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Charged particles can be confined in a volume by means of the [[:Wikipedia:Lorentz Force|Lorentz Force]].
Charged particles can be confined in a spatial volume by means of the [[:Wikipedia:Lorentz Force|Lorentz Force]].
In order to minimize the interaction between the confined particles and the surrounding material structures, the required magnetic fields typically have a [[Flux surface|toroidal topology]]
In order to minimize the interaction between the confined particles and the surrounding material structures, the required magnetic fields typically have a [[Flux surface|toroidal topology]]
(see [[MHD equilibrium]]).
(see [[MHD equilibrium]]).
In order to achieve [[Nuclear fusion|fusion]], the parameters of the confined plasma must satisfy the [[:Wikipedia:Lawson criterion|Lawson criterion]].


== Magnetic confinement devices ==
== Toroidal magnetic confinement devices ==


* [[Tokamak]]
* [[Tokamak]]
* [[Stellarator]]
* [[Stellarator]]
* [[Reversed Field Pinch]]
* [[Reversed Field Pinch]]

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