Chapter 511 Tillman: I Wish You Success

Hearing this answer, Tillman was a little confused.

To be honest, he thought that the buyer of Spiral Stone-7X might be the United States, Sakura Country, Australia, South Korea and other countries.

But he never thought that the buyer of Spiral Stone-7X would be China.

If other countries have not yet made progress in their research on tokamak devices and want to purchase a stellarator to do hybrid research, it is still possible to choose to purchase a stellarator.

After all, everyone knows that the Dawn Fusion device developed by Professor Xu is not a simple tokamak device, but a hybrid route of tokamak + stellarator.

But Hua Guo bought it, he really didn't expect it.

After all, they have achieved controllable nuclear fusion technology, and can be said to be the country with the least possibility or reason to purchase Helix-7X.

After being stunned for a moment, Tillman asked curiously: "Why did China buy the Helix-7X? Haven't they already achieved controllable nuclear fusion technology?"

Robert shrugged and said, "I don't know. The Chinese side didn't give a reason, or they gave a reason, but I don't know."

"And to be honest, this business was not promoted by the Planck Institute, but was decided after a greeting from the Business Bureau."

Hearing this, Tillman Lunt couldn't help frowning and thinking.

After a while, he raised his head and stared at Robert and said: "I don't think this is a wise deal. Spiral Stone-7X definitely has the technology that China needs, otherwise they wouldn't have come all the way here to find us. I purchased the Spiral Stone-7X and even got on a business trip to communicate with me.”

Robert: "I think the people on the business side must know this, but the price they offer may be too much for them to refuse."

Hearing this, Tillman asked curiously: "I don't care about that side, but what about the institute? What did we get from this transaction?"

Robert: "One billion euros of purchase funds, a promise to build us a controllable nuclear fusion power station, and export to us a batch of first wall materials that were originally prohibited from export."

Tillman thought for a while and said: "If compared with the value of Spiral Stone-7X, these conditions are already quite generous. But I always feel that since they have paid so much to take away Spiral Stone-7X, then they will definitely Get more out of it.”

Robert took a sip of coffee and said with a smile: "You and I know all this, but we have complete control over the technology of the stellarator. If China uses this to make any new technology, we will definitely be the most advantageous party." "

After a pause, he continued: "The business department probably thinks the same way. They may have taken away some other things or facilitated some project cooperation."

"But in comparison, the government may want to take this opportunity to break away from the constraints of the United States."

"In fact, not only us, but also the entire European Union, are thinking about becoming independent. This time may be an opportunity."

Tillman: "After breaking away from the constraints of the United States, did you turn to China? Is this any different from before?"

Robert shrugged and said: "There is an old Chinese saying, 'Where there are variables, there are opportunities.' At this critical juncture of the new era, if we don't work hard, it may be difficult for us to have a chance."

Compared with Tillman, as a manager who focuses on management and administration, he is more aware of Europe's awkward position in the world.

If it is neither up nor down, its potential has been almost exhausted. Now it can be said that it is more supported by its foundation.

If that's all, forget it.

It just so happens that there is a country called the United States outside, which is constantly using the rice-dollar-oil system to suck blood from the whole world. The whole of Europe is the backing grain storage ground of the United States.

I am afraid that no country in the entire EU is willing to continue with this situation forever.

Tillman was silent for a moment, but he could accept Robert's statement.

After thinking for a moment, he asked: "What do you think China wants to do with its purchase of Spiralite-7X?"

Robert thought for a moment and said: "Improve the fusion reactor they developed? Or study the second generation controllable nuclear fusion technology? What do you think?"

Tillman thought for a moment and said, "I can only say that it must have something to do with controllable nuclear fusion technology. As for what it is used for specifically, I don't know."

After a slight pause, he continued: "And to be honest, I think this transaction is more likely to be brokered by Professor Xu."

Hearing this, Robert frowned slightly: "But he has never appeared from the beginning to the end, and I have never seen him interfere in this matter."

Tillman breathed a long sigh of relief, leaned back on the sofa, and said: "For him, wanting something does not necessarily require him to come forward in person. Considering his status in that country, he only needs to Just say hello."

Robert nodded and said: "With his ability, it is indeed possible, but this is no longer important."

Tillman was silent for a moment and said no more.

For him, whether the stellarator can achieve controllable nuclear fusion has almost become an obsession or a curse.

He has been studying stellarators for more than ten years and has devoted almost the entire second half of his life to it.

I originally thought that I would never see the scene where the star simulator successfully 'simulates a star' in this life, but maybe there is a glimmer of hope now?

Of course, his early guess was correct. This spiral stone-7X transaction was really facilitated by Professor Xu behind the scenes.

"Maybe, I should go to China?"

Suddenly, an idea came to Tilman's mind.

On the other side, China, Jinling.

March has just passed in a leisurely day, and half of April has passed.

The news of miniaturized controlled nuclear fusion that Xu Chuan was thinking about has not been heard until now, so he simply stopped caring about it.

On the campus of Nanjing University, Xu Chuan finished a math class as usual.

As soon as he walked out of the classroom, the mobile phone in his pocket vibrated.

He casually took out his mobile phone, and he was a little surprised that the person who called him was Professor Tilman Lunt of the Planck Plasma Research Institute.

"Hello, Xu, do you want to come out for a drink? I have something to talk to you about." The phone was connected, and Tilman's voice came over.

Hearing this, Xu Chuan was stunned for a moment, then reacted quickly and said with a smile: "You came to China?"

Tilman: "Well, I'm in Jinling now."

Xu Chuan nodded and said: "No problem, just send me the address."

"Okay."

In a coffee shop near Qinhuai Xinjiekou subway station, Tilman Lent, who was sitting by the window, looked at the endless stream of people coming and going outside the window, and his eyes fell on a store with a long and narrow queue opposite.

He had learned Chinese for a period of time. Although those devilish characters were difficult to understand, this made him recognize the name of the store opposite.

"Cha Yan Yue Se?"

It's a strange name, but it must be said that this is a rare sight in Germany.

Looking at the queue of at least forty-five people, Tilman's thoughts didn't know where they were spreading.

After all, even in Hamburg, he had never seen a coffee shop where forty-five people had to line up to drink a cup of coffee.

Of course, he couldn't understand why someone would rather line up so long to drink a drink.

There is no way. The population density of the entire Germanic country cannot be compared with that of China.

Especially such large cities.

The permanent population of Hamburg, the largest city in the Germanic country, is only 1.8 million, while the permanent population of Jinling is nearly 10 million, and if it is a holiday, the population will double, or even triple.

After taking a sip of coffee, the glass door of the coffee shop was pushed open. Tilman Lent looked up and saw a figure walking towards him.

"Long time no see, Professor Tilman." Sitting opposite Tilman Lent, Xu Chuan smiled and said, calling the waiter and ordering a cup of coffee.

"Nice to meet you, Xu." Tilman smiled and greeted, and the two exchanged a few words.

After chatting for a while, Tilman got to the point and asked curiously: "I'm curious, did you facilitate the deal of Spiralite-7X?"

Xu Chuan smiled and said, "Why do you ask that?"

Tilman: "Because except you, probably no one will buy a stellarator again."

"Others are still studying the tokamak device you made, and no one will take an unproven path. Even the Planck Plasma Research Institute has given up this path."

Xu Chuan's expression did not change, and he did not answer Tilman's question.

Although he already knew that the deal of Spiralite-7X was successful, Spiralite-7X was still in transit at this point, and he didn't want to make a sudden change at this critical juncture.

After all, if something went wrong, it would only add to the trouble.

On the other side, Tilman didn't care whether he answered or not, and his words were more like talking to himself.

After talking for a while, he looked up at Xu Chuan and slowly asked, "Speaking of these, I actually just want to know the answer to a question, and this question may only be answered by you."

Xu Chuan glanced at him and asked curiously, "What question?"

Tilman: "Can the stellarator work on the road of controlled nuclear fusion?"

After a slight pause, he continued, "I have studied stellarators for my whole life. Spiralite-7X is my hard work, and stellarators are also my hard work. Now Spiralite-7X has been shut down and even sold. I just want to know if there is a chance to work on this road."

Hearing this question, looking at Professor Tilman Lunt, who was in front of him with extremely complicated emotions, Xu Chuan sighed slightly in his heart.

This is a great scholar who has invested all his time and energy in one road and only wants to pursue one result.

But time does not wait for him. On the basis that China has already taken the route of the tokamak device, the stellarator has undoubtedly been abandoned by various countries.

He came here today just to seek an answer in his heart.

After thinking for a while, Xu Chuan looked up at him and said, "There are two problems to solve controlled nuclear fusion. One is the confinement of high-temperature plasma, and the other is the neutron irradiation problem."

"If these two problems are solved, both the tokamak device and the stellarator are theoretically feasible."

Hearing this, Tillman's eyes suddenly burst into a gleam.

This answer is undoubtedly the greatest affirmation for him.

Although in the current situation, with his ability, it is almost impossible to persuade institutions in various countries to invest in him and continue to study stellarators.

But for him, this is enough.

Perhaps, he really hopes to see the day when the stellarator successfully "emulates stars".

Opposite, Xu Chuan looked at Tilman and smiled, saying: "If you are willing to immigrate here, I can."

Before he finished speaking, Tilman smiled and shook his head, saying with relief: "No, after I go back this time, I will probably choose to retire."

"But I will wait for this news, I wish you success."

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