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Introduction to Drift Wave Turbulence Modelling

X. Garbet

Fusion Science and Technology / Volume 53 / Number 2T / February 2008 / Pages 348-355

Technical Paper / Anomalous Transport / dx.doi.org/10.13182/FST08-A1720

This tutorial presents the techniques that are used to build a transport model from turbulence simulations. Achievements and limitations are reviewed. The main mechanisms leading to an improved confinement are also addressed. The results of turbulence modelling regarding this issue are assessed.