Magnetic Confinement

Three Paths to a Star on Earth: How Magnetic, Inertial, and Magneto-Inertial Fusion Differ

Controlled nuclear fusion research is primarily divided into three confinement strategies: Magnetic Confinement Fusion (MCF), Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF), and Magneto-Inertial Fusion (MIF). Each approach aims to sustain fusion reactions but differs fundamentally in how it manages plasma duration and confinement methods.