Chapter 296 The focus of all mankind(1/3)
Mastering controllable nuclear fusion technology has always been a dream pursued by mankind, and it has fascinated countless scientists.
The nuclear fusion device that has been manufactured for so long is finally about to undergo formal start-up testing. It can be said that all the staff at the Future Technology Fusion Research Institute are extremely excited.
I want to witness this historic scene.
Since the specific start-up time of the device has been determined by Xu Lei and Pei Hongyin before, there is no need to advance or postpone it.
Just wait quietly for the time to arrive.
And it is precisely for this reason that even though there are dozens of scientists standing in the huge control space at this time, it remains absolutely quiet.
No one ruined the atmosphere.
Everyone just stared at the controllable nuclear fusion device located in the center.
Xu Lei saw this scene in his eyes. Although he didn't say much, strange feelings could not help but emerge in his heart.
He knew very well that everyone present was extremely excited, but at this time, he had to suppress his emotions to appear as calm as possible. To a certain extent, it was a kind of torture.
The main reason is that no one dares to speak rashly before the experiment starts.
If this causes any irreparable consequences, I believe the scene will be very beautiful.
If the key experiment fails, it will be more like closing the door to new development for mankind. This situation is not what Xu Lei wants to see.
Fortunately, he was confident in what he had made.
"It's so difficult for them." Then he sighed secretly in his heart, and suddenly remembered Pei Hongyin's voice.
"Dean."
"It's time for testing."
"Well, get ready to start." Faced with Pei Hongyin's reminder, Xu Lei nodded slowly when he noticed that the time on the control screen was approaching ten o'clock.
After receiving the latest instruction from Xu Lei, Pei Hongyin stepped forward in the next second and gave the staff the instruction that everyone present wanted to hear: "Ignite and start the controllable nuclear fusion device."
The advantage of the stellarator is that it only requires one ignition.
As the sound fell, the huge twist-shaped device in front of everyone suddenly emitted a shocking but indescribable operating sound, which could be said to directly touch the soul.
Then, in the plasma constrained by magnetism and inertia, at the rapidly rising ultra-high temperature, the electrons gradually gain enough energy to escape from the constraints of the nucleus, and the nucleus is completely exposed, preparing conditions for the collision of nucleons.
When the temperature of the plasma reaches hundreds of millions of degrees, the atomic nuclei can overcome the repulsion and come together.
As long as there is sufficient density and a long enough thermal energy confinement time, this fusion reaction can continue stably.
As for the composite-design nuclear fusion device in the Future Technology Nuclear Fusion Research Institute, Xu Lei is most proud of the feeding system inside, which can ensure the continuous and stable addition of helium-3 to meet the requirements of controllable nuclear fusion.
Realize the conditions and apply them to the construction of fusion power plants.
As for Xu Lei, Pei Hongyin, Gu Sanlin and others at this time, their eyes were focused on the main control screen.
Want to know the various operating data of the device at the first time.
certainly.
Compared with Pei Hongyin, Gu Sanlin and others who were full of anticipation and excitement, Xu Lei kept his face calm throughout the whole process.
There was no hint of worry at all.
Mainly because he knew very well how powerful the nuclear fusion device in front of him was, which was created using the technical knowledge in his mind. In addition, the material-related issues also passed the test perfectly, so Xu Lei really couldn't imagine how he would lose this time.
It is no exaggeration to say that the final result is already determined from the moment the device is started.
Obviously this is the case.
Soon, when the temperature of the core reaction chamber of the device exceeded one billion degrees and the combustion time was constantly changing, all the scientific researchers present were completely stunned.
Although they expected the success of the experiment, they did not expect it to be successful to this extent.
It was like going straight to the top.
The slightly trembling body and the eyes that were shaken by an earthquake prove that they are now immersed in a huge shock.
And as the burning time changes from hundreds of seconds to minutes, the whole person gradually becomes numb.
Until now, I still haven't come back to my senses.
It is unimaginable that the ultimate problem that has plagued human civilization for so long was solved in their hands.
"This is true controllable nuclear fusion, and we really succeeded!"
In the end, perhaps because Pei Hongyin knew more about this device, he came to his senses first and muttered something vaguely.
Seeing everyone's performance, Xu Lei did not disturb them.
After all, in the face of real controllable nuclear fusion, such behavior is completely normal.
However, he still called Pei Hongyin and asked him about some actual data of this device: "Mr. Pei, please calculate the energy output data of Qiankun No. 1 as soon as possible. Does it exceed the energy break-even of the triple product?"
After the nuclear fusion device of the institute was completed, Xu Lei personally named it Qiankun No. 1.
It is similar to the hyperring of the Science Island Artificial Sun Project.
As for the fusion triple product he asked about, it is the formula for judging the energy of a nuclear fusion device.
Pei Hongyin heard my voice, Xu Lei.
The whole person was stunned for a few seconds, and then he reacted and quickly answered: "Okay, Dean, the data should be compiled soon."
"In fact, based on the actual performance of our Qiankun No. 1, we have basically reached the level of a truly controllable nuclear fusion device. This is definitely the greatest achievement in the history of human civilization." After answering Xu Lei's question, Pei Hongyin seemed to have something in mind.
, and then deliberately added a few words.
In short, his words are full of praise for Qiankun No.1.
At this time, other scientific researchers present, after hearing the conversation between Pei Hongyin and Xu Lei, their thoughts finally broke away from the shock of Qiankun No. 1.
Express their feelings to each other.
"Qiankun No. 1 has been burning for nearly ten minutes now. This achievement is unmatched by anyone."
"It's just so stable."
"I didn't expect that the composite design proposed by Mr. Xu would be so much better than the traditional tokamak device. If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn't have believed it."
"This is true controllable nuclear fusion."
"From today onwards, mankind will completely break away from the constraints of the traditional energy structure."
Since the beginning of the design of Qiankun No. 1, Xu Lei tried to connect it with Xingtong to facilitate the creation of an intelligent fusion power station in the future.
It can even play a huge role in nuclear fusion-powered spaceships and aircraft carriers.
Therefore, Xingtong quickly fed back the energy output data Xu Lei needed, and when everyone saw the numbers above, their eyes widened again.
"The energy input-output ratio of the fusion triple product actually exceeds 50, which can fully meet the needs of building a fusion power station. We have really succeeded in conquering the controllable nuclear fusion technology."
As top scientists in the field of nuclear fusion, they naturally know what this value represents.
We must know that the energy input-output ratio that the largest tokamak device can achieve is only about 0.7.
When you reach 30, you can build a fusion power station.
Not to mention that the input-output energy ratio of Qiankun-1 has exceeded 50.
No matter who sees this data, they must admit that controllable nuclear fusion technology has indeed been mastered by future technology.
So when Pei Hongyin blurted out this value, everyone present was shocked and speechless.
They never expected that the performance of Qiankun No. 1 would far exceed their expectations.
When Xu Lei saw that the detailed and accurate values were calculated, he finally let go of his worries. Then he could officially apply controllable nuclear fusion technology to other fields.
Start earning influence.
After all, the passage into the upper space of the Science and Technology Museum has already appeared. According to his judgment, as long as he can gather the tens of millions of influence required for the exhibits of controllable nuclear fusion technology, he might be able to successfully enter the upper space.
Ever since he acquired this science and technology museum and became its cheap owner, Xu Lei has been full of curiosity about it.
Want to find out its true origin.
Especially in recent years, with the help of the Science and Technology Museum, he has not only become the world's top all-round scientist, but has also truly changed the world.
Now that controllable nuclear fusion energy has been conquered, humans will soon leave the solar system.
But he is unable to determine whether excessive rapid development is good or bad for human civilization. If one day human civilization really encounters alien civilization, what will happen to it?
Although human civilization has been developing faster and faster since its birth, Xu Lei does not want problems to arise in the human civilization he has changed.
In this case, you must enter the upper space of the Science and Technology Museum.
Perhaps human civilization can become stronger there.
besides.
Xu Lei has not yet fully figured out how to gain influence from the controllable nuclear fusion technology exhibit.
It has been so long since the exhibits were unlocked.
But the growth in influence is completely negligible.
This made Xu Lei inevitably feel anxious.
To be continued...