Siheyuan: Steel Mill Engineer

Chapter 81 Hurry
"Comrade Zhenyu, we are from the North China Institute. We are looking for you this time in the hope of getting your help. As the first person in China to develop integrated circuits, you are the most authoritative in this area."

"Comrade You Yi, regarding the issue of integrated circuits, I have already explained in the research institute that this is the trend of the future. In my opinion, integrated circuits in the future may be concentrated on a very small substrate..."

Obviously, You Yi is also a code name.

They all knew each other's real names, but before the names were decrypted, no one called each other by their real names. They all called each other by code names, which was also for security reasons.

"We have seen these in the papers you published, but the problem we are facing now is that integrated circuits can greatly reduce the space, but how can we transmit and store data safely and stably..." You Yi talked freely and recounted all the problems they had encountered before.

"Comrade You Yi should be conducting research and development of electronic computers, right?" Yang Zhenyu asked.

"As expected of you, Comrade Zhenyu. I only raised these questions, and you were able to guess that we are engaged in the research and development of electronic computers. Before coming here, Marshal Nie also said that as long as I told you, you would definitely be able to guess it." You Yi nodded in acknowledgment.

"Well, let me ask you a question. Comrade You Yi, what do you think is the purpose of electronic computer research and development?" Yang Zhenyu asked.

"This..." You Yi was silent for a moment. This question was a bit big and he didn't know where to start.

"Electronic computers came from the United States. Although I have not seen their first generation of computers, I have read reports about them in magazines. They were initially developed to simplify complicated calculations, especially the calculation of missile trajectories and landing points. It would be rather cumbersome if done by humans alone." Yang Zhenyu gave an answer without waiting for You Yi's answer.

"Comrade Zhenyu, what you said makes a lot of sense. I suggest you compile a report. Your point of view is very worthy of research." You Yi said very seriously.

"For example, we can use computers to calculate ballistics, control the launch of missiles, and simplify some data modules and put them into missiles. In this way, can we control the flight of missiles?"

"But, Comrade You Yi, have you ever thought that this is really the only function of computers? My point of view is that the birth and development of computers are to better serve mankind, and they are first applied in the military and other fields, because these are the development priorities of every country."

"Yes, in the beginning, it was indeed applied to missiles and other aspects." You Yi nodded.

Computers have only been around for a few years, and people have not yet expanded their uses.

Yang Zhenyu stopped talking here.

"Not yet, it's not perfect yet, I still need some time." Yang Zhenyu shook his head.

It’s not that Yang Zhenyu doesn’t want to, but he can’t take it out all at once. After all, he is not a professional computer researcher.

"Back to the original question, since computers can potentially be used in a wider range of fields, their size will certainly become smaller and smaller. Similarly, areas such as computing power, data transmission, and storage will also see more extensive development, and integrated circuits are the first step, concentrating complex circuits onto a small substrate. Transistors? Capacitors? I think that's fine too," said Yang Zhenyu.

"You mean, transistors and capacitors can be further reduced in size?" You Yi frowned and said. "I think it is possible, but I am not particularly proficient in this area. I have only read a few books on electronics and electrical engineering and have some ideas." Yang Zhenyu nodded and said.

"We all know that Comrade Zhenyu is very knowledgeable. He has basically read all the books in the university and even asked others to get him a lot of uncommon books. This news has spread." You Yi said with a smile.

"There's no other way. My family is poor. If I don't study hard, what will I achieve in my life?" Yang Zhenyu said with a smile.

"Although the problem has not been solved, we have a direction. With the cooperation of integrated circuits, we can arrange more transistors and capacitors, and both transistors and capacitors can continue to shrink, so that they are more suitable for integrated circuits. But the process may be difficult to solve." You Yi said.

"I have figured out that what you, Comrade You Yi, said before is irrelevant. This sentence is the key. If you want me to develop corresponding equipment for transistors, just tell me directly. It happens that I am relatively free recently, so I can try to design it. Maybe I can succeed." Yang Zhenyu pointed at You Yi and said.

Although it was the first time the two met, as scientists, they still had a feeling of mutual admiration, so there was no problem with making a joke.

"Haha, that's right, this is my goal. Before, I asked others to try, but they all failed. So we thought of the domestic pioneer of integrated circuits. Please make sure to develop it successfully. Our current progress is already behind." You Yi laughed and said.

"I understand, but it will take time. I haven't done any special research on this before, especially transistors, which involve semiconductor materials. I don't have any experience in this area," Yang Zhenyu said with a wry smile.

"Your superiors will send you the relevant materials, but this matter needs to be kept confidential," You Yi said.

"I understand. I have a workshop in this factory. The factory director won't go there without my approval." Yang Zhenyu nodded.

This kind of mission should be carried out in a specialized research institute, but this research may require a long-term mission and it is not a core mission.

In fact, many equipment and other things are outsourced to the research institute, and there is no difference between this and Yang Zhenyu's research in the factory.

"Okay, let's end our conversation here for today. I need to get over there as soon as possible and make some adjustments to the direction of research and development. Your idea is very novel. I think we can make a lot of attempts to complete our true computer." You Yi was about to stand up after he finished speaking.

"Please." Yang Zhenyu bowed and said.

You Yi glanced at Yang Zhenyu, then nodded and left.

You Yi knew what Yang Zhenyu meant by "please". It was a request for them to succeed in research and development for the country as soon as possible.

You Yi came and left in a hurry, as if he left nothing behind, but he left an impression.

(End of this chapter)