Non-perturbative statistical theory of intermittency in ITG drift wave turbulence with zonal flows

Details Non-perturbative statistical theory of intermittency in ITG drift wave turbulence with zonal flows Non-perturbative statistical theory of intermittency in ITG drift wave turbulence with zonal flows

2009-01-14

arxiv.org/abs/0901.1996v2

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Plasma Physics

29 pages, 3 figures

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The probability distribution functions (PDFs) of momentum flux and zonal flow formation in ion-temperature-gradient (ITG) turbulence are investigated, including the effect of the shear flow on the PDFs. While ITG turbulence maintains high level of transport, this may be suppressed by shear flow. Zonal flows are also shown here to have an enhanced likelihood of generation further from marginal stability which will then regulate the ITG turbulence, which is more prominent with increased shear flow, leading to a self-regulating system.

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