Why do you need superconductors –or, specifically, HTS- for magnetic fusion?
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Renaissance Fusion
“Superconductors are required to carry high electrical currents and thus generate the strong magnetic fields needed for magnetic fusion. Regular conductors like copper are not suitable for the job due to Ohmic losses caused by the Joule effect.”
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