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Passive Safety

Safety that relies on physics, not active systems.

Glossary of Fusion & Plasma TermsUpdated 2026-08-11

Passive safety means the machine stays safe through inherent physics — no chain reaction, tiny fuel inventory, small decay heat — without needing active intervention. It is the foundation of fusion's safety advantage.

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Content reviewed August 2026 · design-and-simulation stage