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The two mainstream controlled nuclear fusion research directions in the world are magnetic confinement nuclear fusion and laser nuclear fusion. However, because the artificial sun, which is the leading research direction in the Tokamak device, suddenly lost news and was suspected to be abandoned, only overseas laser nuclear fusion projects are left.

In response to this, overseas parties have also publicly stated that the magnetic confinement tokamak device is the wrong research direction.

In addition, in recent years, good news about laser nuclear fusion research has been reported from time to time, making many people believe in it.

Some even believe that the artificial sun project should be stopped.

After all, it is obviously a very unprofitable deal to continue to invest a lot of manpower, material and financial resources in a project that has no future.

Therefore, in this situation, the sudden announcement by the artificial sun project team that it would hold a press conference did not arouse much expectation, at least that was the case overseas.

In their hearts, they hope that their own laser nuclear fusion can be put into practical use as soon as possible.

Therefore, in the video comment section of the relevant platform, you can see many users from all over the world posting comments.

"It's already this day and age, is there anyone still researching tokamaks?"

“Oh my God, are they going to restart the artificial sun project?”

"If humans want to achieve controlled nuclear fusion, they still have to rely on our laser nuclear fusion direction. At that time, they can exchange it for the Xuanniao space fighter."

"They must be crazy. It is impossible for a tokamak device to achieve true controlled nuclear fusion."

"Even if Xu can overcome the force field drive, it is impossible for the tokamak device to make significant progress, because he needs to obtain something that does not exist at all, so the final result can only be failure."

"Room-temperature superconducting materials are nothing more than scientists' imaginations. They do not exist in reality."

"Don't be too confident. You have to see the real situation to know it."

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Although there were domestic netizens who had climbed over the wall to post in the comment section, their comments in such an unfavorable situation obviously had no effect at all and were instantly covered by a large number of comments.

As the entire Internet was discussing this matter and it attracted reports from many major media outlets, the news naturally reached the ears of professionals.

The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is the main core institution for overseas research on laser nuclear fusion.

In recent years, many records have been created through multiple experiments.

Bringing laser nuclear fusion research to a new level.

Some of these media outlets even deliberately used words such as hope for the future of human civilization in their reports.

To sum it up simply, this laboratory is considered to be the place where humanity has the best hope of achieving controlled nuclear fusion.

Professor Wilbur has been in a very good mood recently. He is full of energy and passion at work. He even wants to devote all his time to the laser nuclear fusion research project.

As the head of the national laboratory, he leads a team to conduct research on laser nuclear fusion.

Over the years, I can say that I have put in all my efforts.

Of course it's all worth it.

Not to mention that they have indeed achieved brilliant results, the key is the immense support for this project.

Especially recently it seems to be taken more seriously.

Not only did he not have to worry about funding, he also collaborated with nuclear laboratories in several other countries, allowing him to concentrate on his research.

Even the aerospace missions have been cut back a lot, giving a sense of concentrating resources on nuclear fusion.

But he also knew in his heart that this was forced by the current global situation.

After all, the other side has secretly conquered the force field drive and developed a powerful aerospace fighter. If they don't develop nuclear fusion as soon as possible, they will really lose their voice on Earth.

But this is precisely the best time for him.

He is confident that he can accomplish this epic task of solving the energy problem of human civilization.

He came to the laboratory early today and ate the breakfast he brought from home in his office, preparing to change clothes before going over.

Continue thinking about how to solve the problem you faced yesterday.

Unlike magnetic confinement fusion, which is difficult to ignite, laser fusion only requires the use of strong lasers to focus and heat high-density plasma, so it has a great advantage in ignition.

You have to know that in order to ignite the nuclear fusion of the magnetic confinement tokamak device, the hydrogen plasma in the container must first be heated to hundreds of millions of degrees and hundreds of megahertz pressure before it can finally achieve successful ignition.

Of course, laser nuclear fusion also has its difficulties, that is, it has a relatively high technical threshold.

Especially the stability of explosive plasma.

Only by solving these problems can we truly achieve a stable and sustained fusion reaction like the sun.

But despite the difficulties, he believes that the research team can definitely solve them.

After all, their entire project team brings together the top scientific researchers and the top materials.

and the latest scientific research results.

Dedicated to research in cutting-edge science and technology.

At this moment, the door of his office was suddenly knocked from outside.

Wilbur raised his eyes when he heard that, then slowly picked up the tissue and wiped his mouth. After making sure there was nothing wrong with his posture, he opened his lips and uttered a word in a deep voice.

"Please come in."

Just as he finished speaking, the office door was pushed open and a short, dark-skinned young man walked in. Judging from his dress and temperament, he looked like a doctor of scientific research.

It can be seen that this person respects Wilbur very much. Before he even stopped in front of the desk, he had already taken the initiative to greet him.

"Good morning professor."

"You're here at the right time, Poke. Come with me to the lab later. We must come up with a plan to solve the explosion stability problem today." Wilbur saw the person coming and immediately thought of something. He took over the conversation and arranged the work.

Poker had no objection to the task assigned by Wilbur, but he must have something to ask when he came here.

"It's the professor."

So after nodding in response, he continued speaking.

"There is one more thing, Professor. I think you should know."

"What is it that I don't know?" Wilbur raised his eyelids.

"According to the latest news reports last night, the artificial sun project team suddenly announced that they will hold a press conference at the end of this month about the tokamak device."

"More importantly, the person who will be giving the press conference is Xu."

Poke spoke about this matter with a serious expression, and his tone became noticeably heavier when he mentioned Xu Yuan at the end.

He was obviously very wary of Xu Yuan.

It is no exaggeration to say that Wilbur had never expected this. After hearing this, his brows furrowed and his face became solemn.

As if he was thinking about something in his heart.

He has always been a defender of laser nuclear fusion, but at the same time he is not optimistic about the magnetic confinement tokamak device. He has said in public interviews more than once that the tokamak device is a completely wrong research direction.

The artificial sun project, which was at the forefront of nuclear fusion research at the time, suddenly lost contact and was suspected to have been abandoned. He was in a rare happy and cheerful mood.

At the same time, I also trust my own judgment more.

The magnetic confinement tokamak device really doesn't work.

But now he heard something. After a few years, there was suddenly new news about the artificial sun project.

A press conference will also be held.

The key point is that the speaker of this press conference is a figure that no one in the scientific community can underestimate. It is hard not to think too much and think about the reasons behind this.

After thinking for a few seconds, he did not directly express his opinion.

Instead, he turned the topic to Poke in front of him.

"What do you think about this matter? Tell me."

"Could it be that... the other side has made a new breakthrough in the research of magnetic confinement nuclear fusion, so they are holding a press conference at this time?" Poke gave his opinion without thinking too much.

However, when Wilbur heard these words, he shook his head.

"This is impossible."

"The research direction of the magnetic confinement tokamak device has long been proven to be a completely wrong path. No matter how talented a scientist is, it is impossible to make a breakthrough on this path."

"After all, room-temperature superconducting materials do not exist."

Wilbur spoke very decisively and was fully confident in his judgment and conclusion.

To solve the problems faced by the magnetic confinement tokamak device during the research process, the most direct approach is to use room-temperature superconducting materials.

But as we all know, human technology has not been able to conquer room-temperature superconducting materials until now.

Therefore, the vast majority of scientific researchers firmly believe that room-temperature superconducting materials do not exist.

In this case, how can Xu Yuan promote research progress?

It's like having a highly skilled chef, but how can he make delicious meals without the cooking utensils?

After listening to Wilbur's words, Poker's lips moved noticeably, as if he wanted to continue to defend himself, but for some reason he finally chose to remain silent and did not speak.

After completing his task, he no longer continued to discuss this topic.

Then he changed the subject and talked about other things.

"Then what are we going to do next?"

"There's no need to waste time paying attention to the other side. Right now, the most important thing for us is to solve the problem we are facing as soon as possible." Wilbur said solemnly, "We must speed up the current progress in the research on laser nuclear fusion."

Wilbur did not forget that when the Xuanniao unmanned aerospace fighter was released on the other side, Hudson came to him specially to inspect it.

This shows the importance attached to the laser fusion project.

The most important thing is that he also made a guarantee in front of Hudson, saying that the laser nuclear fusion project research will definitely usher in new progress within a limited date.

With all these pressures on me, I can only say that I am full of motivation.

Then he said to Poker: "You go first, I'll be there soon."

Hearing this, Poke naturally did not stay any longer. He nodded and turned to leave.

"Good professor."

For the following time, Wilbur did not waste any more time in the office.

I put on my lab coat and headed to the lab. …

at the same time.

Xu Yuan was also preparing for the press conference, and the entire Science Island was filled with a happy and exciting atmosphere.

The scientific researchers inside smiled from time to time.

Simply put, the spirit is very good.

Among them, the artificial sun project has the largest number of members.

no way.

From research and development to experiments, and then to its successful use in the construction of the country's first nuclear fusion power station, Hyperion 3 is definitely a national key project with the greatest sense of accomplishment and honor in the lives of the project members.

Originally, when the Hyperion III research was successful and the controlled nuclear fusion technology was mastered.

Everyone should enjoy flowers, applause and honor, but all of this was suppressed because of the confidentiality of the project.

I can't even share it with my family.

Later, under the leadership of Xu Yuan, they conquered the miniaturized Hyperion IV and helped build the first nuclear fusion power station, allowing the country to officially enter the process of energy transformation.

Now, with the Xuanniao unmanned aerospace fighter taking off and the Kunlun aerospace carrier's full system operation test successfully completed, it is finally time to decrypt the project results. How can everyone not be excited?

Especially when you think about the fact that it’s not just them, but people all over the country and even the world will witness this great moment.

For scientific researchers, their spiritual needs are undoubtedly fully met.

“The press conference will be held on Science Island and will be attended by media from all over the world.”

"We can finally officially announce to the world that controlled nuclear fusion, which is regarded as the ultimate challenge of human civilization, has already been solved by us."

"All of humanity will witness this great and historic moment."

Inside the office of the Institute of Plasma Physics, Li Guojian and Xu Yuan were talking about the press conference that would be held in a few days. Perhaps they imagined some exciting scenes in their minds, but their blood seemed to be boiling with excitement, and even their words were filled with strong emotions.

"Everyone has been waiting for this day for a long time." Xu Yuan smiled and nodded.

Then Li Guojian thought of something and continued:

"correct."

"The China Media Group will also shoot several documentaries on nuclear fusion to introduce the development process of Hyperloop 3 and the achievements we have made in nuclear fusion power plants."

"When the time comes, you, the project chief designer, will be on camera and be interviewed by reporters."

After hearing what Li Guojian said, Xu Yuan naturally did not refuse and agreed immediately.

"no problem."

The global press conference was mainly to announce that controlled nuclear fusion has been achieved and to let everyone know about it.

However, the public still needs to rely on special documentaries to understand the specific situation of nuclear fusion.

In particular, it lets everyone know what specific impacts the achievement of controlled nuclear fusion will have on everyone's life.

Although Xu Yuan hasn't appeared in front of the camera for some time, it's still no big deal for him to face this kind of scene.

After all, it's not like I haven't experienced this before.

that's it.

In the following time, the two discussed the content of the press conference in a few days.

It wasn't until it got dark that it was over.

When the two were about to go to the cafeteria to eat, Xu Yuan suddenly asked Li Guojian a question.

"What kind of reaction do you get overseas regarding our press conference?"

He finished the full system operation test of the Kunlun aerospace carrier and rushed from there to Science Island, where he has been busy with the press conference. Although he has read the hot searches on the domestic Internet in his free time, he has not been interested in understanding the developments overseas.

I suddenly thought of it and asked casually.

Li Guojian seemed to be very interested in this topic as well. He answered with a smile without any hesitation.

"What other reactions are there? They are pessimistic about the direction of magnetic confinement and don't believe we can make progress on the tokamak device."

"People's hopes are all on laser nuclear fusion."

"However, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has not made any public comments yet."

As the main person in charge of the project, I was very nervous to see my own achievements being belittled by others.

I must be feeling unhappy.

So when Li Guojian said these words, one could basically hear the sarcasm in them.

Xu Yuan couldn't help laughing at this, and the two continued to talk about this matter as they walked.

"What they can't do, they always firmly believe that we can't do it either."

"But unfortunately, the difficulties faced by the tokamak device have long been completely solved by us, and controlled nuclear fusion technology has become a reality."

"I am beginning to look forward to seeing how overseas laser fusion laboratories will react after the announcement of Hyperion 3." Li Guojian took over the conversation and continued.

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The next day.

With the help of Shen Peng, Xu Yuan finally met the film crew sent by CCTV to shoot a documentary on nuclear fusion.

Because this was not Xu Yuan's first time dealing with the CCTV, he had no resistance to this.

However, when he saw the CCTV reporter who was traveling with the film crew, an expression of surprise and joy appeared on his face, because the person responsible for interviewing him this time was his wife Chen Yuran.

"Hello, Academician Xu. I am Chen Yuran, a reporter from CCTV, and I am in charge of this interview."

Chen Yuran stood in front of Xu Yuan. Although her eyes were full of tenderness and love, she acted in a businesslike manner.

It is obviously intended to be used as a job title when working.

Hearing this, Xu Yuan first slowly smiled, then took a step forward to close the distance between them.

He extended his hand and replied, "Then I'll trouble reporter Chen next."

Just when the two were about to chat a few more words, they saw the director of the crew jogging over, and when he approached, he extended his hand to greet them respectfully.

"Hello, Academician Xu, I am the director of this filming mission." He looked at Xu Yuan with admiration.

Xu Yuan noticed the director entering his field of vision and had to temporarily turn sideways to shake hands with him.

After the two let go, the director looked embarrassed again. It was obvious that he had something to say but seemed a little embarrassed to speak.

Xu Yuan had no intention of being a riddler and simply started asking directly.

"Director, if you have anything to say, you can just tell me. I will definitely try my best to cooperate with you in everything I can do."

The director's face lit up when he heard this, and he replied excitedly the next second: "That's great. The main reason is that time is tight and the task is heavy. I'm afraid of wasting too much of your time, Academician Xu." He explained the whole story clearly.

To be honest, when the director was told that he was going to Science Island to shoot the country's first nuclear fusion power station, his brain completely shut down.

Several questions popped up in my mind instantly.

I thought that the artificial sun project has been suspended and the controlled nuclear fusion technology has not been mastered yet, so where did the nuclear fusion power station come from?

If it weren't for the other person's identity, it would be impossible to play such a joke on him.

He almost thought he was being scammed.

Finally, after signing various agreements, his jaw almost dropped when he learned the truth of the matter.

I never expected that the country had done so many great things secretly.

Thinking that the whole world would soon know the news, he became more and more impatient.

He was even more determined to make this special documentary well and release it on the day of the press conference.

Let everyone in the world know that the direction of their own magnetic confinement is never wrong.

On the contrary, it has evolved from a simple nuclear fusion device to a nuclear fusion power plant.

It is completely at the forefront of science and technology in human civilization.

In addition, he also knew very well that Xu Yuan was the chief designer of the nuclear fusion project, so how could he not admire and respect him in his heart.

And because of this, he understood the preciousness of Xu Yuan’s time, so he asked specifically.

When Xu Yuan learned that the other party was worried about this, he immediately laughed, then waved his hand and replied:
"I have basically nothing to do these days, so I can cooperate with you in the filming."

"That's great." When the director heard this, he subconsciously shouted happily.

If there weren't other people around, I would have jumped up.

Li Guojian and Shen Peng had already made all the arrangements for the press conference, so he really didn't need to worry about it in the remaining days. In addition, there was no project he was responsible for at Science Island at the moment, so there was no problem cooperating with the filming.

As for the Kunlun aerospace carrier, arrangements are currently being made for the crew to officially move in.

And put the only Xuanniao unmanned aerospace fighter in place, just in time to wait for the press conference here to be over, so that the Kunlun can officially take off.

From this perspective, netizens have had the best time in recent months, being able to witness with their own eyes several major events that could influence the progress of human civilization, something that would have been unthinkable in the past.

So in the next few days, Xu Yuan and the crew filmed in the country's first nuclear fusion power station, and led them to see the mysterious and sci-fi Hyperion III nuclear fusion reaction device with their own eyes.

Without exception, everyone at the scene was deeply shocked. They could not imagine that high-tech products that only existed in science fiction movies had now become a reality.

And it was right before their eyes.

There is no doubt that this scene will become a picture that will be engraved in their minds and will never be forgotten in their lifetime.

As time passed, the press conference that everyone was looking forward to officially began.

In addition to media reporters from all over the world, there will also be simultaneous live broadcasts in multiple countries around the world. In response to this, a large number of netizens have entered the live broadcast room early to wait.

I am extremely looking forward to the content of today's press conference. I want to see what kind of progress the artificial sun project, which has been dormant for so long, will announce.

In addition, there are also many people from overseas who are joining in the fun, but they are more waiting to see the joke.

I don't believe that the magnetic confinement tokamak device can produce any results. It is most likely a deliberate show to enhance competitiveness in the field of nuclear fusion.

...(End of chapter)