Central solenoid final module in place

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Photo: ITER Organization

With the successful lift of the final module at the end of June, the stacking of the central solenoid—the powerful magnet at the heart of the ITER tokamak—is now complete. While crucial technical work remains before the magnet is ready to be transferred into the tokamak pit, the completed stack is a milestone moment for the project.

The central solenoid is one of 12 systems the United States is contributing to the international ITER project.

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