Chapter 387 Revisiting Yanjing
With this new protective layer, even if a powerful collision does occur, the nuclear fusion power device will not have any risk of explosion.
After completing the final design plan, the project team began to manufacture this new type of nuclear fusion-powered train.
This is a big challenge for everyone. Although the appearance of the train is somewhat similar to that of the high-speed rail, most of the components of the previous high-speed rail cannot be used in it and need to be re-manufactured.
For the processing of almost every component, they need to use some new technology.
However, under Ning Chen's leadership and everyone's joint efforts, they successfully broke through one technology after another and manufactured components that met the requirements.
After several months of continuous work, the project team created the first nuclear fusion-powered train. The processing speed is very amazing.
However, the train carriages are only part of the project. In addition, the track is also a very important component. Only on suitable tracks can the train travel freely.
Fortunately, Xia Guo has a very powerful train track as the basis, and when Ningchen designed this new nuclear fusion power train, he had already considered the track problem and deliberately retained this part of the design, so that Nuclear fusion trains can directly use the high-speed rail tracks.
In this way, the problem of designing complex track routes and constructing tracks is eliminated, saving a lot of time and resources.
After preliminary testing, the operation of the entire nuclear fusion train is very good. Not only is the power very sufficient, but the operation is also very stable.
Under Ning Chen’s suggestion, the nuclear fusion train is also preparing to start its first trial run.
As for the choice of operating lines, Ning Chen hopes to open a train from Shengzhou to Yanjing first.
This section is very suitable for nuclear fusion trains. It is neither too short, which will cause insufficient space for the train to accelerate, nor is it too long, which will put too great a test on the train's operation.
In addition, this also has a special meaning for Ning Chen, because Ning Chen often shuttles between the two places. Every year, Ning Chen goes to Yanjing more than ten times to deal with various matters. affairs.
If this train can really open smoothly, it will be very convenient for Ning Chen, because even if the speed of airplanes and nuclear fusion trains are about the same, taking the train is obviously much more convenient, and the time it takes to board the plane is All saved completely.
As the core designer of the entire train, Ning Chen’s idea also received unanimous support from everyone.
Before the trial run started, everyone decided not to announce the news after some discussion. Instead, we would wait until the test was completed and then decide whether to announce the news based on the test situation.
On the one hand, the success of this test is still uncertain, after all, many technologies have not been verified in detail. On the other hand, if it attracts too much attention, it may also cause the train to increase the risk.
Taking these factors into consideration, this train trial run is definitely not suitable to be reflected in the form of live broadcast.
But just like before, this time Ning Chen still requested that he could personally participate in the first trial run of the nuclear fusion train.
Normally, experts are not willing to participate in such things, but leave it to some lower-level personnel to participate. After all, this is the real first trial run, and the actual risks are undeniable. And metaphorical.
But under the influence of Ning Chen, many experts also decided to participate in the first trial run of the nuclear fusion train.
On the day when the trial run began, everyone came to the station one after another and boarded the carriages of this train.
Because of the special structure of this train, the seats on the entire train appear to be very high-end. All seats are business class, making people feel very comfortable while riding.
After all, this is the first nuclear fusion train, and it is certainly not something ordinary people will have the opportunity to ride on. Only when the related technologies become more mature will it gradually become more popular.
In order to ensure that this trial run can be completed smoothly, the railway department has carefully coordinated the operation plans of other trains to ensure that the nuclear fusion train will not be affected by other high-speed trains.
This matter is not as easy to do as imagined, because the speed of the nuclear fusion train is too fast. This was something that was not considered at all when the high-speed rail line was originally planned.
Fortunately, Xingchen Technology has very powerful quantum computers and artificial intelligence technology. With the support of powerful computing power, line planning will not be a big problem.
When the train officially started to move, everyone's heartbeat began to speed up.
Some of the reasons for this are the excitement of experiencing new technologies, and some are the nervousness of unknown situations.
Some people are even doubting whether their decision is correct at this time, and want to "get off before the battle", but are embarrassed to get off because of face.
Ning Chen's heart was full of excitement and anticipation. Ning Chen would always trust the things he designed, instead of doubting whether these technologies were safe.
This is not only due to Ning Chen’s strong self-confidence, but also the support of the data obtained by Ning Chen after conducting many simulations.
Ning Chen is not afraid of taking risks, and will not take risks casually. Instead, he will do his best to ensure the safety of himself and others.
What everyone didn't expect was that the train accelerated very smoothly. Not only did it not make any obvious noise, but it also didn't make people feel bumpy in the carriage. It was so smooth that it felt like it was standing still in a house.
But according to the speed display in the carriage, the speed of the train has now reached 300 miles, and it is still accelerating.
By observing the scenery outside the window, you can very intuitively feel the speed of the train, and the scenery outside is constantly regressing.
Ning Chen had to admit that putting similar technology into rail trains would indeed be more stable, and since the train track is very straight as a whole, it would be more conducive to the acceleration of the train.
Unconsciously, after a few minutes of acceleration, the speed of the train reached one thousand kilometers per hour.
Just during this acceleration process, the train has traveled dozens of kilometers. This speed is really unbelievable to many people.
Because the speed of the nuclear fusion train is too fast, it is definitely not suitable for some short-distance routes. It has already reached its destination before it accelerates to the maximum speed, and this does not include those The process of slowing down.
Everyone looked at the incredible speed on the screen and couldn't help but started talking enthusiastically.
“I can’t believe that now we are moving at a speed close to the speed of sound. And this is on the ground, and we can actually reach the speed that an airplane can reach.” “This kind of stability is really It’s not like traveling at 1,000 miles per hour, and it’s even more comfortable than taking a normal high-speed train. This way of traveling is really much more convenient than flying.”
"At this speed, we will arrive in Yanjing in half an hour. If it is during the morning and evening rush hours with traffic jams, it will not take enough time to get from home to the company."
In the relaxing atmosphere, Some people who were worried about the safety of nuclear fusion trains no longer worry about such issues.
While everyone was chatting, the speed of the train suddenly began to slow down.
This is not because there is something wrong with the train suddenly, but because the distance to the destination is not far now. If we don't slow down now, the braking process will not be so smooth for a while.
Compared with the process of accelerating, the process of train deceleration is much slower. This is also to maximize the use of the power of the train to prevent this power from being wasted.
At the same time, this can also reduce damage to trains and tracks and extend their service life.
In the end, the train stopped steadily at Yanjing Station and successfully completed the journey.
The whole braking process is very comfortable. If it were not for checking the speed data on the screen of the carriage, many people would not even be able to feel the braking of the train.
What also surprised everyone was that the entire train took only fifty-eight minutes to reach Yanjing from Shengzhou, which was shorter than everyone had expected.
At this moment, in the station, many people have already arrived at the station, just to welcome the train of Ning Chen and others.
Seeing that the train finally arrived at the station smoothly, people outside were also very excited and celebrated one after another.
After the door of the carriage opened, Ning Chen and others got out of the car one by one, enjoying everyone's applause and cheers.
“Academician Ning, it’s really exciting to see our nuclear fusion train approaching. This speed is really unbelievable. Even if a plane takes off at the same time, it takes fifty-eight minutes. It may not be possible to reach Yanjing!”
“Yes, even I am very surprised by this speed. Thanks to the experts from the railway department for their contribution. Without such a good track foundation, I’m afraid we have to start with laying tracks now.”
While chatting with the leaders in Yanjing, Ning Chen summarized the various data of the trip in his mind. and analysis.
While riding this train, Ning Chen's brain was always in a highly concentrated state so that he could analyze it as quickly as possible.
After having a brain that can be used as a computer, Ning Chen no longer relies heavily on various machines and software. Many calculations can be solved directly with his own brain.
As before, Ning Chen did not find any obvious abnormalities in the operation of the train. Ning Chen was still very satisfied with the train he designed.
There are just some details, and Ning Chen feels that there is still potential for further improvement. Of course, these small problems can be solved through software settings, and there is no need to modify the hardware.
After having a meal in Yanjing, Ning Chen was not in a hurry to return to Shengzhou. After all, Ning Chen still had a lot of things to deal with when he came to Yanjing.
Ning Chen first went to the Chinese Academy of Sciences to catch up with Yue Jiafeng, chat about some issues in person, and discuss some future scientific research directions together.
Ning Chen keenly discovered that Yue Jiafeng's condition did not seem to be as good as before. Although it did not have much impact on his work overall, his energy and vitality were both lower than before.
"Academician Yue, is your recent condition not as good as before?"
Hearing Ning Chen's words, Yue Jiafeng also said helplessly:
" Well, I do feel that way. Maybe it’s because of the high-intensity work all year round that my body can’t handle it anymore.”
Looking at Yue Jiafeng's tired look, Ning Chen couldn't help but feel a little unbearable.
Due to the heavy workload, Yue Jiafeng's usual work intensity is not weaker than Ning Chen's, not to mention that Yue Jiafeng is not like Ning Chen, who has been strengthened by evolutionary points, but is just an ordinary person's body That's it, it definitely can't withstand long periods of high-intensity work.
"Academician Yue...you should pay more attention to your body and try not to overwork yourself so much. If your body collapses, no one will be able to deal with these things."< br>
"Hey...it doesn't matter. My job is not irreplaceable. Even if I really can't do it, there will always be someone to take over. Academician Ning, you can definitely protect yourself." Body, looking at the whole world, you, Academician Ning, are also irreplaceable.”
Ning Chen is still a little worried about Yue Jiafeng’s physical problems, but at this time, Ning Chen has no good solution, after all, the Yue family. The position of the front is here, and a lot of work is indeed unavoidable.
After once again asking Yue Jiafeng to pay attention to his body, Ning Chen left the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
“Hey, it’s time to see Professor Qiu Chengtong.”
After coming out of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ning Chen suddenly remembered that he had not seen Qiu Chengtong for several years.
At first Qiu Chengtong hoped that Ning Chen would take a look at himself every time he came to Yanjing, but Ning Chen also knew that such a goal was not so easy to achieve.
Sometimes, Ning Chen comes to Yanjing to participate in some projects secretly, and it is impossible to expose his whereabouts casually. Sometimes, Ning Chen is too busy with work, and it is difficult to spare time to go to Shuimu University to find Qiu Chengtong.
As Ning Chen's nobleman and mentor on the road to mathematics research, Qiu Chengtong held an extraordinary status in Ning Chen's heart, which made Ning Chen decide to go to Shuimu University.
Ning Chen contacted Qiu Chengtong’s assistant and explained his thoughts. Naturally, he was warmly welcomed by Qiu Chengtong.
Arrived at Shuimu University, Ning Chen came to Jingzhai Building and walked towards Qiu Chengtong's office.
Qiu Chengtong's condition is better than Ning Chen expected. Even though he is a few years older, he still seems to be very energetic and seems to take good care of himself.
(End of this chapter)