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Here, the pressure ''p'' is assumed to be isotropic, but a generalization
Here, the pressure ''p'' is assumed to be isotropic, but a generalization
for non-isotropic pressure is possible.
for non-isotropic pressure is possible.
<ref>R.D. Hazeltine, J.D. Meiss, ''Plasma Confinement'', Courier Dover Publications (2003) ISBN 0486432424</ref>


In two dimensions (assuming axisymmetry), the force balance equation reduces to the  
In two dimensions (assuming axisymmetry), the force balance equation reduces to the