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Mega-Ampere (MA)

The unit of the large currents a tokamak plasma carries.

Glossary of Fusion & Plasma TermsUpdated 2026-08-11

Plasma currents are measured in mega-amperes (millions of amperes). HYPERION carries 9.66 MA — a large current in a compact machine, enabled by its shaping and field.

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Content reviewed August 2026 · design-and-simulation stage