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The precise mechanism governing this phenomenon is the subject of ongoing studies.
The precise mechanism governing this phenomenon is the subject of ongoing studies.


The transition occurs spontaneously when a certain threshold value of the heating is exceeded.
The transition occurs spontaneously when a certain threshold value of the heating power is exceeded.


The steep edge gradients (of density and temperature) lead to quasi-periodic violent relaxation phenomena, known as Edge Localized Modes (ELMs), which have a strong impact on the surrounding vessel.
The steep edge gradients (of density and temperature) lead to quasi-periodic violent relaxation phenomena, known as Edge Localized Modes (ELMs), which have a strong impact on the surrounding vessel.

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