The old man stayed at Xinghai Research Institute for more than two hours. In addition to chatting with Xu Chuan about miniaturized controllable nuclear fusion and aerospace engines, he also visited the four major research institutes and the miniaturized Toka
Mark fusion device.
Although the Tokamak miniaturization route is likely to be dead, as the first miniaturized fusion reactor in China, it can still provide extremely valuable experimental data and related experience.
In terms of plasma control and data collection in the reactor chamber, it can bring sufficient preparation for the next stellarator.
After all, tokamak devices and stellarators are both magnetic confinement devices. Although their routes are different, their principles are the same.
However, in the eyes of the old man, this miniaturized controllable nuclear fusion reactor seems to have some other uses.
Looking at the steel behemoth in front of him, the old man suddenly asked: "Academician Xu, what do you mean, it seems that there is no hope at all for miniaturizing the tokamak device?"
Xu Chuan thought for a while and said: "From the experimental data, the Tokamak device has fixed shortcomings. When it is running, the high-temperature plasma will cause unique magnetic surface tearing, distortion and other problems."
"These problems were not solved at Daybreak before, but were suppressed through technical means."
"After miniaturization, these problems broke out again and became more serious than before. Continued research may even lead to major safety accidents in the reactor."
"If the ultra-high-temperature plasma of hundreds of millions of degrees loses control, it will be a huge disaster for both the fusion reactor itself and the space shuttle and other equipment that uses the fusion reactor."
The old man had some curious questions: "Can't you solve these problems?"
Xu Chuan shook his head and said: "This is not a mathematical problem. It is a systemic problem inherent in the structure of the tokamak device itself. If the core structure of the tokamak device is not changed, there is almost no solution to this problem."
"Of course, this small tokamak device is not a waste. First of all, trial and error itself is part of scientific research. After all, without experiencing trials, we have no way of knowing whether these routes can be followed."
"Secondly, even if it is wrong, this small fusion reactor can still provide us with a lot of valuable research data."
"But if you want to continue on this path, I think it would be more appropriate to change the research direction."
He thought it was a pity that the old man thought of giving up on the miniaturized tokamak device route. After all, it took money and time to build it, and he wanted to continue to study it.
But in his opinion, it should be cut off when necessary, otherwise it will lead to chaos.
Now that we already know that this path will most likely not work, further research on it is just a waste of time and energy.
Instead of doing this, it is better to stop the loss in time and invest the remaining time and funds in other feasible ways.
The old man smiled, shook his head and said: "That's not what I meant. Everything in the scientific research work is up to you. I was just thinking that if the miniaturization route of the tokamak device fails, we may be able to use this small-scale tokamak device.
The wind and sound of the transformation route are released.”
"We are the first country to realize controllable nuclear fusion technology. If we spread the news, especially the project being researched by the Xinghai Research Institute under your leadership, it should attract the attention of many countries."
Xu Chuan followed the old man's words and continued: "But the possibility of realizing this path is extremely low and it is extremely misleading."
The old man nodded and said with a smile: "Miniaturized and controllable nuclear fusion is the subject of future research. If we go in the wrong direction, it may be difficult to turn around in a while. In this way, we can maintain a more advanced advantage in this field.
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Xu Chuan thought for a moment and then said: "If this is the case, it would be more truthful to report it through media such as Nuclear Industry Times and Huaxin News. And we should not take the initiative to push it, which is more in line with our consistent low-key characteristics."
The old man smiled, said no more, and continued to visit the Xinghai Research Institute.
On the basis of the promising realization of aerospace engines and small-scale controllable nuclear polymerization technology, some of their previous 'propaganda' routes and plans are no longer appropriate.
After all, something that deceives others can never become the truth.
If you really want to do this, it wouldn't be called cheating.
In this case, they have to withdraw some of their previous publicity and reselect some routes to make their competitors cooperate.
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The Great Elder did not stay here for long. He chatted with Xu Chuan for a while, visited the Xinghai Research Institute and then left.
After the old man left, Xu Chuan did not stay at Xinghai Research Institute anymore. He packed up his things and returned to his villa.
Compared with the previous controllable nuclear fusion projects, projects such as miniaturized controllable nuclear fusion, aerospace engines, manned spaceflight and lunar exploration projects are not so urgent.
After all, the energy problem has now been solved, and the country's focus is mainly on development.
Whether it is external or internal development, it is far more important than miniaturized controllable nuclear fusion and manned spaceflight.
Therefore, neither the country nor Xu Chuan are in a hurry for these projects. He has enough time to study them slowly.
Nowadays, the four major sects of Xinghai Research Institute have stabilized. Scientific research matters are controlled by four deans, while daily matters are handled by Wen Yuanhang.
As for projects such as miniaturized controllable nuclear fusion technology and aerospace engines, they have to wait for the production of stellarators and improved superconductors for the time being.
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After returning to the villa at the foot of Purple Mountain, Xu Chuan washed his face and walked into the study.
Turn on the computer and create a new document.
My fingers tapped lightly on the keyboard, and a line of titles quickly appeared.
"Research Report on the Feasibility of Tokamak Devices in Miniaturized Controlled Nuclear Fusion Technology"
Since there is going to be a show above, let’s do everything.
This is not a lie. Xinghai Research Institute is indeed researching a miniaturized tokamak device, but it just hides some key data.
And for such a sensitive project, to be honest, if the key data is posted, others won’t believe it.
A paper, or a review, is only three to four thousand words. For Xu Chuan, it can be completed in less than two or three hours.
After typing the last period, he checked the paper and nodded with satisfaction.
After the "Nuclear Industry Times", "Huaxin News" and other media report the Xinghai Research Institute's research on miniaturized and controllable nuclear fusion, his paper can be released.
By then, maybe there will be people who will 'praise' his scientific spirit without borders?
After all, this kind of paper that guides the route and direction, although it does not contain any detailed data, can indeed 'save' a lot of scientific research time.
Especially the paper was written by him.
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