Looking at the solemn expression on the old man's face, Lu Zhou, who was kneeling on the hospital bed, squatted slightly, then smiled and said.

"Thanks, I don't have to. I just did what I should do as a scholar."

For him, studying difficult questions is a very interesting thing in itself.

Just like solving a math problem.

Whether it's the exploration and thinking of the unknown, or the refreshingness of the labyrinth, it all makes him feel happy.

No matter what others think, at least he thinks so.

And never changed.

Therefore, even without the spur of systemic tasks, without the expectations placed on him, after seeing the dawn of controllable fusion, he will do his best to bring it to the world.

However, if there is no such pressure, it will probably not come so fast...

The old man looked moved and whispered: "It is an honor to have a scholar like Mr.!"

Lu Zhouqian said: "You are serious. If there is no other person's cooperation and the support of various departments, it is absolutely impossible to achieve such an achievement based on the strength of me alone."

The old man smiled and said nothing.

Although the Manhattan Project is the result of the joint efforts of thousands of people, no one will ignore the importance of Oppenheimer.

After a pause, he spoke.

"In any case, you are the hero of the country. If you have any requirements, please let me know."

After thinking for a moment, Lu Zhou smiled and said: "It is better to say that it is a suggestion than a request."

The old man’s face was neat and he said seriously: “Professor Lu, please.”

Lu Zhou: "The breakthrough of controllable fusion technology will inevitably impact the traditional energy industry while bringing about changes in productivity. If these contradictions are not properly handled, these contradictions are likely to become obstacles to social change."

When I heard this sentence, the old man smiled and smiled: "This Professor Lu is relieved. We don't have such a problem."

Different from Western countries.

In China, there is no real “energy giant”.

Whether it is three barrels of oil or the national grid, although it is nominally a business, its essence, whether it is the top or the second, the first attribute of their identity is not the capitalist.

After all, the socialist market economy does not fully serve the capital.

In the face of higher interests, there are only two ways to choose the benefits under this. Either follow the trend of history or be left behind by the wheel.

This includes, and is not limited to, capital.

When I heard the old man’s words, Lu Zhou nodded.

Since he has already considered it, he has not said much.

How to balance the interests of all parties, how to properly arrange the practitioners in the coal-fired power industry, these topics are in the field of sociology and economics, he does not want to talk too much, and he believes that the Institute of Social Sciences is more than He knows more about experts in this area.

What he is interested in, and what he is responsible for, is just research.

Therefore, if the first question is just a casual mention, then the second question is the topic he really wants to say.

After a pause, Lu Zhou continued to say: "The second thing is about controllable fusion itself."

The old man seriously said: "Professor Lu please."

Leaning on the soft pillow, staring at the ceiling of the ward, I simply sorted out the thoughts in my mind and slowly opened the mouth: "The fuel that can be controlled by fusion is 氘氚, and after solving the problem of self-sustaining, controllable fusion Technology has the basis of commercialization. However, no matter how much self-sustaining efficiency, it is inevitable that there will be a loss of quality."

"Therefore, there is also a view in the academic world, that is, the reaction of 氘 and 氦3 as a reactant to carry out the fusion reaction. Since the fusion of d and 氦3 produces electrons instead of neutrons, for the reactor material The loss is lower and it can release more energy."

A little bit can't keep up with the idea of ​​Lu Zhou, the old man frowned slightly: "氦3?"

Lu Zhou nodded: "If you can't understand, you can understand the dt fusion reactor we are using now as coal burning, and the tertiary fusion is understood to be oil burning."

This can be said to be a relatively abstract metaphor.

Although academically speaking, it is not rigorous, but it can be easily understood by ordinary people.

Old man: "You said that this 氦3 fusion, I am afraid it is not so easy to achieve."

Lu Zhou smiled and said: "That is for sure."

The more charge the nucleus carries, the greater the repulsion of the Coulomb, and the greater the kinetic energy required for the nucleus to approach, ie, the smaller the reaction cross section.

According to theoretical calculations, the 氘-氚 fusion reaction cross section is several times that of the fusion reaction cross section of 氘-氦3. This means that the Lawson criterion for achieving a fusion reaction may mean billions of degrees of high temperature for helium fusion.

In terms of existing technical means, it is unlikely that it is possible to use 氦3 as a fuel for a fusion reactor.

Therefore, helium tripoly is also widely regarded as an ideal fuel for second-generation fusion.

The old man was silent for a while and asked: "The power generation cost of the dt fusion reactor is already low enough, and it is inexhaustible for hundreds of years. Do we have to do this to develop this third resource now?"

Lu Zhou: "I think it is still necessary."

Old man: "Oh?"

Lu Zhou said succinctly: "The 氦 three fusion reaction does not produce neutrons, which is safer than the 氘氚 reaction. From an engineering point of view, this is also the only possibility to achieve miniaturization and weight reduction of the fusion reactor. On the one hand, the controllable fusion reactor is now ignited, and in the case of feasible technical routes and solutions, the next country with the controllable fusion technology will be born in the last twenty years."

It is not before the industrial era, no technology in the information age is permanently confidential.

Even if others may not be as good at star-2 as the control scheme and anti-irradiation materials, they can achieve a limited degree of proximity. Just like the atomic bomb, the road of the latecomer is always flatter than the first mover.

The way to maintain advantage has never been to lock the door, but to walk in front of others forever.

Upon hearing this sentence, the old man’s face showed a serious expression and continued to ask: “What is your suggestion?”

Lu Zhou seriously said: "Restart the manned landing program."

Of course, just landing on the moon is not enough.

It is best to establish permanent research stations, even outposts of colonial space, and even cities...

A little bit can't keep up with the thinking of Lu Zhou jumping, the old man hesitated a little, then smiled and said: "Why did you suddenly pull into the sky?"

Lu Zhou smiled and explained: "Yu San resources are extremely rare on the earth and are not suitable as industrial fuels, but their reserves on the moon are quite rich. If we want to lead forever, we must run forever. In front of others. Whether technical or resource itself."

When I heard this, the old man nodded thoughtfully.

Seeing that the old man seemed to understand what he wanted to express, Lu Zhou continued to say hot.

"The energy problem has been solved. We have already got tickets to the space age ten years or even twenty years ago. Now the New World is in front of us, we are closer than anyone else, if we don't touch it there. It’s a pity.” Lu Zhou smiled and gradually brought a bit of fascination in his tone. “The current interests are important, but on this basis, we should also look forward to a farther future.”

"On our heads, one day sooner or later, there will be the Persian Gulf in the new century. Not only energy, but also inexhaustible minerals. From the Earth and Moon system to the more distant Milky Way, there will be our way to the universe. Springboard. Whoever has mastered it means that you have mastered the entire stellar system and mastered the future!"

Compared with international politics and financial markets, as a scholar, Lu Zhou is more concerned about the future of a farther future.

Although the blueprint in his mind may not be realized in this era, it does not prevent him from doing something about it.

He believes that he will see it someday.

Even if you can't see it, someone will see it for him.

One of the pieces in the heart seems to be touched. The old man looked at Lu Zhou and said seriously: "We will seriously consider your proposal."

I looked at my watch and saw that time was almost there. He stood up from the stool.

At this time, the old man suddenly thought of something, so he changed into the tone of chatting, and smiled in a relaxed atmosphere. "I was originally interested in visiting the disease, but I did not expect to talk to the patient for an hour of national affairs. Speaking, Professor Lu is not going to think about it for himself?"

Lu Zhou: "Own?"

Old man: "Yes."

From the beginning, he asked Lu Zhou himself whether there was anything he wanted.

As long as he is within his ability, he will find a way to satisfy his wishes.

However, this young man in front of him once again surprised him.

Staring at the ceiling for a while, Lu Zhou smiled and said: "This problem is too difficult, I really have nothing special needs... In fact, my life now, nothing is missing. If there is nothing If you want to, in addition to the research itself, you will probably see my own research results and be able to use them properly."

The look was slightly moving, and the old man solemnly promised: "I can assure you about this."

Lu Zhou smiled and said: "Well, then I am relieved."

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Thanks to the book owner "a little bee" to reward the lord! ! !