bookbashuk Chapter 386 Continuous Attempts
Chapter 386 Continuous Attempts
"Generating a magnetic field requires a lot of electrical energy. Can we consider using superconducting materials to reduce energy consumption?" A young engineer offered his suggestion.
Li Yang nodded with an appreciative look, "This is a good idea. Superconducting materials can indeed significantly reduce energy consumption while also increasing the strength of the magnetic field."
In the following days, the entire laboratory fell into a tense and orderly working state. Engineers discussed and revised the design drawings continuously, striving to make every detail perfect.
Li Yang carefully observed every step and made suggestions and improvements from time to time. He knew that the design of the tokamak device was crucial and any small mistake could lead to the failure of the entire project.
"The design of this magnetic coil is not ideal," Li Yang said, pointing to a part on the drawing. "We can consider making the cross section of the coil elliptical, so that we can better control the distribution of the magnetic field."
"Doing this can indeed improve the uniformity of the magnetic field, while also reducing the risk of magnetic field leakage." Master Zhang nodded in agreement.
Under Li Yang's leadership, the entire design work progressed very smoothly. After several days of unremitting efforts, the preliminary design drawings of the tokamak device were finally completed.
"Now, we can start preparing materials and equipment." Li Yang looked at the completed design drawings and felt relieved.
"Mr. Li, I have contacted several material suppliers who can provide the superconducting materials and high-strength alloy steels we need." Master Zhang reported excitedly.
"Very good. Transport the materials to the laboratory as soon as possible. We need to start the construction work as soon as possible."
In the following days, materials and equipment were delivered to the laboratory one after another. The whole laboratory was busy as workers, under the command of Li Yang, began to assemble the various components of the tokamak device.
"This alloy steel plate needs to be welded carefully to ensure that it can withstand high temperature and high pressure environments." Li Yang stood in front of a welding machine, carefully checking the quality of the welding.
"Mr. Li, the installation of the magnetic coil has been completed." An engineer reported excitedly.
"Very good, check the wiring of the coil carefully to make sure nothing is loose." Li Yang reminded.
After weeks of hard work, the assembly of the Tokamak device is finally coming to an end. Li Yang stands in front of the device, carefully checking every detail to ensure that there are no omissions.
"Comrades, we will conduct the first experiment next." Li Yang turned around and said to the engineers behind him. Everyone's face showed a nervous and expectant expression. They knew that the next experiment would determine the success or failure of their weeks of hard work.
"Start charging." Li Yang gave the order.
As the command was issued, the magnetic coil of the tokamak device began to emit a low humming sound, and a strong current passed through the coil, generating a strong magnetic field.
"The plasma temperature is rising." Xiao Li stared at the readings on the instrument, with a hint of nervousness in his tone.
"Keep heating." Li Yang's voice remained calm and firm.
As the heating system starts, the temperature inside the device rises rapidly, and the hydrogen is gradually heated into plasma and begins to rotate inside the annular container.
"The magnetic field is stable and the plasma is well confined." Lao Wang reported.
A glimmer of joy flashed in Li Yang's eyes. "Very good. Continue to observe and ensure the system is stable."
As time passed, the atmosphere in the laboratory became increasingly tense. Everyone's eyes were fixed on the readings on the instrument, their hearts filled with anticipation and anxiety.
Suddenly, a reading on the instrument fluctuated. "The plasma temperature is starting to drop!"
Li Yang frowned and immediately issued an order, "Increase the heating power and maintain the temperature."
However, even though the heating power has reached the maximum, the temperature of the plasma is still gradually decreasing, and eventually, the temperature of the entire system can no longer be maintained at the level required for fusion.
"The experiment failed." Xiao Li said helplessly, with a hint of loss in his voice.
There was silence in the laboratory, and the shadow of failure hung over everyone's heart.
Li Yang did not show too much disappointment, he knew that the failure of the first experiment was expected. After all, this is an extremely complex and huge system, any small error may lead to the failure of the experiment.
"Don't be discouraged," Li Yang said, his voice still firm. "This is just an experiment. Failure is a stepping stone to success. We need to learn from it, find out where the problem lies, and then try again."
His words seemed to give everyone a shot of adrenaline. The engineers nodded one after another, and the disappointment on their faces was gradually replaced by determination.
"Mr. Li, I think the problem may lie in the stability of the magnetic field." Master Zhang said after thinking for a moment, "We can try to adjust the parameters of the magnetic coil to see if we can improve the stability of the magnetic field."
"That makes sense," Li Yang nodded. "Let's analyze the experimental data in detail and find out the root cause of the problem."
In the following time, Li Yang and his team returned to the analysis of experimental data. They repeatedly studied each piece of data, trying to find out the reasons for the failure.
"The temperature of the plasma suddenly dropped at a certain point," Xiao Li said, pointing to a set of data. "I suspect that the magnetic field became unstable at that location."
"We can try to adjust the current of the magnetic coil to see if this problem can be improved," Lao Wang suggested.
"Okay, let's make adjustments immediately." Li Yang decided decisively.
After some intense adjustments and preparations, the second experiment soon began. The atmosphere in the laboratory became tense again, and everyone held their breath, looking forward to the results this time.
"Start charging." Li Yang gave the order again.
The tokamak device started up again, the magnetic coil emitted a low humming sound, and the plasma began to rotate inside the annular container.
"The temperature is rising and the magnetic field is stable." Master Zhang reported.
"Continue heating and maintain the temperature." Li Yang's voice remained calm and firm.
As time passed, the atmosphere in the laboratory became increasingly tense. Everyone's eyes were fixed on the readings on the instrument, their hearts filled with anticipation and anxiety.
Suddenly, the readings on the instrument began to fluctuate again and the temperature of the plasma began to drop.
Li Yang's heart sank suddenly, but he remained calm, "Quickly adjust the magnetic field parameters to maintain the temperature."
Engineers worked quickly to try to save the situation, but the temperature continued to drop gradually, and eventually the entire system was once again unable to maintain the temperature required for fusion.
"Failed again." Xiao Li said helplessly, with deep disappointment in his voice.
This time, the atmosphere in the laboratory seemed particularly heavy, and the shadow of failure once again loomed over everyone's heart.
Li Yang did not speak immediately. He stood quietly in front of the device, thinking quickly in his mind. He knew that the realization of nuclear fusion technology was by no means easy, and every failure meant that they were one step closer to success.
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Li Yang stood in front of the tokamak device, his eyes were sharp, and his hands were tightly holding the edge of the control console. The air in the laboratory seemed to freeze, and dozens of pairs of eyes stared at the behemoth, holding their breath. At this moment, Li Yang's heart was full of tension and expectation. He knew very well that this moment would determine whether the hard work of him and his team over the past few months would bear fruit.
"Start heating!" Li Yang ordered in a deep voice, his voice was low but full of unquestionable majesty.
As he finished speaking, the equipment in the laboratory began to hum. The magnetic coil inside the tokamak device heated up rapidly, and a strong current passed through the coil, forming a strong magnetic field that was strong enough to confine the plasma. The pointers on the instruments jumped one by one, and the values on the screen jumped rapidly like a rising mountain.
"The temperature has reached five million degrees..." Xiao Li, a young engineer, reported nervously, with beads of sweat oozing from his forehead.
Li Yang nodded slightly, his eyes still fixed on the data on the screen. He understood that this was just the beginning, and the real challenge was still to come.
"Keep heating it." He ordered again, his voice firm.
As the heating power gradually increased, the temperature inside the tokamak device rose rapidly, and the hydrogen was gradually heated into plasma, spinning rapidly in the annular container. At this moment, the atmosphere in the entire laboratory became increasingly tense, and everyone breathed cautiously, as if they were afraid that the hard-earned balance would be broken if they were not careful.
"The plasma temperature has reached 10 million degrees, and the magnetic field is stable!" There was a hint of irrepressible excitement in Lao Wang's voice.
Li Yang remained unmoved, just staring at the screen more intently. He knew that this temperature was only the starting point of the nuclear fusion reaction, and the next moment would be the critical moment to determine success or failure.
"The temperature continues to rise... 20 million degrees... 30 million degrees..." Xiao Li's voice began to tremble. He felt the tense atmosphere in the entire laboratory, as if a string in his mind was getting tighter and tighter.
"Reheat it!" Li Yang's voice was like a sharp sword, cutting through the depressing gloom.
The temperature inside the tokamak device continued to rise, and the number on the screen approached 50 million degrees. The air in the laboratory seemed to be dried out by the high temperature. Li Yang's heartbeat also accelerated as the temperature rose, but his expression remained calm, like a towering mountain.
"Reheat it!" Li Yang said almost gritting his teeth, his voice revealing an unyielding determination.
"Sixty million degrees! Engineer Li, we have reached the critical point of nuclear fusion!" Master Zhang reported loudly, his voice full of excitement and nervousness.
Li Yang nodded, his eyes still fixed on the screen. He knew that this was the most critical moment. If he held on a little longer, he would be able to witness that exciting moment.
"Maintain this temperature and continue heating!" he ordered in a deep voice, with a hint of nervousness in his tone.