Wang Nian got off the bus and quickly walked towards the entrance of the institute without having time to look at the beautiful surroundings. Waiting for him at the entrance of the research institute was Wan Yuanxi.
Today is the day when the second experiment begins. After receiving the news from Wan Yuanxi, he immediately arranged all the work and rushed to Binhai City.
Fortunately, the experiment has not started yet, and he rushed over in time.
"Enter the visitor's fingerprint information first." Wan Yuanxi used her identity as a research institute to help Wang Nian enter the visitor's basic information.
Every non-institute personnel entering the institute must be carried by someone, and necessary identity information must be entered before entry.
After recording the fingerprint information, facial information, and voice information, Wan Yuanxi took Wang Nian into the research institute.
"Are the preparations sufficient for the second experiment?" Wang Nian asked.
"We are well prepared. Yesterday, Academician Chen arranged to modify the parameters of the experiment, and it was completed today. The experiment will start soon. If you come here more slowly, I'm afraid you will miss it."
"Is the experiment completed so quickly?"
"He can build such a large research institute and the [Star Ring] device within a year. Whether it is fast or not, we cannot use our thinking to define Academician Chen." Wan Yuanxi said as he walked.
After passing through layers of security gates, the two entered the Starlink Command Center.
Chen Mo and others were already at the command center. After seeing Wang Nian, the two simply said hello. After exchanging a few words, Wang Nian did not disturb Chen Mo, but walked to sit down next to Li Jian and others, quietly waiting for the experiment to begin.
Currently, various positions are conducting final inspections on [Star Ring]. As long as the inspection is completed and there are no problems, the second experiment can officially begin.
"Chief Engineer Chen, the final inspection has been completed and no abnormal problems were found." Bai Lijing handed the report in her hand to Chen Mo.
Chen Mo took a look at the data in the report, walked to the computer at the console, and made final confirmation of the data parameters. In the past few days, I have been in the laboratory, using Mo Nu's simulation to design experimental parameters, and set up three sets of experimental parameter plans in succession.
After the parameters were completed yesterday, he asked the staff of the institute to prepare the parameters for the experiment. Everyone has a clear division of labor, and with the help of intelligent robots, they move very quickly.
Five minutes later, after confirming that there were no problems with the data, Chen Mo put the report aside and said seriously: "Now we are ready to start the second [Star Ring] experiment."
As soon as Chen Mo said these words, everyone in the command center stood ready and braced themselves.
"The second controlled nuclear fusion experiment begins, turn on the power."
"Start successfully."
"The [Star Ring] field system is working normally. The vacuum chamber is normal, the background vacuum pressure is 4×10-6Pa... and the cooling system is working normally."
"The toroidal field (B-coil) current is increasing, 10,000 amps... 100,000 amps... 200,000 amps... 1.3 megaamps... "
The familiar voice of artificial intelligence slowly made all the researchers on the scene feel nervous.
The achievements of the first experiment allowed them to see the possibility of successful controlled nuclear fusion. Every experiment now has the potential to successfully achieve controlled nuclear fusion.
"Deuterium and tritium fuel is being charged, and the fuel filling is completed; the ohmic (E-coil) heating coil current has increased to the maximum value..."
"The divertor is working normally and the water cooling system is normal..."
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Soon, just like the first experiment, the current and magnetic field both reached the predetermined values. Some parameters are different from the first time, but all others are the same. The fuel was filled and the preparations were completed. The next step was to light the fire. Everyone clenched their fists unconsciously.
"Countdown to prepare for ignition, 10...9...8...2...1...ignition."
As the artificial intelligence countdown ended, everyone's hearts twitched when they saw the numbers changing instantly on the computer.
[Star Ring] adopts a real-time data collection system. During the fusion experiment, any data changes in each system will be collected simultaneously in real time. It is easy to see the changes inside the device.
"Ignition is successful, the plasma temperature is 84.45 million degrees Celsius, the fuel is rushing into it, it is pressurized, and it begins to heat the plasma..."
Yes! ! !
Many people clenched their fists. The data this time was much higher than the first experiment. This has shown that Chen Mo's improved experimental parameters are effective.
The ignition is successful, and the next step is to see how long the plasma can run stably.
89 million degrees Celsius; 90.84 million degrees Celsius…
When the plasma temperature exceeded 90 million degrees Celsius, everyone shouted in their hearts. The temperature of the plasma is already higher than in the first experiment, which is another small breakthrough.
While excited, everyone continued to pay attention to the changes in the data.
Wang Nian was already holding his fists in excitement and his face was red. He was no different from the first time in the laboratory, Wan Yuanxi and others.
Li Jian and others were much calmer than the first time. I've seen trains get flat tires before, so even if I'm excited this time, it won't be so exaggerated.
The continuous running time has exceeded 500 seconds, and now every second is a new record. In the excitement and ecstasy of all researchers, time passed by second by second, and the process of sustainable plasma discharge also ended.
9500 degrees Celsius, 762 seconds, successfully breaking through the 12-minute mark.
This data made all researchers crazy.
In the second experiment, although a stable and long-running plasma was not obtained in the end. But the results achieved once again broke the record set by the first experiment.
If you continue to optimize, success is close at hand. If the news spreads, it will probably shock the whole world. Everyone clearly feels that the era of energy change is approaching.
This time, Chen Mo didn't need to speak. After the experiment, everyone in the command center immediately started preparations for the next experiment.
None of the researchers discovered that, unknowingly, they had been influenced by Chen Mo. Everyone had only one goal, which was to stabilize the plasma that could last for a long time and achieve controlled nuclear fusion.
Three days later, the third experiment came as scheduled.
With the previous two experiments laying the foundation, everyone's work was in an orderly manner. In order for the experiment to proceed smoothly, everyone repeatedly checked the work they were responsible for, fearing that a slight error would cause the experiment to fail. The new experiment also created a new record, making everyone cry with joy. At 99 million degrees Celsius, the plasma discharge continued for 964 seconds.
The fourth experiment has not yet started. Wang Nian, Li Jian and others all personally stepped in and temporarily participated in the preparation work. The third experiment was 99 million degrees Celsius, 964 seconds, the data both exceeded 9, and all of them saw the dawn of victory. The [Star Ring], which was once not considered promising by them, has become the instrument most likely to realize their research.
With the efforts of everyone, the fourth experiment started according to the original plan, and finally set an incredible record of 102 million degrees Celsius and continuous plasma discharge for 1042 seconds.
In the fourth experiment, the data had reached what they expected, but the plasma could not continue to operate permanently. The data both exceeded the theoretical values in the calculations. There were some discrepancies between theory and practice. Everyone was not discouraged and tried their best to prepare for the fifth experiment.
After several experiments, the set experimental parameters were constantly adjusted and optimized. Through the joint optimization of various experimental parameters by Chen Mo and Mo Nu, they were slowly approaching the final answer.
The Science Island Research Institute has also entered an unprecedented tense time. During this period, no one on the Science Island is allowed to leave even half a step. Even Chen Mo, except for going to the laboratory in Building 1 of the Army Ant Headquarters, spent the rest of the time on the Science Island and did not go home.
The news of continuous breakthroughs in controlled nuclear fusion has been tightly blocked, and the outside world has no idea that an era of energy revolution is about to begin on this small island.
(End of chapter)