What’s more interesting is that while Lu Zhou was drinking coffee and leisurely watching Perry speaking to reporters in the video, Perry was sitting in his office at the U.S. Department of Energy on the other side of the Pacific. Li was also staring at Lu Zhou's photo at the moment.
Just half a month ago, China's Jinling Institute of Controlled Fusion made breakthrough progress in long-term plasma confinement, which shocked the entire plasma physics community.
"So, I suggest that we negotiate with China and let the STAR Institute disclose more technical details." At this point, Helms paused for a moment and said seriously, "Or, kick them out of the ITER project entirely. go out."
"Also contact the CIA and ask them to send someone more reliable."
"According to our intelligence, China has launched a controllable fusion demonstration reactor project. However, judging from the inquiry just now, apart from the paper disclosed in the "Science" magazine, our experts do not know much about the STAR Institute Almost zero."
When he heard about the CIA, Ed Moses raised his eyebrows and said with interest.
Perry raised his eyebrows with interest: "So?"
Although his expression is not as leisurely as his...
However, no one expected that the light under the Purple Mountain would illuminate the whole world...
Perry raised his eyebrows with interest: "So?"
Some were sent by the National Academy of Sciences and some were from Princeton PPPL Laboratory.
In particular, the joint letter from the National Academy of Sciences even has the signature of Steven Chu, winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics and former Secretary of the Department of Energy.
However, the troublesome thing is that it all happened so suddenly.
Ed Moses looked away with an embarrassed look, "Of course I didn't mean that. I can guarantee that every penny is spent in the right place, but... trial and error is also part of research."
Just half a month ago, China's Jinling Institute of Controlled Fusion made breakthrough progress in long-term plasma confinement, which shocked the entire plasma physics community.
Looking at the note in his hand, Helms pondered for a moment before speaking.
However, he also knows better than anyone how big this pit is.
Helms: "What does he look like to you?"
"If it were not based on the technology in the PPPL laboratory to achieve results, I would like to know why an institute that was founded less than a year ago achieved such incredible results through a star simulator modified from an old equipment. Results.”
Sitting next to him was Terry Broger, director of the controlled fusion project at Princeton's PPPL Laboratory, and several other experts in the field of controlled fusion that he was relatively familiar with.
In the past half month, he received at least more than thirty written letters about this matter.
"Also contact the CIA and ask them to send someone more reliable."
However, no one expected that the light under the Purple Mountain would illuminate the whole world...
"If it were not based on the technology in the PPPL laboratory to achieve results, I would like to know why an institute that was founded less than a year ago achieved such incredible results through a star simulator modified from an old equipment. Results.”
In addition, there is also information from the CIA, although it is all very nutritious stuff.
Some were sent by the National Academy of Sciences and some were from Princeton PPPL Laboratory.
"So, I suggest that we negotiate with China and let the STAR Institute disclose more technical details." At this point, Helms paused for a moment and said seriously, "Or, kick them out of the ITER project entirely. go out."
Before the STAR device successfully completed the one-hour magnetic confinement time, no one believed that they would succeed, not even the Chinese themselves.
Seeing Perry's serious expression and realizing that this matter was important, the assistant immediately reached for the phone.
Ignoring Ed Moses who was hesitating, Helms looked at the notebook in his hand and continued to ask a lot of questions expressionlessly.
Perry leaned on the office chair and meditated for a while. After making a decision in his mind, Perry stood up from the chair with both hands on the armrests, opened the door and walked out of the office.
"I'm asking about work," Helms flipped through the notes on the table. "Our people noticed that about two years ago, a sum of money entered the project's scientific research account through an overseas account."
"So, I suggest that we negotiate with China and let the STAR Institute disclose more technical details." At this point, Helms paused for a moment and said seriously, "Or, kick them out of the ITER project entirely. go out."
In particular, the joint letter from the National Academy of Sciences even has the signature of Steven Chu, winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics and former Secretary of the Department of Energy.
At this moment, Ed Moses, director of the National Ignition Facility (NIF) at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, is sitting in his office at the Department of Energy.
Among them are the cooperation with ITER and the situation of the STAR Stellar Simulator Research Institute.
However, what is different from the past is that this time the Department of Energy summoned them does not seem to be about budget matters...
In these long words, in addition to describing the importance of controllable nuclear fusion as a future energy source, there is only one central idea to be expressed - that is, money.
"I'm not interested in NIF, or in comparison, I'm more interested in the PPPL laboratory." Turning the ballpoint pen in his hand, the man named Helms looked at Broger next to him, "Special Mr. Lee Brog, I heard that you once worked with Professor Lu Zhou, is that true?"
Looking at the assistant sitting at the desk at the door of his office, he ordered.
Helms asked: "Can you explain in detail what the He-3 program is?"
"What do you think?"
What’s more interesting is that while Lu Zhou was drinking coffee and leisurely watching Perry speaking to reporters in the video, Perry was sitting in his office at the U.S. Department of Energy on the other side of the Pacific. Li was also staring at Lu Zhou's photo at the moment.
Helms asked: "Can you explain in detail what the He-3 program is?"
In addition, there is also information from the CIA, although it is all very nutritious stuff.
"If it were not based on the technology in the PPPL laboratory to achieve results, I would like to know why an institute that was founded less than a year ago achieved such incredible results through a star simulator modified from an old equipment. Results.”
Not sure whether he really didn't hear it or pretended not to hear it, Helms ignored Brog's words and his eyes stayed on his and Moses' faces for a moment respectively.
What’s more interesting is that while Lu Zhou was drinking coffee and leisurely watching Perry speaking to reporters in the video, Perry was sitting in his office at the U.S. Department of Energy on the other side of the Pacific. Li was also staring at Lu Zhou's photo at the moment.
Compared with Lu Zhou's personal information and the dazzling academic honors and titles he has obtained, what he wants to know more is where China has gone in its controllable nuclear fusion technology and how far it is from mature controllable fusion technology. Far.
Isn’t it difficult to even have two minutes as promised
Compared with Lu Zhou's personal information and the dazzling academic honors and titles he has obtained, what he wants to know more is where China has gone in its controllable nuclear fusion technology and how far it is from mature controllable fusion technology. Far.
Broger: "During his tenure at Princeton, he served as a consultant for the PPPL Laboratory's He-3 project. Due to funding issues, it was difficult to continue the research, so he advanced the insufficient portion with his own funds."
So far, it seems that Tokamak can still be used to make money, but funding is not as easy as before.
…
Perry raised his eyebrows with interest: "So?"
Helms asked: "Can you explain in detail what the He-3 program is?"
However, he also knows better than anyone how big this pit is.
"What a bunch of rubbish..."
Perry, who was sitting at the conference table, said with a straight face: "Your funds are not less than theirs. What do you mean, you didn't spend the money in the right place?"
However, the troublesome thing is that it all happened so suddenly.
What’s more interesting is that while Lu Zhou was drinking coffee and leisurely watching Perry speaking to reporters in the video, Perry was sitting in his office at the U.S. Department of Energy on the other side of the Pacific. Li was also staring at Lu Zhou's photo at the moment.
Ed Moses looked away with an embarrassed look, "Of course I didn't mean that. I can guarantee that every penny is spent in the right place, but... trial and error is also part of research."
Obviously, sitting here is not just someone from the Department of Energy, but also a man wearing a suit, with a dull facial expression, and who looks out of place with the surrounding environment.
Before starting the meeting, he had to go to the White House.
Before the STAR device successfully completed the one-hour magnetic confinement time, no one believed that they would succeed, not even the Chinese themselves.
In addition, there is also information from the CIA, although it is all very nutritious stuff.
Perry nodded and prepared to leave.
Perry leaned on the office chair and meditated for a while. After making a decision in his mind, Perry stood up from the chair with both hands on the armrests, opened the door and walked out of the office.
But at this moment, he suddenly remembered something, so he stopped at the door and looked back at the assistant who was on the phone.
Isn’t it difficult to even have two minutes as promised
Isn’t it difficult to even have two minutes as promised
"What a bunch of rubbish..."
The two exchanged glances, and saw a bit of surprise in each other's eyes.
About six or seven years ago, the $3.5 billion NIF failed to ignite, which severely damaged the entire U.S. controlled fusion research industry and cast a shadow over the prospects of the entire international controlled nuclear fusion research.
This sentence was said by the person in charge of the Huaguo International Nuclear Fusion Energy Program Implementation Center!
Regarding the importance of controllable nuclear fusion technology, he didn't need anyone to tell him. He knew it better than anyone else.
Perry raised his eyebrows with interest: "So?"
"What a bunch of rubbish..."
The entire inertial restraint technical route has been almost scrapped. If this laser ignition device had not been able to conduct nuclear tests, it would have been completely axed by the Budget Committee of Congress.
Before the STAR device successfully completed the one-hour magnetic confinement time, no one believed that they would succeed, not even the Chinese themselves.
Ignoring Ed Moses who was hesitating, Helms looked at the notebook in his hand and continued to ask a lot of questions expressionlessly.
Helms asked: "Can you explain in detail what the He-3 program is?"
Broger: "During his tenure at Princeton, he served as a consultant for the PPPL Laboratory's He-3 project. Due to funding issues, it was difficult to continue the research, so he advanced the insufficient portion with his own funds."
About six or seven years ago, the $3.5 billion NIF failed to ignite, which severely damaged the entire U.S. controlled fusion research industry and cast a shadow over the prospects of the entire international controlled nuclear fusion research.
"What a bunch of rubbish..."
Especially in an environment where countries are pushing each other over funding issues and the United States intends to withdraw from the ITER organization, the future of the entire controllable fusion industry is bleak.
Throwing the information in his hand on the table, Perry couldn't help but curse.
"I'm not interested in NIF, or in comparison, I'm more interested in the PPPL laboratory." Turning the ballpoint pen in his hand, the man named Helms looked at Broger next to him, "Special Mr. Lee Brog, I heard that you once worked with Professor Lu Zhou, is that true?"
Among them are the cooperation with ITER and the situation of the STAR Stellar Simulator Research Institute.
Although his expression is not as leisurely as his...
About six or seven years ago, the $3.5 billion NIF failed to ignite, which severely damaged the entire U.S. controlled fusion research industry and cast a shadow over the prospects of the entire international controlled nuclear fusion research.
Not sure whether he really didn't hear it or pretended not to hear it, Helms ignored Brog's words and his eyes stayed on his and Moses' faces for a moment respectively.
Broger replied: "You should ask his mentor or student about this question. I don't have much contact with him in daily life, and the only communication is basically at work."
In the past half month, he received at least more than thirty written letters about this matter.
Helms asked: "Can you explain in detail what the He-3 program is?"
Regarding the importance of controllable nuclear fusion technology, he didn't need anyone to tell him. He knew it better than anyone else.
Mr. Helms had served in the diplomatic system before. Although Perry might not necessarily take his opinions to heart, it was still okay to refer to them.
Sitting next to him was Terry Broger, director of the controlled fusion project at Princeton's PPPL Laboratory, and several other experts in the field of controlled fusion that he was relatively familiar with.
Ed Moses coughed lightly: "The problem is very simple. The Chinese are willing to spend money on this technology. Although most of the problems we encounter cannot be solved with money, when the money is used by the right people, Used correctly, it makes all the difference.”
"If it were not based on the technology in the PPPL laboratory to achieve results, I would like to know why an institute that was founded less than a year ago achieved such incredible results through a star simulator modified from an old equipment. Results.”
In particular, the joint letter from the National Academy of Sciences even has the signature of Steven Chu, winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics and former Secretary of the Department of Energy.
However, he also knows better than anyone how big this pit is.
Throwing the information in his hand on the table, Perry couldn't help but curse.
Looking at the assistant sitting at the desk at the door of his office, he ordered.
Some were sent by the National Academy of Sciences and some were from Princeton PPPL Laboratory.
Before the STAR device successfully completed the one-hour magnetic confinement time, no one believed that they would succeed, not even the Chinese themselves.
So far, it seems that Tokamak can still be used to make money, but funding is not as easy as before.
About six or seven years ago, the $3.5 billion NIF failed to ignite, which severely damaged the entire U.S. controlled fusion research industry and cast a shadow over the prospects of the entire international controlled nuclear fusion research.
What he needs now is professional advice more than CIA reports and some useless advice.
But at this moment, he suddenly remembered something, so he stopped at the door and looked back at the assistant who was on the phone.
This sentence was said by the person in charge of the Huaguo International Nuclear Fusion Energy Program Implementation Center!
Not sure whether he really didn't hear it or pretended not to hear it, Helms ignored Brog's words and his eyes stayed on his and Moses' faces for a moment respectively.
Mr. Helms had served in the diplomatic system before. Although Perry might not necessarily take his opinions to heart, it was still okay to refer to them.
"What a bunch of rubbish..."
After the meeting ended, Perry dismissed the experts who came to attend the meeting, leaving Helms behind and asked.
Perry leaned on the office chair and meditated for a while. After making a decision in his mind, Perry stood up from the chair with both hands on the armrests, opened the door and walked out of the office.
…
However, the troublesome thing is that it all happened so suddenly.
Among them are the cooperation with ITER and the situation of the STAR Stellar Simulator Research Institute.
Broger replied: "You should ask his mentor or student about this question. I don't have much contact with him in daily life, and the only communication is basically at work."
The entire inertial restraint technical route has been almost scrapped. If this laser ignition device had not been able to conduct nuclear tests, it would have been completely axed by the Budget Committee of Congress.
In addition, there is also information from the CIA, although it is all very nutritious stuff.
Looking at the assistant sitting at the desk at the door of his office, he ordered.
Throwing the information in his hand on the table, Perry couldn't help but curse.
Ignoring Ed Moses who was hesitating, Helms looked at the notebook in his hand and continued to ask a lot of questions expressionlessly.
"What a bunch of rubbish..."
But at this moment, he suddenly remembered something, so he stopped at the door and looked back at the assistant who was on the phone.
In particular, the joint letter from the National Academy of Sciences even has the signature of Steven Chu, winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics and former Secretary of the Department of Energy.
This is not the first time they have been summoned by authorities.
"Calling the NIF project director and the PPPL laboratory controllable fusion project director... No matter where they are now, I hope to see them here the day after tomorrow."
Usually every one or two months, they will be summoned by the Department of Energy or the Congressional Budget Committee, and then they will be asked what is going on when the budget exceeds the target again.
"Introducing myself, my name is Helms, from the CIA."
Broger muttered in a low voice: "You should have learned it in high school."
"I'm asking about work," Helms flipped through the notes on the table. "Our people noticed that about two years ago, a sum of money entered the project's scientific research account through an overseas account."
After the meeting ended, Perry dismissed the experts who came to attend the meeting, leaving Helms behind and asked.
Seeing Perry's serious expression and realizing that this matter was important, the assistant immediately reached for the phone.
"I see."
"I see."
However, he also knows better than anyone how big this pit is.
However, the troublesome thing is that it all happened so suddenly.
Sitting next to him was Terry Broger, director of the controlled fusion project at Princeton's PPPL Laboratory, and several other experts in the field of controlled fusion that he was relatively familiar with.
Seeing Perry's serious expression and realizing that this matter was important, the assistant immediately reached for the phone.
Compared with Lu Zhou's personal information and the dazzling academic honors and titles he has obtained, what he wants to know more is where China has gone in its controllable nuclear fusion technology and how far it is from mature controllable fusion technology. Far.
Some were sent by the National Academy of Sciences and some were from Princeton PPPL Laboratory.
Broger nodded and said, "Yes."
The meeting lasted about two hours.
About six or seven years ago, the $3.5 billion NIF failed to ignite, which severely damaged the entire U.S. controlled fusion research industry and cast a shadow over the prospects of the entire international controlled nuclear fusion research.
Sitting next to him was Terry Broger, director of the controlled fusion project at Princeton's PPPL Laboratory, and several other experts in the field of controlled fusion that he was relatively familiar with.
Isn’t it difficult to even have two minutes as promised
Sitting next to him was Terry Broger, director of the controlled fusion project at Princeton's PPPL Laboratory, and several other experts in the field of controlled fusion that he was relatively familiar with.
Perry nodded and prepared to leave.
However, what is different from the past is that this time the Department of Energy summoned them does not seem to be about budget matters...
Helms: "What does he look like to you?"
This is not the first time they have been summoned by authorities.
Before starting the meeting, he had to go to the White House.
Just half a month ago, China's Jinling Institute of Controlled Fusion made breakthrough progress in long-term plasma confinement, which shocked the entire plasma physics community.
Helms asked: "Can you explain in detail what the He-3 program is?"
But at this moment, he suddenly remembered something, so he stopped at the door and looked back at the assistant who was on the phone.
This is not the first time they have been summoned by authorities.
"Calling the NIF project director and the PPPL laboratory controllable fusion project director... No matter where they are now, I hope to see them here the day after tomorrow."
Regarding the importance of controllable nuclear fusion technology, he didn't need anyone to tell him. He knew it better than anyone else.
"Also contact the CIA and ask them to send someone more reliable."
Just half a month ago, China's Jinling Institute of Controlled Fusion made breakthrough progress in long-term plasma confinement, which shocked the entire plasma physics community.
In addition, there is also information from the CIA, although it is all very nutritious stuff.
Broger nodded and said, "Yes."
Regarding the importance of controllable nuclear fusion technology, he didn't need anyone to tell him. He knew it better than anyone else.
Ed Moses coughed lightly: "The problem is very simple. The Chinese are willing to spend money on this technology. Although most of the problems we encounter cannot be solved with money, when the money is used by the right people, Used correctly, it makes all the difference.”
Looking at the assistant sitting at the desk at the door of his office, he ordered.
…
"I'm not interested in NIF, or in comparison, I'm more interested in the PPPL laboratory." Turning the ballpoint pen in his hand, the man named Helms looked at Broger next to him, "Special Mr. Lee Brog, I heard that you once worked with Professor Lu Zhou, is that true?"
Ignoring Ed Moses who was hesitating, Helms looked at the notebook in his hand and continued to ask a lot of questions expressionlessly.
However, no one expected that the light under the Purple Mountain would illuminate the whole world...
The meeting lasted about two hours.
Mr. Helms had served in the diplomatic system before. Although Perry might not necessarily take his opinions to heart, it was still okay to refer to them.
What’s more interesting is that while Lu Zhou was drinking coffee and leisurely watching Perry speaking to reporters in the video, Perry was sitting in his office at the U.S. Department of Energy on the other side of the Pacific. Li was also staring at Lu Zhou's photo at the moment.
About six or seven years ago, the $3.5 billion NIF failed to ignite, which severely damaged the entire U.S. controlled fusion research industry and cast a shadow over the prospects of the entire international controlled nuclear fusion research.
Broger: "During his tenure at Princeton, he served as a consultant for the PPPL Laboratory's He-3 project. Due to funding issues, it was difficult to continue the research, so he advanced the insufficient portion with his own funds."
This sentence was said by the person in charge of the Huaguo International Nuclear Fusion Energy Program Implementation Center!
"Calling the NIF project director and the PPPL laboratory controllable fusion project director... No matter where they are now, I hope to see them here the day after tomorrow."
The two exchanged glances, and saw a bit of surprise in each other's eyes.
Broger: "Regarding the emission of He-3 particles to observe the plasma movement inside the fusion device... If you are doubting that this project has delivered key technologies to the STAR Institute, you don't have to be so suspicious. This technology is essential for controllable Research on nuclear fusion is very important, but the related research itself is public. If you don’t understand what I mean, you can go back and consult your physics professor.”
Perry nodded and prepared to leave.
"I see."
Broger: "Regarding the emission of He-3 particles to observe the plasma movement inside the fusion device... If you are doubting that this project has delivered key technologies to the STAR Institute, you don't have to be so suspicious. This technology is essential for controllable Research on nuclear fusion is very important, but the related research itself is public. If you don’t understand what I mean, you can go back and consult your physics professor.”
The entire inertial restraint technical route has been almost scrapped. If this laser ignition device had not been able to conduct nuclear tests, it would have been completely axed by the Budget Committee of Congress.
Obviously, sitting here is not just someone from the Department of Energy, but also a man wearing a suit, with a dull facial expression, and who looks out of place with the surrounding environment.
Obviously, sitting here is not just someone from the Department of Energy, but also a man wearing a suit, with a dull facial expression, and who looks out of place with the surrounding environment.
However, he also knows better than anyone how big this pit is.
Not sure whether he really didn't hear it or pretended not to hear it, Helms ignored Brog's words and his eyes stayed on his and Moses' faces for a moment respectively.
The meeting lasted about two hours.
Broger replied: "You should ask his mentor or student about this question. I don't have much contact with him in daily life, and the only communication is basically at work."
When he heard about the CIA, Ed Moses raised his eyebrows and said with interest.
So far, it seems that Tokamak can still be used to make money, but funding is not as easy as before.
At this moment, Ed Moses, director of the National Ignition Facility (NIF) at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, is sitting in his office at the Department of Energy.
For money-burners like them, wrangling with bureaucrats over projects and funding has almost become a part of daily research work.
However, no one expected that the light under the Purple Mountain would illuminate the whole world...
Perry leaned on the office chair and meditated for a while. After making a decision in his mind, Perry stood up from the chair with both hands on the armrests, opened the door and walked out of the office.
Ignoring Ed Moses who was hesitating, Helms looked at the notebook in his hand and continued to ask a lot of questions expressionlessly.
Especially in an environment where countries are pushing each other over funding issues and the United States intends to withdraw from the ITER organization, the future of the entire controllable fusion industry is bleak.
This sentence was said by the person in charge of the Huaguo International Nuclear Fusion Energy Program Implementation Center!
Broger: "During his tenure at Princeton, he served as a consultant for the PPPL Laboratory's He-3 project. Due to funding issues, it was difficult to continue the research, so he advanced the insufficient portion with his own funds."
Broger replied: "You should ask his mentor or student about this question. I don't have much contact with him in daily life, and the only communication is basically at work."
Broger replied: "You should ask his mentor or student about this question. I don't have much contact with him in daily life, and the only communication is basically at work."
"Since when did the CIA also become interested in NIF?"
Helms turned the ballpoint pen in his hand and wrote a few words on the paper: "Sorry, I studied psychology in college and did not major in physics."
Although his expression is not as leisurely as his...
The two exchanged glances, and saw a bit of surprise in each other's eyes.
However, no one expected that the light under the Purple Mountain would illuminate the whole world...
The entire inertial restraint technical route has been almost scrapped. If this laser ignition device had not been able to conduct nuclear tests, it would have been completely axed by the Budget Committee of Congress.
Throwing the information in his hand on the table, Perry couldn't help but curse.
The entire inertial restraint technical route has been almost scrapped. If this laser ignition device had not been able to conduct nuclear tests, it would have been completely axed by the Budget Committee of Congress.
In the past half month, he received at least more than thirty written letters about this matter.
Ignoring Ed Moses who was hesitating, Helms looked at the notebook in his hand and continued to ask a lot of questions expressionlessly.
At this moment, Ed Moses, director of the National Ignition Facility (NIF) at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, is sitting in his office at the Department of Energy.
"I'm asking about work," Helms flipped through the notes on the table. "Our people noticed that about two years ago, a sum of money entered the project's scientific research account through an overseas account."
Helms: "What does he look like to you?"
So far, it seems that Tokamak can still be used to make money, but funding is not as easy as before.
"Based on the above clues, we can believe that, including the CFTER project, the Chinese have borrowed a lot of technology and experience from the ITER project, but they who stole the technology from us did not share their own research, or did they reserved. I don’t think that’s reasonable.”
The two exchanged glances, and saw a bit of surprise in each other's eyes.
Sitting next to him was Terry Broger, director of the controlled fusion project at Princeton's PPPL Laboratory, and several other experts in the field of controlled fusion that he was relatively familiar with.
So far, it seems that Tokamak can still be used to make money, but funding is not as easy as before.
Broger: "During his tenure at Princeton, he served as a consultant for the PPPL Laboratory's He-3 project. Due to funding issues, it was difficult to continue the research, so he advanced the insufficient portion with his own funds."
But at this moment, he suddenly remembered something, so he stopped at the door and looked back at the assistant who was on the phone.
"Also contact the CIA and ask them to send someone more reliable."
Isn’t it difficult to even have two minutes as promised
Seeing Perry's serious expression and realizing that this matter was important, the assistant immediately reached for the phone.
Throwing the information in his hand on the table, Perry couldn't help but curse.
So far, it seems that Tokamak can still be used to make money, but funding is not as easy as before.
This is not the first time they have been summoned by authorities.
Among them are the cooperation with ITER and the situation of the STAR Stellar Simulator Research Institute.
Helms asked: "Can you explain in detail what the He-3 program is?"
Usually every one or two months, they will be summoned by the Department of Energy or the Congressional Budget Committee, and then they will be asked what is going on when the budget exceeds the target again.
Perry leaned on the office chair and meditated for a while. After making a decision in his mind, Perry stood up from the chair with both hands on the armrests, opened the door and walked out of the office.
Looking at the assistant sitting at the desk at the door of his office, he ordered.
In these long words, in addition to describing the importance of controllable nuclear fusion as a future energy source, there is only one central idea to be expressed - that is, money.
Sitting next to him was Terry Broger, director of the controlled fusion project at Princeton's PPPL Laboratory, and several other experts in the field of controlled fusion that he was relatively familiar with.
For money-burners like them, wrangling with bureaucrats over projects and funding has almost become a part of daily research work.
The entire inertial restraint technical route has been almost scrapped. If this laser ignition device had not been able to conduct nuclear tests, it would have been completely axed by the Budget Committee of Congress.
In the past half month, he received at least more than thirty written letters about this matter.
However, no one expected that the light under the Purple Mountain would illuminate the whole world...
Broger: "Regarding the emission of He-3 particles to observe the plasma movement inside the fusion device... If you are doubting that this project has delivered key technologies to the STAR Institute, you don't have to be so suspicious. This technology is essential for controllable Research on nuclear fusion is very important, but the related research itself is public. If you don’t understand what I mean, you can go back and consult your physics professor.”
However, what is different from the past is that this time the Department of Energy summoned them does not seem to be about budget matters...
"Since when did the CIA also become interested in NIF?"
Not sure whether he really didn't hear it or pretended not to hear it, Helms ignored Brog's words and his eyes stayed on his and Moses' faces for a moment respectively.
Isn’t it difficult to even have two minutes as promised
Ignoring Ed Moses who was hesitating, Helms looked at the notebook in his hand and continued to ask a lot of questions expressionlessly.
The two exchanged glances, and saw a bit of surprise in each other's eyes.
So far, it seems that Tokamak can still be used to make money, but funding is not as easy as before.
"Also contact the CIA and ask them to send someone more reliable."
"According to our intelligence, China has launched a controllable fusion demonstration reactor project. However, judging from the inquiry just now, apart from the paper disclosed in the "Science" magazine, our experts do not know much about the STAR Institute Almost zero."
"Since when did the CIA also become interested in NIF?"
Obviously, sitting here is not just someone from the Department of Energy, but also a man wearing a suit, with a dull facial expression, and who looks out of place with the surrounding environment.
Obviously, sitting here is not just someone from the Department of Energy, but also a man wearing a suit, with a dull facial expression, and who looks out of place with the surrounding environment.
In addition, there is also information from the CIA, although it is all very nutritious stuff.
However, he also knows better than anyone how big this pit is.
Broger: "During his tenure at Princeton, he served as a consultant for the PPPL Laboratory's He-3 project. Due to funding issues, it was difficult to continue the research, so he advanced the insufficient portion with his own funds."
Among them are the cooperation with ITER and the situation of the STAR Stellar Simulator Research Institute.
"Introducing myself, my name is Helms, from the CIA."
In the past half month, he received at least more than thirty written letters about this matter.
"What a bunch of rubbish..."
Mr. Helms had served in the diplomatic system before. Although Perry might not necessarily take his opinions to heart, it was still okay to refer to them.
When he heard about the CIA, Ed Moses raised his eyebrows and said with interest.
Not sure whether he really didn't hear it or pretended not to hear it, Helms ignored Brog's words and his eyes stayed on his and Moses' faces for a moment respectively.
"Since when did the CIA also become interested in NIF?"
"Since when did the CIA also become interested in NIF?"
In particular, the joint letter from the National Academy of Sciences even has the signature of Steven Chu, winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics and former Secretary of the Department of Energy.
Not sure whether he really didn't hear it or pretended not to hear it, Helms ignored Brog's words and his eyes stayed on his and Moses' faces for a moment respectively.
However, no one expected that the light under the Purple Mountain would illuminate the whole world...
Helms asked: "Can you explain in detail what the He-3 program is?"
The two exchanged glances, and saw a bit of surprise in each other's eyes.
Broger nodded and said, "Yes."
In the past half month, he received at least more than thirty written letters about this matter.
"I'm not interested in NIF, or in comparison, I'm more interested in the PPPL laboratory." Turning the ballpoint pen in his hand, the man named Helms looked at Broger next to him, "Special Mr. Lee Brog, I heard that you once worked with Professor Lu Zhou, is that true?"
Isn’t it difficult to even have two minutes as promised
Ed Moses coughed lightly: "The problem is very simple. The Chinese are willing to spend money on this technology. Although most of the problems we encounter cannot be solved with money, when the money is used by the right people, Used correctly, it makes all the difference.”
Perry raised his eyebrows with interest: "So?"
However, what is different from the past is that this time the Department of Energy summoned them does not seem to be about budget matters...
Broger nodded and said, "Yes."
Compared with Lu Zhou's personal information and the dazzling academic honors and titles he has obtained, what he wants to know more is where China has gone in its controllable nuclear fusion technology and how far it is from mature controllable fusion technology. Far.
In the past half month, he received at least more than thirty written letters about this matter.
Helms asked: "Can you explain in detail what the He-3 program is?"
Perry raised his eyebrows with interest: "So?"
Ed Moses coughed lightly: "The problem is very simple. The Chinese are willing to spend money on this technology. Although most of the problems we encounter cannot be solved with money, when the money is used by the right people, Used correctly, it makes all the difference.”
Helms asked: "Can you explain in detail what the He-3 program is?"
"What a bunch of rubbish..."
Helms: "What does he look like to you?"
Usually every one or two months, they will be summoned by the Department of Energy or the Congressional Budget Committee, and then they will be asked what is going on when the budget exceeds the target again.
Broger nodded and said, "Yes."
Broger replied: "You should ask his mentor or student about this question. I don't have much contact with him in daily life, and the only communication is basically at work."
This is not the first time they have been summoned by authorities.
Isn’t it difficult to even have two minutes as promised
"Also contact the CIA and ask them to send someone more reliable."
Among them are the cooperation with ITER and the situation of the STAR Stellar Simulator Research Institute.
Throwing the information in his hand on the table, Perry couldn't help but curse.
Helms asked: "Can you explain in detail what the He-3 program is?"
Broger: "During his tenure at Princeton, he served as a consultant for the PPPL Laboratory's He-3 project. Due to funding issues, it was difficult to continue the research, so he advanced the insufficient portion with his own funds."
"I'm asking about work," Helms flipped through the notes on the table. "Our people noticed that about two years ago, a sum of money entered the project's scientific research account through an overseas account."
Looking at the note in his hand, Helms pondered for a moment before speaking.
For money-burners like them, wrangling with bureaucrats over projects and funding has almost become a part of daily research work.
Not sure whether he really didn't hear it or pretended not to hear it, Helms ignored Brog's words and his eyes stayed on his and Moses' faces for a moment respectively.
Isn’t it difficult to even have two minutes as promised
"Calling the NIF project director and the PPPL laboratory controllable fusion project director... No matter where they are now, I hope to see them here the day after tomorrow."
What’s more interesting is that while Lu Zhou was drinking coffee and leisurely watching Perry speaking to reporters in the video, Perry was sitting in his office at the U.S. Department of Energy on the other side of the Pacific. Li was also staring at Lu Zhou's photo at the moment.
Broger: "During his tenure at Princeton, he served as a consultant for the PPPL Laboratory's He-3 project. Due to funding issues, it was difficult to continue the research, so he advanced the insufficient portion with his own funds."
However, the troublesome thing is that it all happened so suddenly.
About six or seven years ago, the $3.5 billion NIF failed to ignite, which severely damaged the entire U.S. controlled fusion research industry and cast a shadow over the prospects of the entire international controlled nuclear fusion research.
Helms asked: "Can you explain in detail what the He-3 program is?"
For money-burners like them, wrangling with bureaucrats over projects and funding has almost become a part of daily research work.
Before the STAR device successfully completed the one-hour magnetic confinement time, no one believed that they would succeed, not even the Chinese themselves.
At this moment, Ed Moses, director of the National Ignition Facility (NIF) at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, is sitting in his office at the Department of Energy.
Among them are the cooperation with ITER and the situation of the STAR Stellar Simulator Research Institute.
Broger: "During his tenure at Princeton, he served as a consultant for the PPPL Laboratory's He-3 project. Due to funding issues, it was difficult to continue the research, so he advanced the insufficient portion with his own funds."
The entire inertial restraint technical route has been almost scrapped. If this laser ignition device had not been able to conduct nuclear tests, it would have been completely axed by the Budget Committee of Congress.
About six or seven years ago, the $3.5 billion NIF failed to ignite, which severely damaged the entire U.S. controlled fusion research industry and cast a shadow over the prospects of the entire international controlled nuclear fusion research.
Broger: "Regarding the emission of He-3 particles to observe the plasma movement inside the fusion device... If you are doubting that this project has delivered key technologies to the STAR Institute, you don't have to be so suspicious. This technology is essential for controllable Research on nuclear fusion is very important, but the related research itself is public. If you don’t understand what I mean, you can go back and consult your physics professor.”
Before starting the meeting, he had to go to the White House.
So far, it seems that Tokamak can still be used to make money, but funding is not as easy as before.
This sentence was said by the person in charge of the Huaguo International Nuclear Fusion Energy Program Implementation Center!
Broger replied: "You should ask his mentor or student about this question. I don't have much contact with him in daily life, and the only communication is basically at work."
Perry, who was sitting at the conference table, said with a straight face: "Your funds are not less than theirs. What do you mean, you didn't spend the money in the right place?"
"If it were not based on the technology in the PPPL laboratory to achieve results, I would like to know why an institute that was founded less than a year ago achieved such incredible results through a star simulator modified from an old equipment. Results.”
Helms turned the ballpoint pen in his hand and wrote a few words on the paper: "Sorry, I studied psychology in college and did not major in physics."
This is not the first time they have been summoned by authorities.
"If it were not based on the technology in the PPPL laboratory to achieve results, I would like to know why an institute that was founded less than a year ago achieved such incredible results through a star simulator modified from an old equipment. Results.”
In these long words, in addition to describing the importance of controllable nuclear fusion as a future energy source, there is only one central idea to be expressed - that is, money.
"I'm asking about work," Helms flipped through the notes on the table. "Our people noticed that about two years ago, a sum of money entered the project's scientific research account through an overseas account."
Broger muttered in a low voice: "You should have learned it in high school."
What he needs now is professional advice more than CIA reports and some useless advice.
However, he also knows better than anyone how big this pit is.
Perry, who was sitting at the conference table, said with a straight face: "Your funds are not less than theirs. What do you mean, you didn't spend the money in the right place?"
Not sure whether he really didn't hear it or pretended not to hear it, Helms ignored Brog's words and his eyes stayed on his and Moses' faces for a moment respectively.
When he heard about the CIA, Ed Moses raised his eyebrows and said with interest.
Broger: "Regarding the emission of He-3 particles to observe the plasma movement inside the fusion device... If you are doubting that this project has delivered key technologies to the STAR Institute, you don't have to be so suspicious. This technology is essential for controllable Research on nuclear fusion is very important, but the related research itself is public. If you don’t understand what I mean, you can go back and consult your physics professor.”
Broger: "During his tenure at Princeton, he served as a consultant for the PPPL Laboratory's He-3 project. Due to funding issues, it was difficult to continue the research, so he advanced the insufficient portion with his own funds."
Isn’t it difficult to even have two minutes as promised
Mr. Helms had served in the diplomatic system before. Although Perry might not necessarily take his opinions to heart, it was still okay to refer to them.
"If it were not based on the technology in the PPPL laboratory to achieve results, I would like to know why an institute that was founded less than a year ago achieved such incredible results through a star simulator modified from an old equipment. Results.”
Just half a month ago, China's Jinling Institute of Controlled Fusion made breakthrough progress in long-term plasma confinement, which shocked the entire plasma physics community.
So far, it seems that Tokamak can still be used to make money, but funding is not as easy as before.
Ed Moses coughed lightly: "The problem is very simple. The Chinese are willing to spend money on this technology. Although most of the problems we encounter cannot be solved with money, when the money is used by the right people, Used correctly, it makes all the difference.”
For money-burners like them, wrangling with bureaucrats over projects and funding has almost become a part of daily research work.
Looking at the assistant sitting at the desk at the door of his office, he ordered.
"According to our intelligence, China has launched a controllable fusion demonstration reactor project. However, judging from the inquiry just now, apart from the paper disclosed in the "Science" magazine, our experts do not know much about the STAR Institute Almost zero."
Obviously, sitting here is not just someone from the Department of Energy, but also a man wearing a suit, with a dull facial expression, and who looks out of place with the surrounding environment.
"I see."
Looking at the assistant sitting at the desk at the door of his office, he ordered.
Perry, who was sitting at the conference table, said with a straight face: "Your funds are not less than theirs. What do you mean, you didn't spend the money in the right place?"
Although his expression is not as leisurely as his...
Before starting the meeting, he had to go to the White House.
Perry, who was sitting at the conference table, said with a straight face: "Your funds are not less than theirs. What do you mean, you didn't spend the money in the right place?"
Broger muttered in a low voice: "You should have learned it in high school."
However, no one expected that the light under the Purple Mountain would illuminate the whole world...
"Based on the above clues, we can believe that, including the CFTER project, the Chinese have borrowed a lot of technology and experience from the ITER project, but they who stole the technology from us did not share their own research, or did they reserved. I don’t think that’s reasonable.”
Broger: "During his tenure at Princeton, he served as a consultant for the PPPL Laboratory's He-3 project. Due to funding issues, it was difficult to continue the research, so he advanced the insufficient portion with his own funds."
"What do you think?"
Ed Moses looked away with an embarrassed look, "Of course I didn't mean that. I can guarantee that every penny is spent in the right place, but... trial and error is also part of research."
What he needs now is professional advice more than CIA reports and some useless advice.
Sitting next to him was Terry Broger, director of the controlled fusion project at Princeton's PPPL Laboratory, and several other experts in the field of controlled fusion that he was relatively familiar with.
Perry leaned on the office chair and meditated for a while. After making a decision in his mind, Perry stood up from the chair with both hands on the armrests, opened the door and walked out of the office.
Ignoring Ed Moses who was hesitating, Helms looked at the notebook in his hand and continued to ask a lot of questions expressionlessly.
Not sure whether he really didn't hear it or pretended not to hear it, Helms ignored Brog's words and his eyes stayed on his and Moses' faces for a moment respectively.
In particular, the joint letter from the National Academy of Sciences even has the signature of Steven Chu, winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics and former Secretary of the Department of Energy.
"Based on the above clues, we can believe that, including the CFTER project, the Chinese have borrowed a lot of technology and experience from the ITER project, but they who stole the technology from us did not share their own research, or did they reserved. I don’t think that’s reasonable.”
Perry raised his eyebrows with interest: "So?"
Helms turned the ballpoint pen in his hand and wrote a few words on the paper: "Sorry, I studied psychology in college and did not major in physics."
Although his expression is not as leisurely as his...
Among them are the cooperation with ITER and the situation of the STAR Stellar Simulator Research Institute.
So far, it seems that Tokamak can still be used to make money, but funding is not as easy as before.
Broger replied: "You should ask his mentor or student about this question. I don't have much contact with him in daily life, and the only communication is basically at work."
In these long words, in addition to describing the importance of controllable nuclear fusion as a future energy source, there is only one central idea to be expressed - that is, money.
Before starting the meeting, he had to go to the White House.
"Since when did the CIA also become interested in NIF?"
Perry raised his eyebrows with interest: "So?"
Seeing Perry's serious expression and realizing that this matter was important, the assistant immediately reached for the phone.
"Also contact the CIA and ask them to send someone more reliable."
The meeting lasted about two hours.
In particular, the joint letter from the National Academy of Sciences even has the signature of Steven Chu, winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics and former Secretary of the Department of Energy.
"Since when did the CIA also become interested in NIF?"
After the meeting ended, Perry dismissed the experts who came to attend the meeting, leaving Helms behind and asked.
The meeting lasted about two hours.
Sitting next to him was Terry Broger, director of the controlled fusion project at Princeton's PPPL Laboratory, and several other experts in the field of controlled fusion that he was relatively familiar with.
"So, I suggest that we negotiate with China and let the STAR Institute disclose more technical details." At this point, Helms paused for a moment and said seriously, "Or, kick them out of the ITER project entirely. go out."
In these long words, in addition to describing the importance of controllable nuclear fusion as a future energy source, there is only one central idea to be expressed - that is, money.
"What do you think?"
"Based on the above clues, we can believe that, including the CFTER project, the Chinese have borrowed a lot of technology and experience from the ITER project, but they who stole the technology from us did not share their own research, or did they reserved. I don’t think that’s reasonable.”
Mr. Helms had served in the diplomatic system before. Although Perry might not necessarily take his opinions to heart, it was still okay to refer to them.
When he heard about the CIA, Ed Moses raised his eyebrows and said with interest.
Just half a month ago, China's Jinling Institute of Controlled Fusion made breakthrough progress in long-term plasma confinement, which shocked the entire plasma physics community.
Not sure whether he really didn't hear it or pretended not to hear it, Helms ignored Brog's words and his eyes stayed on his and Moses' faces for a moment respectively.
"Introducing myself, my name is Helms, from the CIA."
…
Mr. Helms had served in the diplomatic system before. Although Perry might not necessarily take his opinions to heart, it was still okay to refer to them.
Helms: "What does he look like to you?"
"Introducing myself, my name is Helms, from the CIA."
So far, it seems that Tokamak can still be used to make money, but funding is not as easy as before.
But at this moment, he suddenly remembered something, so he stopped at the door and looked back at the assistant who was on the phone.
Ignoring Ed Moses who was hesitating, Helms looked at the notebook in his hand and continued to ask a lot of questions expressionlessly.
But at this moment, he suddenly remembered something, so he stopped at the door and looked back at the assistant who was on the phone.
Looking at the note in his hand, Helms pondered for a moment before speaking.
"What do you think?"
For money-burners like them, wrangling with bureaucrats over projects and funding has almost become a part of daily research work.
Some were sent by the National Academy of Sciences and some were from Princeton PPPL Laboratory.
Seeing Perry's serious expression and realizing that this matter was important, the assistant immediately reached for the phone.
…
Isn’t it difficult to even have two minutes as promised
What he needs now is professional advice more than CIA reports and some useless advice.
"According to our intelligence, China has launched a controllable fusion demonstration reactor project. However, judging from the inquiry just now, apart from the paper disclosed in the "Science" magazine, our experts do not know much about the STAR Institute Almost zero."
Some were sent by the National Academy of Sciences and some were from Princeton PPPL Laboratory.
Isn’t it difficult to even have two minutes as promised
In particular, the joint letter from the National Academy of Sciences even has the signature of Steven Chu, winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics and former Secretary of the Department of Energy.
"Based on the above clues, we can believe that, including the CFTER project, the Chinese have borrowed a lot of technology and experience from the ITER project, but they who stole the technology from us did not share their own research, or did they reserved. I don’t think that’s reasonable.”
Looking at the note in his hand, Helms pondered for a moment before speaking.
Obviously, sitting here is not just someone from the Department of Energy, but also a man wearing a suit, with a dull facial expression, and who looks out of place with the surrounding environment.
Not sure whether he really didn't hear it or pretended not to hear it, Helms ignored Brog's words and his eyes stayed on his and Moses' faces for a moment respectively.
About six or seven years ago, the $3.5 billion NIF failed to ignite, which severely damaged the entire U.S. controlled fusion research industry and cast a shadow over the prospects of the entire international controlled nuclear fusion research.
Among them are the cooperation with ITER and the situation of the STAR Stellar Simulator Research Institute.
Perry raised his eyebrows with interest: "So?"
Mr. Helms had served in the diplomatic system before. Although Perry might not necessarily take his opinions to heart, it was still okay to refer to them.
About six or seven years ago, the $3.5 billion NIF failed to ignite, which severely damaged the entire U.S. controlled fusion research industry and cast a shadow over the prospects of the entire international controlled nuclear fusion research.
"What a bunch of rubbish..."
What’s more interesting is that while Lu Zhou was drinking coffee and leisurely watching Perry speaking to reporters in the video, Perry was sitting in his office at the U.S. Department of Energy on the other side of the Pacific. Li was also staring at Lu Zhou's photo at the moment.
Some were sent by the National Academy of Sciences and some were from Princeton PPPL Laboratory.
Ed Moses looked away with an embarrassed look, "Of course I didn't mean that. I can guarantee that every penny is spent in the right place, but... trial and error is also part of research."
Especially in an environment where countries are pushing each other over funding issues and the United States intends to withdraw from the ITER organization, the future of the entire controllable fusion industry is bleak.
Sitting next to him was Terry Broger, director of the controlled fusion project at Princeton's PPPL Laboratory, and several other experts in the field of controlled fusion that he was relatively familiar with.
"So, I suggest that we negotiate with China and let the STAR Institute disclose more technical details." At this point, Helms paused for a moment and said seriously, "Or, kick them out of the ITER project entirely. go out."
"I'm asking about work," Helms flipped through the notes on the table. "Our people noticed that about two years ago, a sum of money entered the project's scientific research account through an overseas account."
Throwing the information in his hand on the table, Perry couldn't help but curse.