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Glossary

The Operating Point

The specific set of conditions a machine is designed to run at.

Glossary of Fusion & Plasma TermsUpdated 2026-08-11

The operating point is the particular combination of density, temperature, current and heating a machine is designed for — the frozen point every Kronos artefact reproduces. Designing a robust window around it is the goal.

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Content reviewed August 2026 · design-and-simulation stage