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Mach Probe

An edge probe that measures plasma flow speed.

Glossary of Fusion & Plasma TermsUpdated 2026-08-11

A Mach probe measures the flow velocity of edge plasma from the asymmetry of ion current to its faces. It helps characterise scrape-off-layer flows and their effect on exhaust.

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Content reviewed August 2026 · design-and-simulation stage