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Actively-Cooled Heat Sinks

The cooled structures that carry heat away behind the armour.

Glossary of Fusion & Plasma TermsUpdated 2026-08-11

Behind the plasma-facing armour, actively-cooled heat sinks (often CuCrZr) conduct heat into the coolant, keeping surface temperatures survivable. They are integral to first-wall and divertor components.

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Content reviewed August 2026 · design-and-simulation stage