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Flux coordinates in the context of magnetic confinement fusion (MCF) is a set of coordinates adapted to the shape of the flux surfaces of the confining magnetic trap. They consist of one flux label, termed | |||
== General curvilinear coordinates == | == General curvilinear coordinates == | ||
Here we briefly review the basic definitions of a general [[:Wikipedia:Curvilinear coordinates | curvilinear coordinate system]] for later convenience when discussing toroidal flux coordinates and magnetic coordinates. | Here we briefly review the basic definitions of a general [[:Wikipedia:Curvilinear coordinates | curvilinear coordinate system]] for later convenience when discussing toroidal flux coordinates and magnetic coordinates. | ||