conference paper
High Voltage Modulator for the TCV Diagnostic Neutral Beam Injector
June 15, 2025
2025 IEEE Pulsed Power & Plasma Science (PPPS)
A Diagnostic Neutral Beam Injector (DNBI) is operated on the TCV Tokamak since 2000. Over the years, the plasma source and the ion optical system have benefited from several upgrades, whereas the power supply system remained almost unchanged. DNBI operation is now compromised by the obsolescence of both the power components and the control infrastructure. To allow for a long term reliable operation, a complete renew of the power supplies set is ongoing. It includes a high-speed current source rated 500 A/100 V/2 s for the arc-discharge plasma source (presented separately) and a High Voltage Modulator (HVM) rated 55kV/5 A/2 s.