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Electron-Temperature-Gradient Mode

A fine-scale instability driving electron heat loss.

Glossary of Fusion & Plasma TermsUpdated 2026-08-11

The electron-temperature-gradient mode operates at very small scales and drives electron heat transport. It is part of the multi-scale turbulence picture that sets confinement.

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Content reviewed August 2026 · design-and-simulation stage