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'''Levitated Dipole'''

The '''Levitated Dipole''' is a type of [[Fusion power|fusion power]] device that uses a superconducting ring to create a magnetic field. This field is used to confine a plasma, which is then heated to fusion conditions. The device is unique in that the magnetic field is not created by external coils, but by a levitated magnetic dipole, hence the name.

==History==

The concept of the Levitated Dipole was first proposed by [[Akira Hasegawa (physicist)|Akira Hasegawa]] in 1987. The idea was further developed by [[Jay Kesner]] and [[Miklos Porkolab]] at the [[Massachusetts Institute of Technology|MIT]] Plasma Science and Fusion Center.

==Design==

The design of the Levitated Dipole is based on the natural behavior of [[Plasma (physics)|plasma]] in the [[Earth's magnetic field]]. The device consists of a superconducting ring, which is levitated inside a vacuum chamber. The ring creates a magnetic field, which confines the plasma. The plasma is then heated to fusion conditions by injecting [[Microwave|microwaves]] or [[Neutral beam injection|neutral beams]].

==Advantages and Challenges==

The Levitated Dipole has several advantages over other fusion power devices. It is simpler in design, and it can confine a plasma without the need for external coils. However, the device also faces several challenges. The levitation of the superconducting ring requires a complex control system, and the device must be able to withstand the high temperatures and pressures of the plasma.

==See Also==

* [[Fusion power]]
* [[Plasma (physics)]]
* [[Magnetic confinement fusion]]
* [[Tokamak]]
* [[Stellarator]]

==References==

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