 The ratio of the number of times the particle orbits the major axis compared to the minor axis is denoted "q", and the "Kruskal-Shafranov Limit" stated that the kink will be suppressed as long as "q" > 1.This path is controlled by the relative strengths of the external magnets compared to the field created by the internal current.To have "q" > 1, the external magnets must be much more powerful, or alternatively, the internal current has to be reduced.