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Flux loop
A flux loop is a loop of wire placed inside a plasma at a right angle. Changes in the field create a current in the loop, which may be interpreted to measure the properties of the plasma. Flux loops are key diagnostics in fusion power research.
Article summary
A flux loop is a loop of wire placed inside a plasma at a right angle. Changes in the field create a current in the loop, which may be interpreted to measure the properties of the plasma. Flux loops are key diagnostics in fusion power research.
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