As the ignition time approached, the atmosphere in the central control room became increasingly tense.
The team of reporters dispatched by the central media outlets had already set up their equipment, with their cameras firmly aimed at the red button.
Time ticked by, and the scheduled ignition time finally arrived.
"Reporting to the Commander-in-Chief, all preparations are complete, we can begin ignition!"
At this moment, everyone present focused their attention on Liu Bangguo.
Liu Bangguo looked excited, glanced around, and then unexpectedly pulled Ye Chen over, saying, "Ye Chen, without you, this nuclear fusion reactor could not have been built. It is well-deserved for you to press this button, and I think no one here would object."
Ye Chen was taken aback and was about to decline when Liu Bangguo continued, "We have already discussed this in advance, and everyone agrees."
Ye Chen glanced around the central control room and saw that everyone present had eyes full of encouragement and excitement.
He took a deep breath, no longer refused, stepped forward, placed his right hand on the red button, and slowly swept his solemn gaze across the crowd, saying softly, "Ladies and gentlemen, it is an honor to witness this great moment with you all!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he pressed the ignition button without hesitation.
A low rumble followed, and the deuterium-tritium plasma was gradually heated.
Terrifying energy gradually builds up in the reactor, and when the temperature reaches a critical point, the fusion reaction begins.
Enormous energy was released from the tiny atomic nucleus, and plasma at hundreds of millions of degrees was bound by a magnetic field, transforming into a dazzling ball of light.
Ignition successful!
However, it is not time to celebrate yet. Like a newly born golden crow, it contains boundless and violent energy. Only after this violent energy is tamed can controlled nuclear fusion be considered a true success.
"Each unit should report on its operational status," Ye Chen said in a deep voice.
"The cooling system is working properly!"
"Nuclear fusion intensity is normal!"
"The reactor sensors are functioning normally!"
......
The complex and meticulous testing work was carried out step by step, and reports followed one after another.
Ye Chen dared not relax for a moment. After confirming that all the equipment was working properly, he finally arrived at the last step!
"Prepare to generate electricity."
"Connect all generators!"
Upon receiving the instruction, a staff member immediately pressed the generator control button that had been prepared for a long time.
The enormous energy of a nuclear fusion reactor can only benefit every household when it is converted into electricity.
As the generator roared, the massive thermal energy in the reactor was continuously converted into electrical energy.
A few minutes later, the worker shouted excitedly, "All generator sets are now operational, and the power output has reached the expected level!"
At this moment, everyone's eyes were focused on Ye Chen, waiting for him to announce the results!
A smile appeared on Ye Chen's lips, his eyes filled with excitement. He nodded and said in a deep voice, "We...we succeeded!"
boom!
The next second, a tsunami of cheers erupted in the control room, with everyone jumping for joy and expressing their delight.
Even the top leader and others abandoned their usual composure and clapped excitedly!
As soon as Ye Chen said this, the hundreds of millions of Chinese viewers who were waiting in front of the Internet to watch the live broadcast were all excited!
Although they weren't there in person, they could feel the tension and anticipation through the camera lens!
The moment Ye Chen announced the success, a dense barrage of comments instantly covered the screen!
Everyone spontaneously uttered this sentence: We succeeded!
At this moment, joy filled the land of China.
Throughout the school, countless passionate young people shouted "Awesome!" as they rushed out of their dormitories and roared across the campus!
On the street, countless cars that heard the news on the radio honked their horns in greeting!
Although the traffic police on duty turned a blind eye to this, they would have joined in long ago if it weren't for their positions.
......
Just as the moon waxes and wanes, so too do people experience joys and sorrows that are not shared by one another.
While China was celebrating nationwide, the United States, on the other side of the ocean, was thrown into a state of panic.
Countless Americans, carrying signboards and flags, marched in a grand procession toward the White House.
Before long, the area outside the White House was packed with people!
"We need explanations! We need nuclear fusion!"
Why were Chinese people expelled from ITER?
"Black people should not be discriminated against, and we demand that China share its nuclear fusion technology!"
"Support homosexuality!"
Various demands were written on pieces of cardboard and banners.
Inside the White House, the atmosphere among the top U.S. officials was rather somber; the large conference room was completely silent.
On the huge screen in front of the conference room, footage of the successful operation of the nuclear fusion reactor, broadcast by China's central media, was playing.
President Biden, his expression grave, suddenly spoke to a man wearing gold-rimmed glasses: "Professor Kobe, what stage has the ITER nuclear fusion research reached, and how long until it can generate electricity?"
This professor named Kobe is the head of ITER in the United States. He was one of the planners who squeezed China out of ITER.
Professor Kobe, suddenly called upon, froze, and said nervously, "Your Excellency, ITER has successfully extended the nuclear fusion operation time to 400 seconds..."
"WHT? 400 seconds!"
Biden's face turned red at a visible speed, and he glared at him fiercely, shouting, "You spend hundreds of millions of dollars every year, and this is the result you give me? Professor, tell me, what can you do in 400 seconds!"
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