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Aegis / MetroVolt burner · design render
Aegis / MetroVolt burner · design render · © 2026 KFE

Visible & UV Spectroscopy

REBCO critical surface — the magnet operating envelope.
REBCO critical surface — the magnet operating envelope. canon 2026-08-27 · © 2026 KFE

Reading visible and ultraviolet lines to monitor impurities and the edge.

Glossary of Fusion & Plasma TermsUpdated 2026-08-11

Visible and ultraviolet spectroscopy identify impurity species and edge conditions from their characteristic emission lines. They are workhorse diagnostics for plasma purity and edge behaviour.

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