Simulation of Plasma Turbulence that Produces Sheared Rotation (IMAGE)

DOE/Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory

Simulation of Plasma Turbulence that Produces Sheared Rotation

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Simulation of plasma turbulence generating positive (red) and negative (blue) residual stress that drives rotation shear. (inset) Comparison between measured and simulated rotation profile.

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W. X. Wang

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