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“We have already accumulated enough experience with large models in the production field.”

“In particular, we have also used artificial intelligence technology in the research and development of certain special materials.”

"As it turns out, although artificial intelligence technology will encounter various problems when it is first put into use..."

"But as long as safety procedures are followed, regular procedural checks are conducted, and a sound risk warning mechanism is established, that so-called danger can be completely avoided!"

"Chief Engineer Su, I have some questions about this material..."

"How do you plan to resolve this..."

"In the process of self-organization..."

A variety of complex, even deliberately difficult, questions were thrown at Su Dingping one after another.

But Su Dingping remained calm and patiently answered every question.

From strong magnetic field technology to laser physics, and from particle accelerators to the field of nuclear physics.

Materials science, artificial intelligence, precision manufacturing... no matter which field the question involves, Su Dingping can answer it quickly and accurately.

The more questions the experts asked, the more surprised they became.

They had all heard of Su Dingping's great reputation and knew that Su Dingping was a top talent who could not be judged by common sense.

But which of you here wasn't a genius in the past, a top scientist who stood out from thousands of competitors?

So even though everyone had heard of Su Dingping's great name and knew about his scientific achievements, only after actually talking to Su Dingping could they understand how terrifying he was.

It's one thing that this person has a wide range of interests, but the key is that he has extremely profound research in every field!

He can even integrate knowledge from different fields to offer innovative and disruptive opinions.

Finally, everyone realized that what Su Dingping wanted was not just a brand new material.

Su Dingping intends to seize this opportunity to establish a system that will completely overturn the existing paradigm of materials research and development and manufacturing!

"This sounds a bit too sci-fi!"

"It's even more futuristic than controlled nuclear fusion technology itself!"

An expert from the Institute of Engineering Thermophysics murmured.

Su Dingping heard his words, turned around, and replied with a smile.

"But unlike those unrealistic technologies that are out of reach, this technology has a solid foundation, with physics as its theoretical cornerstone!"

“Every step in our plan is supported by corresponding technical research. Even if there isn’t much, there are some clear technical breakthrough paths.”

Su Dingping's gaze swept over everyone present, and he raised his voice slightly.

"Most importantly, if we successfully break through this material, even if we only partially achieve its designed performance..."

"But the benefits it can bring will far exceed the controlled nuclear fusion project itself!"

Seeing is believing.

Su Dingping went to great lengths to persuade these experts.

Su Dingping retrieved another set of data.

"Once the manufacturing technology for this material, which can withstand extreme neutron irradiation, has high heat flux, and combines high strength and high thermal conductivity, is mastered, the resulting progress will immediately benefit totokamak devices!"

"We all know that the biggest problem with tokamak devices is their performance and lifespan in dB."

"With this breakthrough in materials, the development of tokamak devices will also see a leap forward."

"In the later stages, we can even use this material to create smaller, more efficient, and more durable fusion reactors!"

"Not to mention its various applications in the aerospace field."

"Once this route is successfully established, it will be a perfect investment that kills multiple birds with one stone!"

"You mean both the tokamak device and the stellarator route are correct?"

Su Dingping nodded.

“I have emphasized many times that I do not believe that the tokamak device route can be abandoned.”

"I think the two devices are just different in their application scenarios and scope. In essence, both paths can lead to controlled nuclear fusion technology."

"Since it can feed back into the tokamak, why not concentrate our efforts on developing this material directly within the tokamak pathway?"

Some people sharply questioned this.

"We've already invested so much in the tokamak field. Since this technology can be applied to tokamak devices, why not just continue developing it?"

"Instead of starting from scratch, you want to develop a more risky stellarator project?"

Su Dingping shook his head slightly.

"I don't know if you have noticed, but what I said was that it would be of great help to the development of the tokamak device, not that it could completely solve all the problems that the tokamak is currently facing."

"So even if this material is developed, it won't be able to immediately transform the tokamak device into a mature and terrifying nuclear fusion technology."

"The reasons for this are quite complex, but there are probably two main reasons."

"First of all, the two have very different requirements for the traction strength of the materials."

Su Dingping took out a whiteboard and used detailed data to demonstrate to those who were not experts.

This also provides an explanation for those experts who have some doubts.

"According to my calculations, the requirements for materials in stellarators, such as steady-state high thermal loads or the absence of mechanical shocks caused by large current instabilities..."

"In comparison, stellarators have more lenient requirements for materials."

"In other words, materials that work perfectly on stellarators may cause considerable problems when used in tokamak devices."

"But once the materials are manufactured, we just need to keep refining them, and sooner or later we will be able to manufacture materials with the strength required for tokamak devices."

"At the same time, we can also use the materials with the strength required for tokamak devices to design even more advanced stellarator reactors!"

"As for the second reason..."

Su Dingping paused for a moment.

"My decision was largely based on considerations of the national conditions and the choice of development path..."

As for the current state of tokamak device research, it's fair to say that all the countries researching controlled nuclear fusion technology are pretty much on par.

Everyone is in the early stages of technological development, and the gap between them is not actually that large.

The biggest difference is nothing more than the pot calling the kettle black.

But the distance to truly achieving controlled nuclear fusion may be a thousand steps, or even ten thousand steps. However, there is a crucial issue involved.

Due to the unique nature of tokamak devices, they require continuous ignition.

There are indeed significant differences in laser ignition technology among different countries.

Therefore, although controlled nuclear fusion technology is still quite far away, a large international technological alliance and patent barriers have been formed regarding tokamak devices.

It's not impossible for the Longxia tribe to bypass these technological alliances and professional barriers, but it would require a considerable investment.

Even if they catch up with other countries, it will be difficult to overtake them and surpass them.

Of course, that's not entirely accurate.

Su Dingping knew that the decline of Western countries was happening much faster than anyone had imagined.

In just a few years, the Longxia tribe will be able to catch up and leave everyone behind.

These experts may be aware of this, but their understanding of the matter is not that profound.

Even if the Longxia tribe manages to catch up and overtake others, it will still take at least three to five years under his leadership to bypass the technological patent barriers of Western countries.

Within three to five years, Su Dingping felt that he could officially implement controlled nuclear fusion technology and even promote it nationwide.

He can't afford to waste this time!
As for stellarators, especially the stellarator with an advanced configuration designed by Su Dingping himself, there are currently no precedents in the world.

Although the drawings were indeed taken from the system, the system has only one drawback: the drawings it provides may not necessarily conform to the current national conditions.

Therefore, some localization modifications are necessary.

After all, even when copying homework, not just anyone can understand it.

Because there is virtually no in-depth research on stellarators internationally, once the Longxia tribe successfully establishes a stellarator, it can build a completely independent and self-reliant technical system, patent system, and future standard system!

The importance of establishing a completely independent and autonomous system is self-evident.

In this competition in core technology fields that are crucial to the future of the nation, it means that the Longxia tribe has the ability to open up a completely new track.

Besides these considerations of technological and economic interests, it can also play a significant role in politics.

Currently, the world's cutting-edge technologies are dominated by Western countries.

Their research direction is correct; they are leading the world's trend; they are the true trendsetters in cutting-edge technology.

In the cutting-edge field of controlled nuclear fusion technology, the Longxia tribe chose a technology that is completely different from that of the Western world and all the mainstream choices in the world today, and successfully achieved it. What does this mean?
Outsiders may not know that both tokamak devices and stellarators can achieve controlled nuclear fusion technology.

All they knew was that Western countries had failed in their research on tokamak devices, while the Longxia tribe had not only succeeded in their research on stellarators, but had also been one step ahead and had put them into practice!

The hidden meaning is self-evident.

You've already made a mistake with controlled nuclear fusion technology once, so from now on the whole world will focus its attention on the Longxia tribe.

From then on, the Longxia tribe truly became a trendsetter in technology!

When the time comes, the Longxia tribe will only need to peek out a little bit of their outdated technology, and sure enough, they'll be completely captivated by their underlings.

This is from an external perspective.

For the Longxia tribe, this high-standard material breakthrough will trigger a disruptive revolution covering many fields such as materials, technology, equipment, and control!
The technological spillover effects generated in this process are comparable to those of controlled nuclear fusion technology!

This will comprehensively enhance the core competitiveness of the Longxia tribe in many fields!

Moreover, this perfectly aligns with the greatest institutional advantage of the Longxia tribe—concentrating resources to accomplish major tasks!

The old polar bear and eagle tribes of the Cold War era might still be able to do this.

But in this day and age, only the Longxia tribe remains as a country that can truly realize the saying "concentrate resources to accomplish great things".

Only the Longxia tribe in the whole world can and dares to do this.

After Su Dingping finished speaking, the conference room fell into a long silence.

No one asked questions easily anymore.

Everyone was processing this massive amount of information, and countless complex thoughts flashed through their minds as they carefully weighed the risks and costs involved.

Even the most level-headed scientists had to admit that Su Dingping's words were highly inflammatory.

Everyone couldn't help but imagine how dazzling it would be once controlled nuclear fusion technology was truly implemented!
That alluring prospect and possibility is like a sweet poison, tempting people to drink it down!
The arguments went from loud to quiet, and then from quiet to loud again.

Before I knew it, the whole day had quietly passed.

Su Dingping's vision of the future is very promising, but there are far too many points that are open to discussion.

Time was too short, so everyone had to put the discussion aside for the time being.

The next day, when Su Dingping arrived at the meeting venue, even though he arrived an hour early, there were already people waiting for him.

As time went by, the discussions gradually shifted from questioning principles to discussing specific technical details.

As the days went by, Su Dingping faced questions from different angles and levels every day.

Even a psychopath like Su Dingping had to rely on various tools to help him recall and explain when faced with such a huge and complicated problem.

Sometimes, when pushed to the limit, he would even bring out previous warships or sixth-generation fighter jets to prove the reliability of his claims!
It has to be said that this method is extremely shameless, and whenever he says this, those people are speechless.

However, Su Dingping also knew that this method should not be used too often.

Otherwise, wouldn't that seem like arrogance and complacency?

During a break in a meeting one day, Mr. Li came to Su Dingping's side.

Looking at Old Li beside him, Su Dingping reached out and stubbed out the cigarette butt from Old Li's mouth.

"I'm still waiting for you to give me directions, so smoke less."

Old Li paused for a moment, then smiled and patted Su Dingping on the shoulder.

"You kid..."

He immediately stopped smiling.

"Ultimately, how confident are you?"

Su Dingping looked out the window, took a deep breath, and slowly said, "Of course I'm not 100% sure..."

"If someone dares to make a pledge and say that they can do it 100%, then they are definitely lying."

"But if we stand still because we are afraid of failure..."

Old Li nodded, indicating that he understood Su Dingping's meaning.

He came from that era, so of course he has an indomitable spirit!
Mr. Li is definitely not the kind of person who stops moving forward because he is afraid of failure!
But... (End of Chapter)