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The Cockcroft-Walton device is a voltage multiplier used to step up a lower voltage input into a higher output voltage, ultimately feeding control power to the Vega experiment. It operates through a series of capacitors and diodes housed within a compact box. Hank emphasized the dual configuration of this setup, designed specifically to enhance current output while maintaining a manageable size. The need for both capacitive and inductive current in the system was noted, which influences the behavior of the plasma.