses external coils to generate both toroidal and poloidal fields, avoiding the need for a driven plasma current. Wendelstein 7-X is a modern example.
07 Key_Findings
- ▸ Role: Glossary term: Stellarator
- ▸ Entity Type: Concept — Stellarator is a technical concept or theoretical framework.
09 Timeline_Mentions (3)
2018
W7-X Stellarator Collaboration
LANL team participates in the 'One Team' control room operations for the W7-X stellarator in Germany.
fusion-physics 2023
DOE announces 8 Milestone-Based Fusion Development recipients
$46M for 8 companies. Inspired by NASA COTS. 5-10 year timeline for pilot plant designs.
fusion-research 2025
Type One Energy building Infinity One at retired TVA coal plant
$220M investment. 6 papers in J. Plasma Physics. HTS magnets from CFS. Exascale computing at ORNL.
fusion-research10 FAQ
What is Stellarator? ▾
A toroidal magnetic confinement device that uses external coils to generate both toroidal and poloidal fields, avoiding the need for a driven plasma current. Wendelstein 7-X is a modern example.
What role does Stellarator play in the research network? ▾
Stellarator is classified under the "Fusion Physics" category, serving as Glossary term: Stellarator. A toroidal magnetic confinement device that uses external coils to generate both toroidal and poloidal fields, avoiding the need for a driven plasma current. Wendelstein 7-X is a modern example.
What evidence supports the Stellarator assessment? ▾
The intelligence assessment for Stellarator is supported by 4 primary sources. Key sources include "Stellarator", "Wendelstein 7-X - Max-Planck-Institut für Plasmaphysik", and "Wendelstein 7-X - EUROfusion". These documents provide the evidentiary basis for the analysis.
What is the technical definition of Stellarator? ▾
A toroidal magnetic confinement device that uses external coils to generate both toroidal and poloidal fields, avoiding the need for a driven plasma current. Wendelstein 7-X is a modern example. Related Concepts: MCF, Tokamak
What is the physics behind Stellarator? ▾
A toroidal magnetic confinement device that uses external coils to generate both toroidal and poloidal fields, avoiding the need for a driven plasma current. Wendelstein 7-X is a modern example. Role: Glossary term: Stellarator Entity Type: Concept — Stellarator is a technical concept or theoretical framework.
What external sources document Stellarator? ▾
Stellarator is documented by 4 external sources, including 2 Encyclopedia Article, 1 Official Institute Page, and 1 Official Consortium Page. Notable references include "Stellarator", "Wendelstein 7-X - Max-Planck-Institut für Plasmaphysik", and "Wendelstein 7-X - EUROfusion".
How was information about Stellarator collected? ▾
Information about Stellarator was collected through open-source intelligence (OSINT) methods, analyzing 4 declassified documents and cross-referencing findings across the research network.
What is the current status of Stellarator? ▾
A toroidal magnetic confinement device that uses external coils to generate both toroidal and poloidal fields, avoiding the need for a driven plasma current. Wendelstein 7-X is a modern example.
How does Stellarator relate to compact fusion research? ▾
Overview A toroidal magnetic confinement device that uses external coils to generate both toroidal and poloidal fields, avoiding the need for a driven plasma current. Wendelstein 7-X is a modern example. Role: Glossary term: Stellarator Entity Type: Concept — Stellarator is a technical concept...
What documents should I read to learn more about Stellarator? ▾
To learn more about Stellarator, review the 4 primary sources, and related research finding linked in the source documents section of this dossier.
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Glossary_Sources
Verified_Primary_Sources 4 SOURCES
secondary wikipedia.org Encyclopedia Article
Stellarator
Verifies: Stellarator uses external coils to generate both toroidal and poloidal fields; Avoids need for driven plasma current; Invented by Lyman Spitzer in 1951
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primary ipp.mpg.de Official Institute Page
Wendelstein 7-X - Max-Planck-Institut für Plasmaphysik
Verifies: Wendelstein 7-X is world's largest stellarator; Uses 50 non-planar superconducting magnet coils; Demonstrates continuous operation with plasma discharges up to 30 minutes
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primary euro-fusion.org Official Consortium Page
Wendelstein 7-X - EUROfusion
Verifies: W7-X is world's largest stellarator with 16m diameter; Expected to confine 100-million-degree plasma for up to 30 minutes; Investigating suitability of stellarator concept for power plant
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secondary wikipedia.org Encyclopedia Article
Wendelstein 7-X
Verifies: W7-X is experimental stellarator at IPP Greifswald; Based on five-field-period Helias configuration; 50 non-planar and 20 planar superconducting magnetic coils
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ID: glossary:stellarator
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Type: concept
Region: glossary
Last updated: Research database snapshot