Fusion
Custom high-energy discharge capacitors designed with optimal electrical and mechanical characteristics to meet the needs of the most challenging applications.
The Knowles Advantage
Knowles provides high-energy discharge and pulse capacitors critical to fusion power systems. Our custom designs through our Cornell Dubilier brand deliver megajoule-scale energy storage and nanosecond-level discharge for plasma confinement magnets and diagnostic systems, engineered for radiation resilience and repeatable performance across thousands of cycles. By combining advanced dielectrics, modular architectures, and decades of pulsed power expertise, Knowles ensures fusion developers have the reliable, high-spec components needed to accelerate commercialization.
Knowles components for fusion can be found in:
- High-Energy Discharge Capacitors: Custom designs for rapid, high-energy release to enable plasma heating and ignition.
- Pulse Forming Networks (PFNs): Specialized circuits that precisely shape high-voltage pulses for controlled energy delivery.
- Marx Generators: High-voltage pulse generators that power fusion experiments by rapidly discharging energy into plasma compression systems.
- NanoPlex-Based Capacitors: Next-generation capacitors using advanced metamaterials to deliver 2-4x higher energy density for powering lasers and magnets in fusion reactors.
- Magnetic Pulse Compression Systems: Core assemblies that compress electrical pulses into ultra-fast, high-current bursts for fusion ignition.
High-Energy Components for Fusion
Knowles provides advanced components for high-power, high-reliability fusion applications.
- High-Energy Capacitors for Pulsed Power: Built for massive energy storage and rapid discharge.
- Advanced Dielectrics: Polymer and ceramic materials deliver higher efficiency and energy density.
- Custom Assemblies: Modular and bespoke designs for fusion systems and pilot plants.
- Collaborative Engineering: Supporting magnets, inductors, and pulsed power wit research partners.
- Proven Reliability: Designed to perform in extreme voltage, magnetic and thermal conditions.
Educational Resources
Specifying Capacitors for High-Energy Pulse Applications
Understanding Energy Density and Power Density in Capacitor Applications
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How Capacitors Drive Energy Innovation at Every Stage
Powering the Energy Transition from the Inside Out
How Pulse Forming Networks Shape High Energy Pulses
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How High-Energy Capacitor Banks Drive Plasma Research
Power Conversion Capacitors for Harsh Environments
Product Documentation
Custom DC Link Capacitors
Pulse Power Capacitor Technology
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