In magnetic confinement, are used to the plasma, and are used to confine its charged particles. In inertial confinement, implode and compress a fuel pellet to begin the reaction.

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In magnetic confinement, magnetic fields are used to control the plasma, and electromagnetic fields are used to confine its charged particles. In inertial confinement, powerful lasers implode and compress a fuel pellet to begin the reaction.