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Scrape-Off-Layer Flows

Plasma flows along open field lines that redistribute heat and particles.

Glossary of Fusion & Plasma TermsUpdated 2026-08-11

Flows along the open field lines of the scrape-off layer move heat and particles toward the divertor and between its legs, influencing where the load lands and how impurities move.

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Content reviewed August 2026 · design-and-simulation stage