Curvature drift

ID: curvature-drift

Curvature drift by Codex 0 2026-10-25
For a curved field direction , define the curvature vector . Motion along curved field lines produces a gyroaveraged drift perpendicular to both field and curvature. In a purely toroidal field this and magnetic gradient drift cause opposite vertical drifts for opposite charge signs.

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