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magnetic mirror

[mag′ned·ik ′mir·ər]
(plasma physics)
A magnetic field used in controlled-fusion experiments to reflect charged particles into the central region of a magnetic bottle; reflection occurs in the region where the magnetic field increases abruptly in strength.
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