Breakdown of Quasilinear Theory in the Tokamak Edge

Ashourvan, Arash; Candy, J.

doi:10.1103/PhysRevLett.132.205101

Title: Breakdown of Quasilinear Theory in the Tokamak Edge

Journal Article · 12 May 2024 · Physical Review Letters

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.132.205101 · OSTI ID:2356894

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Journal Information:: Physical Review Letters, Journal Name: Physical Review Letters Journal Issue: 20 Vol. 132; ISSN 0031-9007; ISSN PRLTAO

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