Chapter 1396 "What the **** is Luzhou Institute of Material Science? 》
The operation of the tokamak device is naturally not as simple as simply pressing a button after setting the parameters.
Although the time when high-energy plasma can truly maintain stability is less than ten minutes, both the preparations before starting and the heating process after starting are quite complicated and long.
The traditional efficiency of the French must be taken into account.
Therefore, it was already two months later when ToreSupra completed all the test projects.
Fortunately, ITER is already a registered international organization, with all member states having permanent institutions and personnel here, which is enough to maintain a delegation of more than a dozen people for a long time.
Otherwise, the various administrative procedures involved in postponing two months will be enough for people to drink.
"Academician Hull, we have compiled the operation logs of the ToreSupra device in the past two months."
Sergio Orlandi did not knock on the door, but walked straight into Robert Hull''s office.
As he said that, he put two documents one thin and one thick in front of the other:
"The thick version is the complete version we use, including all the data from three rounds of nine tests, as well as a mathematical comparison with the prediction results of China''s... The thin version is a brief version, which deleted the entire second half and some sensitive parameters for reference by delegations from various countries."
In fact, until this time, the former still felt a little dazed.
Originally, he thought that the ITER he was responsible for and the magnetic constrained fusion institute, which the other party was responsible for, would have had differences on the choice of partner candidates for ToreSupra upgrades.
Even if we don’t talk about the three hundred rounds of the battle, we have to argue for a while.
As a result, when almost everyone was completely unprepared, Hull''s tone suddenly changed 180°, and he said sternly that he should make a choice based on the actual research level shown by various countries rather than relying solely on past experience.
If outsiders see that decisive attitude, they may think that Robert Hull, who had insisted on cooperating with Japan, was another person with the same name and surname.
Of course, Orlandi soon learned the whole story, but at this time the other party had turned around gorgeously and established himself as a Li Zhongke.
If he continues to get entangled, he will seem to be disregarding the overall situation.
Although Hull has been spending three to four days a week at the Karadashe Research Center recently, he can be said to be the one who knows the test results best except Orlandi.
But this matter is of great importance after all, so he still read it carefully and finally stopped on the page where the conclusion was written.
"The maximum error does not exceed 2.5%, and the data fit is greater than 0.98..."
Hull stared at the two most critical numbers for a long time, then sighed:
“It’s crazy…”
After a while, he suddenly raised his head:
"Professor, are you sure there is no channel for leaking ToreSupra operating parameters in ITER?"
This was a pretty serious charge, and Orlandi immediately changed his face.
Just as he was about to scold the other party for not being too much, Hull shook his head first:
"Sorry, I''m not doubting anything, I''m thinking too much..."
Not to mention that most of ToreSupra’s information is public. Even if the other party really gets a few hidden parts, it will not affect the accuracy and forward-looking nature of this theoretical model.
Otherwise, the data in the hands of the French themselves should be the most complete, why didn’t they predict it before?
Due to this little episode, the atmosphere in the office was a little awkward for a moment.
In the end, Hull, who was consciously offended, took the lead in breaking the silence
"But...will this abbreviated version still be a bit too complicated?"
He frowned with some concern:
"I mean, after all, you still have to report to Paris to make a decision. Most people there don''t understand technology..."
Orlandi just shrugged:
"I made special marks after some chapter names of the complete version of the document. I took out these contents separately and could be used as application documents."
Hull turned the page forward, and when he saw two asterisks behind the conclusion, he couldn''t help but nodded with satisfaction:
"I''m going to report to the Atomic Energy Commission next Monday... no tomorrow for Chairman Fran?ois Pica to sign!"
Hearing this sentence, Orlandi couldn''t help rolling her eyes and secretly greeted the other party''s family in her heart.
However, he said seriously in his face:
"The various materials we used to cooperate with Tokyo have been prepared and reported. Now I suddenly say that I want to change them... Will I encounter some obstacles?"
The Institute of Magnetic Constrained Fusion is a direct subordinate agency of the Atomic Energy Commission. If it is reported like this, then the credit will not be all, at least most of it will belong to Hull.
Only by long-term planning can he have the opportunity to use ITER''s influence to regain the situation to a certain extent.
But Hull also knew this very well:
"Don''t worry, Chairman Pica himself does not agree with the previous decision to cooperate with Japan. I''m afraid I''m happy to see the current situation..." At this point, Orlandi really has no reason to continue to obstruct.
Furthermore, ToreSupra''s upgrade is always conducive to the advancement of the ITER plan, so in this round of game, he and Hull are nothing more than a question of who wins big and who wins small. There is no need to really break up.
The real loser is still kept in the dark...
…
As Hull walked into the office of the chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission with documents and gritted his teeth, Pica was standing in front of the window, enjoying the morning view while quickly shaking the crank on the bean grinder to prepare for coffee.
Of course, the latter can find someone to be responsible for daily trivial matters, but grinding coffee beans is his hobby and he rarely lets others do it for him.
"Sir, this is our final report on the ToreSupra upgrade..."
Hull just put the documents on the table and was interrupted by the other party before he could explain the situation:
"It just so happens that I''m going to tell you about this..."
Pica poured the coffee powder into the drip funnel, then patted the dust on his hands, revealing a formulaic smile:
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"I thought about it carefully during this period... I feel that although we had some conflicts with the Japanese during the ITER site selection process, I have read the materials you reported before. The Tokyo Institute of Quantum Science and Technology and the University of Tokyo do have outstanding achievements in the field of fusion theoretical research. Although it is not very nice to cooperate with them, it can indeed gain a lot of practical benefits..."
Pica is considered "recognized as easy to guide", so being convinced is not unexpected.
However, the reversal of attitude at this critical moment made Hull a little amused.
But he also knew that no one could blame others for this, so he could only continue to speak in the way he had thought:
"Actually... I came here this time to tell you that the cooperation object proposed by the Magnetic Constrained Fusion Research Institute has changed, which is very important for the upgrade and transformation of ToreSupra, and even for the entire controlled fusion research project... Although this report was delayed by about two months, the overall construction period may be ahead of schedule..."
Faced with the situation in front of him, Pica felt a little nervous, but the expression on his face did not change.
As one of the members of the French side who participated in the ITER site selection negotiation, he was not willing to deal with the Japanese. He had convinced himself only out of rational principles.
Now that I hear about changing partners, I am happy that I am not too late:
"Oh...that''s that the Americans let it go?"
He returned to his seat with a coffee cup, trying to show his expert appearance:
"I''ve heard of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory''s global comprehensive level in plasma control and electromagnetic field research."
"In fact, during the ITER preparation stage of the 1990s, the United States was our top priority in winning the goal, but because of a series of differences at the end of the last century, there were many twists and turns... In short, if they change their minds, it is indeed a better choice than the Japanese."
A drop of cold sweat finally emerged from Hull''s forehead.
As a purely amateur administrative official, Pica was able to learn so much in just a few months, and obviously did a lot of homework.
If it were in the past, technicians might appreciate such a leader.
But now, Hurning is just a ruthless signing machine...
"Not American either..."
This time, Pica''s expression finally froze.
But in order to save respect, I will immediately regain my smile:
"Ah... the Russians'' research progress has basically stagnated over the years, but after all, it was the first country to propose the concept of Tokamak. Academician Kovalchuk, the head of the Kurchatov Institute, is familiar with me. He is a somewhat old-fashioned but reliable old guy. It is quite good to cooperate with them. The progress may be slower at most. In addition, you have to pay special attention to the amount of alcoholic beverages..."
Hearing this, Hull pointed helplessly at the folder on the desk:
"Forget it... the article is not long anyway, you can read it slowly."
Pica was a little confused by his appearance, but he still opened the document as he said, and skipped the formulaic contents such as "cooperation spirit" and "common vision" at a glance.
Finally, on the third to last page, he saw the name of the institution signed by Party B—
"ah?"
"What the **** is Luzhou Institute of Material Science?"
(End of this chapter)