Chapter 338: Keep Out of the Way
No matter what, safety must be put first.
After everyone was ready, a new round of experiments officially began.
Because new plasma was added, everyone remained vigilant even though it had been tested in detail.
No one can be sure whether there will be any new emergencies in the future.
At this moment, Xu You's attention was focused on the screen beside him.
As the nuclear reaction proceeds, the temperature inside the reaction vessel continues to rise.
"Um?"
At this time, someone noticed.
As the temperature continued to rise, the magnetic field inside the tokamak device suddenly underwent abnormal changes.
"The current magnetic field is not entirely provided by the magnets in the device!" said a staff member.
Following the sound, everyone looked towards the big screen.
With rich experience, more and more staff members discovered the abnormalities.
In this experiment, the magnetic field data measured by the instruments are indeed very different from usual.
This shows that in addition to the magnetic field generated by the magnets in the tokamak device, there is another strong magnetic field at work.
Seeing this result, Xu You could finally confirm his guess.
What made Xu You most happy was that in order to ensure safety as much as possible, the amount of this new type of plasma added in this experiment was not very large.
That is to say, even though the magnetic field generated by these plasmas is strong enough now, it is still far from the strongest.
As the magnetic field strengthens, the magnetic confinement capability of the entire tokamak device also increases.
This gave Xu You great confidence in designing a new controlled nuclear fusion device.
Lin Shi, who came to such a confidential project site for the first time, felt unfamiliar with many things.
However, through everyone's reactions to the experimental phenomena, Lin Shi could basically see that the experiment was very successful.
"Teacher, under ultra-high temperature conditions, does our substance still obey our function formula?"
"I'm not sure yet. But from the looks of it, it's probably about the same."
Because there are multiple magnetic fields superimposed, the specific magnetic field strength of each part has to be analyzed again through software.
In the following period, with the joint collaboration of Xu You and other staff members, everyone changed some parameters and conducted more sets of experiments.
Due to the large number of unknown factors, these experiments are not immediately aimed at pursuing new records in controlled nuclear fusion experiments, but more at determining the properties of these new plasmas.
After finishing the experiment, Xu You and others did not leave, but started analyzing the experimental data directly here.
After all, it is not easy to go back and forth from Jijing to Luzhou.
Whenever possible, solve problems here.
After a detailed analysis of the experimental data.
Xu You finally extracted the magnetic field generated by this new plasma.
Just as the previous formula predicted.
This substance can indeed produce a very strong magnetic field under ultra-high temperatures.
Both theoretical and actual experiments have verified that this plasma can produce another different kind of magnetic confinement.
Afterwards, several leaders of EAST immediately discussed this matter with Professor Xu.
Because, if it can be proved that Xu You's speculation is correct.
Then EAST has every chance to achieve a longer-lasting nuclear fusion reaction.
This is extremely shocking news for all mankind.
"Professor Xu, according to your analysis, if we add appropriate new plasma to the nuclear reaction materials based on the existing equipment, can we surpass the previous reaction time record?"
In these experiments, for safety reasons, the reaction was not allowed to be too intense.
But when faced with this question, Xu You shook his head regretfully.
"To be honest, according to my calculations, the existing equipment is unlikely to achieve a breakthrough in reaction time."
Several leaders were somewhat disappointed upon hearing this.
"Professor Xu, what is the specific reason?"
"After adding this new plasma, the ratio of nuclear reaction materials in the container changes. Depending on the added ratio, the degree of influence on the nuclear reaction is also different. The magnetic field generated by these plasmas themselves is also difficult to control. In some cases, it may even cancel out the magnetic field of the magnet, resulting in a weakening of the magnetic confinement ability."
This is the conclusion Xu You came to after careful research .
The results of this experiment are indeed groundbreaking.
But it cannot be well applied to the current tokamak device.
"Then Professor Xu, do you have any good suggestions?"
"My suggestion is to build a new controlled nuclear fusion device based on this new plasma. Due to various possible problems, this new device may not be successful in a short period of time. EAST can still be developed according to the original plan without having to make any changes."
"Okay, Professor Xu, I understand."
Speaking of which, several leaders still have strong aspirations for EAST to achieve breakthroughs quickly.
However, Xu You’s suggestions are also very objective.
Because of different design purposes, current equipment is not perfectly suitable for new reaction conditions.
But no matter what, as long as we can achieve a breakthrough in controlled nuclear fusion, it doesn’t matter which experimental device it is.
After completing the mission in Luzhou, Xu You and others returned to Jijing.
With the initial success of this experiment, everyone is more inclined to redesign a new controlled nuclear fusion device.
Based on the large amount of experimental data obtained in these days, Xu You began designing a new controlled nuclear fusion device.
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The kilometer-level high-temperature superconducting cable in Jijing is under intensive construction.
Due to the special nature of the project, there are people guarding the construction area around the cables 24 hours a day.
Different from ordinary cable projects, this project must not have any negligence.
Even the slightest mistake may lead to serious consequences.
That night, several people appeared near the cable construction.
They were wearing hats and masks, and their eyes seemed a little uncertain.
At this time, the leader gestured to another one of them.
The man immediately understood, looked around, and moved towards the direction of the cable.
"Hey! What are you doing?"
Before he could get close to the cable, he was reprimanded by the staff on duty.
"Nothing, just strolling around."
"What are you doing here so late at night? Don't you see this is a construction site and no one is allowed to come near?"
"Sorry, I'm leaving now."
After hitting a wall, the man in the hat and mask had to leave in disappointment.
