As Gong Tao informed the director Song Yunhui of the good news and confirmed that there was a better solution for tritium retention and radiation damage, Song Yunhui acted very quickly, and soon held a meeting of the artificial sun project, and specially invited Xu Yun to attend.

At the meeting, after the announcement of new high-temperature resistant materials and better solutions for tritium retention, everyone present was very excited.

After research and discussion, it was considered that the feasibility of the plan was very high.

Coupled with Xu Yun's own influence, almost no resistance was passed by the plan.

It was decided to remove the outer coils of the fusion device and to completely renovate the central vacuum chamber.

The entire project was carried out by Xu Yun and Gong Tao.

Although this adds a lot of work and will significantly extend the time required to build the fifth-generation fully superconducting tokamak nuclear fusion device, it is well worth it.

Because if it goes well, there is a good chance that controlled fusion energy will actually be realized.

At that time, the development of human civilization will also accelerate again.

This is something anyone can only dream of.

That's it.

After discussion between Xu Yun and Gong Tao, it was decided to build a new superconducting coil on the periphery according to the original plan for the time being, and then transform the vacuum chamber after the high-temperature resistant materials were in place.

Otherwise, it may take longer.

After all, the kind of material that has resistance to high-energy radiation is not particularly efficient to synthesize.

It is even more complex than room temperature superconducting materials.

It is relatively difficult to get enough vacuum chambers in a short period of time.

The construction of superconducting coils is already familiar in the laboratory, and there is no need to use liquid nitrogen for cooling.

Even if the size of the coil is increased, it is still carried out quickly.

It is also worth mentioning that Xu Yun's two assistants, Su Lingling and Zhao Kun, two postdoctoral fellows, also participated in this project as they wished, although they were only responsible for some relatively simple and basic tasks, but this experience will be very helpful for them in the future.

So the two of them are also working hard, and every day is like being beaten with chicken blood.

Basically, when the materials required for the transformation of the vacuum chamber are in place, the peripheral coil is basically built.

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"The next project will depend on you, Xu Yuan, and this time it's my turn to start."

On this day, Gong Tao looked at the materials transported in the warehouse, reached out and patted Xu Yun's shoulder next to him, with a very bright smile on his face.

During this time, he was mainly responsible for building the peripheral superconducting coil.

However, the renovation of the vacuum chamber and the solution of tritium retention and other plans were designed and proposed by Xu Yun, and in order to ensure the smooth progress of the plan, the commander-in-chief must be handed over to Xu Yun.

In this regard, Gong Tao is even more eager to do this.

Because he always felt that only Xu Yun was fully responsible for the project could stimulate his own attributes.

That is, Xu Yun's mobile phone project has not failed.

Originally, he wanted to completely hand over the construction of the superconducting coil to Xu Yun, and he just worked on the side.

But Xu Yun refused.

Say that you should take this opportunity to accumulate more experience.

Now that the peripheral superconducting coil has been built, Xu Yun naturally can't get rid of the remaining vacuum chamber problems.

When Xu Yun heard Gong Tao's words, he couldn't laugh or cry about it.

I thought that the other party was still so eager.

He was naturally clear about Gong Tao's thoughts, but he only considered that he provided a plan, but he had no experience in really being responsible for the construction of nuclear fusion devices.

If you take it upon yourself to take over, there will be a situation during the actual operation, which will lead to the failure of the final ignition test experiment.

All the hard work was in vain.

Therefore, when building the peripheral superconducting coil, he chose to follow Gong Tao to accumulate experience.

Of course, this is not to say that he is shirking responsibility.

Since he gave anti-high-energy radiation materials and tritium retention solutions.

Will definitely do their best to finish.

The thought stayed here, and he immediately arranged: "During this time, I have optimized the plan again, and now that the materials needed for the reaction vessel are in place, it is time to start the construction of the vacuum chamber of the nuclear fusion device." ”

After speaking, he turned his head to look at Gong Tao and continued: "Next, I still need the help and support of Academician Gong and everyone. ”

"Don't worry."

"You took the initiative to transfer to the Institute of Physics, and brought such great technological progress to our Oriental Superring, but everyone can't thank you too late."

"I'm waiting for you to build the new Oriental Super Ring."

"Everyone, you can arrange it."

Gong Tao responded without hesitation when he heard this, obviously these words had been held in his heart for a long time.

The conversation between the two did not last too long, and after determining the next work arrangement, Xu Yun immediately took action, which can be said to be a race against time.

And as Gong Tao said, the others were also very excited to learn that the construction of the reaction vessel was finally going to be built.

There was no objection to Xu Yun's arrangement.

Although the outside world has calmed down for the time being, there is no big news, but the Institute of Plasma Physics is in full swing.

When this fifth-generation fully superconducting tokamak nuclear fusion device comes out, I believe it will definitely bring great surprises to all mankind.

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Minutes and seconds passed.

With the joint efforts of everyone, the end of the year will soon come.

It took more than half a year from the disassembly of the peripheral coil of the nuclear fusion device to the rebuilding of the superconducting coil to the completion of the vacuum chamber.

But the good thing is that the end result is satisfying.

This larger-scale Oriental Super Ring finally completed all the preparations before the Spring Festival.

Ignition experiments are about to take place.

And this is equivalent to a big test of the device.

We are looking forward to what kind of strength the tokamak fusion device, which represents the world's highest level of technology, which embodies everyone's efforts and represents the world's highest level of technology.

However, everyone is very confident in this.

Just because the person in charge of the construction of the core components is Xu Yun, a genius scientist who has created many miracles.

December 20, 2029.

Thursday.

Today is definitely a particularly important day for all the members of the Institute of Plasma Physics.

Because today the fifth-generation tokamak fusion unit will be added to the fuel ignition test.

Everyone is looking forward to it.

It is worth mentioning that as long as Xu Yun participates in the project, it will attract the attention of the world.

Not to mention controlled nuclear fusion, a project related to human civilization.

Therefore, as early as a few days ago, major media began to report on it, announcing that the fifth-generation nuclear fusion device will be ignited and tested today.

At the same time, the entire ignition process will also be broadcast live on the whole network.

Therefore, today's ignition test is no longer only the focus of the Institute of Plasma Physics, but covers everyone in the world.

It is no exaggeration to say that the importance is even greater than the construction of a lunar base.

After all, controlled nuclear fusion is about everyone's life.

Taking the usual electricity consumption as an example, the realization of controllable nuclear fusion coupled with the superconducting materials at room temperature will reduce the price of electricity in the future.

In addition, a controlled nuclear fusion device can be built on the moon to completely solve the lunar energy problem.

By that time, it will be very simple to build a lunar base.

At the same time, it is possible to mine the resources of the moon.

There is also the fusion spacecraft that countless men yearn for.

With such a spacecraft, the realization of the Martian community is no longer a problem.

It can even allow the spacecraft to travel at 25 percent of the speed of light, enabling the exploration of other star systems.

So even if there are no official test results yet, there are already countless people on the Internet discussing this matter.

Probably because of the figure of Xu Yun in this project, domestic netizens are full of confidence in the ignition test results, believing that it is very likely that mankind will truly master controlled nuclear fusion today.

Even if some people disagreed, thinking that Xu Yun had not studied the field of nuclear fusion before, so it was impossible for the nuclear fusion device built for the first time to truly control and sustain nuclear fusion energy, it was quickly overwhelmed by the relevant comments of support.

"Is controlled nuclear fusion really coming, I'm so excited!"

"One year after the mastery of superconducting materials at room temperature, the most anticipated controllable nuclear fusion will also be realized, and the speed of human science and technology tree climbing is simply hanging."

"It can only be said that human beings are really lucky to have Academician Xu."

"I really don't have any regrets about seeing nuclear fusion happen in my lifetime."

"Brother, where is this, with Academician Xu solving the controllable nuclear fusion device, where can the nuclear-powered spacecraft be late, maybe our generation will have a chance to become a citizen of Mars."

"It's so exciting!"

"I feel that everyone should not have too high hopes, although we are the world leader in the field of nuclear fusion devices, but the last time it only lasted more than 1,000 seconds, which is too far from really controlling nuclear fusion."

"It's okay to have obvious progress, but how can it really be realized."

"Academician Xu is indeed very talented, but he has not studied the field of controllable nuclear fusion devices, although he was transferred to the Institute of Physics this time, I am afraid it is also because of the superconducting materials at room temperature, so it does not mean that Academician Xu will definitely succeed in this project."

"Anyway, I just believe in Academician Xu, who knows what the result will be until the last second?"

……

The controversy between netizens and people from all walks of life is still ongoing.

Later, many people have different opinions.

And each has its own reasons.

But what the final result will be depends on the actual test data of the Oriental Superring.

So when there were still two hours before the start of the test time, everyone was already living in the live broadcast room and waiting patiently.

Of course, it is not only domestic that is paying attention to this test of the century, but many overseas forces are also paying close attention.

Everyone knows the significance and value of controlled nuclear fusion, and once the Eastern Superring experiment is successful, the world pattern will complete the final transformation at that moment, and no force will be able to change anything.

At that time, they will need to formulate strategies in a timely manner, or make overtures or seek deeper cooperation.

Otherwise, it's not good for yourself.

After all, if you click on the technology tree of nuclear fusion, you will basically make a qualitative leap.

It's not like any other technology.

At this moment, in the white palace of the opposite city, the cabinet conference room was once again full.

However, this time they are not here to discuss any major events, but only to collectively watch the live broadcast of the ignition test of the Oriental Super Ring.

If it was just an ordinary ignition test, it would never have made them so excited.

However, Xu Yun is among the project members.

First, the superconducting materials at room temperature were conquered in a very short time, and the fifth-generation nuclear fusion device was announced after a year, which is really reassuring at all.

"What do you think about this, is it really possible for them to achieve controlled nuclear fusion?"

As the leader sitting in the middle spoke and opened the topic, the entire conference room suddenly fell silent.

It took a little more than ten seconds to hear someone speak.

"According to the information we have obtained, Xu Yun has taken the position of deputy chief designer of the nuclear fusion device this time, and it is rumored that they have conquered new technologies, and it may be possible to overcome controlled nuclear fusion."

"Regardless of the outcome, we should have prepared early."

"Xu Yun's talent is really strong, but the field he is good at is not the direction of nuclear fusion devices, even if the room temperature superconducting material is overcome, it is impossible to completely master nuclear fusion so quickly, so I don't think there is too much worry about today's test."

"Whether this experiment succeeds or not, it is definitely a matter of time before controlled nuclear fusion is overcome."

"I remember when the other party announced the research of room temperature superconducting materials, no one believed that it could be overcome in a short time."

Listening to the arguments of the House of Representatives, the Commander-in-Chief sitting in the middle could also feel a big head.

Thinking that his own laboratory has not yet solved the problem of high-yield production of superconducting materials at room temperature, and the other party has already successfully built a controllable nuclear fusion device, this backwardness is too great.

Even if you use the strength of milk, you can't catch up.

In the past, they had mastered most of the world's advanced technologies, but now they are easy to attack and defend.

I felt a little emotional.

But at the moment, it is useless to say this, and it will not change the current situation at all.

In the end, after discussion, the members decided to wait for the results of the experiment before considering the next response.

However, it is worth mentioning that the members of the House of Representatives who attended the meeting this time did not include Nibison.

Because of their previous wrong actions, the whole world knows that they have published false news of scientific research results, and it is naturally impossible to be qualified to participate in such a level of conference.

A similar situation is happening in cities such as Eastview Paris.

……

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"This time, the whole world is watching us, and if the ignition test fails, the impact will be very bad."

When there was still an hour before the scheduled ignition test time, in the control hall of the Oriental Superring All-Superconducting Tokamak Nuclear Fusion Device, Song Yunhui, as the director, had a sad face.

Now he is not worried about whether nuclear fusion can be achieved, but about the failure of the test.

It is hoped that the research on the nuclear fusion device will wait for the success of the test before reporting the results.

Where is it broadcast live on the whole network like now.

And the whole world is paying close attention.

Although Xu Yun had long been surprised by this, it was the first time that they had faced this situation, and he, the director, had put considerable pressure on his head.

It is no exaggeration to say that he has received calls from above almost often these days.

I specifically asked about the fifth-generation fusion device.

And Gong Tao built this device with Xu Yun, so he was naturally full of confidence in it.

After hearing the director's words in his ears, he immediately said with relief: "You just put your heart in your stomach, Director, I believe that there will be absolutely no problems in today's test." ”

"We have to believe in Academician Xu."

When Gong Tao said this, Song Yunhui couldn't help but show a slightly embarrassed expression on his face.

Then he hurriedly made up for it: "Of course I believe in Academician Xu, isn't it worrying." After speaking, he didn't forget to pick up the teacup in front of him, put it to his mouth, and took a sip of tea.

Xu Yun has a better understanding of Song Yunhui's performance, after all, as the director, there will indeed be a lot of pressure.

But there is no way to make such a big battle this year.

Who made him have too much influence in the world.

Moreover, as soon as the superconducting materials at room temperature were overcome, they were seamlessly connected to the research of nuclear fusion devices participated by the Institute of Physics.

To outsiders, it is natural to think that there is hope for conquering nuclear fusion.

Faced with such a situation, the best thing to do is to broadcast it live on the whole network and announce their achievements in the field of nuclear fusion to the world with the best results.

Otherwise, it may be said that there is an ulterior motive.

Considering that there is still some time before the ignition test, and worried that Song Yunhui will continue to worry about it and his blood pressure will soar, Xu Yun had no choice but to speak: "What Academician Gong said is indeed right, I am still relatively sure of our fifth-generation nuclear fusion device, regardless of whether it can really achieve controllable nuclear fusion, but I think the data will definitely be much higher than the previous generation device." ”

Hearing Xu Yun's words, Song Yunhui finally calmed down.

nodded again and again and said, "That's good, I'm relieved to have your words." ”

At this moment, when I looked at the main screen of the control hall, I first saw the ring tokamak device in the middle come into view.

Since the new generation of fully superconducting tokamak fusion devices no longer needs to be cooled with liquid nitrogen to maintain superconductivity, the shape has changed, and the scale of the device has also become larger.

Seeing that time is passing little by little, the time for the official ignition start test is getting closer and closer.

In the entire fusion plant control hall, all the engineering personnel were concentrating.

Don't dare to have any distractions at this time.

Even the barrage refresh frequency in the live broadcast room has slowed down, witnessing the birth of the final result.

"It's coming, it's coming."

"Suddenly I felt that the atmosphere was so solemn that I didn't dare to breathe."

"Bless."

"I wish I could see fusion overcome!"

"Can it be done?"

"I believe in Academician Xu, there will definitely be new miracles."

Immediately afterwards, a command was heard in the control hall and transmitted to the ears of the audience in the live broadcast room.

"Reaction fuel is being added."

When this important core process was completed, Xu Yun immediately issued an ignition command with the end of the countdown.

"Start!"

In the next second, I saw that the engineering personnel at the operating table quickly started the program and energized the superconducting coil on the periphery.

Suddenly, the huge magnetic confinement caused the temperature of the plasma in the reaction vessel to rise rapidly.

On the main control screen in the live broadcast room, two sets of real-time data also appeared on both sides.

It is the temperature at which it is heated, and the reaction time that lasts.

At this moment, no matter where they were and what they were doing, the audience in the live broadcast room all stopped moving, staring at the numbers on the screen in the hope that they would not stop.

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(End of chapter)