Hearing this answer, Tillman was a little confused.
To be honest, he thought that the buyer of Spiral Stone-7X might be the United States, Sakura Country, Australia, South Korea and other countries.
But he never thought that the buyer of Spiral Stone-7X would be China.
If other countries have not made progress in their research on tokamak devices and want to purchase a stellarator to do hybrid research, it is still possible to choose to purchase a stellarator.
After all, everyone knows that the Dawn Fusion device developed by Professor Xu is not a pure tokamak device, but a hybrid route of tokamak + stellarator.
But Hua Guo bought it, he really didn't expect it.
After all, they have achieved controllable nuclear fusion technology and can be said to be the country with the least possibility or reason to purchase Helix-7X.
After being stunned for a moment, Tillman asked curiously: "Why did China buy the Helix-7X? Haven't they already achieved controllable nuclear fusion technology?"
Robert shrugged and said: "I don't know. The Chinese side didn't give a reason, or they gave a reason, but I don't know."
"And to be honest, this business was not promoted by the Planck Institute, but was decided after a greeting from the business bu."
Hearing this, Tillman Lunt couldn't help frowning and thinking.
After a while, he raised his head and stared at Robert and said: "I don't think this is a wise deal. Spiral Stone-7X definitely has the technology that China needs, otherwise they would not have come all the way here to find us. Purchased Spiral Stone-7X and even got on a business trip to communicate.”
Robert: "I think the people on the business side must know this, but the price they offer may be too much for them to refuse."
Hearing this, Tillman asked curiously: "I don't care about that side, what about the institute? What did we get from this transaction?"
Robert: "One billion euros of purchase funds, a promise to build us a controllable nuclear fusion power station, and export to us a batch of first wall materials that were originally prohibited from export."
Tillman thought for a while and said: "If compared to the value of Spiral Stone-7X, these conditions are already quite generous. But I always feel that since they have paid so much to take away Spiral Stone-7X, then they will definitely Get more from above ”
Robert took a sip of coffee and said with a smile: "You and I know all this, but we have complete control over the technology of the stellarator. If China uses this to make any new technology, we will definitely be the most advantageous party." .”
After a pause, he continued: "The business department probably thinks the same way. They may have taken away some other things or facilitated some project cooperation."
"But in comparison, the government may want to take this opportunity to break away from the constraints of the United States."
"In fact, not only us, but also the entire European Union, are thinking about becoming independent. This may be an opportunity."
Tillman: "After breaking away from the constraints of the United States, did you turn to China? Is this any different from before?"
Robert shrugged and said: "There is an old Chinese saying, 'Where there are variables, there are opportunities.' At this critical juncture of the new era, if we don't work hard, it may be difficult for us to have a chance."
Compared with Tillman, as a manager who focuses on management and administration, he is more aware of Europe's awkward position in the world.
If it is neither up nor down, its potential has been almost exhausted. Now it can be said that it is more supported by its foundation.
If that's all, forget it.
It just so happens that there is a country called the United States outside, which is constantly using the rice-dollar-oil system to suck blood from the whole world. The whole of Europe is the backing grain storage ground of the United States.
I am afraid that no country in the entire EU is willing to continue with this situation forever.
Tillman was silent for a moment, but he could accept Robert's statement.
After thinking for a moment, he asked: "What do you think China wants to do with its purchase of Spiralite-7X?"
Robert thought for a moment and said: "Improve the fusion reactor they developed? Or study the second generation of controllable nuclear fusion technology? What do you think?"
Tillman thought for a while and said: "I can only say that it must be related to controllable nuclear fusion technology. As for what it is used for specifically, I don't know."
After a slight pause, he continued: "And to be honest, I think this transaction is more likely to have been facilitated by Professor Xu."
Hearing this, Robert frowned slightly: "But he has never appeared from the beginning to the end, and I have never seen him interfere in this matter."
Tillman breathed a long sigh of relief, leaned back on the sofa, and said: "For him, wanting something does not necessarily require him to come forward in person. Considering his status in that country, he only needs to Just say hello”
Robert nodded and said: "With his ability, it is indeed possible, but this is no longer important."
Tillman was silent for a moment and said no more.
For him, whether the stellarator can achieve controllable nuclear fusion has almost become an obsession or a curse.
He has been studying stellarators for more than ten years and has devoted almost the entire second half of his life to it.
I originally thought that I would never see the scene where the star simulator successfully 'simulates a star' in this life, but maybe there is a glimmer of hope now?
Of course, his early guess was correct. This spiral stone-7X transaction was really facilitated by Professor Xu behind the scenes.
"Perhaps it's time for me to go to China?"
Suddenly, an idea came into Tillman's mind.
On the other side, Huaguo, Jinling.
The month of March has passed in such a leisurely way, not to mention that half of April has also passed.
The rumors of miniaturized and controllable nuclear fusion that worried Xu Chuan have not been heard so far, so he simply stopped caring about it.
On the NTU campus, Xu Chuan finished a math class as usual.
As soon as I walked out of the classroom, my phone vibrated in my pocket.
He casually took out his cell phone, and to his surprise, the person calling him was Professor Tillman Lunt from the Planck Institute of Plasma Research. "Hey, Xu, do you want to come out for a drink? I have something I want to talk to you about." The call was connected, and Tillman's voice came over.
Hearing this, Xu Chuan was stunned for a moment, then reacted quickly and said with a smile: "Have you come to China?"
Tillman: "Well, I'm in Jinling now."
Xu Chuan nodded and said, "No problem, just send me your address."
"Okay."
In a cafe near Qinhuai Xinjiekou subway station, Tillman Lunt, who was sitting by the window, stared at the constant flow of people outside the window, and his eyes fell on a store with a long and narrow queue opposite.
He had studied Chinese for a while, and although those devilish characters were difficult to understand, it did allow him to recognize the name of the store opposite.
“The tea looks pleasant?”
It's a strange name, but I have to say that this is a scenery rarely seen in Germany.
Looking at the queue of at least forty-five people, Tillman didn't know where his thoughts had spread.
After all, even in Hamburg, he had never seen a coffee shop where forty-five people had to queue for a cup of coffee.
Of course, he couldn't understand why anyone would rather wait in such a long line to get a drink.
There is no way, the population density of Germany as a whole cannot be compared with that of China.
Especially in such large cities.
Hamburg, the largest city in Germany, only has a permanent population of 1.8 million, while Jinling has a permanent population of nearly 10 million, and if it is a holiday, this population will double, or even triple.
After taking a sip of coffee, the glass door of the coffee shop was pushed open. Tillman Lunt looked up and saw a figure walking towards him.
"Long time no see, Professor Tillman." Sitting down opposite Tillman Lunt, Xu Chuan smiled and said, calling the waiter and ordering a cup of coffee.
"Nice to meet you, Xu." Tillman greeted with a smile, and the two exchanged pleasantries.
After chatting for a while, Tillman got to the point and asked curiously: "I'm curious, was it you who facilitated the Spiral Stone-7X transaction?"
Xu Chuan smiled and said, "Why do you ask that?"
Tillman: "Because probably no one will buy a stellarator anymore except you."
"Others are still studying the tokamak device you built, and no one will take an unproven path. Even the Planck Institute of Plasma Research has given up on this path."
Xu Chuan's expression didn't change much, and he didn't answer Tillman's question.
Although he already knew that the transaction of Spiral Stone-7X was successful, Spiral Stone-7X was still being transported at this point, and he did not want to make sudden changes at this critical node.
After all, if something goes wrong, it will only increase the trouble.
On the other side, Tillman didn't care whether he answered or not. His words were more like talking to himself.
After talking for a while, he looked up at Xu Chuan and asked slowly: "Speaking of these, I actually just want to know the answer to one question, and maybe only you can answer this question."
Xu Chuan glanced at him and asked curiously: "What's the problem?"
Tillman: "Can stellarators succeed in controlling nuclear fusion?"
After a slight pause, he continued: "I have studied stellarators all my life. Helix-7X is my hard work, and the stellarator is also my hard work. Now Helix-7X has been shut down and even sold. I just want to know if there is any chance that this road will work.”
Hearing this question and looking at Professor Tillman Lunt who had extremely complicated emotions in front of him, Xu Chuan sighed slightly in his heart.
This is a great scholar who devoted all his time and energy to one path and only pursued one result.
But time did not wait for him. On the basis that China has already taken the tokamak device route, the stellarator has undoubtedly been abandoned by various countries.
He came here today just to find an answer in his heart.
After thinking for a while, Xu Chuan looked up at him and said: "The problem of solving controllable nuclear fusion lies in two points. One is the confinement of high-temperature plasma, and the other is the problem of neutron irradiation."
"After solving these two problems, both the tokamak device and the stellarator are theoretically feasible."
Upon hearing this, Tillman's eyes suddenly lit up.
This answer is undoubtedly the greatest affirmation for him.
Although with the current situation and his ability, it is almost impossible to persuade institutions from various countries to invest in him and continue to study stellarators.
But for him, that was enough.
Perhaps, he really hopes to see the day when the star simulator can successfully 'simulate a star'.
Across the way, Xu Chuan looked at Tillman, smiled, and said, "If you are willing to immigrate here, I can."
Before he finished speaking, Tillman smiled and shook his head, saying with relief: "No, after I go back this time, I will probably choose to retire."
"But I will keep waiting for this news. I wish you success."
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