From University Lecturer to Chief Academician

Caltech Optical Research Center is one of the largest, most advanced and most authoritative optical research institutions in the world.

Since last year, they have established a research group to study radiation related to first-order materials, including the development of technology for producing first-order light waves.

Now the research team finally has results.

The content they posted created a first-order red wave.

So far, no team in the world has announced the creation of a first-order red wave.

The public result of Shen Huiming's team is to create first-order green waves, and no results related to first-order waves have been released. Other optical research teams have also released some results, including the creation of yellow waves, green waves, and a Finnish team. The team announced the creation of high-frequency first-order waves close to X-rays.

This is the first time for a first-order red wave.

Optical physics institutions focus on creating red waves, but the results have not received much attention because there are already many first-order waves.

The results released by Caltech Optics also come with a series of test results. Among them, the 'light pressure value' has received a lot of attention, mainly because it has not yet provided an accurate measurement of the light pressure of first-order light waves.

On the experimental results paper, an optical expert reviewer commented, "This illustrates the strength of Caltech optics!"

Indeed.

There have been many studies related to first-order waves in the world, but no team is producing first-order waves in large quantities. Most of them are producing a small amount of first-order waves through extreme radiation.

At the same time, they do not have detection methods and can only make calculations based on data.

In this case, you can imagine how difficult it is to measure the light pressure of one section of the wave. It can be said that it is close to particle-level detection, which requires extremely high-precision detection equipment and is used in optics. The concept of radiation force', during which a series of data must be analyzed.

etc.

The amount of money spent to complete the entire experiment is staggering, so the paper review will only talk about the "strength of Caltech optics".

Although Caltech Optics spent a lot of money and did a lot of work to measure the optical pressure of first-order red light, their results did not receive much attention.

This is mainly because, with the mass production of first-order materials, a lot of related research has appeared, and naturally many new results have emerged.

For example, the physical properties, chemical properties, and electrical properties of various first-order elements.

For example, alloys, compounds and even composite materials made based on first-order elements, etc.

When new results continue to emerge, the measurement of light pressure of first-order waves seems to be nothing.

After Wang Hao read the general content, he couldn't help but sigh, "Caltech Optics is indeed very powerful!"

This is a fact.

Domestic optical laboratories cannot do this experiment at all. The accuracy of the equipment is a direct limitation, and the same funding is also a big problem.

The cost of the experiment is too high, the benefits are too small, and it is impossible to obtain approval.

Shen Huiming's team can do this research. They don't have the most sophisticated precision equipment, but they can produce first-order waves in large quantities.

"When I get back, I will tell Shen Huiming and ask them to study the light pressure problem." Wang Hao made a decision immediately.

The strength of Caltech optics is certain, but the problem is that the light pressure data they measure are too biased to make detailed research impossible.

They must measure the accurate light pressure themselves to support the research of light pressure engines.

This result really excited the research team.

They had not thought about the light pressure of the first-order wave before, and subconsciously thought that at the same speed of light, the light pressure would be the same.

"According to data from Caltech Optics, the temperature conditions of light pressure before we manufacture can be reduced by 1.69 to 1.83 times."

Paul Phil-Jones quickly calculated, "If it is an eight-magnification annihilation force field, the temperature requirement can be reduced to about 6,000 degrees Celsius."

"This is no longer an unacceptable value!"

Others are also very excited.

6000 degrees Celsius is no longer out of reach.

Before the creation of first-order elements, 6000 degrees Celsius was a data that was unthinkable. Now there are several materials with melting points exceeding 6000 degrees Celsius, and there are also several heat-insulating materials that support 6000 degrees Celsius environments. It is just a matter of finding a suitable light source. It is not easy to use the compressed engine.

"If the temperature requirement is still too high, we can continue to increase the strength of the annihilation field."

Paul Phil-Jones kept saying, "Wang Hao and I have discussed it several times. An annihilation force field with a power of 12 times or below is feasible."

"It's just that increasing the force field magnification will affect energy efficiency and safety issues."

"But there is hope now, thanks to Caltech Optics!" Paul Phil-Jones said and added, "This experimental paper is so timely. I know Mason in it, he is a bearded nuisance, But I really want to thank him now!”

Helen suddenly asked, "Teacher Wang, now that the temperature problem can be solved, we can also enter the design stage."

"this……"

Wang Hao thought about it carefully and said, "There is still an unresolved problem, which is the concave reflector. In fact, the material demand is mainly for concave reflectors."

"We had to find a high-temperature material that could reflect strong light in large amounts."

"That's also key."

He talked about the key issues of his research, but his tone seemed extremely relaxed.

If the temperature requirement is too high, for example, if an environment above 10,000 degrees Celsius is required, there will definitely be no solution for the time being.

But it's just a 'high-temperature-resistant material that can reflect strong light'. Even if he can't find a suitable material, he can personally lead a team to research and develop the problem. If there are sufficient basic conditions, it will only be A-level or S at most. It’s just a level task.

As long as it's not S+ level difficulty, it can be completed.

…

The research team finally returned to the West Sea.

Wang Hao immediately contacted Shen Huiming and asked him to lead the team to measure the light pressure of the first-order wave.

This experiment will take a while, so preparations must start quickly, and they need specific light pressure data before they can design the light pressure engine.

Then he thought that he should go on a 'business trip' again.

He needs to solve the problem of concave reflectors. Concave reflectors sound like they are made of glass, but obviously for the internal environment of the light pressure engine, it is simply impossible to use glass materials, so high-temperature-resistant materials are needed as coatings to solve the problem. question.

Although you can lead a team to develop new high-temperature resistant materials, you still need to look at the research and development progress of various materials institutions. They have already achieved a lot of results so far.

If there are suitable or close materials, as long as the process is improved, the desired material may be obtained.

Wang Hao first contacted an acquaintance - Cao Dongming.

Cao Dongming has been elected as an academician of the Academy of Engineering and promoted to vice president of the Academy of Aeronautical Materials. His personal improvement is still great.

In the past two years, Cao Dongming has been responsible for the research of first-order material-related alloys, and has produced many impressive results.

For example, his team developed a new type of titanium alloy, which has improved all performance indicators compared with titanium alloy fan blades used in aerospace engines.

This new type of first-stage titanium alloy has been used to manufacture domestic high-end aero-engine fan blades.

After Wang Hao contacted Cao Dongming, he talked about his needs, "We need a high-temperature resistant material that can reflect heat and bright light."

"The material will be used as a coating..."

Cao Dongming was a little confused when he heard this, "Reflect strong light? Like a mirror? Or just like the outer skin of a car?"

"Reflective performance, of course, the stronger, the better."

Cao Dongming hesitated for a moment, then said, "We happened to develop a brand new alloy, silver, with a melting point close to 10,000 degrees Celsius and below 7,300 degrees Celsius. It can maintain stable properties for a long time. Maybe we can try it?"

"what material?"

"Tungsten silicon alloy."

"Turtle alloy?" Wang Hao thought he heard it wrong, so he repeated it again and then said, "Are you talking about an alloy of tungsten and silicon?"

"Haha~~"

Cao Dongming chuckled and said, "I was shocked when I heard this thing. It is indeed a tungsten-silicon alloy, developed by Professor Liao Hongjun's team."

"The name is indeed interesting. Is there a finished product?"

Wang Hao asked.

"Yes, we made a large piece." Cao Dongming said, "Do you need it urgently? We can send it to Xihai University."

"good."

After disconnecting the communication, Wang Hao thought about the name of 'Turtle Alloy', smiled and shook his head, and then thought about Helen's words.

Yes or no……

Can I apply for the light pressure engine design project?

The light pressure engine design project cannot be completed by just a few people, because it involves many technical and material issues, and a dedicated team must be formed.

You can raise the funds yourself.

Personnel must be arranged by superiors.

…

In the end, Wang Hao decided to apply for the project.

Experiments on annihilation particles have been going on, and more and more data have been accumulated. If there is such a technology to create unlimited energy, we must use it.

If the technology department is allowed to make the decision, they will most likely still use it to generate electricity.

Annihilation particles generate electricity?

It’s just a waste of advanced technology!

To use annihilation particle technology to build a space carrier or other large spacecraft, you must have supporting power technology. Just like Paul Phil-Jones, Ding Zhiqiang and others feel, annihilation particle technology is coupled with Hall thrusters. , it is simply a steam engine driving a high-speed train.

Still a waste of technology!

The light pressure engine is indeed the most suitable.

After Wang Hao thought for a while, he decided to apply for a light pressure engine design project. The project he applied for meant the official start of research and development.

He wasn't worried about being dismissed at all.

Because the application did not involve funding at all, his project application report stated "self-funded". To put it bluntly, the Annihilation Field Experiment Team received funding.

Now that the science and technology department is allocating funds, Wang Hao no longer likes it.

The money is too little and the process is complicated!

If the Annihilation Field Experimental Team gets the funding, there is no need to look at the faces of other departments. It is equivalent to a self-research project, and the superiors are responsible for allocating personnel.

That's all.

soon.

The application report written by Wang Hao was placed in front of Teacher Xu.

Teacher Xu stood up in shock again, "Light pressure engine? I seem to have heard of this concept, but is it too advanced?"

He asked Deng Huaizhen, "Academician Deng, do you know about the light pressure engine?"

Deng Huaizhen was stunned for a moment, and he said hesitantly, "I think I've heard of it, it's a conceptual space thruster, right?"

"right."

"But I'm not sure about the specifics." Deng Huaizhen shook his head and said, "I have never done any research in this area, nor have I learned about it in detail. If Academician Wang applied, there should be no problems with the research, right?"

He added, "It's just a high-tech propeller."

After Teacher Xu heard this sentence, he knew that Deng Huaizhen really didn't understand the light pressure engine, "A kind of propeller? Just?"

He shook his head in amusement, "Academician Deng, you should still find out more about it."

"Yeah?"

Deng Huaizhen didn't pay special attention to it, so he searched for relevant information and found that there were no related projects at all.

He could only find some brief introductions through Internet searches.

After reading the brief introduction, Deng Huaizhen swallowed hard and said in surprise, "Academician Wang is applying for a light pressure engine? Teacher Xu, are you sure?"

"certainly."

Teacher Xu said very definitely, "I have passed it."

"Is this kind of research also approved?"

Deng Huaizhen's face was full of shock, "I read that the introduction said that the temperature must be above 50,000 degrees Celsius. Even if they rely on annihilation particle technology to solve the light source problem, how to solve the temperature problem? There must be other unsolvable technical problems..."

Teacher Xu said helplessly, "What if I don't get a pass? They raised their own funds for writing, so I deliberately failed in Wang Hao's research?"

"……Right."

Deng Huaizhen tugged at the corners of his lips, "The Annihilation Field Experimental Team is richer than the science and technology department. They are the richest."

"yes!"

They felt jealous as they spoke.

Another person who knows about the light pressure engine project is Chen Yongshuai from the Annihilation Technology Department. He not only knows about the project application, but is also responsible for the related personnel deployment and work.

However, the concept of the light pressure engine was so advanced that they had no idea what technology was involved, nor the specific personnel needed.

Chen Yongshuai wanted to contact Wang Hao, but then he thought about going to Xihai University.

When I get to Xihai University and discuss the project with Wang Hao in person, I can also learn more about the so-called light pressure engine.

…

Saikai University.

The light pressure engine design project has been started within Wang Hao's research group.

A group of theoretical physicists working together cannot, of course, solve the details of engine design, but they can formulate the main structure of the engine design.

The main structure of the light pressure engine is divided into three parts, namely the annihilation particle device, the concave reflector and the excitation propulsion device.

Annihilation particle devices create light sources.

Gathered together by concave reflectors, the light sources form an extremely large beam of stable intensity.

The excitation propulsion device 'discharges' the light pressure thrust created by the ultra-large beam.

Wang Hao led the research team to quickly conduct research and continuously improve the design of the three parts.

Everyone is very interested in it, everyone is very positive.

At the same time, Wang Hao also established a task--

[Research project name: Light pressure engine design based on annihilation particle technology (Difficulty: A+). 】

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