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Thermal Shield

An actively-cooled shield that intercepts heat before it reaches the cold magnets.

Glossary of Fusion & Plasma TermsUpdated 2026-08-11

Between the cryostat and the cold mass, an actively-cooled thermal shield intercepts radiant heat, cutting the load the cryoplant must remove at the coldest temperature.

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Content reviewed August 2026 · design-and-simulation stage