In the command center, Zhao Min, Li Chengzhi, Wang Nian, Li Jian, etc. were all present. Chen Mo was standing on the stage in the command center, with the researchers participating in the experiment below.
In the first four experiments, the data parameters have been gradually optimized, and in the fourth experiment, the values have both exceeded the theoretical values.
Now they need an opportunity, an opportunity to break through the bottleneck. As long as it reaches a specific value, the plasma can continue to run and is no longer limited by time.
Now is the fifth experiment, which is also an opportunity.
The various experimental parameters of [Star Ring] are close to the maximum value. If this experiment fails, the [Star Ring] must be modified to improve some of its performance parameters before the next experiment can be carried out.
As Chen Mo pressed the start button, the star ring started, the fuel injection was completed, and all the work was ready to be completed.
"Countdown to prepare for ignition. 10...9..."
The artificial intelligence voice makes some people clench their hands unconsciously and pray in their hearts.
"3...2...1...ignite."
At the beginning, the toroidal field current instantly became zero. In the vacuum chamber, under the super strong induced current generated, the deuterium and tritium gas instantly fused and turned into plasma.
"Ignition successful, plasma temperature is 98.37 million degrees Celsius... Deuterium and tritium fuel is being injected... Plasma pressure is increasing... Plasma is being heated... "
The ignition was successful, making everyone sigh secretly and continue to stare at the computer screen.
Next, is the key to the experiment. The first four times were successfully ignited, and the records were constantly set, but the plasma eventually went out, and their hope rested on this fifth experiment.
There was silence in the command room. Everyone's eyes are on the computer screen, intently.
As time passed by, the time for the stable operation of the plasma was constantly being refreshed, making their hearts beat wildly.
The temperature of the plasma has reached a terrifying 120 million degrees Celsius, and the continuous discharge time has exceeded 1,000 seconds, reaching 1,032 seconds. Now every second added may be a limit.
Because no one knows at which moment the plasma will reach the critical value of the bottleneck and jump out.
"The data is normal and the plasma is stable."
"Plasma is stable."
"Plasma is stable."
…
Every ten seconds, the voice of artificial intelligence will sound in the command center. The duration of continuous discharge has already exceeded the 1042 seconds of the fourth experiment.
The operation of sustainable discharge continues, and everyone in the command center is waiting quietly. Although they are just staring at the computer screen, no one is impatient, or even wants to continue like this.
"Longitudinal magnetic field is stable... Angular magnetic field is stable..."
"The ion cyclotron wave heating system is working fine, the ohmic heating system is working fine."
"The pellet feeding system is working normally..."
"The plasma temperature is 135 million degrees Celsius, and the plasma is stable."
"The first wall temperature is 2208 degrees Celsius, the divertor is working stably, and the cooling system is stable."
"[Star Ring] operates stably."
…
Listening to the artificial intelligence's voice, everyone felt it was as sweet as the sound of nature. Everyone smiled unconsciously, including Chen Mo.
The time of continuous discharge has elapsed for 1800 seconds, which is more than half an hour. The plasma within the [Star Ring] has become stable, and fusion reactions can also proceed spontaneously. The consumption of deuterium and tritium fuel was also reduced by 30% at this time compared with the consumption in the same period of time in previous experiments. This has shown that tritium self-sustainment has been formed inside the plasma and the fuel utilization rate has been improved.
The plasma has exceeded a specific peak, and nuclear fusion can react spontaneously. As long as deuterium and tritium fuel is charged, the plasma can continue to operate stably without extinguishing.
Soon, an hour passed, and the continuous discharge of the plasma continued, and the data remained stable, with no intention of extinguishing.
The eyes of many researchers were unconsciously focused on Chen Mo, waiting for Chen Mo to make a final conclusion. Some researchers, their bodies trembling, tried their best to hold back the excitement in their hearts, just waiting for the last moment to explode.
They worked hard for so long and finally got the results they wanted today.
After carefully looking at the stable operation data of [Star Ring], Chen Mo finally showed a smile that he had not seen for a long time. It was now clear that the plasma was not extinguished, indicating that the experiment was successful.
His efforts have paid off today. Looking at the many hopeful eyes, Chen Mo walked up to the console, slowly approached the microphone and said: "Now I announce that the fifth experiment of [Star Ring] is a complete success. Cheers."
boom…
When Chen Mo announced success on the console, the entire researchers at the Star Ring Experiment Command Center erupted instantly.
All the researchers shouted desperately, applause and cheers resounded throughout the control room of the command center.
More than forty people burst into cheers that could not be heard from hundreds of people. Researchers who used to be gentle and gentle in the past were finally completely released this time.
"Success, success. Hahahahaha..."
"We succeeded..."
"Controlled nuclear fusion is successful."
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Academicians and experts such as Wang Nian and Li Jian who were sitting in their seats were shouting crazily regardless of their appearance. They just hugged each other, crying and laughing.
Among them, they are all pioneers in domestic plasma research, and have witnessed the development of controlled nuclear fusion technology from scratch, to leading the world, and now to obtaining plasma that can sustain combustion.
There are no words to describe their mood at this moment. Just like the mood their ancestors had when they successfully detonated the first 'atomic bomb', only cheers and shouts could express their excitement.
Chen Mo was also infected by the intense atmosphere. He laughed and clapped while laughing.
He spent too much energy to prepare for today. Among the many technologies, the development of the [Star Ring] device is undoubtedly the most difficult one.
From the decision to cooperate with the official, the negotiation between the two parties to establish the project, to the construction of the research institute and the star ring, to the announcement of the success of the [Star Ring] experiment now, it took him a lot of thought. This technology involves too many fields. He took out a lot of material technology and production technology in the science and technology library to successfully complete it.
Li Chengzhi felt a little sad when he saw those academicians and experts crying like children, but he just applauded quietly from the side.
"Congratulations." Zhao Min, who was watching, was also infected by the atmosphere. He walked over and hugged Chen Mo: "Congratulations on your success. At this moment, you are a big shot standing in the center of history."
Zhao Min was also happy from the bottom of her heart. This was one of the few times she saw Chen Mo lose his composure.
In the past, Chen Mo always looked leisurely and calm, as mature as an old monk who had seen through the world of mortals. No matter what happened, he was always calm. She didn't expect Chen Mo to be so happy today, but thinking about the experimental results Chen Mo got, she also knew that it was normal for Chen Mo to be happy.
A change in human history is already in his hands. This is a man who made history.
"Thank you." Chen Mo patted Zhao Min on the back and said with a smile.
Zhao Min let go of Chen Mo with some reluctance and smiled: "What do you want to do most now?"
"What do you want to do most?" Chen Mo tilted his head and thought: "What I want most now is to go home and take a hot bath, then relax my mind, don't have to think about anything, and have a good 'naked sleep'."
Pfft…
Zhao Min was amused and gave him a blank stare.
The atmosphere of joy in the command center was still there, and many researchers were shouting hoarsely, clapping and ignoring their already reddened palms.
The outside world doesn't know that a technology that revolutionizes human energy has been launched on this humble island.
(End of chapter)