Spark

After talking with Li Xiang, Chen Nian put aside his worries about his identity for the time being, and re-invested in technology research and development.

According to previous information, the number of source points required for the entire commercial nuclear fusion technology is 3400 points, but after Chen Nian's split, these 3400 source points are not completely bound.

Calculated in bulk, the first wall material needs 1100 points, the magnetic confinement technology with metal hydrogen room temperature superconducting as the core needs 900 points, the divertor needs 400 points, the energy export device needs 400 points, and other anti-neutron radiation materials need 400 points, and the remaining 200 points are concentrated in a series of subdivided technical fields.

Among them, it includes a series of contents such as energy supply, monitoring, and disaster recovery.

However, the technical span of these contents is not too large. According to the current development speed, there is basically no need to use additional sources to accelerate.

Therefore, what Chen Nian is facing is these core issues that dominate.

His plan is very simple, that is to take advantage of the months of civil preparations in EAST to solve the magnetic confinement technology first, and determine the basic framework of the fusion reactor magnetic field facility.

After this step is completed, he can continue to work on the research and development of the first wall material during the coil construction period of EAST, and then make a time difference.

In doing so, on the one hand, it can maintain the continuity of the project, on the other hand, it can also save the source consumption to the greatest extent, and avoid the situation of making ends meet.

Otherwise, the more than 1,200 sources on hand will be dropped on the magnetic confinement technology at one time. After the coil is built and the first wall material has not yet been produced, should the project stop there?

Obviously impossible.

After confirming the plan, Chen Nian imported the schedule into his task manager, then he picked up the phone and dialed Chen Guo's number.

Because the strategy was too complicated, the two agreed to meet in the office. Chen Nian waited for Chen Guo for more than an hour before the other party arrived late.

As soon as she saw Chen Nian, Chen Guo quickly apologized:

"Sorry, sorry, I was delayed by something just now, and then you said that you are not in a hurry, so it was a little late."

"it's okay no problem."

Chen Nian said it was fine, but he was a little surprised in his heart.

Could Chen Guo delay her own business for other things?

This is a bit unusual.

So, he asked curiously:

"Professor Chen, what's the matter? There seems to be something wrong with your expression."

Chen Guo waved her hand and replied:

"What else can I do? I'm being watched."

"I showed some flaws here, and I was caught by Lao Mei."

"The comrades at the intelligence outlet came to me and said that I might become a breakthrough point. In addition, I have a relatively close relationship with you, so the priority of this matter suddenly rose."

"I just finished checking the strategy with them, and I may have to make a series of adjustments in the future. To be honest, it's quite troublesome."

I see.

Sure enough, it's still my own business.

——

In fact, it was not a surprise that Chen Guo was being targeted. He had always been on the high-risk list, and there was no need for Chen Guo to think less about the plan for him.

Thinking of this, Chen Nian said:

"Don't worry, I talked to Li Xiang today."

"If it's a big deal, let's show our cards directly, and they don't dare to do anything to me."

"That is to say, what should be done is still to be done --- let's not talk about this, let's talk about the EAST project, what specifically do you want to talk about?"

Chen Guo didn't want to waste too much time on this topic, so Chen Nian took advantage of the situation and skipped it.

He took out his notebook and handed it to Chen Guo, pointing to the plan written on it and said:

"This is my work plan for a period of time in the future, and I will start from the direction of plasma control."

"However, domestic research on this area is relatively weak. I checked the list you gave me, but I haven't found a suitable candidate for the time being."

"However, at the previous nuclear fusion conference, we were optimistic that Eichendorf and Sebastian could meet the requirements. My idea is, why don't we recruit them first?"

Chen Nian's words were in a deliberative tone, but in fact, Chen Guo knew that this was a decision that had to be made.

He knows Chen Nian too well. If a suitable candidate can be found in China, would he be willing to go to Germany to ask for someone?

That is impossible.

No way, in this field, the country is indeed far behind.

The development of science has its own fixed laws. Chen Nian can open it, but other scholars can't.

In this year, the time we have been exposed to nuclear fusion is even shorter than the history of others building the first experimental device. If we insist on building a car behind closed doors, it is somewhat unwise.

So, he nodded slightly and replied:

"We have already paid attention to this. Eichendorf's side is going well. If it is the fastest, he will be on duty within a month."

"But maybe Sebastian, his problem is more complicated."

"Ma Pu doesn't want to let people go, the intelligence outlet doesn't want people, and EAST thinks Eichendorf is enough. In short, the decision-making power is still yours."

"If you think it is necessary, then take the exception channel and bring it directly."

Chen Nian thought for a moment, then answered:

"I still have to come."

In fact, he had no impression of these two people in his previous life, but he knew that the transport optimization and tearing mode optimization in the W7-X project were all led by Sebastian.

In this direction, Huaxia will not make corresponding numerical simulation results based on the data of Huaxia Fusion Engineering Test Reactor, that is, FETER, until 2021, but there is still a long way to go before targeted optimization.

Therefore, the significance of Sebastian is not only to help himself understand the technical details of plasma control, but more importantly, after the project is launched, he can play a big role as a powerful foreign aid. effect.

Hearing his answer, Chen Guo nodded solemnly.

"Then take the exception channel, and I will arrange it."

"But there is one question. Eichendorf, can you use it first?"

Chen Nian couldn't help laughing --- he is also an expert at the same level as Sebastian, so the expression "make do with it" is somewhat disrespectful.

"Of course it is possible, and as far as the early stage is concerned, it is actually completely sufficient."

"That's easy."

Chen Guo breathed a sigh of relief.

"I'll make arrangements now to let him fly over within a few days."

"so fast?!"

Chen Nian asked in surprise.

"What is this? Now people are begging us to do things. We have needs, and they naturally have to fully cooperate."

"No, Ma Pu made a time imitation stellarator, what does he cooperate with us?"

"No matter what they are doing, the official always has only one appeal, and that is to create nuclear fusion."

"What do administrators know about stellarators and tokamaks? For them, it's all the same"

As Chen Guo said, Eichendorf's arrival came without any accidents. Only three days later, he flew from Berlin to the Imperial Capital on the nearest ordinary plane, and then flew from the Imperial Capital to Chengdu.

He didn't quite understand this arrangement at first - after all, the location of EAST is in Hefei, so why fly directly there?

However, when he saw Chen Nian who was waiting for him, and Chen Nian's "mentor" Li Jiangang, the question disappeared immediately.

"Professor Li! It's an honor to meet you here."

Eichendorf stepped forward excitedly and held Li Jiangang's hand. After exchanging greetings, he turned to Chen Nian and said:

"I knew you were not that simple, but I didn't expect that you are Professor Li's student."

"It's really enviable. Compared with me, your starting point is really much higher."

This statement is obviously more of a compliment, because both Eichendorff and Sebastian are well-known teachers, and can even be traced back to Jensen's generation, while Li Jiangang completed it very early The transition to administration, purely from a technical point of view, is actually not comparable at all.

However, there is no need for Chen Nian to say the words of modesty, Li Jiangang will make a rescue by himself.

"Hahahaha, Mr. Eichendorf, your words embarrass me a bit."

"Chen Nian is an excellent student, but I have been away from the front line of scientific research for too long."

"But still respectable."

Eichendorf answered.

The three of them were unwilling to continue this slightly embarrassing topic. After exchanging simple greetings, they all took their seats in the office.

"Mr. Eichendorff, is the journey going well this time?"

Li Jiangang asked.

"Unprecedented success!"

Eichendorf nodded heavily, and continued:

"Frankly speaking, I didn't expect the Institute to let me go so easily - of course, this is obviously also your credit."

"Obviously, I was being used as a bargaining chip in some kind of exchange, but such an exchange does not resent me."

Eichendorff's way of speaking was still simple and direct. Li Jiangang just smiled and did not extend the topic any further.

"What about your old friend? This time, we also invited him."

"And as far as we know, the Max Planck Institute has agreed to our request, but it seems that Mr. Sebastian hasn't figured it out yet?"

Hearing this, Eichendorf showed a regretful expression on his face.

Then he opened his mouth and replied:

"Yes, I had a long talk with him before I left—actually, it was all about what I said a long time ago. I think Chen Nian should be very clear about this."

"However, he has not been able to make a decision."

"You know, it's harder for him to let go of his job than it is for me."

Chen Nian hummed, and then said:

"His research on the W7-x facility has entered a critical stage. Last time he mentioned that there has been great progress in the optimization of neoclassical transport under the condition of ring symmetry breaking. It is possible that in the next two or three years , based on this theory, W7-X can generate a more accurate magnetic field."

"And this kind of precision is not of the same order of magnitude as the precision we are talking about now."

"So, his hesitation is normal and understandable."

"really."

Eichendorff sighed and continued:

"So even I don't have a strong position to persuade him to drop the project at hand."

"After all, we all know that coming to EAST means starting from scratch to some extent"

"What I'm doing now is sacrificing the foundation I've laid in exchange for a higher ceiling."

"And he is unwilling to give up the existing foundation, which is also a very reasonable decision."

Hearing Gao Eichendorf's words, Li Jiangang couldn't help frowning.

He understood that there was nothing wrong with what the other party said, and it was indeed human nature.

The problem is that it doesn't fit his goals.

The person sitting next to me, my "student" in name, and the de facto core of the Spark team, called for Sebastian to be exchanged a few days ago, but judging from the current situation, this goal has been achieved The possibility is very small.

If the problem is caused by the government or some external factors, you can still find a way to solve it.

But people don't want to come, what can you do?

You can't just force it like Lao Mei, right?

Stop messing around, it's not post-war anymore.

Thinking of this, he almost couldn't help sighing, but in front of Eichendorf, he still couldn't be too obvious.

Chen Nian on the side also saw his worry, so he said quickly:

"It's okay, I think Mr. Sebastian really needs a longer time to think about it, this is not the final result, right?"

"Of course, I will continue to communicate with him."

Eichendorff replied.

In fact, he can see that Huaxia is also determined to win Sebastian, but even if this factor is not considered, just from his own point of view, he also hopes that Sebastian can come with him Together.

Because he truly believes that only in a place that "has the opportunity to make nuclear fusion" can the value of researchers like them be brought into play.

What? You mean map?

No, they are too slow, so slow that it is impossible for them to see the results while they are alive.

Thinking of this, he continued:

"Sebastian is a technology geek, and I think that after we make a topic that interests him, he will definitely want to come and have a look."

Chen Nian's eyes lit up, this was exactly the topic he wanted.

So he opened his mouth and said:

"Maybe we already have such a subject?"

"Have it already?"

Eichendorf asked in surprise.

"Yes, we are working on a project related to plasma control, relying on our existing experimental data, which is very interesting."

"What is it?"

As expected, Eichendorf immediately became interested. Seeing his reaction, Chen Nian smiled slightly and replied:

"Regarding the numerical simulation of the superposition effect of the new classical tearing mode and longitudinal field wave disturbance on the loss of alpha particles, we want to find a better way to control the plasma through the study of the additional loss caused by instability."

A few days later, Max Planck Labs.

Sebastian looked at the report he had just received from the EAST laboratory, and couldn't help but fell into deep thought.

He did not expect that Huaxia's research on plasma control had progressed to this level.

There is no doubt that this research is novel and advanced, but I am far away in Germany, but I can only watch it from afar.

In the email, Eichendorf's tone was extremely excited, and he could understand the other party's mood even through text.

Maybe I should really go and have a look?

All obstacles have been removed, making this decision does not seem to be difficult