Super Copy of Great Power Technology

"Mr. Qiao, do you already have a concrete idea for developing a warp drive?" A bold researcher raised his hand and voiced everyone's thoughts. In his opinion, for something as revolutionary as a warp drive, it was already quite remarkable that Qiao Ruida had even a research direction; he dared not hope for anything more.

"I do have some ideas that I want to test. This is the research and development plan."

Joreda nodded matter-of-factly and pressed the page-turn key on the keyboard. The next moment, a huge title appeared on the projection screen: "Stargate Project," below which was a schematic diagram of a space structure. In the dark void of space, a ring-shaped object with a diameter of over a kilometer stood silently. On both sides of this ring-shaped structure, a dozen huge spherical buildings were evenly distributed, with thick cables extending from inside these spherical buildings and converging on both sides of the ring.

"Speaking of warp drive, it used to be a science fiction concept. There was no theoretical basis, no design sketches, let alone a physical object in reality. Until yesterday, I published that paper on Qiuzhi.com, which solved the theoretical basis problem of developing warp drive. However, we still don't know how to design, how to manufacture, or how to assemble it. We can only explore it little by little from the basic functions."

According to the jump formula I proposed in my paper, activating the jump channel requires a massive amount of energy. If a mature, controlled nuclear fusion reactor is used for power, at least a dozen large reactors would need to be connected in a grid. Such a large number of reactors would require a huge amount of land, and considering the initial development stage, the jump engine itself would also be quite large, making it virtually impossible to fit into a spacecraft. To solve this problem, I devised a compromise: constructing a fixed-location 'stargate' to open the jump channel (temporary wormhole). The experimental spacecraft, using conventional engines, would fly into the stargate and reach distant interstellar coordinates. Since the stargate is fixed, the fusion reactor powering it can be placed anywhere near it.

As shown in the image, this enormous ring is the stargate used to activate the jump portal, and the dozen or so spherical structures surrounding the ring are large fusion reactors.

At this point, several researchers in the audience raised their hands, clearly having questions. Qiao Ruida casually called on one of the researchers who had raised his hand. The researcher stood up, adjusted his glasses, and asked, "Mr. Qiao, where do you plan to install this stargate you designed—on Earth, on the Moon, or in space?"

"According to my calculations, when the jump channel is activated, it will generate severe electromagnetic interference and unknown radiation. If the jump channel is unstable, it may also cause space distortion, space turbulence, or even space explosion, the specific power of which is unknown. Such a dangerous thing is not suitable to be placed on Earth or the Moon. Let's find a vast empty space in space to place the experimental equipment."

"Mr. Qiao, is this stargate a one-way trip, or is it a trip from the other side once the warp portal is opened? If it's a one-way trip, how do we recover the experimental spaceship?"

"In the initial stage, stargates will definitely be one-way, allowing only going in and not returning. Once we fully master the technology and principles of stargates, we may be able to develop a dual-stargate fixed channel. Two matching stargates will be installed near two distant planets, and once opened, they will connect to each other, forming a stable jump channel."

Once stargate technology is mature, and artificial black hole reactor technology is nearly ready for shipboard deployment, we can then begin the second phase of our research and development program: miniaturizing and micro-miniaturizing warp drives to reduce their size as much as possible, until they can be installed on larger spacecraft. Spacecraft and warships equipped with warp drives will be the complete system, capable of carrying humanity to any corner of the universe.

Qiao Ruida pressed the page-turning button, and a very detailed research and development flowchart appeared on the screen. He cleared his throat and continued, "Next, I will explain the research and development process of the stargate. The first stage: proposing the theoretical basis of hyperspace jump and exploring its feasibility. You don't need to worry about the theoretical basis; I have already explained it clearly in the paper. Next, what you need to do is use quantum supercomputing to build a stargate model, simulate the stargate operation process, and optimize the energy configuration formula. The research team needs to solve theoretical loopholes, such as paradoxes like 'excessively high negative energy density requirements' and 'singularity radiation risk,' gradually reducing the energy requirement from 'equivalent to a star' to an operable level. The second stage: breakthroughs in core technologies and materials."
Energy system research and development
Design controllable nuclear fusion reactors or antimatter annihilation devices to provide the massive amounts of energy required for transitions. Simultaneously develop "spacetime field modulators" to convert energy into "curvature fields" that can warp local spacetime.

Preparation of exotic materials
Synthesize exogenous materials with negative energy properties, such as by manipulating vacuum fluctuations through nanostructures or creating quantum lattices that can temporarily disrupt energy conditions. These materials need to remain stable under extreme gravity and radiation; experimentation could be conducted in the microgravity environment of a space factory.

Navigation and Safety Systems

An "advanced detection array" was developed to avoid collisions with celestial bodies along the jump path, and a "field equilibrium algorithm" was designed to prevent uncontrolled spacetime distortion. Safety protocols included an emergency jump termination mechanism to prevent the spacecraft from being torn apart by spacetime vortices.

Phase 3: Experimentation and Iterative Testing
Prototype testing will be conducted in an isolated airspace at the edge of the solar system, involving unmanned aerial vehicle experiments. Initial testing is likely to be accompanied by failures: such as spacetime field asymmetry leading to vehicle disintegration, or energy feedback burning out the core module. Detailed data from each failure will be recorded to improve the topology of the field generator.

Research on life support and physiological effects requires addressing the impacts of "transition dizziness" (disruption of time perception) and "quantum residue" (subatomic particle misalignment) on the human body before manned testing. Developing a biological stabilization chamber to counteract spacetime shearing effects using an artificial gravity field is also crucial.

The first manned short-distance jump, achieving millisecond-level transitions between Mars orbit and Jupiter, verified the safety of life support systems. The spacecraft experienced a "time drift" phenomenon (a 0.01-second discrepancy between the crew's biological clock and Earth time), prompting an upgrade to the relativistic compensation algorithm.

Phase 4: Engineering and Large-Scale Application

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As Qiao Ruida explained, the researchers' furrowed brows gradually relaxed. What they had initially considered an insurmountable research task, seemingly impossible to begin, became clearer and less difficult after Qiao Ruida's breakdown and organization. It appeared that by following this research path and working together for a few years, they could master the stargate technology. (End of Chapter)