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

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

Now the study group has finally come to fruition.

What they posted was to create a first-order red wave.

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

Shen Huiming's team announced that the results were to create first-order green waves, and no more first-order wave-related results were released, and other optical research teams also released some results, including the creation of yellow waves, green waves, and a Finnish team announced that it had created high-frequency first-order waves close to X-rays.

First-order red waves, it's the first time.

Optical physics institutions are concerned with creating red waves, but the results do not receive much attention because there are already many first-order waves.

Caltech Optics has released a series of test results, among which the 'light pressure value' has received a lot of attention, mainly because it has not yet provided accurate measurement of the light pressure of the first order light wave.

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

Indeed it is.

There have been a lot of first-order wave-related studies in the world, but no team has made first-order waves in large quantities, and most of them have produced a small number of first-order waves in the form of extreme radiation.

At the same time, they do not have the means to detect it, so they can only use data to calculate it.

In this case, it is difficult to determine the light pressure of a wave, which can be said to be close to the particle level, which requires extremely accurate detection equipment, and uses the concept of "radiant force" in optics, during which a series of data must be analyzed.

Wait a minute.

After the whole experiment is done, the amount of money spent is also staggering, so the paper reviewer will talk about "the strength of Caltech optics".

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

This is mainly because, with the mass manufacturing of first-order materials, there have been a lot of related research, and naturally there are many new results.

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

For example, alloys, compounds, and even composites based on first-order elements, and so on.

When new results continue to emerge, the photometric measurement 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!" ”

It's a fact.

Domestic optical laboratories can't do this experiment at all, the accuracy of the equipment is directly limited, 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 get approval.

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

"When I go back, I'll talk to Shen Huiming and let them study the light pressure problem." Wang Hao made a decision immediately.

Caltech Optics' strength is certain, but the problem is that the light pressure data they measure is too biased to be relied on for detailed research.

They had to determine the exact light pressure themselves to support the research of the light pressure engine.

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 the light pressure would be the same at the same speed of light.

"According to Caltech Optics' data, the temperature conditions of the light pressure before our manufacturing can be reduced by 1.69 to 1.83 times."

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

"This is no longer an unacceptable value!"

Others were also very excited.

6,000 degrees Celsius is no longer unattainable.

Before the manufacture of first-order elements, 6000 degrees Celsius was a data that could not be thought of, and now there are several materials with a melting point of more than 6000 degrees Celsius, and there are also several thermal insulation materials that support the 6000 degrees Celsius environment, but it is not easy to find suitable for the use of light-pressure engines.

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

Paul Phil-Jones kept saying, "I've discussed with Wang Hao several times that it's feasible below the 12-fold annihilation force field. ”

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

"But there's hope now, thanks to Caltech Optics!" Paul Phil-Jones said, "This experimental paper is so timely. I know one of them, Mason, who is a bearded nasty, but I really want to thank him now! ”

Helen suddenly asked, "Mr. Wang, since the temperature problem can be solved, we can also enter the design stage." ”

"This ......"

Wang Hao thought about it carefully and said, "There is another problem that has not been solved, that is, concave mirrors, in fact, the material demand is mainly concave mirrors." ”

"We had to find a high-temperature resistant material that could reflect a lot of strong light."

"That's the key."

He spoke of the key questions of his research, but his tone was incredibly relaxed.

If the temperature demand is too high, for example, an environment of more than 10,000 degrees Celsius is required, there is definitely no way to solve it for the time being.

But it is only a 'high-temperature resistant material that can reflect strong light', even if he can't find a suitable material, he can personally lead the team to research and develop key problems, and if there are enough basic conditions, it is only an A-level or S-level task at most.

As long as it's not S+, it's all achievable.

……

The research team finally returned to the West Sea.

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

This experiment will take a while, and they must start preparing quickly, and they need specific light pressure data to be able to design the light pressure engine.

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

He needed to solve the problem of concave mirrors, which sounded like glass, but apparently it was impossible to use glass for the interior environment of a light-pressure engine, and he needed a high-temperature resistant material as a coating to solve the problem.

Although it is possible to lead the team to develop new high-temperature resistant materials, it is still necessary to look at the research and development progress of various material institutions, and they have a lot of achievements so far.

If there is a suitable or close material, if you improve the process, you may be able to get the desired material.

Wang Hao first contacted an acquaintance - Cao Dongming.

Cao Dongming has been rated as an academician of the Academy of Engineering and promoted to the vice president of the Institute of Aeronautical Materials, and his personal improvement is still very great.

In the past two years, Cao Dongming has been responsible for the research of alloys related to first-order materials, and has also achieved many eye-catching results.

For example, his team has developed a new type of titanium alloy that has improved performance indicators compared to the titanium alloy fan blades used in aero engines.

This new type of first-order 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 resist heat and strong light." ”

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

Cao Dongming was a little puzzled when he heard this, "Reflecting strong light? Like a mirror? Or is it just like the outer skin of a car? ”

"The reflex performance, of course, is as strong as possible."

Cao Dongming hesitated for a moment, and then said, "We happened to develop a new alloy, silver, with a melting point close to 10,000 degrees Celsius, below 7,300 degrees Celsius, which can maintain stable properties for a long time, maybe you can try?" ”

"What material?"

"Tungsten silicon alloy."

"Turtle alloy?" Wang Hao thought he had heard it wrong, so he repeated it again before he said, "What are you talking about, the alloy of tungsten and silicon?" ”

"Haha~~"

Cao Dongming chuckled, "I was also shocked when I heard this thing, it is indeed tungsten silicon alloy, which was developed by Professor Liao Hongjun's team." ”

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

Wang Hao asked.

"Yes, a big chunk was made." Cao Dongming said, "Do you need it urgently?" We can send it to Xihai University. ”

"Okay."

After disconnecting the communication, Wang Hao thought about the name of 'Turtle Alloy', but still shook his head with a smile, and then thought about Helen's words.

Isn't it......

Can I apply for a light-pressure engine design project?

The design project of the light-pressure engine is not something that can be completed by a few people, because it involves a lot of technical and material problems, and a special team must be formed.

Funds, however, can be self-funded.

Personnel must be arranged by superiors.

……

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

Experiments to annihilate particles have been going on, and more and more data has been accumulated, and there is such a technology to create infinite energy, which must be utilized.

If it's up to the tech sector to make the decision, it's likely that they'll still use it to generate electricity.

Annihilation of particle power generation?

It's just a waste of advanced technology!

The use of annihilation particle technology to create an aerospace carrier, or other large spacecraft, must have a supporting power technology, just like the feeling of Paul Phil-Jones, Ding Zhiqiang and others, annihilation particle technology with Hall thruster, it is simply a steam engine to drive a high-speed train.

Or ruining technology!

Smooth-pressure engines are indeed the most suitable.

After thinking for a while, Wang Hao decided to apply for a light-pressure engine design project, and the project he applied for meant that the research and development officially began.

He was not worried at all about being dismissed.

Because the application does not involve funding at all, his project application report indicates that 'self-financing', to put it bluntly, the Annihilation Force Field Experimental Team takes the funds.

Now that the science and technology department has allocated funds, Wang Hao can no longer look at it.

Money, too little, the process is still complicated!

If the Annihilation Force Field Experimental Group gets the funds, everything does not need to look at the faces of other departments, it is equivalent to a self-research project, and the superior is responsible for deploying personnel.

That's all.

Soon.

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

Teacher Xu stood up again in shock, "Light-pressure engine? I think I've heard this concept, but it's too advanced, isn't it? ”

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

Deng Huaizhen was stunned for a moment, he hesitated and said, "I seem to have heard that it is a conceptual space thruster, right?" ”

"Yes."

"But I don't know exactly that." Deng Huaizhen shook his head and said, "I haven't done research in this area, and I haven't learned about it specifically, if Academician Wang applied for it, there should be no problem with the research, right?" ”

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

After Mr. Xu heard this, he knew that Deng Huaizhen really didn't understand the light-pressure engine, "A kind of thruster? Nothing more? ”

He shook his head amusedly, "Academician Deng, you should still learn more about it." ”

"Really?"

Deng Huaizhen didn't particularly care, so he looked up the relevant information, and found that there was no related project at all.

He could only search the Internet and find some introductions in a few words.

After reading the brief introduction, Deng Huaizhen swallowed hard and said in surprise, "Academician Wang applied for a light-pressure engine?" Mr. Xu, are you sure? ”

"Of course."

Mr. Xu said very affirmatively, "I have already passed." ”

"This kind of research is also approved?"

Deng Huaizhen's face was full of shock, "I read that the introduction said that the high temperature should be more than 50,000 degrees Celsius, even if they rely on annihilation particle technology to solve the problem of light source, but how to solve the temperature problem?" There must be other technical problems that cannot be solved......"

Teacher Xu said helplessly, "What can I do if I don't pass it?" They wrote self-funded, or did I deliberately go to Ka Wanghao's research? ”

“…… That's right, too. ”

Deng Huaizhen tugged at the corners of his mouth vigorously, "The Annihilation Force Field Experimental Group is richer than the science and technology department, and they are the richest." ”

"yes!"

They were jealous as they spoke.

Another person who knows about the light-pressure engine project is Chen Yongshuai from the Annihilation Science and Technology Division, who not only knows about the project application, but also is responsible for the relevant personnel deployment and joint work.

However, the concept of the light-pressure engine is so advanced that they don't even know what technology is involved, and they don't know exactly what personnel are needed.

Chen Yongshuai wanted to contact Wang Hao, and later thought about going to Xihai University.

When I arrived at Xihai University, I talked about the project with Wang Hao face-to-face, and I could also learn more about the so-called light-pressure engine.

……

Seohai University.

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

A group of theoretical physicists, of course, could not solve the details of the engine design, but they could work out 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.

The Annihilation Particle Device creates a light source.

Gathered together by concave mirrors, the light source forms a very large beam of stable intensity.

The excitation propulsion device is the light pressure thrust created by the 'discharge' of a very large beam.

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

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

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

[Title of Research Project: Design of a Photopressure Engine Based on Annihilation Particle Technology (Difficulty: A+)] 】

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