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The structural design of the miniaturized controlled nuclear fusion device, Hyperion IV, was determined, and the entire project team was fully mobilized to immediately start construction at the original location in the institute.

The domestic room-temperature superconducting material manufacturing base has already been put into operation to ensure material synthesis.

The construction of Hyperion 4 will not encounter the same problems as those encountered when studying controlled nuclear fusion devices.

Due to limited material production capacity, the progress was affected.

In addition, combined with the experience accumulated previously, it is equivalent to pressing the speed-up play button.

In a blink of an eye, the Spring Festival is over, marking the arrival of the new year.

When August came, good news finally came from the Institute of Plasma Physics on Science Island.

After the efforts of all project team members, the construction of Hyperion 4 was finally successfully completed.

The next step is to conduct an ignition test.

For every newly built tokamak controlled nuclear fusion device, the ignition test is a big test to verify whether the device can stably maintain the nuclear fusion reaction for a long time.

Under the watchful eyes of many top scientists in the country, Hyperion 3 successfully delivered a satisfactory result.

Create a good result of continuous reaction for twelve hours.

And finally shut down the device automatically.

Now that the smaller Hyperion IV is about to be ignited, it remains to be seen how it performs then.

Sunday, May 2027, 8.

In the control center hall of the controlled nuclear fusion device on Science Island, Xu Yuan, Li Guojian, Shen Peng and other project members stood in front of the information screen, ready for action.

Wait for half an hour before the ignition test.

Besides.

Dean Bai Xinzhou also came all the way from Yanjing to witness this new historic moment together.

After all, compared with conquering a controlled nuclear fusion device, achieving miniaturization is undoubtedly more difficult.

“I hope this time it will be as successful as last time.”

Li Guojian stared at the obviously much smaller circular device in front of him, with a hint of nervousness on his face.

He murmured softly to himself.

From the initiation of the Hyperloop 4 project, to the finalization of the design plan, to its current completion, the entire project team has put in a lot of effort and energy.

Even though we already have successful experience with Hyperion 3 and nuclear fusion power plants.

If this ignition test can be a complete success, it will mean that all the efforts during this period are valuable.

Next, Hyperion IV can be mass-produced and then transported to the aerospace carrier manufacturing base for installation.

I don't know how much time I can save in the process.

But if the test results are not ideal, it means that there are problems with the previously determined structural design plan, and it will need to be repeatedly adjusted and modified before testing again.

In this way, the total time spent will increase exponentially.

Naturally no one wants to see this happen.

Xu Yuan listened to Li Guojian's words, glanced sideways slightly, and then quickly looked away.

His face remained calm.

Obviously compared to others, he was still very confident.

After all, the structural design plan for Hyperloop 4 was completed according to the panel progress bar.

There is no such thing as an error.

Therefore, Xu Yuan can be said to be confident about today's ignition test.

However, considering the feelings of Li Guojian beside him, he thought for a moment and then said a few words to comfort him.

"Don't worry too much, Dean Li. It would be great if we could succeed in one go, but even if there are problems, we are confident that we can solve them."

"Hearing what President Xu said, I feel more confident." Shen Peng next to him said with a smile.

Li Guojian followed suit and nodded in agreement: "I was nervous."

The conversation between them also successfully aroused Bai Xinzhou's desire to communicate.

After Xu Yuan started to develop Hyperloop 4, he was responsible for the manufacture of the sensory force field drive device group. In order to keep up with the progress of Jincheng Aircraft Design Institute, it can be said that he led the team to work overtime during this period.

Fortunately, the final result made everyone very satisfied.

Just last month, they successfully completed two sets of induction force field drive devices required for the Xuanniao unmanned aerospace fighter.

Under the escort of the army, it was successfully transported to the Jincheng Aircraft Design Institute.

And assembled with the Xuanniao unmanned aerospace fighter.

If nothing goes wrong, the Xuanniao unmanned aerospace fighter will conduct its first flight test this year.

Although the output efficiency of core components such as the induction force field drive device is relatively low, as long as the Xuanniao unmanned aerospace fighter is successfully tested.

Fully display the powerful military force it should have.

Then, within a short period of time, the country will be able to formally establish a complete production line for the Xuanniao unmanned aerospace fighter.

By then, the Xuanniao unmanned aerospace fighter will also be mass-produced.

After all, the aerospace mothership is still in the construction stage, and a single ship can carry dozens of aerospace fighters.

It is obviously not enough to have only one Xuanniao unmanned aerospace fighter.

It was precisely because of the successful delivery of two sets of inductive force field drive devices adapted for Xuanniao, and the fact that multiple sets of large-scale inductive force field drive devices were also under construction on the aerospace mothership, that Bai Xinzhou had the time to go to Luyang Science Island to watch the ignition of Hyperion No. 4.

The success of Hyperion IV is related to the smooth launch of the aerospace carrier.

As a core member of the entire project, it is only natural that he should be more concerned.

Actually, he was about to retire and would officially step down from the position of dean.

The rest of the time should be spent enjoying life.

As a result, after being persuaded by Xu Yuan to join the research on the force field drive device, he was directly tied to the ship.

It’s impossible to retire now.

However, he enjoyed it extremely on a physical, mental and spiritual level.

Seeing the force field drive device that he had always dreamed of being realized before his eyes, and even giving the country the ability to develop aerospace fighters, the only regrets in his heart disappeared.

"The day of the first ignition test of the Hyperloop 3, the exciting scene seemed like yesterday, and it is still vivid in my mind today. I believe we will see a huge surprise this time as well."

"It's really hard to find a project that can make Xu Yuan fail now."

"There is indeed nothing wrong with what you said." Li Guojian nodded and responded with a smile.

If it were someone else, they might think it was too boastful.

But for Xu Yuan, this is perfectly normal.

After all, all of what I said has detailed examples.

When Xu Yuan heard what the two said, he quickly responded with a smile: "Dean and Dean Li, you are adding pressure to me."

"If we are not satisfied with the performance of Hyperloop 4, it will be very embarrassing."

As soon as he finished speaking, Bai Xinzhou's hearty laughter was heard again.

"Our Academician Xu Da can still feel pressure. This is the most unusual thing I have ever heard. Looking at your expression, I know today's test is a sure thing."

"It seems that I still need to calm down my mentality." Li Guojian shook his head and couldn't help but say.

It was not until then that he realized that Xu Yuan had not shown any signs of nervousness from beginning to end today, and it was obvious that he had already made up his mind.

On the other hand, although I am older and have been engaged in scientific research for a longer time, my mentality is not as calm as Xu Yuan.

But then again, this situation is quite normal.

After all, even for academicians of the Academy of Sciences and the Academy of Engineering, the scientific research results that they can access on a daily basis are not considered to be significant progress in terms of the scientific and technological development of human civilization as a whole.

The reaction will naturally be calmer.

But for Xu Yuan, it is either room-temperature superconducting material or controlled nuclear fusion device.

No matter which one is picked out alone, it is impossible for any academician to remain calm in the face of such results.

As several people talked to each other, time passed by minute by minute.

Soon it was time for the scheduled ignition.

It's about ten o'clock in the morning.

As soon as the countdown appeared on the information screen in front, Shen Peng, who was not far away, also reported it immediately according to the procedure.

"Xu Yuan."

"Hyperloop 4 has completed testing and meets operational requirements."

"Request ignition."

Hearing this, Xu Yuan naturally did not delay anything. After meeting Shen Peng's gaze, he immediately gave orders.

"Agree to light the fire."

Almost in the next second after the command was given, the on-site operator took control.

Through the real-time information feedback screen in front, it can be clearly seen that Hyperloop 4 has started to operate, and the temperature inside the annular reaction chamber is rising rapidly at a very fast rate.

After reaching the critical temperature of nuclear fusion reaction, deuterium and tritium begin to undergo fusion reaction in the reaction chamber.

When everyone at the scene saw this scene, joy instantly appeared on their faces.

Because this shows that the new tokamak structure they designed is feasible for fusion reactions.

It is equivalent to taking the first step successfully.

As for what happens next, it depends on how long this fusion reaction lasts.

As long as it can run stably and continuously for up to twelve hours like the previous Hyperloop 3, and all parameters of the device are within the normal range, it can basically be proved that the research on Hyperloop 4 has been successful.

Well known.

When you are waiting for something seriously, time often feels like it passes very slowly.

And now, this is the best interpretation for the project team members on site.

Despite having to pay attention for twelve hours, almost no one chose to leave the control center during that time.

Even his eyes were fixed firmly on the information screen.

Afraid of missing out on any changes.

Although this was not the first time they had faced this situation, they still found it difficult to calm down.

After all, this is a miniaturized controlled nuclear fusion device, and its scope and field of application are far larger than the Hyperion III currently used in the construction of nuclear fusion power stations.

The importance of the two is completely not on the same level.

To put it simply, Hyperloop 3 is mainly for commercial and civilian use, while Hyperloop 4 is for military use.

It is not an exaggeration to say that even if the manufacturing technology of Hyperion 3 is announced, it will only add a few more nuclear fusion power plants around the world.

It is absolutely impossible to achieve a dimensionality reduction attack through military force.

that's it.

As time passed, everyone at the scene gradually calmed down.

It is basically difficult to see any worried expression anymore.

Because from the official ignition of Hyperion 4 to now, the device has been running stably for several hours.

Although it has not yet broken the previous record of Hyperion 3, the results are almost visible at this time, and the probability of sudden changes is very small.

After all, in addition to testing, Hyperion 3 has also been operating in the country's first fusion power station for such a long time, so I believe it is definitely not lacking in experience.

"I was indeed worried. I'm afraid Dean Xu had predicted the result before the test officially started."

Li Guojian stared at the screen for more than five hours and couldn't help but say with some emotion.

But at the same time, I breathed a sigh of relief.

At least in this project, he did not hold Xu Yuan back.

It is definitely something to be happy about to see the successful miniaturization of the tokamak device.

"It seems that my trip this time was not in vain." Bai Xinzhou glanced sideways when he heard this, and then continued with a smile.

Shen Peng, on the other hand, seemed very excited. I don't know if he had already started imagining the scene in his mind, but he expressed his feelings with a bright smile on his face.

"Hyperloop 4 has been running stably for more than five hours, during which all parameters of the device have been within a reasonable range, which shows that there is no problem with the structural solution we designed. If there is no human intervention to stop it, I think Hyperloop 4 will continue to operate."

"It was still the first ignition test, and the research on the Hyperloop 4 was completed."

"It's nothing short of a miracle."

When he finished speaking, Shen Peng couldn't help but glance at Xu Yuan.

There was no attempt to conceal the admiration in his eyes.

He knew very well in his mind that this time the Hyperloop 4 would also be able to achieve great success in its first ignition test.

Most of the credit goes to Xu Yuan.

Because only the right design can ensure the stable operation of the controlled nuclear fusion reaction device.

You have to know that the conditions for fusion reaction alone are very harsh, not to mention long-term stable operation.

Shen Peng had no intention of stopping what he was saying and continued talking.

"The research on the miniaturized controlled nuclear fusion device has been successful, which means that the energy source of the aerospace carrier has been effectively solved. It will probably not be long before we see our aerospace carrier officially take off."

After listening to Shen Peng's words, Xu Yuan suddenly thought of something and said with a smile on his face:

"We have indeed solved all the problems faced in building an aerospace carrier, but a hyperloop IV fusion reactor alone cannot support an aerospace carrier."

"According to the theoretical values ​​calculated, at least two sets of onboard nuclear fusion reactors are needed."

“So we have to continue working.”

He was absolutely right in saying this, even though the miniaturization of the controlled nuclear fusion device has been achieved.

But the energy provided is certainly not comparable to that of Hyperion 3.

In this case, a single Hyperloop IV reactor is not enough to provide power for a huge aerospace carrier.

After all, as a platform for carrying aerospace fighters, the aerospace mothership not only needs to maintain its own flight stability, but also carries a large number of laser energy weapons.

All of this requires a strong energy supply.

no way.

Who makes Chinese people afraid of insufficient firepower?

Even platforms carrying aerospace fighters must be armed to the teeth to completely eliminate the possibility of being destroyed.

It is basically conceivable that when such a terrifying existence stays in low-Earth orbit and looks down at the Earth, it will bring a sense of oppression to the human beings on Earth.

I am afraid that even powerful overseas entities like America will lose the desire to resist at this moment.

It is also worth mentioning that in Xu Yuan’s plan, he plans to first transport the Hyperloop IV reactor to the mothership manufacturing base.

Serves as the energy source for the mothership manufacturing base.

This also makes it convenient to test some equipment on the aerospace carrier.

Anyway, the size of Hyperloop 4 is relatively small and it can be transported by rail after being disassembled.

Then reassemble.

When Xu Yuan brought up this matter, Li Guojian and others naturally had no objections.

He said that in addition to organizing people to dismantle and transport Hyperion IV and go to the aerospace carrier manufacturing base for assembly, he also re-arranged the research team to build a new Hyperion IV.

A two-pronged approach will be used to ensure that the energy problem of the aerospace carrier is resolved as soon as possible.

After all, it has come to this point, and everyone can't wait to see the aerospace carrier take off.

Finally, after more than ten hours of stable fusion reaction, the Hyperion 4 was actively stopped by human intervention, which successfully broke the previous record of Hyperion 3.

……

When the aerospace carrier research and development team, including the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, learned that the miniaturized controlled nuclear fusion device had been successfully tested, everyone was very excited.

At the same time, he couldn't wait to install Hyperloop 4 in the mothership's energy compartment as soon as possible.

This will also help them build the mothership and speed up the project.

So in the following period of time, I contacted the Institute of Plasma Physics frequently to urge them.

Finally, by early October, the dismantling work on Science Island was completed.

And establish cooperation with the railway to plan a route and train for the transportation of Hyperloop 4.

The railway department naturally attached great importance to this. Although they did not know what the equipment they were transporting was used for, with the direct approval from above and the army's full support throughout the transportation, they dared not be careless.

So on the day this special train departed, all train services on the entire line were suspended.

In addition, it happened to be a seven-day holiday, so many people were very confused when they found that the tickets they had booked long ago were rescheduled or canceled.

And discuss this situation.

The related topics quickly topped the hot search list.

The main reason is that this situation is too difficult to foresee.

"The train ticket I bought for this afternoon was suddenly cancelled. Does anyone know what happened?"

"My high-speed rail ticket has also been changed."

"I heard that they were carrying out some kind of escort mission. All services on that line were suspended. They seemed to be taking it very seriously and the level of confidentiality was very high."

"It's so exciting, it's been years since I've seen something like this, escorted by rail throughout the journey. What kind of awesome thing is this?"

"The country seems to be quite peaceful during this period. Suddenly, such a strange thing happened. Could it be that they secretly did something big? Could it be that they have a new type of missile?"

"It's so mysterious that it aroused my curiosity."

"I hope it's a new type of weapon. We have been too low-key in the past two years."

"In the past two or three years, apart from the International Lunar Research Station project, we have not done much to show for our research. Even our research on controlled nuclear fusion has fallen behind overseas. We really need a big piece of news to boost everyone's spirits."

"I hope the authorities can reveal some information. It's too uncomfortable to keep guessing like this."

……

Domestic netizens can discuss the issue as they please, but they have no access to any confidential information.

But it’s different overseas.

In the past few years, China has made breakthroughs in the aerospace field. The unstoppable momentum of its rise has truly demonstrated the powerful strength and courage of the Oriental Dragon.

This has forced many overseas forces to change their previous impressions.

Rethink the relationship.

Although the international situation has been relatively calm in the past two years, Oriental Dragon has not announced any new scientific research results.

Even the previously leading artificial sun project has disappeared without a trace.

Only the Lunar International Research Station is left, which is still launching Long March 10 rockets to the moon normally.

But the more this happens, the more overseas people dare not relax. It can be said that they are even willing to spend huge amounts of money to pay attention to the development situation in the East.

I was afraid that the fear that had enveloped me at that time would appear again.

Especially when the name Xu Yuan was reported by the media.

With their continued research on laser nuclear fusion, they have created many new records. It is the most advanced nuclear fusion reaction device in the world, even surpassing the artificial sun.

Logically speaking, this should be their happiest moment, as if they have become great again.

As a result, it was in this situation that we suddenly received a special escort mission from the other side.

It is also suspected to be a new type of weapon.

In such a sudden situation, how can we sit still?

The congressman immediately issued an order that detailed information about the escort mission must be obtained as soon as possible at all costs, especially the items being escorted and the destination.

The main reason is that they haven't had a chance to catch their breath in the past two years. If they are shrouded in fear from the East again, there will be no possibility of becoming great again.

So it is impossible not to panic.

However, except for the core researchers of the aerospace carrier, even the personnel involved in the escort did not know what it was. Even if overseas made a huge investment in information, it would be impossible to obtain confidential information.

And this is indeed the case.

Finally, despite the efforts of many overseas parties, the train's destination was found to be the city where the Oriental Dragon aircraft carrier manufacturing base is located.

They naturally knew that the other side had been building new aircraft carriers, and they didn't take it seriously.

When it comes to aircraft carriers, they are not afraid of the number.

But building a new aircraft carrier is one thing, but I have never heard of using it for an escort mission of this specification.

Logically speaking, there is no need at all.

Faced with this uneasy situation where he had no idea of ​​the specific situation, Hudson, the councilman in charge of the security building, convened an emergency internal meeting to analyze and discuss the matter.

In addition to relevant personnel from the security building, the meeting also included several experts in the field of aircraft carrier research and development.

In short, as long as we are sure that the other side is only building a new aircraft carrier and not developing any new weapons, the alarm can be lifted and there is no need to worry.

In their view, even if a few more new aircraft carriers are added, the threat will not be as great as the Dongfeng series of missiles.

...(End of chapter)