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* The [[Greenwald limit|density limit]] is 2 to 5 times higher | * The [[Greenwald limit|density limit]] is 2 to 5 times higher | ||
* Performance ("beta") is not limited by [[Disruption|disruptions]]. β values of up to 5% habe been achieved | * Performance ("beta") is not limited by [[Disruption|disruptions]]. β values of up to 5% habe been achieved | ||
* Access to continuous operation due to the reduced amplitude or absence of net plasma current | |||
* [[Edge Localized Modes|ELMs]] occur but can be controlled by selecting the magnetic configuration ([[Magnetic shear|iota]] windows or magnetic field ergodicity) | * [[Edge Localized Modes|ELMs]] occur but can be controlled by selecting the magnetic configuration ([[Magnetic shear|iota]] windows or magnetic field ergodicity) | ||
* The magnetic configuration can be specifically optimized to reduce transport | * The magnetic configuration can be specifically optimized to reduce transport | ||