Chapter 354: Parting on Bad Terms
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Hearing Academician Chen Mingji's rejection, Peng Hongxi was stunned for a moment and said quickly: "We can provide superconducting simulation operation data of the plasma turbulence control model. You can make a decision after reading the data."
"In addition, the disaster at the Fusion Research Institute in QST was entirely caused by themselves."
"If we want to verify the plasma turbulence control model, we must start from the minimum control amount. If there is an accident, we can stop the operation at any time. This will not damage the EAST device."
"But if it succeeds, it will be a huge advancement for our country's controllable nuclear fusion industry!"
Peng Hongxi still persuaded him. To be honest, Academician Chen Mingji's reason for rejection was indeed legitimate. Because modifying the control method of plasma turbulence is indeed a big deal for fusion reactors.
In his opinion, there is still hope to continue fighting for it.
However, Chen Mingji's next words stunned him.
"is it necessary?"
Peng Hongxi: "???"
Holding the tea cup, Chen Mingji took a sip of warm tea and continued calmly: "The control model of the EAST device is excellent enough in my opinion."
"In the summer of 2017, the EAST device achieved stable long-pulse high-confinement plasma operation for 101.2 seconds, setting a new world record."
"The controlled nuclear fusion time in the world's longest-running superconducting tokamak device is just over 120 seconds. I believe that the next operation of the EAST device will steadily break this record and create new history."
"There is no need for me to lose this because of a mathematical model that I don't know is reliable."
Hearing these words, Peng Hongxi was a little stunned.
He actually heard these words from this old friend.
complacent? conceited? Proud? Not impressed? Disdain? what else?
Yes, the EAST device may indeed set a new operating record next time it runs, but whether it is Peng Hongxi or you, Chen Mingji, they all know that even if it breaks the historical record and creates a new history, it will not be possible for it. In terms of controlling nuclear fusion, that's just a tiny step.
Is a record of more than 100 seconds really worth being so proud of?
Isn't our goal to hope that the spark of controllable nuclear fusion will bloom on this eastern continent?
Why?
Why would he say such a thing?
Or is it that these years of academic or political career have made him forget his original intention?
Or is he no longer a pure scholar?
The smile on his face faded, and Peng Hongxi glanced at his former colleague: "Establishing a mathematical model for plasma turbulence in a controllable nuclear fusion reactor chamber is something everyone in this field is working hard on."
"Before this, we have always lagged behind other countries. But now, Academician Xu has built a path to hope for us, and we cannot just miss it."
"So, I hope you can seriously consider this. This will be an opportunity for us to be at the forefront of the world."
After listening to what Academician Peng said, Chen Mingji said expressionlessly: "I'm sorry I can't help you. The EAST device has its own tasks and doesn't have time to complete your work."
Peng Hongxi took a deep breath: "Are you really not going to give it a try? Are you not even going to take a look at the test data of the plasma turbulence CNC model?"
Chen Mingji took a sip from the tea cup and said coldly: "It's not that I don't want to help you, but that I can't help you. Our work arrangements are very satisfactory, and there is no need to sacrifice your own progress to cooperate with the work of outsiders."
Peng Hongxi looked at him deeply and said, "Don't forget that the EAST device is not yours. It is a national asset. If you don't agree, I will apply to the higher authorities."
Hearing this, Chen Mingji raised his head and looked at Peng Hongxi, and said lightly: "If you can do it, then go ahead."
It is undeniable that Professor Xu is indeed very important in the country now and deserves to be the number one person. Even the higher-ups must consider his opinions and views.
But on the domestic route of controlled nuclear fusion, he, Chen Mingji, is the real authority and leader.
He once brought China's poor controllable nuclear fusion field to the forefront of the world. In 2003, he also went to the negotiation table of the ITER International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor to fight passionately, and finally succeeded in getting China to join this world-class project. .
He has been deeply involved in the domestic field of controllable nuclear fusion for decades, and his opinions must also be considered above.
If Professor Xu comes to EAST to develop, he will definitely give his full support without hesitation.
But now that an independent company has launched a separate controllable nuclear fusion project, there is no need for him to help an outsider improve the other party's technology.
The pie in the field of controllable nuclear fusion is only so big. If one more person shares it, the original person will get less.
The domestic controllable nuclear fusion project is developing so fast. The EAST device can set brilliant achievements that break world records one after another. This is inseparable from the concentration of national resources on the Luyang controllable nuclear fusion project.
As the general person in charge of the Luyang fusion project, Chen Mingji must be responsible for himself and his team.
The cake is so big, some people get more, and some get less.
He couldn't stop Professor Xu from researching controllable nuclear fusion engineering, but he didn't have to provide support and help.
So what if it’s the other party who files the lawsuit? They have their own work and task arrangements, and it is normal for them not to be able to spare time to cooperate with each other's work.
As long as he does not relent, the state cannot force him to use the equipment he leads to complete the work of others.
What's more, under his leadership, the EAST device has become the world's top controllable nuclear fusion experimental reactor. He believes that without his support, no one in the country can surpass him on this route.
So what if you are a Nobel Prize winner? Nobel Prizes won in mathematics, or things in the field of astronomy, what results can be achieved in physics?
In this regard, he firmly believes that he is the real authority and expert.
Peng Hongxi suppressed the anger in his heart and stared at Chen Mingji: "Chen Mingji, you have changed! You have forgotten your original intention, and you are no longer worthy of being a scholar!"
Hearing this, Chen Mingji sneered and said, "Change? I never have."
"I have dedicated my life to the domestic controllable nuclear fusion project and led the EAST device to the forefront of the world. My goal has always been to achieve controllable and controllable fusion."
It is undeniable that he does have his own selfish motives when he does not want to help the other party verify the control model of plasma turbulence.
After all, there are only so many resources that the country can provide. If the other party takes away some of them, he will have less to eat.
But his goal has never changed, and EAST has been moving towards controllable nuclear fusion under his leadership.
As for a scholar who is not a scholar, as long as he is still working in the field of scientific research, no one can deprive him of this status.
Squinting his eyes, he took a deep look at this colleague who had hugged him excitedly and shed tears of joy when the HT-7 device was officially put into experimental operation for the first time. Peng Hongxi said nothing and turned around to leave. office.
He knew that it was impossible to get help from here.
Peng Hongxi and Gao Hongming left, and the office became quiet.
On the side, Chen Mingji's assistant glanced at the empty door, swallowed, and asked cautiously: "Academician Chen, Academician Peng, is he really going to complain to the superiors?"
Chen Mingji said expressionlessly: "So what if we go? It's not that we don't cooperate, it's just that we have our own arrangements and work, and we really don't have time."
"What's more, modifying the mathematical control model of the EAST device is a very risky matter. The Sakura Country has learned a lesson from the past. There is no way we will fall into the same trap."