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Nature 441, 394 (25 May 2006) | doi:10.1038/441394b; Published online 24 May 2006

Physicists plead to make final tweak to fusion experiment

Geoff Brumfiel

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Is there time to make the ITER reactor a little fuzzy?

Just as scientists and engineers from seven nations put the finishing touches to their design for a multi-billion-dollar experiment, an idea comes along that could improve it. The dilemma facing those working on the international fusion reactor, known as ITER, is whether or not to incorporate the change.