Laboratory fusion plasmas: Dynamics of near-marginal turbulent radial transport

Abstract

We start our brief journey across the world of complex behaviours in plasmas by focusing on those confined by magnetic fields in order to produce fusion energy on Earth. The field is often referred to as magnetic confinement fusion (MCF). For those readers unfamiliar with it, we will start by providing a broad overview of MCF. Those already acquainted with the field are more than welcomed to move directly to Sect. 6.4, where the basic physics that appear to be responsible for one of the more important complex behaviours observed in MCF plasmas will be discussed.