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The best and most complete theory of transport in magnetically confined systems is the [[Neoclassical transport|Neoclassical]] theory. | The best and most complete theory of transport in magnetically confined systems is the [[Neoclassical transport|Neoclassical]] theory. | ||
However, it is found that transport often exceeds Neoclassical expectations by an order of magnitude or more (also see [[Non-diffusive transport]]). | However, it is found that transport often exceeds Neoclassical expectations by an order of magnitude or more (also see [[Non-diffusive transport]]). | ||
<ref>[http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.859358 A.J.Wootton et al, ''Fluctuations and anomalous transport in tokamaks'', Phys. Fluids B ''2'' (1990) 2879]</ref> | |||
The difference between actual transport and the Neoclassical expectation is called "[[:Wiktionary:anomaly|anomalous]]" transport. | The difference between actual transport and the Neoclassical expectation is called "[[:Wiktionary:anomaly|anomalous]]" transport. | ||
It is generally assumed that the anomalous component of transport is generated by turbulence driven by micro-instabilities. | It is generally assumed that the anomalous component of transport is generated by turbulence driven by micro-instabilities. | ||