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364: No need to worry about outside interference!
tritium is a very important fuel in nuclear fusion, and its value is very high, if Controlled nuclear fusion cannot achieve the recycling and reuse of tritium.
Then no matter how well other materials are made, it actually has no meaning.
Because the content of tritium in the natural world of Earth is extremely small, extracting it is inherently a bit too difficult, and the cost of extraction is also extremely high.
The most critical thing is that it is not enough for the core to burn, but fortunately, when the Controlled nuclear fusion reactor core undergoes a fusion reaction.
tritium will be produced, and at this time, internal instruments are needed to collect the produced tritium.
Then it will be put back into the core for burning, and only then will the commercial construction of Controlled nuclear fusion be possible!
Regarding this point, as a key solution project, Guo Hao has always kept an eye on it himself. As early as in Luzhou, he had already basically solved it.
Guo Hao was still very satisfied with the result of the first fusion reaction.
Very good!
At least, except for the first wall, the other instruments ran exceptionally smoothly with minimal damage.
There will be much fewer places to modify later, or even no need for modification at all.
Of course, it also needs to run for a longer time.
Currently, there is only one last hurdle left.
First wall material.
According to the current experimental results, considering the heat accumulation effect, in addition to resisting neutron irradiation, the first wall.
There are also many other things to consider, such as the first wall must be able to withstand a constant high temperature of around one thousand degrees for stable operation.
In addition, occasional transient high temperature impacts of three to five thousand degrees also need to be considered.
Then there are also issues like heat accumulation after a large amount of heat is generated, and metal fatigue.
In fact, high-strength ceramic materials might be able to achieve this.
However, Guo Hao had tried before, and ceramic materials suffered significant damage under neutron irradiation.
Even with modifications, the damage could still not be changed, so Guo Hao could only give up on this material.
After arranging the next steps, holding a meeting with these fusion experts, expressing their opinions freely, and collecting some brainstorming ideas.
Guo Hao then left the Controlled Nuclear Fusion Center.
He had to go to the Four-in-one courtyard house to report his achievements to the Leader.
Guo Hao sat in the back seat of the car, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes.
The higher his position, the more Guo Hao could see, and the more secretive the information he came into contact with.
He understood very well that the appearance of Controlled nuclear fusion at this time might not be a very good thing for Dragon Country.
But things had reached that point, the arrow was on the bowstring!
He wanted to ask for the Leader's opinion, to ask what he thought.
"Go see the Leader."
Guo Hao sat in the back seat of the car and said to Xu Yuan.
"Yes! Professor!"
Xu Yuan nodded, and as usual, drove the car outside the Four-in-one courtyard house.
When Guo Hao got out of the car, someone was there to greet him.
When he arrived inside the Four-in-one courtyard house, Guo Hao was surprised to find that the Big Leader was actually waiting for him!
"Are you... not busy today?"
Guo Hao hesitated slightly, looking at the Big Leader.
"Hahahaha!"
The Big Leader laughed heartily, looking at Guo Hao and smiling as he spoke.
"I was busy, but I heard this morning that your Controlled nuclear fusion preparation office has created an earth-shattering sun.
Then I'm not busy anymore! I guessed you would come to see me!"
"You are far-sighted!"
Guo Hao looked at the Big Leader with admiration.
He truly deserves to be someone who can stand in this position!
"Let me guess what you want to say. You want to ask if it is necessary to make Controlled nuclear fusion now, right?"
The Big Leader had a smile on his face, looking at Guo Hao.
"Nothing can be hidden from your eyes."
Guo Hao looked at the Big Leader with heartfelt admiration.
"Of course we should! Since there is a chance to make Controlled nuclear fusion, we naturally have to make it! Don't be afraid!
What is there to fear about such a great thing that benefits the country and the people? As for international pressure, we are still here!"
The Big Leader's words were full of heroic spirit.
"It's not that I'm afraid of international pressure..."
Guo Hao gave a wry smile for a moment, he hesitated slightly, looking at the Big Leader in front of him.
"The main issue is still the industrial chain. The domestic electric vehicle industrial chain is not yet very mature.
And other industries with huge electricity demand, supporting industries, are still in the process of development.
Our Controlled nuclear fusion coming out now seems a bit too early..."
Hearing Guo Hao's words, the Big Leader laughed.
"Then you don't have to worry about this even more! Life will find its own way!"
The Leader looked deeply at Guo Hao, with a smile on his face, looking at Guo Hao.
"Once Controlled nuclear fusion is successful, coupled with our current superconducting wires.
Our State Grid can cover the whole world, our industrial chain can develop rapidly, and various supporting industries.
Industries with huge energy consumption will complete their transformation in a very short time! The future scene will be very beautiful!"
The Big Leader's face was full of smiles.
"What about the threat from Ugly Country?"
Guo Hao hesitated slightly.
"You don't have to worry about this even more. The East Wind blows at night, making a thousand trees blossom. Ugly Country is not worth fearing! I don't understand technical matters as well as you do.
But I tell you, don't have any reservations! The emergence of new technology often faces a new situation! This is very normal!
What we need is to move forward courageously! If there are problems, we will clear them for you!"
After hearing the Big Leader's inspiring words.
Guo Hao, who was originally a little anxious, immediately calmed down a lot.
What he had thought before was that after 20 years, as Dragon Country's national strength grew, it would be able to compete with Ugly Country!
At that time, Dragon Country's electric vehicle industry would flourish, and its military strength would also increase rapidly. At that time, the appearance of Controlled nuclear fusion could almost directly announce.
The Ugly Country's hegemonic position would end here!
But now it is different.
In this era, Dragon Country is still in a weak position compared to Ugly Country.
So Guo Hao was a little worried.
But after hearing the Big Leader's words, Guo Hao was no longer so worried.
"But you have to tell me, how long will it take for the commercial construction of Controlled nuclear fusion, and successful ignition?"
At this time, the Big Leader's expression became slightly more serious.
"Approximately... half a year to a year. We still need to verify some things. Once the verification is almost complete, we can start the actual construction of the Controlled nuclear fusion demonstration reactor.
By then, it should be able to ignite normally!"
Guo Hao pondered slightly, looking at the Big Leader and speaking.
"One year!"
The Big Leader looked at Guo Hao in surprise.
Originally, what Guo Hao said was ten years!
"Yes, the experiment is progressing more smoothly than I imagined."
Guo Hao smiled.
"Is there anything you need? Is the funding sufficient?"
The Big Leader looked at Guo Hao somewhat eagerly and asked.
That's Controlled nuclear fusion!
For the entire Dragon Country, it is of extraordinary significance!