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David T. Anderson (Director) 1422 Engineering Hall 1415 Engineering Drive Madison, WI 53706-1691 Tel: 608/262-0172 Fax: 608/262-1267 E-mail: dtanders@facstaff.wisc.edu hsxa.ece.wisc.edu

• Examines various problems associated with using fusion on Earth to make a new energy source.

• Operates a new $10 million research device called HSX, which will show the potential of this concept for fusion power generation.

• Uses toroidal plasma magnetic confinement devices to create a series of closed toroidal magnetic surfaces or "bottles" used to confine and heat plasmas.

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Published: September 2000

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