Performance of 170 GHz high-power gyrotron for CW operation

A quasi-steady-state oscillation of 100 s with 0.5 MW power level was demonstrated on a 170 GHz ITER gyrotron. The temperature of major components of the gyrotron reached the steady state, which gives a prospect for a 1 MW-CW, 170 GHz ITER gyrotron. For a further pulse extension and power increase, the gyrotron and its control system have been modified; i.e. a built-in radiator has been optimized for improvement of an efficiency of gyrotron output power and reduction of stray radiation, and pre-program controls of a cathode heater power, magnetic field at the cavity and voltage between anode and cathode, have been employed for stabilization of the beam current and the output power.