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Axisymmetry is the basic assumption underlying the Grad-Shafranov Equation for the calculation of [[tokamak]] [[MHD equilibrium|equilibria]].
Axisymmetry is the basic assumption underlying the Grad-Shafranov Equation for the calculation of [[tokamak]] [[MHD equilibrium|equilibria]].
This symmetry can only apply in an approximate fashion due to the fact that the external field coils are always discrete.
In actual magnetic confinement devices, this symmetry can only apply in an approximate fashion due to the fact that the external field coils are always discrete.


== See also ==
== See also ==