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Chapter 670 Technology is always the primary productive force! (4K chapters)

Barbara's words made Wu Qian full of doubts. He remembered that he invested in solid-state batteries for scientific research on market-oriented mass production. How did he become a supercapacitor in the blink of an eye?

"Barbara, isn't my lab doing research on solid-state batteries? Why did I go astray?"

Scientific research expenses are all real money. If you don’t follow the prescribed direction of research and development, you won’t be able to produce economic benefits. Even if you get a patent, it’s meaningless, and you’ll end up losing money.

Barbara could hear the boss' doubts, but she didn't feel guilty at all. On the contrary, she said confidently: "Boss, don't worry, this is definitely a big surprise!"

Wu Qian knew that Barbara, a woman who was focused on "looking at money and earning a lot of money", would definitely not be able to make a loss. Since she is so excited, this breakthrough will definitely bring about economic effects.

"Then tell me, I'll listen." Wu Qian said.

"Well, let the researchers give you a detailed introduction."

Then, Barbara handed the phone to the researcher who was a little nervous at the side.

The scientific researchers only met once when the boss inspected the laboratory. At that time, he was busy doing experiments and didn't talk. This was the first time he had a direct conversation with the boss, which made him a little nervous.

Although he was nervous, when the researcher began to introduce his research results, he immediately seemed to be a different person, very organized and clear.

It's a pity that the technicians talked about a lot of too professional academic problems, among which professional terms emerged one after another, and some words Wu Qian had never heard before. In the end, Wu Qian still didn't understand what he had researched...

Researchers are researchers after all, they are not university professors, and they don't know how to present obscure science in a simple form.

When the phone came back to Barbara again, Wu Qian said: "Barbara, you should explain to me, what does the supercapacitor connect in series and parallel, charge and discharge, etc. What do you mean? I can hear it. got it!"

Barbara gestured to the staff, then walked out of the laboratory, came to the window, and said, "Boss, you must understand that this technological breakthrough in the laboratory has solved several problems of electromagnetic ejection on aircraft carriers." A core problem can reduce the frequency, fault tolerance rate, and failure rate of electromagnetic ejection..."

"According to the scientific researchers, the failure rate has dropped by at least [-] percent, and at the same time, to a certain extent, the absolute requirement for aircraft carrier power has been eliminated. Even if it is not a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, it can also meet the needs of electromagnetic ejection. Of course, the structure is based on nuclear power. is still the best option.”

After listening to Barbara's explanation, Wu Qian understood a lot in his heart. At least he knew that this technological breakthrough could be used in aircraft carriers. Benefits are not well understood.

"Well, I can understand a lot of what you said, but electromagnetic ejection... I've heard of electromagnetic guns, but I don't know much about electromagnetic ejection."

If the boss doesn't know something, the subordinates are obliged to explain it.

Barbara had heard of electromagnetic ejection before, but she didn't have a deep understanding of it. She also did some detailed understanding after learning about this technological breakthrough. Although it is not very thorough, it is enough to explain it to the boss. .

"Boss, you must know that the aircraft carrier is very big, as big as your 'Symphony of the Seas', but even the 300-meter-long runway on the aircraft carrier is not enough for the aircraft to have enough distance to reach the take-off speed."

"If the carrier-based aircraft cannot take off, then what an absurd tool of war the aircraft carrier is. In order for the aircraft to take off smoothly, it needs auxiliary take-off technology. After the Second World War, a device called a 'steam-powered catapult' was commonly used. The Migoford-class carrier is equipped with four of these steam catapults."

"After 60 years of development, steam catapult technology is quite mature and stable in terms of technology, but there are also physical limits and restrictions that can never be broken, and continuous steam catapult will cause a great burden on the power of the aircraft carrier itself."

"As aircraft are becoming lighter and heavier (unmanned aerial vehicles) and heavier, the decline of steam ejection has gradually emerged, and electromagnetic ejection technology is replacing steam ejection. The upper and lower limits of electromagnetic ejection are very wide, and it can Program fine-tuning of the weight."

"More importantly, the C-13 steam catapult currently in service weighs more than 500 tons and has a volume of more than 100 cubic meters. According to the sketch of the electromagnetic ejection device designed by the scientific research personnel on the computer according to the new technology, the weight The body is reduced by 60.00%, and the volume is only 13% of C-30.00."

"In other words, this research breakthrough can secure at least [-] cubic meters of usable space on the aircraft carrier. The space on the aircraft carrier is absolutely precious, and [-] cubic meters has inestimable value."

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While Barbara was explaining, Wu Qian's Rosalind was also collecting relevant information for him.

Rosalind, who was born in the army, although she had never served on an aircraft carrier, she knew very well what a great achievement it would be if the mature electromagnetic catapult technology replaced the current steam catapult. No wonder Barbara Edge is so excited.

Yao Xinlu was even more surprised. She was just like Wu Qian before. She only knew that the laboratory was doing research on solid-state batteries, but she didn't expect to tinker with a new type of electromagnetic ejection technology. This is so surprising.

Because replacing steam catapults is inevitable, countries with aircraft carriers are actively investing in research in this area. If any country takes the lead in achieving results, it will be at the forefront!

The phone call lasted about half an hour. With countless materials and the rapid operation of his brain, Wu Qian basically understood the importance of this technological breakthrough. If it is confirmed to be feasible, it will have a great impact on the aircraft carrier currently in service.

According to the data given by Barbara, even if it is the most advanced aircraft carrier in the world today, after ejecting eight fighter jets in a row, its own power will be reduced by about 30.00%, and its speed will be reduced by at least eight knots. The reduction in maneuverability will cause extremely serious damage. s consequence.

Not to mention the UAV swarm combat mode that has gradually begun to take shape. Steam ejection cannot meet the task of ejecting a large number of light drones, but electromagnetic ejection can be perfectly competent.

"Boss, please give me instructions, should I continue to do experiments to improve the whole set of equipment solutions, or directly apply for a patent to publish the research results and sell the technology to others?"

Barbara has said so much, the main question is here, what to do next, this choice is extremely important.

Wu Qian was also a little confused. He felt that this technology seemed useless in his own hands. The A380 worth [-] million euros is not cheap, but if compared with an aircraft carrier, it is really...

I'm afraid it would take a hundred A380s to trade for an aircraft carrier.

"This technology... Barbara, how much do you estimate this technology can sell for?"

Wu Qian asked.

It is a waste to hold useless technology by yourself. If someone else breaks through, the value of the old technology will be greatly depreciated.

Barbara had a very charming smile on her face, and her eyes seemed to have turned into the currency symbol of the British pound. She said happily: "I have calculated that if the United States wants to buy it, you can quote at least [-] million US dollars, which is very conservative. It is estimated that if there is any competition, the price can be increased."

"Because if the outside world obtains this technology, it may be possible to make breakthroughs in more fields, such as aerospace, such as electromagnetic guns."

Barbara gave Wu Qian an idea based on the principle of "prefer to run, not less". If there are so many aircraft carriers in the United States, if the technology is updated, the improvement of military capabilities will be immeasurable.

This is because the laboratory only simulates with a program on the computer. If it is really scaled down to produce a finished model, the price will double!
Wu Qian's investment in the laboratory was only [-] million pounds. It has only been a month, and he immediately received a return of nearly five times. This profit rate is unmatched by any industry under his name...

Of course, there are also elements of luck and accumulation, but it is undeniable that it is a big profit!
Technology is really the primary productive force!
At this point, Wu Qian didn't bother to ask why the research direction went astray. Creating economic benefits is the best answer!

But when Wu Qian heard about the country of Mi, he was in a bad mood.

"The United States is very interested in this technology, right?" Wu Qian asked.

Barbara nodded and said: "It is inevitable, boss, the United States has at least eleven aircraft carriers, and they have invested billions of dollars in scientific research on electromagnetic catapults. They have achieved brilliant results before. It was equipped with electromagnetic ejection, but it was eventually stopped due to safety hazards.”

"I dare say that the most interested and eager to obtain the patented technology of supercapacitors must be the United States!"

Wu Qian snorted softly in his heart, and asked, "Barbara, if we continue the experiment, will the economic benefits in the later stage be more impressive than it is now?"

"Continuing the experiment is to build a scaled-down model based on the blueprint of the electromagnetic ejection system. If the simulation is successful, it is not something that can be bought for [-] million US dollars. You can choose to cooperate with companies in related fields to continue to create considerable profits. "

Talking about success without failure is hooliganism. Barbara continued: "If the scale model simulation fails, the previous achievements will not be obliterated and will still be useful. The value of technology patents will be slightly affected, but as long as the outside world does not have the same Once the technology comes out, the impact will not be too great.”

These are the things Barbara asked the scientific researchers clearly. There can be many factors involved in the failure of the model, but at least for now, computer simulation and theory are impeccable.

Wu Qian asked immediately after listening, "How much money do we need to continue the experiment?"

"Two hundred million pounds. If we continue to do experiments, it will take about 5000 million to [-] million pounds to build a model."

Barbara said.

The decision to keep or sell a lot depends on whether the funds are strong or not. Of course, this is not absolute, and it must be judged based on many external factors.

But Wu Qian didn't think about it at all, and said: "Continue to study, and immediately let all the scientific researchers put down their work and devote themselves to the research of electromagnetic ejection, and build the scale model of electromagnetic ejection as quickly as possible."

This incident gave Wu Qian some inspiration. Before that, Wu Qian had nothing in his hands to negotiate with the country of the United States. He intended to go to the country of the United States in person. Have other ideas.

Originally, Wu Qian planned to imitate his investment ideas in Europe and acquire some large and important companies in the United States to increase his bargaining chips, but now he has a better choice.

Once the electromagnetic ejection device model is successfully developed, he will have an extra card in his hand, which is definitely more important than controlling some companies on the land of the United States!

Barbara had heard a little about Solanla's blocking of the United Nations vote. She roughly guessed the intention of the boss to make this decision, and lowered her voice to remind: "Boss, if you want to study in depth, I'm afraid..."

The words were not finished, but Wu Qian understood, and said: "Barbara, you are busy, negotiate with the scientific research personnel, and move immediately, don't stay in the UK for the next experiment, move the laboratory to Solan, I asked someone to quickly arrange a laboratory, is there any problem?"

The relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States seems to be a mystery. Some things are hard to say. Wu Qian does not want to make things that are quite sure become uncontrollable.

Although Solan has not yet become a sovereign country, he now has the absolute right to speak on Solan's one-third of an acre of land. It is much more convenient to do things, and he can also keep secrets very well.

Even if the secret is accidentally leaked, anyone who is not afraid of wearing shoes with bare feet, who dares to attack Solan in disregard of international morality, must weigh the power of the S500 air defense missile system, it is definitely not easy to mess with!

As for whether Maoziguo, the cooperating partner, will be concerned about the electromagnetic ejection technology, Wu Qian thinks that Maoziguo is willing, and it would be good to bring this ally along...

Wu Qian was very thoughtful, but Barbara had great doubts. She roughly knew the layout of the boss in Solan, but there were better choices.

"Boss, why didn't you choose to move the laboratory to China, isn't your country safer?"

Wu Qian said with a smile: "It's one thing to have too many people, but on the other hand, I don't want to cause any trouble to the Celestial Dynasty because of my own affairs, so that's it, I'll contact Solan immediately to make preparations, and you don't want to do anything." stand up."

"By the way..." When he was about to hang up the phone, Wu Qian said, "Send me a list of materials for building the simulation model. I will prepare it in advance so as not to arouse suspicion from the outside world."

Now Wu Qian is more cautious in doing things than before. He believes that the materials used to build such high-tech products must be very special, and he needs to buy them slowly in pieces, otherwise it will surely arouse suspicion from the outside world.

　Thanks to Brother Huang Xiaolou for the 500 tip.

　　
　
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