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Connection Length

Divertor detachment forming at the target — edge model.
Divertor detachment forming at the target — edge model. canon 2026-08-27 · © 2026 KFE

The distance along a field line from the outer midplane to the divertor target.

Glossary of Fusion & Plasma TermsUpdated 2026-08-11

The connection length is how far edge plasma travels along field lines before reaching the target. Longer connection lengths give more room for the plasma to radiate and cool, aiding detachment.

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