Recent research found a way to detect holes in magnetic bottles.

https://news.utexas.edu/2025/05/05/university-of-texas-led-team-solves-a-big-problem-for-fusion-energy/

Article Error Field Impact on Mode Locking and Divertor Heat Flux in NSTX-U

Other articles that might be interesting:

https://physicsworld.com/a/magnetic-islands-stabilize-fusion-plasma-simulations-suggest/

https://www.impactlab.com/2025/08/09/when-ai-stops-guessing-and-starts-discovering-the-machine-that-found-new-physics/

Article Shadow masks predictions in SPARC tokamak plasma-facing comp...

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-56997-2

Article Turbulence Spreading into an Edge Stochastic Magnetic Layer ...

Article Nonperturbative Guiding Center Model for Magnetized Plasmas

Regards,

Joachim

Improving magnetic confinement to ensure sustainable nuclear fusion conditions involves improving plasma stability, minimizing energy waste, and persistent high temperature and density for enough confinement duration. This necessitates well-structured magnetic field layouts, such as advanced tokamak or stellarator configurations, that diminish turbulence and prevent harmful occurrences. Augmented magnetic field robustness and structure can provide better control over plasma edge actions and avert disruptive incidents. Furthermore, refining plasma warming modalities and fuel delivery heightens energy infusion and maintains fusion chain reactions. Discoveries in materials that can withstand rigorous plasma environments, as well as efficient divertor layouts, also significantly contribute to upholding confinement integrity. All in all, these tactics are intended to establish a constrained milieu where nuclear fusion can persist, transforming it into a feasible and environmentally friendly power source.

In a recent article on ResearchGate, I have tried to capture the developments in Nuclear Fusion from the 1980's (when I got my PhD in Physics related to Plasma Physics) up to recent time (2025). The article explains with references/links the concepts and issues facing scientists and engineers who continue to work towards harnessing energy from these reactors.