Don Quixote was right. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 infoEvery scientific work is like exploring in a labyrinth, and we cannot guarantee that every path we have traveled and every decision we have made will be correct. But even in the direction that once lost us, it still has value, at least it makes us more aware of the universe and clears some of the obstacles for our future work. Yuan Haochen said word by word, "What's more, quantum entanglement is indeed a wonderful property, although it is not possible to achieve long-distance communication for the time being, but we have already used this technology in other aspects, such as the ultimate key security system." ”

As Niels Bohr, the pioneer of quantum mechanics, once said: If quantum mechanics doesn't shock you, it must be because you haven't understood it yet.

Humans have been rolling the dice with the universe, and even if we try our best to cheat in the game, we will eventually be thwarted by the laws of the universe. The laws of quantum physics are so perfectly consistent.

Scientific experiments have proven that there is indeed a "ghostly overdistance effect" between entangled particles, but this quantum entanglement itself does not transmit information, but must rely on classical channels. The advantage is that it is absolutely encrypted and can be detected by eavesdropping.

"Then, regarding ultra-long-distance communication technology, we will first focus on conquering the superluminal communication technology in the four-dimensional space." This was stated by the scientific commander of the expeditionary force, Don Quixote.

"If the expeditionary fleet can move faster than light by accelerating, then communication signals such as electromagnetic waves or lasers must also be feasible. Although I don't know if the final communication speed can be close to the limit speed, the probability of our success must be quite high! Yuan Haochen explained to the deputy commander of science, Lola, who took the initiative to ask for help, "There is no direct communication signal transmission between the four-dimensional space and the three-dimensional space, and this is also a problem that you have to try to solve. ”

"We'll do our best!" Laura replied.

"Good! So, let's move on to the second scientific task. Yuan said, "What are your opinions on the development of new energy sources? ”

"Leader, because the entire expeditionary fleet has been in a state of high-speed navigation in four-dimensional space for a long time, if the deep space resource development fleet wants to collect resources in the star systems along the way, it will inevitably be more difficult than the operation technology in three-dimensional space, and even need to jump out of four-dimensional space. Based on the current situation, we must develop new energy sources that are more energy efficient. "For a long time, the energy consumption required for the life, scientific research, and industrial production of the expeditionary force all comes from controllable nuclear fusion technology. ”

"Indeed, if we want to develop new energy sources with higher efficiency, then the research directions of positive and antimatter annihilation, black hole energy, and heavy element decay must be our first choice." Scientific Commander Don Quixote agreed.

"The annihilation of positive and antimatter can release a huge amount of energy, and according to the mass-energy equation (E=mc^2), the process of annihilation can convert 100% of matter into energy. But at this stage, not only is our technology unable to produce antimatter in large quantities, but the energy consumed to create antimatter far exceeds the energy available for antimatter. Wang Yao, deputy commander of science, continued.

"Haha~, this is really a loss-making deal!" Yuan Haochen said with a chuckle.

At present, human civilization mainly uses large particle colliders to produce antimatter, which is not only small in output, but also seriously disproportionate in input and output. Therefore, antimatter is only used for scientific research, or to make antimatter warheads (see Chapter 377).

"We do have a lot of room for improvement in the technology of artificial black hole energy utilization. At present, artificial black holes are mainly used in engine propulsion systems. It would be great if the energy of man-made black holes could be used in life and production. Don Quixote said.

"If we want to use the energy of an artificial black hole, we still have to start from the perspective of the black hole's huge gravitational field (the conversion of mass and energy), or Hawking radiation." Wang Yao boldly imagined, "It would be great if we could make a miniature black hole like a battery." ”

As early as the beginning of the 21st century, the famous scientist Stephen Hawking once said that if the size of a black hole is appropriate, its energy can be used by humans. Humans are able to use "mini" black holes to power the Earth's electricity supply. For example, there may be a mini-black hole with the same mass as a mountain. A black hole of this size, with a rate of 10 million megawatts of X-rays and Kama rays, is enough to provide a powerful guarantee for the world's power supply.

However, it is not easy to use the energy of black holes efficiently. It is not only necessary to use high-dimensional space to lock and shield the miniature black hole, but also to create an unimaginable black hole energy source to start and shut down the system.

"Science and technology on the use of black hole energy is the mainstream direction of our scientific and technological development, and in recent years, under the guidance of the Creator's civilization technology, we have accumulated a lot of experience. Moreover, the purpose of this expedition is also related. Yuan Haochen added.

"Then, I'll lead this project!" Wang Yao immediately said.

"Good!" In this regard, Yuan Haochen naturally agreed, "The research task of the decay of the heavy element will be in charge of Tang Quixote." It's an area we don't touch much with, but it's a huge potential, so go for it! ”

"That's nature!" Don Quixote nodded confidently in reply.

"The theory of heavy element decay, that is, through the reorganization between quarks, the heavy element will quickly decay into lighter elements, and in this decay process, a huge amount of energy will be released." Hara continued, "Based on the theory of grand unification (the technique of interconversion of the four fundamental forces), we can weaken the strong interaction force between the quarks in the proton and neutron and enhance the electromagnetic force in an attempt to disassemble the nuclei of heavy elements into free quarks." ”

"Then, by increasing the strong interaction force, the electromagnetic force is weakened, so that the free quarks are quickly regrouped, violently colliding to form new protons and neutrons, and then combining lighter elements. In this process, a large amount of mass must be converted into energy, converted into photons, or neutrinos released! ”

"We deduce that the energy conversion efficiency of this level of decay is at least 10~20 times that of nuclear fusion reactions. What's more, this reaction is the same as a black hole engine, no fuel picking! While getting a steady stream of energy, we have one more [garbage treatment plant]! Haha~"

Don Quixote laughed heartily, and it was clear that he was confident in the project!

If elemental decay technology is realized, it means that even in the course of a four-dimensional space voyage, the expeditionary force can use its material as an energy source if it captures an asteroid at will. Moreover, due to the decay of the elements, the hydrogen that remains in the heavy elements can still be used as fuel after the decay of the heavy elements in a step-by-step cycle.

"If measured from this perspective, the energy conversion efficiency of heavy element decay will become even higher!" The crowd said expectantly.

"Hurry up! Whether it's black hole energy or heavy element decay, we must solve the theoretical problems as soon as possible before it can be translated into practical industrial applications. It is hoped that these technologies will be applied on a large scale in the next 100 years. Yuan Haochen looked around at everyone and finally concluded.

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(To be continued.) )