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Fast-Wave Heating

Fast-ion loss distribution — ASCOT5.
Fast-ion loss distribution — ASCOT5. canon 2026-08-27 · © 2026 KFE

An ion-cyclotron-range wave used to heat the plasma core.

Glossary of Fusion & Plasma TermsUpdated 2026-08-11

The fast magnetosonic wave, launched in the ion-cyclotron range, penetrates to the core and heats ions or drives current. It is a mainstay RF heating scheme alongside neutral beams.

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