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Chapter 386 Experimental Dispute
In the pre-power-on experiment just now, they have successfully used a plasma injector to pressurize and heat 1 mg of nitrogen gas, which replaces nuclear fuel, into plasma and injected it into the core reaction device.

The core device also completed a piston pressurization procedure, but because of this level of temperature and pressure, it is obviously impossible to make nitrogen atoms undergo fusion reaction, so this is just a very safe test run.

After the trial run, they immediately decided to clean the nitrogen in the device and directly conduct the formal ignition experiment with deuterium-tritium.

"The magnetic field strength of the ion injector is 6.4T, and the water-cooled divertor is operating normally..."

"Start the ignition sequence."

As the experimenter started the program, the temperature in the plasma injector gradually increased, and a total of 0.5 mg of deuterium-tritium nuclear fuel was injected into the chamber at a ratio of 2:3. It was then heated into plasma and finally pushed into the reverse magnetic field device by the program-controlled magnetic field, further pressurized and condensed into a plasma ring that entered the core reactor.

If the normal program design is followed, the entire reaction process may only take a few seconds.

But since it was the first experiment, they were very careful in every step, and by the time the ions were injected into the core device, a minute had already passed in the experiment.

However, once the plasma ring entered the core reactor, they could no longer be cautious and slow.

Because the biggest feature of the magnetized target device is that it does not waste too much electricity to pursue and maintain a strong magnetic field, but instead uses a steam hammer and liquid metal to simply and roughly hammer the plasma, directly exploding the plasma through physical pressure.

The principle is somewhat similar to the firecrackers that children play with during the Chinese New Year.

Because the work is very simple and crude, the energy efficiency of the magnetized target device is several orders of magnitude higher than that of the traditional magnetic confinement device.

This technical principle dictates that the entire reaction process must be extremely rapid. If it is slow, the plasma ring will diffuse prematurely and then collide with the liquid metal attached to the centrifugal device prematurely, resulting in ignition failure.

Therefore, as soon as the plasma ring enters the reaction chamber, the steam hammers around the core device immediately pressurize and perform work at different speeds.

bang——

The experiment ended as the entire device emitted a shrill buzzing sound.

As for the results...

No need to wait for specific analysis reports.

Byrne only took a glance at the condition of the device and knew that it had failed this time...

Because there is no rebound in the steam hammer.

If the ignition is successful, the powerful energy of the nuclear fusion explosion will not only rapidly heat up the liquid metal inside, but will also generate a strong impact force to bounce the steam hammer back.

As for the magnitude of rebound, it mainly depends on how much fuel is given.
Therefore, the maximum power of the magnetized target device depends on how much fusion impact the steam hammer can withstand. If the energy of the fuel explosion exceeds the device's tolerance limit, it will truly become a miniature hydrogen bomb...

Seeing all the researchers showing disappointed expressions, Duke, who was always on edge, realized that the results of the experiment would definitely not be ideal, but he still couldn't help asking Byrne, "How is it going?"

"It's obviously a failure..."

Byrne glanced at the control panel with some annoyance, frowning as he thought about what the problem might be.

About half an hour later, the specific experimental analysis results were delivered to Byrne. Looking at the analysis report, Byrne immediately frowned.

5830 million degrees?

比起氘-氘10^8 K(大约1亿度)的最低反应温度来说，氘-氚核聚变的要求就低了很多，只要6×10^7 K（大约6000万度）就可以开始初步反应，
According to the design standards of LM-26, after the steam hammer is rapidly pressurized, the temperature of the plasma should be able to rise to over 7000 million degrees.

This design is more than adequate in theory.
As a result, it is now 1170 million degrees lower!

Byrne asked in confusion, "Why is the temperature so different from the design?" "We have just discussed this issue." Byrne's assistant replied, "Dr. Grain analyzed the operating data of the steam hammer and found that there were data anomalies in the transmission devices of several steam hammers, which led to slight deviations in the pressurization sequence of the steam hammers. This should be the main reason why the temperature did not reach the expected level."

After hearing this, Byrne rubbed his eyes with a headache.

The craftsmanship standards of these steam hammers are not like those of ordinary steam engines. Each part is specially customized and produced in Hans Country. The precision is only higher than that of aircraft engines.

If the problem occurs with them, then it goes without saying that it will be impossible to complete the ignition test today...

Duke, who had just waited for half an hour, finally couldn't help but ask, "Is there a solution?"

"It should be possible, but it is definitely impossible today..."

Byrne looked at Duke with some guilt: "I'm sorry, we really tried our best..."

After hearing Byrne's answer, Duke suddenly felt like a deflated ball, slumping in his chair as if he had lost his soul.

The Mobil supervisor, who also came to watch the experiment but had not spoken a word, now felt mixed emotions.

"Mr. Duke, although I am also very sorry for the failure of today's experiment...but I think it is necessary to remind you again that according to the contract, from tomorrow we, Mobil, will officially take over General Fusion, and the remaining 50 million will be transferred to General Fusion's company account tomorrow."

Duke just opened his mouth but said nothing. He could only watch as the Mobil supervisor turned and left the laboratory.

After the Mobil supervisor left, Byrne's assistant suddenly said, "Actually, if we must succeed in igniting the fire today, I have an idea..."

"The temperature of 5830 million degrees is actually not far from the minimum temperature for ignition."

"If we add more fuel and increase the volume of the plasma, then even if the steam hammer applies the same pressure as before, it can increase the temperature a lot..."

After hearing what the assistant said, Duke felt like he had grabbed a life-saving straw, and quickly stood up and looked at Byrne.

"This... is indeed feasible in theory, but it is equivalent to skipping the low-energy level test experiment. The risk is too high... I think we should still follow normal standards and proceed slowly and cautiously."

But Duke shook his head indifferently: "Since it is theoretically feasible, why not give it a try? Compared to successfully igniting the fire, I think this risk is completely acceptable."

"No, you can't accept it." Byrne flatly refused. "Increasing nuclear fuel would be great if it succeeds, but if it fails, do you know how serious the consequences will be?"

"How serious is it?"

"If the ignition fails, it's not a big deal. But if it fails after a successful ignition... then it's a big problem."

"At best, the device could be damaged, or at worst, a more serious experimental accident could occur..."

"Duke, although nuclear fusion is relatively safe, it is still a nuclear test after all. We really can't take this risk!"

Duke sneered and said, "You don't have to lie to me. Since Crowley just proposed this plan, it means that the probability of a serious experimental accident is actually very small, right?! Although you are the laboratory director, don't forget that I am your boss..."

"Not any time soon." Byrne said expressionlessly, "Duke, I think you need to calm down now."

"I can't calm down!" Duke raised his voice. "Until today's experiment fails, I have the final say on General Fusion!"

"Now, as the CEO of General Fusion, I order you to continue the experiment!"

(End of this chapter)