Mercier--Cotsaftis and Grad--Shafranov equations for anisotropic plasma

TL;DR

This paper reviews the historical development of the Grad--Shafranov equation's generalization to anisotropic plasma, highlighting key theoretical advancements and their significance in plasma physics.

Contribution

It provides a concise overview of the evolution and key milestones in extending the Grad--Shafranov equation to anisotropic plasma configurations.

Findings

Historical progression of the generalized Grad--Shafranov equation

Key theoretical developments in anisotropic plasma modeling

Significance of these generalizations in plasma physics

Abstract

In this brief review, the historical aspects of the generalization of the Grad--Shafranov equation to the case of anisotropic plasma are discussed.