Chapter 436 Experiment on the Oriental Super Ring!
"This, this, this...isn't this incredible?"
Zhang Ran obviously also heard this shocking result, so he was also stunned.
Just kidding, he has been doing neutron irradiation for so many years, what kind of material has he not seen before?
And which of these materials was easily shattered into pieces by neutrons in neutron irradiation experiments?
That is to say, a few materials such as tungsten plates can still hold up for a while, but it is impossible for there to be no loss at all.
The result now?
This time, there was actually no loss at all. As a person with a scientific view that "no material can withstand neutron irradiation", he felt that his scientific view was being greatly challenged.
"This...how is this done? What kind of material is this material of yours?"
He turned his head with some difficulty and looked at Lin Xiao beside him, his tone full of thirst for knowledge.
He studies neutron irradiation, and naturally also studies materials, so he also really wants to know the principles of this material.
However, Lin Xiao seemed not to hear his question. He supported his right arm with his left hand, then held his chin with his right arm, thinking about the problem.
Seeing this, Zhang Ran sighed, shook his head, and stopped asking Lin Xiao. Lin Xiao probably wouldn't tell him.
This kind of material can already be called a national secret. Zhang Ran knows very well that since the new tungsten plate in this experiment can achieve a DPA value of 0, it means that it is more suitable as an inner wall material than the tungsten plate. .
The preparation method of this material must be a state secret, just like normal temperature superconductors.
Thinking of this, Zhang Ran couldn't help but look at Lin Xiao a few more times. It was obviously so difficult for everyone to study the materials, but why did Lin Xiao act like he was playing a cracked version?
This time he felt dissatisfied with Sister Li again.
And just when he shook his head and sighed, Lin Xiao finally came back to his senses.
However, there was still no expression of joy on his face.
At this time, a researcher came over with excitement and asked: "Academician Lin, are you going to continue the experiment?"
Lin Xiao looked calm and said, "Well, we can continue."
"OK!"
The researchers responded immediately, and then immediately returned to their posts. Perhaps this material was so novel that they, the researchers, wanted to see more.
However, these researchers basically didn't realize that Lin Xiao was not as excited as they were, and as the developer of this material, Lin Xiao should have been the happiest.
Of course, Zhang Ran noticed it, so he asked: "Academician Lin, what's wrong? Is it possible that this kind of result still doesn't satisfy you?"
"That's not true. Meeting expectations does meet expectations, but it just doesn't meet all expectations."
Lin Xiao said.
"Although your neutron irradiation can indeed simulate the environment of neutron bombardment, it cannot simulate the energy of neutron bombardment in real nuclear fusion."
"Considering the self-limiting effect of metal tungsten, it does not meet all my expectations."
"That's right, that's right."
Zhang Ran nodded. Indeed, as Lin Xiao said, the neutrons emitted by their neutron irradiation equipment cannot be the same as those in real nuclear fusion reactions.
The reason why metallic tungsten is often chosen as the inner wall material in controlled nuclear fusion experiments is because of the self-limiting effect of metallic tungsten. The self-limiting effect can prevent the tungsten plate from being damaged in the face of long-term neutron bombardment.
There are too many, that is, it will not be too miserable by particles with more than 100 million degrees.
So this experiment can't explain much.
It's like the energy to destroy these tungsten plates needs to reach at least 100. However, in the irradiation test, the highest energy of neutron bombardment is only 60, which makes it impossible to break through this value no matter how bombarded it is. Naturally,
The internal structure of this special tungsten plate cannot be damaged.
"So, you're not planning to...?"
Thinking of this, Zhang Ran suddenly thought of a possibility.
Lin Xiao smiled and said: "Yes, just do it directly in the controlled nuclear fusion first and see its final performance."
Zhang Ran's eyes widened immediately, Lin Xiao actually planned to do this!
At this time, Lin Xiao patted him on the shoulder and said, "I'm going back to the hotel first, so I'll trouble you to take a look here first."
"Oh...okay!"
Zhang Ran came to his senses and responded quickly, but at the same time, he also had great expectations for what Lin Xiao said.
If Lin Xiao really plans to test the strength of this new type of tungsten plate directly through nuclear fusion experiments, it is obviously the most suitable.
And this way we can also find the limit of this tungsten plate!
Let's see how much energy it can withstand neutron bombardment!
Zhang Ran is very much looking forward to hearing news that will make people all over the country excited!
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Lin Xiao left the research institute and called Li Gang to tell him about the results of this experiment.
Needless to think about it, of course Li Gang also showed great shock.
"What? One hour after the neutron irradiation experiment, the radiation damage value was 0DPA?" Li Gang exclaimed in disbelief: "Oh my God, today is not April Fool's Day, Mr. Lin, are you sure?
Really? There’s something wrong with the testing equipment or something?”
Lin Xiao said with a smile: "Can this be fake? There will definitely be no problem. The ordinary tungsten plates in our control group have all detected DPA values, which is the same as last time, still around 0.024."
"That's...okay."
Li Gang accepted this fact with difficulty, but Lin Xiao could still hear through the microphone that Li Gang was still mumbling words such as "This is unscientific" and "How is it possible?"
Lin Xiao smiled and said directly without using multiple tubes: "Okay, Academician Li, don't get too excited. This experiment is just ordinary neutron irradiation, not nuclear fusion neutron irradiation."
"So, my next plan is to directly test the ability of this new material in nuclear fusion. In other words, what you said last time about leaving the Oriental Super Ring to me for experiments should be fulfilled.
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Li Gang also came to his senses. After hearing Lin Xiao's words, he immediately said excitedly: "Of course, I have been waiting for this day for a long time!"
"And your new material is so strong, we can definitely make history this time!"
"Wait a minute, I'll go find Song Tao right away and prepare the Oriental Super Ring within a week."
"Then hang up first..."
"Hey, hey, hey!" Lin Xiao shouted quickly, dumbfounded: "Don't be in such a hurry! We still need to prepare in advance. One week is too fast. Just transporting the tungsten plates from Jinmen to your Oriental Super Ring will take a long time.
It will take at least another week."
Li Gang also realized that he had been too excited just now. Of course, there was nothing he could do about it. He was already so old and had devoted almost all his life to the cause of nuclear fusion. At this time, facing the possibility of success, he naturally seemed
Somewhat excited.
"Okay, it's true that I'm anxious. Then tell me your arrangements."
"Well, let's first..."
Lin Xiao then talked about his next plan.
After listening to this, Li Gang was surprised by one of the points: "Do you want to optimize the magnetic field layout of our Eastern Super Ring?"
"Well." Lin Xiao said: "After all, we can't wait to replace all the superconductors of the Oriental Hyperloop with our normal temperature superconductors. The niobium-titanium alloy used in the Oriental Hyperloop is still too weak in the electromagnetic field it can provide, so
Let me optimize your Eastern Hyperring magnetic field circuit first, which will also be more convenient for our experiments."
"What about the circuit optimization of your conch nuclear fusion device?"
Lin Xiao smiled and said: "Mathematics is common. After helping the Oriental Hyperloop optimize, I naturally understand the conch-type optimization method better."
"That's it... ok, I understand, I'll make arrangements now."
"Um."
Putting down the phone, Lin Xiao let out a long breath. Next, was the critical moment.
The experiment on the Eastern Hyperloop will be the decisive moment!