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Density Control

Holding the plasma density at its target through fuelling and pumping.

Glossary of Fusion & Plasma TermsUpdated 2026-08-11

Density control balances fuelling (gas, pellets) against pumping and recycling to hold the target density. Good density control is essential to sustaining fusion power and staying below the density limit.

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Content reviewed August 2026 · design-and-simulation stage