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A tandem mirror is a type of fusion reactor that uses a linear magnetic field configuration to confine plasma. The magnetic field strength is increased at the ends, creating "magnetic mirrors" that reflect charged particles. To prevent particles with high speed along the field from escaping, electrostatic barriers are added at each end using additional plasma in "end plugs". This creates an electrostatic potential barrier for nuclei, forming the overall tandem mirror configuration.1

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  1. fusion reactor - Mirror confinement
  2. fusion reactor - Toroidal confinement

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