Design of a homopolar generator power supply system for the IGNITEX experiment

The Fusion Ignition Experiment (IGNITEX) is based on the concept of a tokamak operating at very high magnetic fields. The characteristics of the HPGs for the proposed TF and PF magnet systems, the materials, fabrication procedures, and technologies to be used in the construction of the generators are described. Although no generator meeting the requirements of the IGNITEX experiment exists, the technologies needed for it have been demonstrated. The construction and operation of a full-size, 1-GJ, HPG module for the IGNITEX demonstration has been proposed. The technological basis, objectives, schedule, and costs of the demonstration program are presented