"Okay, Academician Wan, we'll arrange it right away!" Tao Ran glanced at Wu Tong, received her affirmative nod, and immediately agreed without hesitation. It was all for the sake of expediting the completion of the Golden Crow Project. They could squeeze in time and still produce a large batch for them. Using the laboratory's maximum capacity, it would only take a few days to prepare.
"Xiao Tao, thank you for your hard work. Once we finish the Golden Crow project, I, Old Wan, will treat you all to a nice meal!" Academician Wan's face was beaming as he made a bold promise. With this kind of progress, hehe... he could easily pay out of his own pocket to thank Mr. Wu and his team. Of course, the biggest contributor was none other than Mr. Wu.
However, thanking Mr. Wu for his achievements with a meal is too superficial. He will truthfully submit Mr. Wu's contributions to the higher authorities, who will eventually summarize and reward Mr. Wu. No one can erase Mr. Wu's contributions.
The divertor was ready, and the stellarator and other components were being methodically constructed. Wu Tong kept track of the progress, estimating that the main structure could be assembled within two to three months. This pace was achieved with the full dedication of the entire engineering and R&D staff. While the timeline seemed long, the stellarator and controlled nuclear fusion were no small undertakings.
At this point, there's no time to rush. Continuous improvement is their greatest achievement. If everything goes smoothly with assembly, testing, and ultimately, ignition, they should be able to deliver the National Day gift. For this year's birthday, the successful ignition of the controlled nuclear fusion stellarator device, its continued stable operation, and the ability to proceed with reactor construction would be a welcome gift!
With the overall plan and timeline in mind, Wu Tong is more focused and more at ease. Several major difficulties have been overcome. Wu Tong is now only working on two things: the layout, research and development, and design of the coils, and the purchase of a supercomputer.
These two items, the arrangement of the superconducting coils, are related to the strength of the magnetic field. Wu Tong already had some preliminary ideas about this foundation when he was discussing the plasma confinement plan with Lu Xiao. Now he just needs to sort it out carefully and dig deeper. Before each unit and group completes the tasks they are responsible for, Wu Tong is not too worried about solving this problem by himself!
As for the purchase of supercomputers, Wu Tong personally communicated and reported to the higher-ups on this matter.
"Minister Chu, I'm going to trouble you again!" Wu Tong dialed the number directly connected to Chu Hengyuan. This was the authority given to her by her superiors. If Wu Tong needed assistance with anything, she could directly contact him without having to go through the step-by-step process and arrange it as quickly as possible.
"Mr. Wu, you said that the things you instructed and your needs are never a bother to us!" Chu Hengyuan, on behalf of the superiors, conveyed this central idea that had been established long ago. They must pay attention to Mr. Wu's affairs and never treat them as a bother.
The progress of the Jinwu Project is also under constant observation by him and his superiors. Mr. Wu's speed and the progress in overcoming the difficulties of the entire project have exceeded the expectations of his superiors, and have made his superiors even more grateful for Mr. Wu's full efforts.
The unwavering support from above was never just a slogan. The hope of controlled nuclear fusion had gone from being elusive to seemingly within reach. With this leap forward, the higher-ups had issued directives, ensuring that everything was green-lit for the Jinwu Project! No matter what Mr. Wu requested, the higher-ups would find a way to fulfill it. It was even said that Mr. Wu's current requests were still project-specific.
"I need a supercomputer to control the stellarator and the system. I need your help arranging it. I can contact Mr. Lu Xiao about the specifications you require, but I think for the best results, I'd like the best configuration possible!" Wu Tong said softly, stating her current needs. This is essential infrastructure.
"Supercomputer, huh? We'll do our best to coordinate it for you, based on the Tiangong supercomputer's configuration!" China's supercomputers have now caught up with international standards, and equipping them with supercomputers is no longer a difficult feat for China. Since Mr. Wu needed it, and it was for the Jinwu Project, they immediately arranged it. They assisted Mr. Wu in setting up the supercomputing center.
The Tiangong supercomputer was recognized as the world's fastest computer in both 2010 and 2013. This specification should be able to support the operation of the Jinwu Project's control system! If that still doesn't work, then we can only look at the Sunway TaihuLight, but setting it up will take even longer!
"That's enough, Chief Chu. A supercomputer will do!" She didn't have any particular requirements for a supercomputer; it was simply that ordinary computers couldn't handle the computing power required to control the system, which was why they needed a supercomputer. Considering that the existing supercomputers in China were in demand by so many units, and she couldn't use them online all the time, Wu Tong decided to squeeze in the funds and install one from scratch.
"Okay, I'll arrange it right away, you wait for my news!" Chu Hengyuan understood Wu Tong's meaning and agreed immediately. He then started to make arrangements without stopping, while making plans in his mind at the same time.
He thought that the supercomputing center should be established in Mr. Wu's R&D area, and then the port should be authorized to the stellarator device so that their Jinwu stellarator can use the computing power of the supercomputing.
Chu Hengyuan was even considering that if Mr. Wu succeeded in the future, the construction of the reactor would definitely require supercomputer control. In that case, could they simplify the supercomputer in a targeted manner, enhance its computing power, and at the same time remove some unnecessary functions? In this case, could they also solve some of the reactor construction costs at the same time?
This wasn't just Chu Hengyuan's wishful thinking; Boss Wu had already laid a solid foundation. He, his superiors, and the entire Golden Crow Project's R&D staff were all extremely confident in the project. Based on this confidence, they were making some advance arrangements to avoid being caught off guard. Wouldn't that be more proactive?
They never adhered to the principle of waiting until the problem arose. Thorough preparation and meticulous advance planning were their true intentions. Their full cooperation wasn't just a matter of thinking about what Mr. Wu wanted, or even what he couldn't. They could only handle these marginal tasks, but the core challenges still depended on Mr. Wu!
President Wu is already planning a supercomputer, which also indirectly shows that the Jinwu Project is making steady progress. The plasma control plan has been finalized, and the control system is probably not far away. Both his superiors and he are very clear about President Lu Xiao's ability in this area and are very confident!
Thanks to fate, after having a genius like Lu Xiao, they met another extraordinary talent like Mr. Wu!
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