I walk in the past, continue the future

Chapter 42 Black Hole
"Have you heard of imaginary numbers?" Einstein said.

Xia Lian nodded, "The square root of a negative number has no solution within the real number range."

Einstein went on to explain: "We know that mathematics can describe almost the entire universe.

According to the wave equation of quantum mechanics, real and imaginary solutions can be obtained.

Real solutions correspond to the real world, while imaginary solutions are generally considered meaningless.

However, the imaginary solution also fits perfectly with the wave equation.

Therefore, some people think that there is an "imaginary number space" corresponding to the imaginary number solution of the wave equation, representing another dimension of different time and space. "

"You mean, this is an imaginary space?" Xia Lian said, looking at the model in front of him.

Einstein nodded, "The fifth element supports the operation of the rules of this universe, but it no longer belongs to this universe.

It settled in another dimension as the cornerstone for maintaining the stability of the universe.

The space of real numbers can be explained by real numbers, but those that do not belong to the space of real numbers cannot be explained by real numbers.

Only imaginary numbers can be used. "

Einstein stared at the space model in front of him with excitement in his eyes.

"Only imaginary numbers can explain this power."

"You created this equation with imaginary numbers." Xia Lian said in surprise.

"This is based on the opposite logic of the existing mathematical logic in this world, and the human brain would be very laborious to actually calculate.

But fortunately, with Freya's help, as long as there is a direction, then it is very simple. ' said Einstein.

After a pause, he continued, "However, the energy transformation you envisioned cannot be carried out in this material world, because the fifth element becomes matter or energy under the rules of this universe when it enters this universe.

You can only use this equation in the space of imaginary numbers to convert energy. "

"Is that so?" Xia Lian said regretfully, "I thought I could transform the fifth element by transforming the starship's energy.

However, starship energy cannot be transmitted to that space, and it seems that the upper limit of this element is only here. "

"No, the potential of this element is infinite." Einstein's eyes flashed and he said excitedly.

Xia Lian was stunned.

"I did some experiments in this space," Einstein said.

As Einstein's words fell, the virtual projection picture in front of him began to change. In the imaginary space, some substances were accumulated in it.

Since it is a projection, Freya also marked this substance.

"H2"

This is hydrogen, in which countless hydrogen condensed, and then a blue flame suddenly ignited, turning into a little mist.

"You see, in the imaginary space, the physical phenomena of this universe are also applicable. This should be a relationship between the two worlds that support each other." Einstein said.

"We can make a hypothesis, or try to make an energy source in imaginary space."

"Can matter directly transform the fifth element?" Xia Lian asked.

"According to my calculation formula, energy will be closer to the fifth element, so converting matter into energy first, and then converting it into the fifth element is the best transformation mode.

For example, we can try to create a controlled nuclear fusion in the imaginary space. "

"However, building a reactor in the imaginary space also consumes the fifth element. It should also follow some kind of the principle of conservation of mass-energy, right?" Xia Lian said.

"The mass-energy conversion rate of controllable thermonuclear fusion is 0.7%, which means that one hundred units of hydrogen can only convert 0.7 units of energy.

But a hundred units of hydrogen requires a hundred units of the fifth element to materialize, right? "

"It's true." Einstein nodded, "However, have you ever thought that after the fifth element in the body is exhausted, it will recover."

Xia Lian suddenly realized something, "What do you mean"

"The universe is like a vast ocean, and the fifth element is sea water, which fills the universe and is transformed into all matter, life and even energy."

Einstein spoke about the nature of the fifth element.

"If a corner of the sea is suddenly dug away, what will happen?"

"A cavity will be formed, and the surrounding sea water will pour into the cavity," Xia Lian said.

Einstein nodded, and he went on to explain.

"This is why the fifth element in your body will gradually recover after it is consumed, but the seawater that is poured back does not come from this universe.

but from the imaginary space.

The amount of the fifth element of this universe is constant, according to my computer simulations at this base.

If we disconnect from that space and directly consume the fifth element.

Something like vacuum decay might happen, which is very scary. "

"So it's no wonder that if you want to obtain the qualification to use the fifth element, you must communicate with that space." Xia Lian said.

"Of course, that's just a hypothesis," Einstein said, "and we're back on that topic.

When the energy of the imaginary space is replenished into your body, the energy belongs to you and can be controlled by you.

You can take advantage of this to accumulate this energy little by little and turn it into fuel for nuclear fusion. "

Xia Lian thought for a moment, "That is to say, assuming that the fifth element in my body can recover 10 points a day, I use up 10 points of the fifth element every day and convert it into hydrogen.

Until the hydrogen reaches [-] points and fuse these hydrogen, then I have [-] points of the fifth element to use when I fight, right?
Or, even if only a little hydrogen is used for fusion, then to me, it's all extra energy. "

Einstein nodded, "Hydrogen will not disappear after nuclear fusion, it will only lose 0.7% of its mass. After capturing neutrons, its remaining mass will aggregate into helium. As long as the temperature rises, helium can still fuse, and then Fusion all the way to iron.

That is to say, your [-] points of hydrogen are actually not just [-] points that can become your energy."

"But what about iron?" Xia Lian said, "Iron cannot be fused, because its mass is too large, it can only be fissioned to release energy."

"That's right." Einstein nodded, "In the universe, when massive stars fuse to iron, that is, when they evolve to the end stage, there is a probability that they will evolve into a state.

The binding energy is not comparable to gravity, and a large amount of iron elements are collapsed by gravity and extremely compressed into a point."

Xia Lian seemed to have thought of something, and whispered softly.

"Black hole."

(End of this chapter)