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Kilo-Electron-Volt (keV)

The energy unit for plasma temperature; 1 keV is about 11.6 million kelvin.

Glossary of Fusion & Plasma TermsUpdated 2026-08-11

Plasma temperatures are quoted in keV, where 1 keV ≈ 11.6 million kelvin. HYPERION runs near 15 keV; the D–³He burner far hotter at 90 keV, because its fuel's reactivity peaks higher.

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Content reviewed August 2026 · design-and-simulation stage