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Gradient-B drift (v∇B​=μb×∇B/Ωs​)

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The transverse guiding center drift produced by a magnetic field strength gradient, with first adiabatic invariant μ=v⊥2​/(2B) and signed cyclotron frequency Ωs​. Together with magnetic curvature drift, it produces velocity-dependent transverse transport.

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