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Limiter

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

A solid surface that defines the plasma edge in machines without a divertor.

Glossary of Fusion & Plasma TermsUpdated 2026-08-11

A limiter is a plasma-facing surface that sets the last closed flux surface by physical contact, an alternative to a divertor. Most modern power-plant designs use divertors for better exhaust handling.

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