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Numerical Modeling of Particle Heating and Diffusion

D. Van Eester

Fusion Science and Technology / Volume 45 / Number 2T / March 2004 / Pages 173-179

Technical Paper / Plasma and Fusion Energy Physics - Kinetic Wave Theory / dx.doi.org/10.13182/FST04-A481

A short overview is given of methods available to solve the (partial) differential equations describing plasma heating and current drive. Weakness and strength of each method is briefly discussed, and references are provided where the interested reader can find in depth discussions.