About two months ago, when the research was at its busiest, Lu Zhou planned in his heart from time to time that when he was free, he would definitely go out for a walk, or do something he usually wanted to do but didn't have much time to do.

However, when he was really idle, he found that the things he had planned to do were not being done at this moment.

No matter where you go, it doesn't seem to be as comfortable as staying at home, especially in your study.

In the entire hundreds of square meters of the house, only here can make him feel the most relaxed and peaceful.

However, the only fly in the ointment is that as long as he stays here and has a research topic with him, his mind will inadvertently drift to the unsolved research topic.

Although the process of creating knowledge is pleasant, if you think about these work problems even when you are on vacation, then there is no point in taking a vacation.

It was only then that Lu Zhou realized how important it was to have a hobby that had nothing to do with research and could be a distraction.

Thinking back to how he used to relax when he was in Princeton, on the second day of the holiday, Lu Zhou, who couldn't stay idle at home, came to Jinling University in Wang Peng's car.

Originally, he planned to wander around here, but he didn't expect to run into Principal Xu, so Lu Zhou went to his office to sit for a while at his invitation.

Asked the assistant to help make two cups of tea and sat on the sofa, Principal Xu asked in a casual tone.

"How? Are you still used to it after returning home? ”

Lu Zhou smiled and said, "What I said made it look like I hadn't come back for a long time." ”

Principal Xu smiled and said, "I didn't ask you about life, I was talking about research." You have all lived in Zhongshan International, the professors of Jinda count your nourishment, what are you not satisfied with? ”

After a pause, he continued: "The domestic scientific research environment is still a little different from that of foreign research institutions. ”

Lu Zhou: "There are definitely differences, but I think it's okay. ”

At least, he is quite satisfied with his Institute for Advanced Study.

"Speaking of which, how is your controlled fusion project going?" As if thinking of something, Principal Xu added at the end of this sentence, "Ah, if it's inconvenient, I haven't asked." ”

Lu Zhou shook his head: "There is nothing inconvenient, it is originally an open study, and everything is going on step by step." The eyes, head, and two legs are all together now, except for the bits and pieces of small problems, and they are probably just a torso. ”

The eyes are He-3 atomic probe technology, the head is a supercomputer controlled by Xiao Ai, the legs are naturally the outfield coils made of SG-1 superconducting materials, and the rest of the torso is the reactor itself.

Strictly speaking, in fact, there are two hands responsible for "doing work", that is, magnetofluid generators, but this part is mainly responsible for the Huahe Group.

Principal Xu sat up straight in surprise: "Isn't that hopeful?" ”

Lu Zhou sighed and said, "It's difficult, the hardest part is probably the torso." ”

From the carbon fiber composite on the first wall to the liquid lithium neutron recovery system, he faced far more trouble than he initially thought.

The only thing to be thankful for now is that at least he has a research idea that seems feasible to solve the problem.

The next step is to keep solving the problems that come into the process.

Speaking of this, Lu Zhou reached out and picked up the teacup on the table, and casually diverted the topic.

"Let's not talk about nuclear fusion, these days are on vacation, I came here for a walk just to stay away from the research topic."

President Xu smiled and said, "If you really want to relax, you should go fishing, climb a mountain or something, what are you going to do in the university?" By the way, if you're not busy, school will start in September, so how about a few words at the opening ceremony? ”

Lu Zhou smiled embarrassedly: "I'm not busy, I'm not busy, but I don't have anything to say." ”

Principal Xu smiled and said, "You don't need to talk at length, just talk about it, even if it's just one sentence." Not to mention anything else, I don't know how many of the students who applied for our Jinda came for you. ”

"Let's talk about the opening ceremony when the time comes. I will definitely come if I have time. Speaking of this, Lu Zhou suddenly remembered something, so he smiled and said, "By the way, I used to say that I would be a full professor when I came back, why it's been more than half a year, and I haven't seen you send me an offer." ”

President Xu said unexpectedly: "Do you want to come to Kim University to be a professor?" ”

Lu Zhou joked: "My alma mater doesn't welcome me anymore?" ”

"How could it be, you said it earlier!" Patting his thigh, Principal Xu laughed and said, "The reason why I didn't mention this is not because I was afraid of delaying your time." If you are willing to come back to teach, whether it is the School of Mathematics, the School of Chemistry or the School of Physics, you can choose which school you want to be the dean! ”

Originally, President Xu was going to talk about it, but no one expected things to change so suddenly, and after returning to China, Lu Zhou directly became the chief designer of the domestic stellar simulator project and the academic leader of controlled nuclear fusion research.

Generally speaking, let alone tens of billions of dollars, even with twenty or thirty million research funds, not many people are willing to teach undergraduates.

If you reach the academician level and have dozens of projects in your hands, not to mention that you are not interested in teaching undergraduates, you may not be bothered to care about the doctorates you bring.

After all, it's rare to see a class as a relaxing hobby.

So, he didn't mention it again.

However, he didn't expect that Lu Zhou actually took the initiative to mention this matter, which surprised him a little.

"Forget about the dean, I can't do the administrative position, just leave me an office in the number college," looking at Principal Xu with an eager face, Lu Zhou coughed lightly, "If the class is not good, at most it will delay the students' final class grades, and if this dean is not good, the good future of thousands of people will be wasted." ”

For him, thinking about simple questions outside of his research work not only relaxes his nervous brain, but also helps him get inspired by the obvious.

What's more, research itself is not a one-person job, and if he can train a few talented apprentices, it will be much easier for him.

As for administrative work, that's putting the cart before the horse.

After all, he doesn't have much desire for power. Hope.

"Okay, if you don't want to do administrative work, we don't force it, so it's such a happy decision!" President Xu said with a smile, "From now on, our Jinda University is also a university with Nobel Prize scholars. ”

Lu Zhou smiled and said, "Isn't it always been?" ”

President Xu: "There is a big difference between an honorary professor and a current professor. I'll have someone do the formalities for you in a while, and when you have time for a few days, go to the teaching office and get the things. Or if you can't spare time, I'll find someone to send you over, anyway, it's not far from here to Purple Mountain. ”

Lu Zhou: "I'd better come by myself—"

At this moment, outside the office, there was a knock on the door.

Soon, a respectful and unfamiliar voice came from outside.

"Is Professor Lu here?"

……

Europe.

Spiral Stone 7-X Institute.

The eagle's gaze locked on the equipment that was gradually ceasing not far away, and the Helmholtz Federation Master was standing here again. Professor Schillerk spoke quietly.

"The result?"

Professor Kreber took a deep breath and spoke.

"We tried to improve the control scheme, and the plasma confinement time has been slightly improved, but there is still a considerable distance from the long-term confinement of 1 hour."

Millerk: "Specifically? ”

Glancing at the assistant next to him, the corners of Kreber's mouth opened a bitter arc.

“…… 102 seconds. ”

If it had been a few months ago, a breakthrough in seconds would still be an exciting thing, and it could even be a press conference as a phased achievement and a big story in the newspapers.

Now, however, progress in seconds has lost its meaning......

Professor Millerke nodded, but didn't say anything this time.

He was the only one who came here this time, and he was not accompanied by officials from government agencies. As a scholar, he knew no need to be too harsh on Kreber.

Any research has its own objective law of development, and impatience cannot solve any problem except to cause trouble.

After a moment of silence, Millec suddenly spoke.

"The Americans are planning to kick China out of the ITER organization."

Hearing this, Professor Kreber's heart was shocked, and he said in a tone of disbelief.

"Why?!"

"The reason is intellectual property rights...... Or excuses. After all, when it comes to specifics, it seems to me that a lot of things are ambiguous. ”

Kreber: "...... Will the ITER Board agree? ”

Professor Millerk said simply, "If necessary, probably." ”

Kreber said with a complicated expression: "What about Huaguo's funds? Even if it's for the sake of money—"

Professor Millerke: "The United States seems to have promised to take responsibility. ”

Kreber complained, "Another promise? They never fulfilled their promise of funding! ”

"It's useless for you to tell me this, after all, we haven't fulfilled our promises," Professor Millek said slowly, looking at Kreber with an excited expression, "and, I'm just conveying this fact to you. ”

Kreber took a deep breath, calmed down, and muttered, "...... I don't understand, why didn't they go on their own? ”

Ten years ago, the Yankees were clamoring to quit ITER, and now not only do they not mention quitting, but they kick people in turn.

After a moment of silence, Professor Millerk pretended not to hear the words and continued with a sigh.

“…… ITER is considering converting the planned tokamak demonstration reactor to a stellar demonstration reactor, but fortunately the project has not yet started and the damage is not too great. Probably after the next meeting, the relevant documents will be officially released. And the role that Spiral Stone 7-X, that is, you, will play is crucial. ”

Professor Kreber smiled bitterly, "You mean, let's go and 'defeat' Professor Lu?" ”

It's just stupid.

Scientific research is not a ring.

Instead of winning and losing, it is better to seek a win-win situation in cooperation.

Especially in this exploration of the future, cooperation is far more meaningful than competition.

As if reading the meaning of Kreber's expression, Professor Millerke did not express his opinion on this, only nodded slowly.

"You can understand it that we have to get ahead of them."

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