China has made remarkable progress in the miniaturization of high-temperature gas-cooled nuclear reactors, a technological breakthrough that has allowed China to launch a nuclear-powered strategic bomber in a relatively short period of time, codenamed "Five Star Light", according to Russia**. The emergence of this new strategic bomber will greatly improve the level of China's nuclear deterrence, which has aroused widespread concern. This article will delve into the technology behind the "Five Star Light" and its nuclear power system, as well as the characteristics and applications of high-temperature gas-cooled reactors, and interpret this eye-catching scientific and technological innovation for readers.
1. The five-star light nuclear-powered strategic bomber.
The "Five Star Light" is a nuclear-powered strategic long-range bomber being developed by China, which has been revealed to be designed with excellent cruising speed and can fly at high speed in the atmosphere for three and a half months, or even stay in outer space for a year. What is even more remarkable is that the aircraft can carry a large number of nuclear warheads, and has unprecedented strike power. This marks China's remarkable progress in the field of nuclear-powered military technology, which is of far-reaching significance for maintaining long-term peace in the country.
2. The working principle of high-temperature gas-cooled reactors.
To support the "Five Star Light" nuclear power system, China has adopted high-temperature gas-cooled reactor technology. This reactor uses helium as a coolant and graphite-moderated material as a moderator, and its operating temperature is as high as 750 -950 °C. The heat released by the fission reaction of nuclear fuel is carried out through the helium circulation circuit and then converted into electricity, achieving efficient power generation. This working principle gives the high-temperature gas-cooled reactor a series of superior characteristics, such as inherent safety, modular design and non-stop stacking** refueling.
3. Characteristics of high-temperature gas-cooled reactors.
Intrinsic safety: High-temperature gas-cooled reactors have the characteristics of not relying on external intervention to ensure that the core does not get out of control and does not melt down in the event of an accident, which greatly reduces the risk of accidents in nuclear power plants.
Modular design: The high-temperature gas-cooled reactor adopts a modular design, which splits the reactor into multiple small modules, making the nuclear power plant more adaptable and flexible, helping to improve operational efficiency.
Independent development of nuclear fuel elements: China has successfully developed high-temperature all-ceramic coated granular spherical nuclear fuel elements, which can completely encapsulate radioactive waste during nuclear reactions, solving the problem of radioactive contamination caused by nuclear energy.
Non-stop reactor refueling: The high-temperature gas-cooled reactor realizes non-stop reactor refueling, which makes the operation of nuclear power plants more flexible and effectively controls the difficulty of nuclear fission reaction.
Fourth, the construction progress of high-temperature gas-cooled reactors.
China has made remarkable progress in the construction of high-temperature gas-cooled reactors. From the first 10 MW HTP experimental reactor to the world's first 200 MW HTGR nuclear power plant, to the planned 600 MW commercial HTGR nuclear power plant in the future, China has been actively promoting the development of this technology. This signifies that China has become the world's leader in high-temperature gas-cooled reactor nuclear power technology.
5. Summary. 
The emergence of the "Five Star Light" nuclear-powered strategic bomber marks China's ambitions in the field of nuclear power technology. Its small, high-temperature, gas-cooled nuclear reactor makes it safer, more flexible and more efficient. China's high-temperature gas-cooled reactor technology has made significant progress, not only in the military field, but also in laying the foundation for future nuclear energy applications. In the future, with the continuous evolution of technology and the continuous rise of China in the field of nuclear energy, high-temperature gas-cooled reactors will become the key to promoting the development of clean energy.
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