Chapter 441: Imperfect magnetic confinement of nuclear fusion, those who can do more work? Those who can take responsibility!(2/2)
For example, the problem of raw materials.
The complete magnetic confinement of the tokamak limits the reaction rate, making the deuterium-deuterium reaction "almost impossible". Just ignition is a big problem.
Now that the ignition problem has been solved, all that remains is the problem of reaction efficiency.
The deuterium-deuterium reaction is the best choice for nuclear fusion.
The reason is very simple. Natural tritium almost does not exist in nature. The cost of artificial production is high and the output is extremely limited.
Deuterium is not restricted and is found in large amounts in sea water.
The reason why nuclear fusion can be called unlimited energy is because the deuterium in seawater is almost "infinite" to humans.
Another benefit of the ‘imperfect magnetic constraint’ design is that it solves the a-particle problem.
Nuclear fusion reactions produce a particles.
A particles are charged particles and are naturally affected by magnetic fields.
In a completely magnetically confined environment, a particles are an impurity that need to be removed, otherwise the fusion reaction rate will be reduced.
In an environment of "imperfect magnetic confinement", the magnetic field will have an "exit" and a particles can be expelled.
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The morning meeting is over.
The enthusiasm of every scholar participating in the meeting was mobilized, and they continued to discuss the contents of the meeting, including perfect ignition technology, breakthroughs in superconducting material technology, and Wang Hao’s ‘imperfect magnetic confinement’ design idea.
"Although there are still many difficulties that need to be overcome, being able to achieve 'imperfect magnetic confinement' has solved most of the problems and already has the main core direction."
"'Imperfect magnetic constraint' will also bring new problems, and the pressure on the output port will be very large."
"Even if there is an anti-gravity field and a strong annihilation force field, it is difficult to achieve conventional output..."
"The high burst of energy inside is concentrated at the exit..."
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During the ongoing discussion among scholars, the topic quickly turned to the most critical material technology.
Many technical problems can be solved with high-end materials, but materials technology is one of the most difficult fields, and it is very difficult to achieve a series of breakthroughs.
Even though there are still many technical difficulties, scholars have more confidence in the argument.
Now we have just conducted the first demonstration meeting and solved many problems. If we continue to study and conduct demonstrations, some problems may have solutions.
This is the purpose of the argument.
A large-scale engineering research project must conduct very detailed demonstrations to ensure that the research does not encounter insurmountable technical problems.
The afternoon meeting will continue with reporting.
At this time, other experts and scholars also spoke, and some people raised questions, such as the issue of energy conversion at the output port.
The output of nuclear fusion is also a big problem.
From an output perspective, the efficiency of converting neutron energy into usable thermal energy is limited, and the efficiency of thermal power generation itself is very low.
How to maximize power output is something that must be demonstrated in detail.
The demonstration meeting raised some questions, solved some problems, and also raised new problems, but in any case, the meeting achieved the expected results.
After the meeting is over, we will discuss it together for three days.
This period of time is used for discussions and exchanges among scholars.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Wang Hao and Teacher Xu sat together, and they continued to talk about nuclear fusion research projects, but the content was not about technical issues.
Teacher Xu wanted to gain some confidence. He smiled bitterly and said, "Wang Hao, the nuclear fusion project is so difficult. I never thought that I would be able to be responsible for the demonstration of this kind of project in my lifetime."
While he was talking, he kept scratching his scalp.
Teacher Xu is really under a lot of pressure.
The nuclear fusion project is so important that every high-end decision-maker will pay attention to it. He is the direct person in charge of the project demonstration and also has the decision-making power to start the project.
If you decide to officially start the project, the pressure will become even greater.
If the research is successful, history will naturally record it; otherwise, it will be a major decision-making mistake in his personal work life.
All responsibilities are borne by Teacher Xu.
Relatively speaking, there is no pressure on Wang Hao. To put it bluntly, he is just a scholar. No matter how influential he is, he is still just a scholar. He does not have the decision-making power to decide to start the project.
If controllable nuclear fusion technology can be successfully researched, Wang Hao's leadership in project research will definitely be the biggest contributor.
On the contrary, if the research fails, Teacher Xu will be held responsible.
Wang Hao couldn't help but smile when he heard Teacher Xu's complaint, "Don't worry. If the argument can be passed, there will definitely be no problem with the research."
"I'm still confident about this."
"I also know that you are under a lot of pressure...but those who are able work hard, this is what you told me..."
Teacher Xu could only nod gloomily.
He said that those who are capable work hard, hoping that Wang Hao will do more research and contribute more to the national scientific cause.
It's on me...
Able people should do more work?
Now it’s the capable people who take responsibility!
Chapter completed!