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ANOMALOUS DIFFUSION [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-04-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Plasma Physics
- Atomic Physics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- anomalous diffusion
1, record 1, English, anomalous%20diffusion
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- enhanced diffusion 2, record 1, English, enhanced%20diffusion
correct, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The diffusion of plasma particles across a magnetic field, faster than that corresponding to collisions. 2, record 1, English, - anomalous%20diffusion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In some cases, [the enhanced diffusion] is caused by plasma instability. 2, record 1, English, - anomalous%20diffusion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
anomalous diffusion; enhanced diffusion: terms and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 1, English, - anomalous%20diffusion
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Physique des plasmas
- Physique atomique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- diffusion anomale
1, record 1, French, diffusion%20anomale
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diffusion des particules d'un plasma à travers un champ magnétique plus rapide que celle correspondant aux collisions. 2, record 1, French, - diffusion%20anomale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La diffusion de Bohm et la diffusion turbulente sont des exemples de diffusion anomale. 2, record 1, French, - diffusion%20anomale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans certains cas [la diffusion anomale] est causée par les instabilités du plasma. 2, record 1, French, - diffusion%20anomale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
diffusion anomale : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 3, record 1, French, - diffusion%20anomale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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