From Almighty Scholar to Chief Scientist

Apparently, Lin Xiao had more things to do next, and none of them were simple.

But to him, it made no difference.

It's just that the next work will be a little more busy.

Since the newly added qubit control model of the quantum computer is a purely mathematical problem, it is relatively convenient for him to study.

Of course, there is another main reason why he can agree, that is, according to what Pang Wei said, as long as the control model can reach the expected level, a real quantum computer can be realized.

That is to say, it can run whatever program you want like an ordinary computer.

The reason why I say this is because in the past research, although quantum computers can achieve the computing power of nearly one hundred qubits, they can only run some specific programs, which means that these quantum computers cannot be made like ordinary computers. , You can run any engineering software you want to run, and you can run 3A masterpieces if you want to run 3A masterpieces.

But quantum computers cannot achieve such capabilities, which is limited by the control of qubits.

As we all know, a qubit is a superposition state to represent 1 and 0 at the same time, which is different from ordinary computers. The classical bits of ordinary computers can only represent either 1 or 0, and then many classical bits are added together. It is whether the transistors in the processor are powered on or not to form symbols on the computer.

And qubits can represent 0 and 1 at the same time, so two qubits can represent four different sets of fame and fortune, that is, 11, 00, 01, 10, and three qubits can represent 8, that is, 2 to the third power, in this way, one hundred qubits can be expressed as 2 to the 100th power, and this exponential increase brings about the super computing power of quantum computers.

However, just because we want the qubit to stably show the simultaneous existence of 0 and 1, and realize the control of the commands expressed, we need a mathematical model to realize the control.

In this way, the purpose of making quantum computers capable of running various programs like ordinary computers can be achieved.

For such a technology, Lin Xiao is naturally very happy to see that it can be realized. After all, although in his opinion, there is no quantum computer among the three major technologies that humans must master in the future, but who said that the three major technologies do not include the third. What about four?
So the quantum computer is the hidden fourth type.

However, it is obviously difficult to realize this last problem, but for Lin Xiao, as long as it is included in the scope of mathematics, then it is relatively less troublesome to solve it. As for whether it is difficult or not, this kind of He never worried about things.

Then, on the day that Lin Xiao made an appointment with Pang Wei, he went to their research institute, and after a few days of communication, he learned about the status quo of domestic quantum computers from them. Know what to do next.

After that, he devoted himself to his own research again.

Time also slowly passed.

However, news about Huaguo's realization of superconducting chip technology also spread, and it shocked many people abroad.

Obviously, to foreigners, the world seems to have changed in these years.

In the past, none of them thought that the world's leading country in science and technology would become the backward and poor country in the media reports.

Now, all kinds of technologies that should have been born in science fiction movies, such as room temperature superconductors, controllable nuclear fusion, etc., have all been born in this country, but looking at them, it seems that the development of science and technology has completely stopped up.

This is obviously unacceptable to the nationals of some countries who have enjoyed technological hegemony in the past, sanctioned others if they wanted to, and bullied others if they wanted to bully them.

……

In the White House.

"Fack! These bastards, if scientific research is really that simple, they don't live on the earth. One counts as one, and they will all be driven to Mars Mountain to eat sand!"

The president couldn't help cursing after listening to the report of the people below about the current general dissatisfaction among the people.

And such a speech is obviously full of danger, so that the people below are looking at their president with horror.

But obviously, the president was still a little uneasy, and went on to say: "Like those homeless people living on Walton Street, they are ridiculous, and they can't be driven away. They are simply moths of our country. If I give them unemployment benefits If the gold is stopped, one of them counts as another, and I have to go to work!"

But at this moment, the door of their office opened, and the Secretary of State who walked in immediately changed his face when he heard the president's words, and hurried forward and said, "Oh! My Mr. President, you must never say this! Say it out there, but be careful with every microphone around you that might be turned on."

The president snorted coldly: "Could it be that what I said is not true?"

The Secretary of State smiled and said: "Of course, it is precisely because it is the truth that we cannot tell it. After all, the first priority of our government is to never tell the truth, because once we need to tell the truth, it must be true." It’s a very critical moment.”

"Okay, don't talk too much nonsense, if you have anything to say, just talk about it."

"It's like this. There are two good news here." The Secretary of State said with a smile, but after thinking for a while, he added: "... Well, there is one more bad news."

When he heard two pieces of good news, the president stretched his frowning eyebrows just now, but when he was about to ask, he heard another piece of bad news, so he frowned again, waved his hand and said: "Let's tell the good news first."

"Well... the first good news is that the Panasonic Group of Japan has once again achieved a technological breakthrough in hydrogen fuel cells, mainly in hydrogen storage materials. Now, they have achieved a breakthrough in hydrogen fuel cells. Ready for mass production."

When the Secretary of State said this, he also showed a slightly relaxed expression on his face. Finally, they succeeded once.

When the president heard the news, he also showed a satisfied expression on his face, "Good job, it seems that this time, we have taken the lead, then let's continue to promote this technology."

"Well, yes, I know." The Secretary of State nodded.

"So what's the good news?"

"There is one more piece of good news..." The Secretary of State hesitated for a moment, and then said: "Lin Xiao, now he is no longer mainly researching battery technology, and now he is starting to study quantum computer technology again, that is to say, He may not be able to put all his thoughts on battery technology in the future, and this will affect his research to a certain extent."

A smile appeared on the president's face again, "Yes, the news is good."

"In this way, his research progress is affected, and it is more meaningful for us to seize the opportunity in batteries."

Probably feeling very satisfied with these two pieces of news, the President patted the Secretary of State on the shoulder and said, "Sit down first, let's talk about the bad news slowly. Compared with these two good news, this bad news News, the problem is not too big."

Then he sat back on his chair, "Tell me, what is the bad news."

"Uh, let me just stand up and say it." The Secretary of State rejected the president's offer, and then said the bad news, "The bad news is that Lin Xiao has started researching quantum computers."

The president couldn't help being taken aback, and the Secretary of State repeated why this matter was?
But after a while, he suddenly reacted, stood up again, and cursed: "Oh, Shet, Falk!"

Lin Xiao started researching quantum computers again!
Perhaps this is great news for the battery, but it is undoubtedly a huge bad news for this matter.

Because... What if Lin Xiao really researched it?

If that's the case, it's a big deal...

This is a quantum computer. If you want to select some star technologies in science fiction movies, quantum computer technology can definitely be selected as one of them.

The president can now imagine that when Lin Xiao really develops the quantum computer, their poll approval rate may drop by several percentage points.

Thinking of this, he suddenly became annoyed: "This is really the worst news I've heard in a while."

Then he thought for a while and said, "I remember that Google is the largest company in researching quantum computers. Go and ask them how their research is going."

"Yes, Mr. President."

Looking at the president who was obviously angry at this moment, the Secretary of State was unwilling to stay here any longer, so he immediately responded, and then quickly left here.

It's just that he sighed in the end to discuss the countermeasures with Google. They have already developed superconducting chips, and they haven't bought room temperature superconductors yet. He doesn't know Google at all. Did you buy it.

Thinking of this, he can only complain about his ex and ex-ex in his heart. The car accident that happened at the beginning was simply too stupid, and now they are completely passive in various discussions.

Such a mess, I'm afraid it will take at least a few decades, or they will regain the absolute upper hand, or completely lose their status as the world leader before it can be resolved.

Shaking his head, he left here, went to Google, and did something that was probably destined to have no good results.

……

At the same time, in Japan, during a banquet, a group of senior executives of the Panasonic Group, as well as researchers like Yosuke Tanaka who have contributed a very important role in hydrogen fuel cell technology, are celebrating their success.

Because they have achieved very significant breakthroughs in proton exchange membranes and hydrogen storage materials, before another better battery technology officially appears in the world, they are destined to make waves in the battery market.

And this can be said to be a major impetus for the future development of their group.

At the banquet, Makoto Matsushita, who is in charge of the energy technology business of the Panasonic Group, was also smiling all over his face at this time. What he thought of at this time was the praise that the owner of the Panasonic family, his grandfather, had just given him.

This is very important for him to inherit the position of Patriarch in the future.

Thinking of this, he also raised the wine cup full of sake, and said to the two researchers who made great contributions to this research: "Professor Tanaka, you did a very good job, and Professor Hirata, thank you very much." .”

Yosuke Tanaka developed the proton exchange membrane, and another Ichiro Hirata developed the hydrogen storage material. These two materials are the core materials of hydrogen fuel cells, so the two of them can also cooperate with these Panasonic's The direct descendants sit at a dining table.

When the two saw Makoto Matsushita's actions, they quickly raised their wine glasses in return.

After drinking the wine in the glass in one gulp, Makoto Matsushita encouraged the two heroes again, but at this moment, two more people walked by.

"Mr. Matsushita, we have something to talk to you about."

Seeing these two people, Makoto Matsushita smiled and said, "So it's Mr. Toyota and Honda. What's the matter with you two?"

This Mr. Toyota and Mr. Honda represent their two major car companies in Japan, Toyota and Honda.

At this banquet, many people from car companies in Japan came. After all, in the future, new energy vehicles are destined to go, and now their domestic companies can achieve such a major breakthrough in hydrogen fuel cells. A breakthrough is obviously a big thing for them.

Because it means that they will have the opportunity to avoid falling into decline in the future.

Then, Mr. Toyota smiled and said: "I mainly want to know about your future specifications and models of hydrogen fuel cells, and of course, the price. I believe that you have now achieved a major breakthrough in technology. It shouldn’t be as expensive as it used to be, right?”

"Of course, Mr. Toyoda, just rest assured." Makoto Matsushita said with a smile: "As for the specific specifications, it is still our secret for the time being. Of course, as far as our technology is concerned, it must be worthy of everyone's trust. Otherwise, I will not invite everyone with such fanfare like now."

"Haha, since Mr. Matsushita said that, I won't ask any more questions." Mr. Toyoda nodded.

However, Mr. Hirata next to him raised his own question at this time: "Mr. Matsushita, after our Honda Group learned about the important results you have achieved, we are naturally very happy for you, but you should also know that that Lin Xiao is also researching battery technology right now? If... I mean, if he really researches some important battery technology, will your hydrogen fuel cell still have an advantage?"

"I'm sorry to ask this question. Of course, I believe everyone knows that this is a problem we must face. Otherwise, it will be like the hydrogen fuel cell we promoted at the beginning, but in the end it will be useless in front of other people's lithium batteries. The power of resistance, I don't want to go through this kind of thing again."

Hearing Hirata's words, the other people present were silent for a moment. This is indeed the case. The failure at the beginning was a huge blow to them.

Now, can they really turn salted fish over?
At this time, Makoto Matsushita just smiled lightly, and then showed a confident expression on his face.

"Everyone, regarding this matter, I can only say that please don't worry. According to the information we have received, Lin Xiao has now begun to study quantum computers. He is so contemptuous of our competition in battery technology. In the end, he can If you get it, it will only be a fiasco.”

"So, please be happy, everyone. Lin Xiao is certainly a formidable scientist, but there is a saying in his country that a proud soldier must be defeated. Now he is already proud. So, on behalf of the Panasonic Group, I will only say one thing now. , we will give him the first failure in his life!"

Hearing Makoto Matsushita's bold declaration, the people present all believed that Makoto Matsushita could really do it. Of course, the most important thing was his aura of "below overcomes above".

For them, Lin Xiao is a technically high mountain, that is, this "up", so Makoto Matsushita's declaration touched their souls.

Then, the applause suddenly sounded, and everyone cast admiring glances at Makoto Matsushita.

Someone even shouted: "That's right, that Lin Xiao dares to be so contemptuous, he must make him regret it!"

Looking at this scene, Makoto Matsushita also showed a smile. Under the praise of everyone, he despised Lin Xiao even more, and even began to feel that they will win this round!

At this time, an old man sitting on the first seat also encouraged him: "That's right, Ah Cheng, I believe you can succeed."

Hearing the old man's words, Makoto Matsushita's smile became even brighter, and his body seemed to float lightly. Then he said respectfully: "Yes! Grandpa."

And he was certain in his heart, this time, he must make that Lin Xiao regret it!