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Volt-Seconds (Flux Swing)

The magnetic flux budget the solenoid spends to drive current.

Glossary of Fusion & Plasma TermsUpdated 2026-08-11

Volt-seconds measure the flux the central solenoid can swing to induce and sustain plasma current. Limited solenoid space in a compact spherical tokamak makes the flux budget precious — one more reason non-inductive current drive matters.

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Content reviewed August 2026 · design-and-simulation stage