Chapter 548 - 548 Research and Development of Controlled Nuclear Fusion
548 Research and Development of Controlled Nuclear Fusion
When the researchers and top aeros.p.a.ce engineers saw the scene, they did not know whether to laugh or cry. “It’s unbelievable that it’s so close!”
It turned out that the old man-made satellite had only been about three hundred miles away from the s.p.a.ceship.
They had invested heavily in the Sky Exploration satellite’s research and development. However, the huge improvement in its detection range turned out to be a wastebecause they saw the flying ship within three hundred miles.
Although three hundred miles seemed relatively far on the ground, it was an insignificant distance in s.p.a.ce.
It was really surprising.
Thanks to the close proximity, the satellites could better observe it from all directions and capture photos, as well as information, from many different angles.
They discovered that the s.p.a.ceship had a very sci-fi look and that it was between three hundred to five hundred meters long.
The s.p.a.ceship’s interior was made up of layers of thick and heavy bright metal, which made it exceptionally st.u.r.dy.
If the satellites had not been so close, they would not have been able to see its internal structure.
The facilities inside the s.p.a.ceship were fully adapted to meet one’s daily needs. The heights of Carlot’s civilization were evident.
The exquisite interior layout was far superior to the Blue Planet’s aesthetic standards. It was jaw-dropping.
This s.p.a.ceship captured Carlot’s glorious civilization, and it also brought the humans a huge opportunity for transformation.
Wu Mo could not help but fantasize, ‘Ah, how wonderful would it be if I could bring this s.p.a.ceship back?!’
However, this thought could only remain a daydream.
Even if humans could achieve controllable nuclear fusion and create similar s.p.a.ceships, they could only travel freely within one light-year.
They might have sufficient energy to reach a more distant star field, but s.p.a.ce was filled with danger.
Who could be sure that they would not encounter extremely chaotic star cl.u.s.ters?
For example, a red giant could release cosmic rays before its death, or there could be supernovas preceding the birth of a star.
Even so, Wu Mo could still gain a lot from the ship.
If he wanted to develop a similar s.p.a.ceship in the future, this model would undoubtedly be a valuable reference.
After all, it was from a planet with a highly advanced civilization. Their creation would definitely be of great significance.
“Change the angle and look at other positions!”
After the satellite received Wu Mo’s command, it slowly rotated and began to observe the bottom of the s.p.a.ceship.
The entire observation process was very long, and it lasted several hours.
In the meantime, Sky Exploration was still trying to find the huge Carlotian and trying to figure out if it was close to the s.p.a.ceship.
After all, if it entered the s.p.a.ceship, it would spell absolute disaster to the entire human race.
No one was sure whether the s.p.a.ceship could still be activated. Would an interstellar war break out once the Carlotian returned to its planet?
The humans of today could only race against time. They knew that danger was approaching, but they had no choice but to wait for death.
The development of science and technology was of utmost importance. The first to make a breakthrough first would hold the greatest decision-making power and initiative.
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After his observation, Wu Mo returned to the Western Desert Nuclear Reactor Base.
The nuclear fusion reactor’s outer sh.e.l.l was gradually being completed.
Although this huge steel structure was not as big as the previous one, its system could still support a complete controllable nuclear fusion experiment.
Several excited scientists reported to Wu Mo, “Chief Engineer Wu, the reactor’s sh.e.l.l is ready!”
Wu Mo nodded. Next, he would moderate the entire nuclear fusion process.
Unlike normal nuclear fusion, controllable nuclear fusion was the key.
Ordinary nuclear fusion could produce huge explosive energy and create weapons that would shock the world.
Once you added the “controllable” part, its power would increase to an unimaginable degree, even though its effects were not as violent.
Research on controllable nuclear fusion was not done in a day. Even when everything progressed smoothly, it would take a long time. It could take three to five months, or even up to ten years.
The light particle reactor and its outer sh.e.l.l were ready. Next, a huge current of up to a million volts would be applied to forcefully penetrate the particles. This would cause them to go into a state of unrest.
It was the only way to break down the neutrons and the quanta inside the solid sh.e.l.l. They would then collide with each other to produce an endless stream of energy.
Having solved the material issue did not mean that other problems would not crop up, but it certainly made the process less difficult.
A violent reaction soon occurred in the controllable nuclear fusion reactor. Protons and quanta kept colliding while continuously producing energy.
The electricity in the thick optical cables constantly flowed into a dissipation chamber in the distance.
Fortunately, they were in the Western Desert, and there was enough buffer s.p.a.ce. Otherwise, there would be nowhere to release the ma.s.sive energy.
They could not use this energy for the time being because its unstable nature might cause damage.
“Chief Engineer Wu has succeeded! We’ve finally succeeded!” a scientist shouted excitedly.
The controllable nuclear fusion reaction had begun. The only thing left to do was observe.
If they could achieve a continuous reaction, they could announce to the world that controllable nuclear fusion was possible.
Next, they only needed to find a carrier to receive an endless stream of energy so that the energy would never be cut off.
At this moment, Wu Mo was the first to clap his hands.
The researchers on the scene echoed his actions, and the warm applause was as shocking as thunder.
“Congratulations, everyone!” Wu Mo said enthusiastically. “We are witnesses and partic.i.p.ants of this great controllable nuclear fusion research!”
As he finished speaking, the applause became even more intense.
Excitement filled the eyes of all the scientists who were present. Even the calmer and more experienced scientists burst into tears.
Controlled nuclear fusion meant a huge breakthrough for human civilization.
When the time came, there would be limitless energy, and an unprecedented miracle would be born.
It was unimaginable.
In addition, the success of controllable nuclear fusion would completely change the current energy structure. Many industries that consumed a lot of energy would be eliminated.
People would pay more attention to environmental protection and protect the planet that they relied on for survival.
At that time, the energy provided by the comprehensive synthesis could be continuously transported from the nuclear fusion reactor base to various places.
Countries with more controllable nuclear fusion reactors would have an advantage.
At least for now, it seemed that the first reactor belonged to China.
China would also become the first country in the world to successfully realize controllable nuclear fusion and apply it in real life.
People would observe the reactor and record the data twenty-four hours a day.
Once the data indicated that everything was stable, Wu Mo would determine if they could proceed with delivering energy.
The energy produced was currently being consumed in the dissipation chamber in the desert.
However, in the future, it might be transmitted elsewhere through optical cables or other means.
There was no need for a medium. It could be transmitted directly through the vacuum and sent to various places that needed energy.
The moment this insider news leaked out, their higher-ups, including the old chief, were shocked.