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Ion-temperature-gradient turbulence in stellarators exhibits two saturation regimes. Petascale simulations reveal a new regime with weaker heat flux, controlled by magnetic geometry.

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  • Plasma physics
  • Fusion energy research
  • Computational fluid dynamics

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  • Ion-temperature-gradient (ITG) turbulence is a key driver of energy loss in fusion devices.
  • Previous studies in tokamaks identified a single saturation regime for ITG turbulence.
  • Stellarators, with their complex 3D magnetic fields, present unique challenges for understanding plasma turbulence.

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  • To investigate the behavior of ITG turbulence in stellarator magnetic fields.
  • To identify distinct saturation regimes of ITG turbulence in stellarators.
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    • Two distinct saturation regimes for ITG turbulence were identified in stellarators.
    • The first regime, characterized by strong zonal flows, aligns with tokamak observations.
    • A novel second regime was discovered, featuring quasi-two-dimensional turbulence, weak zonal flows, and reduced heat flux scaling.

    Conclusions:

    • Stellarator magnetic geometry significantly influences ITG turbulence dynamics.
    • The newly identified second regime offers insights into optimizing stellarator performance.
    • Understanding these regimes is crucial for advancing fusion energy development.