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This paper aims to develop a unified analytical framework for key challenges in magnetic confinement fusion.

August 12, 2026Open Access

Nine Core Research Directions in Magnetic Confinement Fusion: Analytical Solutions for Burning Plasma Energy Balance and Global Plasma Stability

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This paper aims to develop a unified analytical framework for key challenges in magnetic confinement fusion.
Establishes nine linked research directions for plasma energy and stability analysis.
Uses mathematical derivations, numerical evaluations, and validation through Lean4 theorem prover.
Applies measurement parameters from the EAST tokamak for real-world applicability.
Resonant spiral magnetic topology reduces radial turbulent transport coefficients by 90%.
Alpha particle heating offsets energy losses, eliminating the need for external heating under specific conditions.
Integrated optimization lowers electricity costs below 0.3 CNY per kilowatt-hour, enhancing competitiveness with renewable energy.

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Analytical solutions explore burning plasma energy balance and stability, suggesting a pathway for efficient fusion energy.

Changmin Wei (2026) studied this question.

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