Chapter 752: Need to Increase the Intensity for the Xia Nation People

University of Seville, Spain.

The SMART device, led by the Plasma Science and Fusion Technology Laboratory, is located here.

A major core feature of the SMART device is the negative-triangularity plasma cross-section, which significantly reduces the risk of Edge Localized Modes (ELMs) and improves plasma stability.

The world's first negative-triangularity plasma tokamak.

Office.

The project's first person in charge, Carton Sack, was looking down at the data submitted by the Magnetic Confinement Group.

"If things go smoothly, we can proceed with the first ignition according to the scheduled plan before February 2022."

Carton Sack squinted his eyes. The ignition time was moved up by 2 years, thanks to the Xia Nation's superconducting thin film, which solved the problem of their superconducting magnets.

Knock~ knock~

At the door, a white-haired old man knocked and came in.

"Hi, Mr. Doncic, it seems last night's party wasn't pleasant."

Sack looked at his old friend's complexion and teased with a smile.

"Compared to boring bureaucratic parties, I enjoy drinking a glass of whiskey alone at home more."

"It's a pity that our scientific research funds are in the hands of politicians."

Nuclear physicist Quelf Doncic sat down and handed over the tablet, "However, now is not the time to complain about those people. You should look at this news."

Sack took it suspiciously, seemingly seeing something terrible. His eyes widened, and he shouted in disbelief, "Oh, my God, this is impossible!"

"In fact, the moment I saw this news, I only had one thought: impossible!"

Doncic handed the latest issue of *Nature* to Sack.

The cover was the unique form of negative-triangularity plasma rendered in 3D.

"1000-second fusion at 100 million C via negative-triangularity spherical tokamak."

Inside the office, the two people fell silent.

SMART has only achieved plasma generation so far, and compared to the Xia Nation's Q1-NTST, it's like a toy.

"Alright, it seems we have to take a trip to the Xia Nation."

Sack said helplessly.

And on the US side, the field of controlled nuclear fusion was also shaken.

NIF Device Research Center.

Energy Department Commissioner Ma Erke and Professor Maxwell were having afternoon tea.

"Reaching the international peak in one year—this is simply not a speed that can be achieved by human power, until I saw the relevant paper in *Nature*."

Professor Maxwell's expression was full of admiration, "Q1-NTST incorporates many shocking and genius ideas. I think this is enough to be called a 'quantum leap' in the history of fusion energy."

"The US still has an advantage in technology, but without a doubt, the Xia Nation has caught up."

Ma Erke nodded.

Next month, the National Ignition Facility will conduct a steady-state operation experiment for net energy gain, with a target of 60 seconds.

Once successful, the construction of the demonstration reactor can be promoted.

This will be an unprecedented improvement.

"The committee is drafting a proposal."

"A proposal?"

"Yes, as mentioned earlier, our opponent is rising at a terrifying speed."

Ma Erke said, "The committee has decided to unite with allies to carry out a more comprehensive blockade against the Xia Nation in the field of controlled nuclear fusion."

"But Europe still has trade with the Xia Nation regarding superconducting thin films."

Professor Maxwell frowned.

"Don't forget, we also have superconducting thin films, and the performance is no worse than the Xia Nation's. The committee has already dispatched an expert group to lobby Europe to use US products."

"We will offer a price much lower than the Xia Nation's." ===== CHAPTER 753 =====