Free Web NovelChapter 1139: Chapter 559 Our Satellite Has Orbital Deviation!_2
Of course.
The involvement with nuclear fusion experiments is very complex, and every experiment preparation requires a long time, with an enormous amount of funds being consumed as well.
The senior leader in charge was right beside them, and he immediately said, "You have all heard it, I believe it’s time to start the antigravity nuclear fusion experiment!"
The senior leader also took a deep breath, his heart was also very excited, only not as overtly as Chen Zeshu.
He nodded, "If it’s confirmed, we will definitely give it our full support." fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm
"Submit your application then, this is not a simple experiment; it also involves Dong Lihua’s team, and... Academician Zhao!"
The senior leader looked towards Zhao Yi.
Zhao Yi nodded, "I have emphasized several times that within the spatial blocking region, the maximum speed of particles will be limited."
"And I’m also quite certain that there is a limit to nuclear fusion reactions."
"This experiment has no issues, it must be done."
He spoke with an air of indifference.
In fact, Zhao Yi’s purpose in coming to the nuclear energy research institute was to see how the development of nuclear devices was going, with nuclear fission devices also being one of the options, because there is a foundation for research into nuclear fission reactors, the development speed would be much faster.
Nuclear fusion devices were also one of the goals, as it is an inevitable trend that nuclear fusion will replace nuclear fission in the future.
What he did not expect was that nuclear fission devices would be directly denied, so the only option left was to move ahead and directly research nuclear fusion devices.
Although within the spatial blocking region, nuclear fusion reactions are controllable, it is still a completely new area of research without any reference; certainly, a series of problems will be encountered in the development process, significantly slowing down the progress.
Thus, the design and manufacturing of the airborne fortress would inevitably be delayed as well.
This was regrettable.
Zhao Yi also looked forward to the airborne fortress; he hoped to create it, to see it with his own eyes, to experience it, and through his own theory, to create a flying fortress. Just the thought of it was very exciting.
Now it seemed the project had to be postponed.
Of course.
In fact, achieving this was quite simple; the antigravity team had been conducting research, with several experiments already making the device float, and numerous related personnel had already experienced it.
Nevertheless, Zhao Yi still hoped to board a real fortress, not just an experimental device capable of floating.
...
On the return trip, the senior leader constantly discussed with Zhao Yi about the nuclear fusion device, appearing very excited because he understood what controlled nuclear fusion represented.
"That is the future!"
This statement seemed very vague.
In practical terms, controlled nuclear fusion signifies that domestically, we could leapfrog foreign advanced technologies directly on the military propulsion level.
For example, large naval vessel nuclear propulsion technology. freёweɓnovel.com
M Country only possesses perfected large naval vessel nuclear propulsion technology, and if we could create a controlled nuclear fusion device, we could produce more efficient and longer-lasting nuclear power devices with significantly less pollution.
Then, domestically, we would achieve a direct leapfrog in naval vessel nuclear propulsion technology, allowing us to construct super-sized aircraft carriers with higher tonnage and faster sailing speeds.
That is just one aspect.
The military application potential of controlled nuclear fusion devices can be said to be limitless.
From a civilian standpoint, the energy cost of controlled nuclear fusion devices may not necessarily be lower than that of fossil fuels, but this technology represents the future. Fossil fuels are finite after all, while controlled nuclear fusion can use hydrogen and deuterium from the seas; the raw materials are virtually infinite.
And so on.
As long as one delves deep into it, it’s clear just how important controlled nuclear fusion is.
Of course.
Right now, it’s all just wishful thinking.
Zhao Yi wasn’t very interested in ’wishful thinking,’ after exchanging a few words with the senior leader, he turned to the topic at hand, "The main thing now is to first develop the controlled nuclear fusion device, I feel that this research will take at least two years, and that’s assuming the design faces no obstacles."
He meant that he himself would participate in the design of the device.
Because the space shield served as an isolation layer and spatial separation as the reaction environment, he could not possibly escape from the device design work.
But needing to spend two years on it also felt extremely lengthy.
The senior leader was surprised and opened his mouth to ask, "Just two years?"
"Two years, isn’t that long enough?" Zhao Yi asked in surprise in return.
The senior leader felt that there was a huge difference in the concept of time between himself and Zhao Yi. Nonetheless, he said, "I was estimating, at the very least... ten years? Or maybe, twenty years?"
"Then you... *cough cough!*
Zhao Yi wanted to say ’will you even see it’ but thought that it seemed like a curse, so he immediately changed it to, "...then just wait and see! We will definitely try our best to complete it within a few years, and when the sky fortress is built, we can go up and have a look together!"
The senior leader immediately became very expectant, as his trust in Zhao Yi could be said to be one hundred percent.
...
Meanwhile.
The public opinion continued to ferment, and there were all kinds of theories about the mysterious anti-gravity device, but one thing that could be sure was that the technology of the mysterious device was extremely advanced.
This was evident from the international movements.
Lately, the situation had obviously become tense, with confrontation and contradictions becoming mainstream, all focusing on the mysterious anti-gravity device.
Although many influential people came forward to express disdain for the mysterious device, the overall situation was not misleading.
Every country was paying great attention to the mysterious device.
Domestically, there was a great deal of pressure as well.
What should be done at this time was to show some muscle in retaliation, but how exactly to display it was the issue.
In a targeted internal meeting, some suggested naval deterrence, but domestically, the naval vessels, whether in terms of technological level or overall performance, had certain gaps, seriously lacking persuasiveness.
Therefore, other areas had to be displayed.
For instance, the J-40.
That day.
Two J-40s went to the southern seas for a "routine patrol" and appeared in the international spotlight publicly, immediately drawing attention.
The technologically-advanced appearance of the J-40, as well as the displayed speed and flying capacity, were extremely impressive.
From the photos and videos taken from every angle, it was possible to analyze, to some extent, that the flying performance of the J-40 was no less inferior to the F-35 and could even surpass it in certain respects.
Many foreign media outlets reported, "We can now confirm that the J-40 is a highly advanced fifth-generation fighter, and it might even be said to be the top in the world. It has surpassed the F-35!"
"The J-40 is a single-engine fighter jet, and it is certain that Z country now has mastered the most advanced engine manufacturing technology and has applied it very maturely!"
"So far, two J-40s have been spotted, and there might be a third, a fourth. Analyst Peter Brown estimates that Z country has at least ten J-40s, and the number is still increasing, because Z country possesses a comprehensive industrial system that allows them to produce continuously at the lowest cost..."
"This is a very frightening matter!"
The public appearance of the J-40 garnered a lot of attention and proved to be very effective. Under normal circumstances, the J-40 would dominate the conversation for the following days.
This was the case with domestic public opinion, as well as foreign public opinion.
The J-40 truly stole the show.
However, a sudden incident took over the limelight from the J-40. The European Aerospace Bureau suddenly announced that one of their scientific satellites, when passing over the northern skies of the capital, experienced an unexpected orbital deviation.
Experts from the Aerospace Bureau analyzed and demonstrated, unable to find any reason, they speculated it might have been affected by "Z country’s mysterious anti-gravity experiment."
When this news was reported, it immediately caused a sensation.
The mysterious anti-gravity experiment had affected the satellite’s orbit?
The satellite was in space, after all!
Most satellites orbit at altitudes exceeding ten thousand kilometers. If they could be affected by the anti-gravity experiment, the technology was indeed terrifying.
If conflicts arose and anti-gravity technology was applied to destroy satellites in space, then ground communications would lose their signals and positioning sources, information communications would suffer a critical blow, navigation and positioning would be lost, and most advanced weapons would become utterly unusable.
This matter was too frightening!
