lawson criterion

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What does lawson criterion mean?

A necessary, but not sufficient, condition for the achievement of sustained release of energy from a nuclear fusion reactor; that the heating effect of the reaction should exceed the losses.

Where does lawson criterion come from?

From John D. Lawson.

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