À propos d’ITOPP

ITOPP: Advancing Pulsed Power and High-Energy Physics

ITOPP is a specialized engineering firm dedicated to the design, manufacturing, and operation of Pulsed Power systems and High-Power Microwave (HPM) equipment. As a strategic partner for the defense, security, nuclear deterrence, and energy sectors, we provide high-performance solutions for the most demanding technical environments. ITOPP manages the entire technology lifecycle—from initial concept and simulation to fabrication, testing, and operational support.

To meet the unique challenges of our partners, ITOPP operates exclusively on a custom-engineering basis. We do not engage in mass production; every system is developed to meet specific client specifications, stringent requirements, and operational constraints.

Core Expertise: Pulsed Power

Pulsed Power technology focuses on the amplification of electrical power by significantly compressing the duration of an electrical pulse. By applying the principle that energy is the product of power and time, ITOPP generates extreme peak power levels for high-precision applications.

ITOPP systems are engineered to deliver:

• Currents: Reaching several million amperes.
• Voltages: Reaching several million volts.
• Pulse Durations: Often under 100 nanoseconds.
• Peak Power: Capable of exceeding 100 gigawatts.

Energy banks are in a way the simplest explanation of such systems and generate very high currents (up to several millions of amperes). As of the 1920’s, the development of  Marx generators has made it possible to obtain several million volts. Since then, new concepts have emerged, such as IVAs (Inductive Voltage Adders) or LTDs (Linear Transformer Drivers).

In addition, ITOPP has developed strong capabilities in the design and integration of high-power microwave systems, offering complementary solutions for electronic warfare.

Strategic Applications

ITOPP develops advanced pulsed power systems to address a wide range of strategic and technological challenges. In the field of defense and security, ITOPP masters the design and development of high-power microwave equipment for counter-drone operations and system resilience testing. Pulsed power technologies also support nuclear deterrence and strategic research, enabling the study of material behavior under very high pressures, hypervelocity impacts, ultra-fast physical phenomena (flash radiography), and lightning effects, as well as contributing to nuclear fusion experimentation. By combining expertise across these domains, ITOPP provides turnkey, high-performance systems that deliver precise energy control, reproducible experiments, and critical data for advancing safety, reliability, and technological sovereignty in defense and energy sectors.