Chapter 1086
Breakthrough in Core Materials
Inside the Dragon Heart Laboratory, everyone was anxiously awaiting the results.
On the large central screen, artificial intelligence is analyzing various data from the experiment, which forms the basis for their repeated trials.
The observer watching the experiment saw the small light on the test platform light up and loudly reported to the supervisor: "The deposition process is stable... atoms are undergoing energy deflection..."
"The crystal lattice arrangement is complete..."
"Atomic orbital etching complete... Gradient heterogeneous structures are self-assembling..."
"Report! The standing wave field generated by laser interference is spontaneously forming 'atomic traps'!"
One of the experimenters suddenly stood up and excitedly reported that this was an unexpected turn of events in their previous simulation experiment.
The hearts of all the researchers jumped, and they felt a bitter taste in their mouths. Was this experiment going to fail again? They had clearly tried their best!
But science isn't something you can achieve just by working hard; sometimes it's just a matter of luck.
Everyone looked at Su Dingping. An unexpected event meant that the experiment was very likely to fail, and they were waiting for Su Dingping to end the experiment.
But Su Dingping stood there motionless, even closing his eyes.
His consciousness had entered the forging space, and he began to calculate rapidly using the various devices within it.
It felt like a long time had passed. Even Guo Xueyun couldn't help but gently nudge Su Dingping's shoulder: "Director..."
Just then, Su Dingping suddenly opened his eyes, his eyes shining brightly, and exclaimed excitedly, "Continue the experiment, don't stop!"
"This accident isn't a bad thing!"
All the researchers frowned. Rigorous science is most afraid of accidents, but Su Dingping actually said that this accident was not a bad thing.
They didn't understand it at all, but they still carried out the orders.
Jiang Tianzheng approached Su Dingping and said, "Director, why do you say this accident isn't a bad thing? If we stop the experiment now, we can save a lot of time."
Su Dingping smiled slightly, took the manuscript paper, and began to calculate quickly. He couldn't tell others that he had succeeded in forging the space, so he could only use data to prove his success.
"Although strong magnetic fields and laser interference generate standing wave fields, forming 'atomic traps,' they can significantly reduce defect density."
"We used to need to repeatedly adjust the parameters, but now, with automatic matching of standing wave field characteristics, we can further improve the characteristics of the sample!"
As he worked out the calculations, he excitedly talked, and the paper was soon filled with dense formulas and numbers.
Although Jiang Tianzheng didn't understand some parts, he realized that this accident was a good thing for them, and he became excited as well.
Many of the researchers below also heard Su Dingping's words, but they were somewhat skeptical.
Can they really predict the results of an experiment just by imagining it? If they were that capable, what kind of experiments would they need to conduct?
Su Dingping's brain is comparable to that of artificial intelligence!
The experiment continued, and after one hour, twenty-six minutes, and thirty-nine seconds, it was finally completed.
The system did not report any errors, and all the data on the screen were very stable. All the researchers stood there dumbfounded.
"It actually...success?"
"The director is right, how does his brain work?"
"No wonder he can be a director, there's no comparison!"
They whispered among themselves, their eyes shining as they looked at Su Dingping.
At this moment, Su Dingping was almost like a celestial being descended to earth in their eyes. He could know the final result just by glancing at the data that many people couldn't understand.
Such a huge gap makes it impossible not to be convinced.
A researcher entered the laboratory and soon came up carrying a piece of glass, in the center of which was a small black dot.
"Director, the experiment was a success! We've synthesized millimeter-sized material samples!"
Although the material samples could only be seen clearly with a microscope, everyone in the laboratory was incredibly excited. They had taken a solid first step in the field of core materials!
Prior to this, the core materials for stellarators were generally considered to exist only in theory, and the idea of manufacturing them was simply a pipe dream.
But now, with the core materials right before their eyes, the theory has become reality, and all that remains in everyone's hearts is admiration for Su Dingping.
This man never makes empty promises; whatever he says, he will definitely deliver!
"Great!" Su Dingping was also all smiles. Only after taking this step could he finally put his mind at ease.
Since the establishment of Longxin Laboratory, he has been worried about what would happen if it failed. He carries the hopes of too many people, and if he fails, it will not be as simple as just wasting material resources.
Even for Longxia's scientific community, this is a major blow!
Under such pressure, Su Dingping overcame all opposition and established the stellarator project. Now, having overcome the difficulties, he has taken the first step in developing the stellarator.
Guo Xueyun had witnessed Su Dingping's hard work over the past half month. Although she was strict with him, Su Dingping sometimes worked so hard that he almost treated the office as his home.
Even at this point, she felt that it would be an injustice if she didn't succeed.
"Director, congratulations!"
She stepped forward, her heart filled with turmoil.
Su Dingping smiled, glanced at Guo Xueyun and Jiang Tianzheng beside him, and then at the smiles on the faces of the researchers on the first floor. A surge of pride welled up in his heart.
"Comrades, now that theory has become reality, we cannot relax. There are still tougher battles to fight!"
"However, we can relax tonight. It's my decision: rest, have dinner, and relax tonight!"
"Long live the Director!"
Some young researchers cheered. They ran to the second-floor platform and lifted Su Dingping up and tossed him into the air, again and again.
"Alright, alright, don't let our director fall!"
Guo Xueyun quickly stepped forward to stop her, but the researchers nearby exchanged knowing glances and made teasing noises.
"Why is Assistant Guo so concerned about the director? Are you two...?"
As they spoke, they made faces at each other, which made Guo Xueyun blush with embarrassment.
It's common knowledge in Longxin Laboratory that Guo Xueyun likes Su Dingping; only Su Dingping and Guo Xueyun, the two people involved, still put on airs.
"Alright, forget about the injured director, let's put him down quickly." Several researchers caught Su Dingping and put him on the ground, deliberately saying loudly, "Even Assistant Guo was worried, let's let the director go this time."
"Alright, I'll give Assistant Guo some face!"
Looking at them, Su Dingping smiled helplessly: "Alright, the first group stays. The rest of you can leave today."
"First group, go and test the sample data and send it to me."
The first group picked up the samples and returned to the laboratory. With the help of AI, the task was quite simple, and several test reports were quickly handed over to Su Dingping.
The report details various data about the sample, including compressive strength, ductility, high temperature resistance, and electrical conductivity, all of which far exceed those of any metal currently available.
"Director, we've discovered that using this method to produce samples results in a defect rate of less than 0.01%!"
Ji Cheng, the leader of the first group, said excitedly.
Ji Cheng is only thirty-two years old now, which is considered young in the scientific research field. The members of the first group are all about the same age as him and can also be called young people.
Because they were young, they readily agreed with many of Su Dingping's seemingly unconventional theories and were open to new ideas. As a result, the first group became the group that Su Dingping valued the most.
“While it’s something to be happy about, you’re celebrating too soon,” Su Dingping suddenly said.
The smiles on Ji Cheng and the others vanished, and they all looked at each other in bewilderment, wondering why the director would say such a thing.
Su Dingping explained earnestly, "The samples we've produced so far are only in the millimeter range, while the samples we need are at least in the decimeter range."
"We don't know how long it will take to scale up the sample or how many problems we will encounter. So we can be a little happy, but we can't get carried away."
Ji Cheng breathed a sigh of relief; he had thought there was something wrong with the sample.
"Don't worry, Director! We know what we're doing! And with you leading us, I'm confident we'll succeed!"
Guo Xueyun nudged Su Dingping with her shoulder and said, "I didn't realize you were so popular. They all seem to trust you."
Su Dingping replied solemnly, "They believe in the truth!"
Guo Xueyun rolled her eyes and muttered under her breath, "This guy's a blockhead! He has absolutely no sense of romance!"
Since the sample data had already been tested, Su Dingping kept the data in mind and prepared to take it to Elder Li and Elder Hong for inspection.
With the breakthrough in the experiment, Su Dingping also gave these researchers a break. The laboratory, which was always busy and never idle, was suddenly empty.
They can relax for a while by strolling around, watching movies, and having some time to themselves, all while accompanied by naval officers.
Nowadays, anyone in the Longxin Laboratory, including the cleaning lady, is considered to be at the level of leaking secrets, and they all have to undergo strict checks when they go out.
Researchers, in particular, need the constant protection of active-duty soldiers.
When the researchers had dinner together that evening, almost all of them had returned. They couldn't stay out overnight, and even Professor Li and Professor Hong were invited over.
Su Dingping sat down next to them and handed over the results of their research over the past few days—the sample testing data—to Elder Hong for review.
When he saw the various values, Professor Hong's blood pressure rose. As an expert in the field of nuclear fusion and a PhD in materials science, he naturally knew what these values represented.
This means that Longxia has truly made a breakthrough in core materials, and in this aspect alone, they are many years ahead of many Western tribes!
In his excitement, his vision went black, and he clutched his chest and fell backward.
Su Dingping reacted quickly, rushing forward to support Old Hong, and then hurriedly shouted, "Guards, quickly go find a medic!"
Old Hong raised his hand to stop him, taking a couple of deep breaths: "It's nothing, just an old ailment, I'll be fine after a while."
Seeing that Old Master Hong had really calmed down, Su Dingping finally breathed a sigh of relief: "Old Master Hong, you really scared me to death. Please don't get so agitated in the future."
How could I not be excited?
Holding the test report, Old Hong's body trembled slightly: "Do you know what this means? It means that Longxia's technological strength has already surpassed that of the whole world!"
How could Su Dingping not know? If this kind of data material is really created, it can not only be applied to the fields of military industry and aerospace, but also, after the technology matures, it can even be transferred from military to civilian use.
It can be used in fields such as automobiles and high-speed trains!
"Young Su, the sample has really been manufactured. Are you sure you're not just trying to trick me?" Old Hong confirmed repeatedly.
Old Li, standing to the side, rolled his eyes at him: "What are you talking about? We're here every day, do you think that kid Su would lie to us? You old fool, you're getting senile!"
Old Hong's eyes widened and his mustache twitched: "I just wanted to confirm something. Who said I didn't trust Su? Don't you dare try to sow discord, you old rascal!"
Seeing that the two old men, whose combined age was nearly two hundred, were about to start arguing, Su Dingping quickly stepped in to smooth things over.
"Two seniors, please stop arguing. Today is a joyous occasion, and so many people are watching."
"Hmph!" The two old men turned their heads away, ignoring each other.
Guo Xueyun lowered her head, a smile involuntarily creeping onto her lips. These two old men looked just like two little children.
"By the way, Su boy, there's something I haven't told you yet, because I was afraid of interfering with your experiments. Now that the technology has made a successful breakthrough, I think you should know."
Old Li suddenly spoke, his expression turning serious.
Su Dingping was startled and quickly asked, "Elder Li, what news is this?"
"Speaking of which, it was the Eagle Tribe that was behind this. They came up with some kind of ridiculous bill and invited scientists from all over the world to hold an exchange meeting to specifically discuss the technology of tokamak devices."
"All the tribes were invited, but our Longxia tribe was excluded. The chief of the Eagle tribe even declared that unless our Longxia tribe's scientists changed their nationality, they would never agree to our participation!"
Old Hong was furious and said coldly, "Hmph, they think that as long as they impose a technology blockade, we will have to beg them for help. They've miscalculated!"
"Young Su, now that we've made a breakthrough in the core materials technology, I believe the success of the stellarator device is not far off. We'll dazzle them when it does!"
Old Li nodded in agreement and continued, "Although they imposed a technology blockade, they were not stingy this time with the various precision instruments, rare elements, and metals we need."
"We took the opportunity to purchase a lot of rare elements and rare metals, which can not only support your research, but also supply the research on tokamak devices!"
"They've simply raised the price significantly; it's obvious they're trying to rip us off!" (End of Chapter)