<ul><li>The experimental nuclear fusion device known as SMART has successfully generated its first tokamak plasma.</li><li>SMART, a small aspect ratio tokamak, is being assembled at the University of Seville in Spain.</li><li>SMART's unique design, with a negative triangularity in the plasma's shape, enhances its performance by preventing energy and particles from being expelled and damaging the tokamak wall.</li><li>The achievement marks an important milestone, and the researchers are excited about the potential of SMART in future compact fusion reactors.</li></ul>

SMART nuclear fusion reactor a step closer with first plasma

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