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Introduction to Drift Wave Turbulence Modelling

X. Garbet

Fusion Science and Technology / Volume 57 / Number 2T / February 2010 / Pages 364-371

Anomalous Transport / Proceedings of the Ninth Carolus Magnus Summer School on Plasma and Fusion Energy Physics / dx.doi.org/10.13182/FST10-A9427

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.