December 31. 十二月31日。 New Mexico, Sandia national laboratory. 新墨西哥州,桑迪亚国家实验室。 The engineer who several wear the exposure suit is standing in the installment of hemispheroid, is overhauling already the equipment that cools. 几名穿着防护服的工程师正站在半球形的装置中,检修着已经冷却下来的设备。 z-machine, this is the name of this equipment, is the z machine of popular name. z-machine,这便是这台装置的名字,也就是俗称的z机。 The capacitor in installment is densely covered biggest can release 1000 lightnings the electrical energies, so long as presses down the switch, 20 million amperes electric current in the flash will well up, only then the cylinder of eraser size, wild installing compresses the limit in inside hydrogen atom, and releases the terrifying fusion energy. 密布在装置内的电容器最大可以释放1000个闪电的电能,只要按下开关,2000万安培的电流就会在一瞬间涌只有橡皮擦大小的圆筒,狂暴地将装在里面的氢原子压缩到极限,并释放恐怖的聚变能量。 Comes under Pacific opposite shore the influence of that DEMO, recently the Controlled Nuclear Fusion laboratory day of US also passed is good. 受到太平洋对岸的那台示范堆的影响,最近美国的可控聚变实验室日子过得都还算不错。 Especially in the experience crossed happened after the volatility in energy futures market a while ago, congressional masters also seriously treated almost to throw into controllable nuclear fusion technology in the garbage heap by them finally, no longer the funds in parsimonious hand. 尤其是在见识过了前段时间发生在能源期货市场上的动荡之后,国会老爷们也总算是认真对待起了差点被他们扔进垃圾堆里的可控核聚变技术,不再吝啬手中的经费。 But besides congressional masters, the major energy giants also increased to the investment of this/should technology. However regarding the Department of Energy subordinate research agency Sandia national laboratory, they mainly takes the allocation of federal government to do the experiment. 而除了国会老爷们之外,各大能源巨头也加大了对该技术的投资。不过对于能源部下属研究机构桑迪亚国家实验室来说,他们主要还是拿着联邦政府的拨款在做实验。 Different with California the inertial confinement in nif , z machine not pure significance, the magnetic cage that but forms using the inertia and heavy current of fuel, has impulse firing in the microsecond range- , if unable to understand that these words, can understand simply a magnetism with being used to mix with the restraint way. 有别于加利福尼亚州的nif,z机并非纯粹意义上的惯性约束,而是利用燃料的惯性与强电流形成的磁笼,在微秒时间范围内发生脉冲点火-如果无法理解这句话的话,可以简单的理解成一种磁与惯混用的约束方式。 Although this machine does not have famous nif to become famous, but had actually set the record of the world maximum temperature- 3.5 billion degrees world records. Even designs researchers of this equipment, once surpassed the expected temperature to feel that for this is surprised as well as puzzled. 这台机器虽然没有大名鼎鼎的nif出名,但却曾经创下过全世界最高温度-35亿度的世界纪录。甚至就连设计这台装置的研究人员自己,都一度为这个超出预期的温度感到惊讶以及困惑。 However to be honest, if with the dt fuel, this temperature purely is unnecessary. After all must cause the fusion reaction words, 100 million degrees then already foot. Even if in ideal takes he3 as the two generations of nuclear fusions of fuel, critical temperature still more than 600 million, cannot use such high temperature. 不过说实话,如果是用dt燃料的话,这个温度纯粹是多余的。毕竟要使聚变反应发生的话,一亿度便已经足矣。就算是理想中的以he3为燃料的二代核聚变,临界温度也才六亿多,也根本用不上这么高的温度。 Has saying that Controlled Nuclear Fusion research difficulty always not in heating method, but how to maintain in the restraint of high temperature plasma. 不得不说,可控聚变研究的难点从来都不是在加热手段上,而是在如何维持高温等离子体的约束上。 However, compares other technological lines, the z machine has yielded certain result at least in the electrical energy output. 不过,相比起其它技术路线而言,z机至少在电能输出上取得过一定的成果。 Sits in the rest area outside laboratory, United States Department of Energy Minister Rick Perry, lifted the hand to look at the next table. 坐在实验室外的休息区,美国能源部部长里克・佩里,抬起手看了下表。 Almost when the needlework to the integral point, senior research fellow Thuin Luo of Sandia national laboratory appeared in the entrance, walked toward him. 几乎就在时针指到整点的时候,桑迪亚国家实验室的首席研究员迪安・罗凡出现在了门口,向他这边走了过来。 When sits down in the opposite, Perry sinking sound asked: „Finally how?” 等罗凡在对面坐下,佩里沉声问道:“结果怎么样？” Thuin Luo shakes the head. 迪安・罗凡摇了摇头。 „Now asked that this issue also too early, whether the radiation hardness of material can be solved, whether the tritium in reactor usually can practice moderation, these are Controlled Nuclear Fusion most basic-” “现在问这个问题还太早了,材料的抗辐照能力能否解决,反应堆内的氚素能否自持,这些才是可控聚变最根本的-” The deep breath the one breath, Perry interrupted his words, „is listening, I require specific time, when you can produce the achievement of being able to see.” 深呼吸了一口气,佩里打断了他的话,“听着,我需要一个具体的时间,你们什么时候能够拿出看得见的成果。” Cannot bear say: „You are forcing someone to do something against his will! I have no way to give you specific time, only if that side the Lawrence Livermore national laboratory can us time, when tell us d-li interaction -based the neutron source to do.” 罗凡忍不住道:“你这是在强人所难！我没法给你一个具体的时间,除非劳伦斯利弗莫尔国家实验室那边能给我们一个时间,告诉我们那个基于d-li相互作用的中子源什么时候能做出来。” Perry has a headache saying: „Therefore now the key of issue is the neutron source?” 佩里头疼道:“所以现在问题的关键是中子源？” „Obviously...... on face showed the bitter and astringent smiling face incessantly”, silent a while , to continue saying that „, but solved the neutron source problem, we at least can take the anti-irradiation examination to the material.” “显然不止……”脸上露出了苦涩的笑容,罗凡沉默了一会儿,继续说道,“但解决了中子源的问题,我们至少可以对材料做抗辐照检测。” At this time, outside the rest area heard the sound of footsteps suddenly. 就在这时候,休息区外忽然传来了脚步声。 Saw walks the man from outside in a hurry, Perry knits the brows, threw the line of sight of inquiry to him. 看到从外面匆匆走来的男人,佩里皱了皱眉,向他投去了询问的视线。 „What matter?” “什么事？” The man deep breath of that wear suit the one breath, the expression said difficultly. 那个穿着西装的男人深呼吸了一口气,表情艰难地开口说道。 „That side the White House telephone, Mr. President hopes that you go back...... the tomorrow's very important conferences to open now immediately.” “白宫那边的电话,总统先生希望你现在立刻回去……明天有一场很重要的会议要开。” „What happened.” “发生了什么事情。” „I also heard that......” that suit male deep breath the one breath, lowered the sound saying that „that side after our allies spread the news...... 12 hours, that side the China Haizhou DEMO, will soon conduct the firing test.” “我也只是听说……”那西装男深呼吸了一口气,压低了声音说道,“我们的盟友那边传来消息……十二小时之后,华国海州那边的示范堆,即将进行点火试验。” Is hearing these words the instance, Perry's pupil contracts slightly. 在听到这句话的瞬间,佩里的瞳孔微微收缩。 But sits in his opposite, was one of the rubbing shoots from the chair, lost the sound said. 而坐在他对面的罗凡,则是蹭的一下从椅子上弹了起来,失声道。 „This is impossible!” “这不可能！” ...... …… Haizhou, star DEMO base. 海州,star示范堆基地。 A raising the head clear and boundless sky piece not clouds, the lowering the head sea level ocean waves surge, takes a broad view to look at a tranquility. 抬头晴空万里一片无云,低头海面碧波浪涌,放眼望去一片平静。 In ashore base, the soldier who the researchers station, is working in good order on the respective post. 岸上基地内,无论是研究人员还是驻防的士兵,都在井然有序地工作在各自的岗位上。 Starting from yesterday evening, the farthest sentry post has established 20 km away, closed off to this road with the coordination of armored vehicle, and urged to all the tourists or the pedestrians of nearness. The fully-armed soldier moves back and forth to go on patrol inside and outside the base, excludes all potential threats and safety dangers. 从昨天晚上开始,最远的哨卡已经设置到了20公里外,在装甲车的配合下封锁了所有通往这一带的公路,并劝离所有靠近的游客或者行人。荷枪实弹的士兵在基地内外往复巡逻,将所有潜在的威胁以及安全隐患排除在外。 The evening before 3rd, stationed this generation of regiment-level combat units, by having fearing of heavy firepower as well as flying unit. The intimidated member is an imaginary enemy, conducted including surface-to-air anti-ballistic, the anti-ship carrier vehicle many subject live-fire exercises. 就在三日前的晚上,驻防这一代的团级作战单位,以持有重火力以及飞行单位的恐.怖分子为假想敌,进行了包括地对空反导、反舰载机等多项科目在内的实弹演习。 Did not say exaggeratingly, they have considered any possible situation, prepared enough dealing. 毫不夸张的说,他们已经考虑到了任何的可能出现的情况,也做好了足够的应对准备。 Meanwhile, places in the workshop of reactor, the engineers of nuclear industry group are conducting the final inspection to the equipment. 与此同时,安置反应堆的厂房内,核工业集团的工程师正在对设备进行最后的检查。 If star-1 is only a steel giant beast, then this assembly complete star-2 is a military equipment the big dragon of tooth. 如果说star-1只是一台钢铁巨兽,那么这台组装完全的star-2便是一座武装到牙齿的巨龙。 the sg-1 ECR ion source is the both legs that it runs, Super Computer constitutes his brain, how by the artificial intelligence is evolved the plasma control plan that to tell him to run, but the he-3 atom probe is its looking disdainfully front eyes. the lpc-1 composite material constituted his internal organs, the fluid lithium of reciprocation circulation is its blood...... sg-1超导磁体是它奔跑的双腿,超算构成他的大脑,由人工智能演化的等离子体控制方案告诉他如何去奔跑,而he-3原子探针是它睥睨前方的双眼。lpc-1复合材料构成了他的内脏,往复循环的液锂是它的血液…… Except that these, have many things on its body, but all these are embodying the painstaking care of innumerable researchers. 除了这些,在它的身上还有许许多多的东西,而这一切都凝聚着无数研究人员的心血。 Is honored very much, this project was completed finally. 很荣幸,这项工程终于完成了。 Completed all inspections, the engineer's in workshop accompanied by security personnel left the field rapidly. 完成了所有的检查工作,厂房内的工程师在安保人员的陪同下迅速离场。 Another side, is situated indoor the base DEMO control, all are conducting methodically. 另一边,坐落在基地另一侧的示范堆控制室内,一切也都在有条不紊地进行着。 Before 3rd, they have completed the exercise of ignition operation. Regarding the security the content on handbook as well as operation manual, sits each operator here, has memorized in heart. 早在三日前,他们就已经完成了点火操作的演习。对于安全手册以及操作指南上的内容,坐在这里的每一位操作员,都早已经熟记于心。 Now needs them to do, but three days ago has handled the matter, repeats one on the genuine instrument. 现在需要他们做的,不过是将三天前做过的事情,在真正的仪器上重复一遍罢了。 „ECR ion source checkoff! Is pouring into the liquid helium......” “超导磁体检查完毕！正在注入液氦……” „Liquid helium pours into, confirmed that the temperature has reached the marginal value, starts to energize!” “液氦注入完毕,确认温度已经达到临界值,开始通电！” „Electric current reaches the marginal value......” “电流达到临界值……” „Magnetic field position adjustment......” “磁场位型调整完毕……” „Pours into the fuel!” “注入燃料！” Finally, to last. 终于,到了最后一步了。 So long as turned on the icrf heating antenna, all work were then completed...... 只要打开了icrf加热天线,所有的工作便完成了…… Looks at front button, in the Lu Zhou heart somewhat hesitates suddenly inexplicably. 看着面前的按钮,陆舟心中忽然莫名地有些踯躅了。 The deep breath the one breath, he looked to nearby Academician Pan. 深呼吸了一口气,他看向了旁边的潘院士。 „You press.” “还是你来按吧。” „No, you come,” Academician Pan shakes the head, said with a smile, „lifetime can witness arrival of this day, I am well satisfied!” “不,还是你来吧,”潘院士摇了摇头,笑着说道,“有生之年能见证这一天的到来,我已经心满意足了！” Controls indoor all researcher, everyone's line of sight focused on the body of Lu Zhou. 控制室内的全体研究员,所有人的视线都聚焦在了陆舟的身上。 the ctv lens to here, were completing at any time preparation that presses down the shutter. ctv的镜头正对着这边,随时做好了按下快门的准备。 The deep breath the one breath, Lu Zhou extended the right hand slowly. 深呼吸了一口气,陆舟缓缓伸出了右手。 From the 873 Program to the present, China and Controlled Nuclear Fusion indissoluble bond, quick half a century. If takes a broad view international, was born the technology at the beginning of the 1950s, in age almost and altogether. Is the same age with the country. 从863计划到现在,华国与可控聚变的不解之缘,已经快半个世纪了。而若是放眼国际,诞生于上个世纪五十年代之初的这项技术,在年龄上几乎与共.和国同岁。 But tomorrow, was in 2020. 而明天,便是2020年了。 For this day, people have waited for were too long. 为了这一天,人们已经等待了太久。 But now, the key to new world is close. 而现在,通往新世界的钥匙近在咫尺。 No one, is close to the future compared with him. 没有人,比他更接近未来。 The Adam's apple moves slightly, the Lu Zhou line of sight is gazing at dial plate in the control desk, is turning away from the researcher of audience, says slowly. 喉结微微动了动,陆舟视线注视着操作台上的表盘,背对着全场的研究员,缓缓开口说道。 „...... Is honored very much with witnesses this moment together.” “……很荣幸与诸位一同见证这一刻。” „We have completed all work, we had achieved with a clear conscience well each thing.” “我们已经完成了所有的工作,我们已经问心无愧地将每一件事做到了最好。” „Regardless of the success or failure, the history will remember on the day , will remember all of us.” “无论成败,历史会记住这一天,会记住我们所有人。” Then, he pressed down the button. 说罢,他按下了按钮。 Similar to morning sun that raises slowly. 就如同冉冉升起的朝阳。 Indoor that jet black response, the energy of this galaxy most burning hot, was gradually being lightened by the dazzling ray...... 在那一片漆黑的反应室内,这片恒星系最炙热的能量,正在被逐渐耀眼的光芒所点亮……