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Divertor Strike Point

Where the separatrix meets the divertor target — the focus of the heat load.

Glossary of Fusion & Plasma TermsUpdated 2026-08-11

The strike point is where the separatrix intersects the divertor target and the exhaust heat concentrates. Sweeping it or detaching the plasma there spreads the load and protects the surface.

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Content reviewed August 2026 · design-and-simulation stage