When I am reborn, I just want to be a top student

Tangdu City.

According to the encyclopedia, it is the capital of Shaanxi Province, a sub-provincial city, a megacity, the core city of the Guanzhong Plain urban agglomeration, an important central city in the central and western regions, and a major national scientific research, education, and industrial base.

With its strong scientific and technological capabilities and abundant talent, it ranks third in the country in terms of scientific and technological strength, second only to Beijing and Shanghai. It has more than 3,000 research and development institutions of various types, more than 46 independent research institutions, including 231 national key laboratories, engineering technology research centers and industry testing centers, 440,000 professional and technical personnel, and 68 academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering.

There are 4523 high-tech enterprises, with a total of 84256 patent applications filed throughout the year, including 36421 invention patent applications.

These data demonstrate Tangdu's scientific research strength.

In this timeline, Wang Donglai's sudden emergence spurred the development of Tangdu City much earlier, making it far better than in the original timeline.

For example, some cutting-edge scientific research has been quietly transferred to Tangdu City without the public's knowledge.

Tangdu Jiaotong University, which produced Wang Donglai, inherited this tradition.

Furthermore, Tangdu Jiaotong University had an even bolder idea: could they apply to higher authorities to merge Northwestern Polytechnical University and Xidian University to form a new university in Shaanxi Province?

Of course, this idea was too audacious to actually be shouted out.

The research base of Tangdu Jiaotong University.

In our previous collaboration with Galaxy Technology, it became a base for joint research and development between the two companies.

At this time, Wang Donglai was on an inspection tour.

Regardless, Galaxy Technology has reached this level. Even if Wang Donglai values ​​his identity as a researcher more, he still needs to pay attention to research funding and the work of his researchers.

Many people in China cannot understand the scientific research conducted by Galaxy Technology.

Because Galaxy Technologies conducts so much research.

In many areas, there are room-temperature superconducting materials, biological gene editing, brain-computer interfaces, controlled nuclear fusion, and so on.

Some are still at the theoretical level, while others are actually being researched and developed with real resources.

Just like the room-temperature superconducting materials laboratory that Wang Donglai is inspecting right now.

"Academician Wang, the research and development of room temperature superconducting materials is not progressing much at present. Perhaps we could take a short break?"

After the report on the progress of room-temperature superconducting materials research and development, a professor offered a suggestion.

Wang Donglai was stunned when he heard this.

As long as this laboratory exists, Galaxy Technology will continue to invest in it, and both professors and students will receive funding.

Asking Galaxy Technology to stop its research and development is tantamount to stopping it from receiving funding.

"Professor Yin, do you think we can develop room-temperature superconducting materials?"

Wang Donglai asked out of curiosity.

Professor Yin Guoqing was a professor at Tangdu Jiaotong University, so he had some connection with Wang Donglai and wasn't too cautious.

Ignoring the gesturing glances from the school leaders standing beside him, he said without hesitation, "Academician Wang, room-temperature and room-pressure superconductors should not exist in theory."

Yin Guoqing's first words stunned everyone present.

He is the head of the room-temperature superconducting materials laboratory, and now he's saying that the material doesn't exist. The contradiction is too strong.

"The reason why superconductivity occurs is that under low temperature and high pressure, the molecules of the material will become structured. The hydrogen bonding that turns water into ice is based on this principle."

"It is because of the structure of the molecules inside the material that the electric field of electrons can pass through quickly, and the resistance is zero."

"To use the simplest and most vivid example, it's like a winding road where electrons face great resistance, but when it's built into a straight highway, the electric field can pass through quickly."

"Since superconductivity is necessarily accompanied by ordered structuring within molecules, then working backward from this principle, what would superconducting materials look like if they existed at room temperature and pressure?"

"The first is metallic materials, but metallic materials will always be accompanied by thermal effects, which is a physical law. Therefore, pure metal materials are definitely not feasible, nor is composite technology."

"The second is composite materials. If it is a composite material, it means that the material must contain 'ions'. Without 'ions', the electric field cannot be transmitted."

"The reason why the superconducting effect exists is because there must be an ordered structure inside the material. This results in strong molecular forces inside the composite material to maintain this structure. If there are strong molecular forces between molecules, where is there room for 'ions' to exist?"

"Furthermore, if such materials with strong intermolecular forces exist at room temperature and pressure, then those at room temperature must be exceptionally reactive and should already exist in reality without the need for synthesis."

"Therefore, based on current research and development, I believe that there are no room-temperature and room-pressure superconducting materials. Whether it is low temperature or high pressure, it is artificially provided with external force to make the molecular structure inside the material orderly."

"But such a material simply does not exist under normal temperature and pressure, because it violates the laws of physics."

The leaders from Tangdu Jiaotong University standing nearby all changed their expressions, clearly dissatisfied with Yin Guoqing's words.

However, before the school leaders could speak, Wang Donglai spoke up.

"Professor Yin, we are researchers. We have no right to speak without investigation. I think Professor Yin is well aware of this."

"Yttrium barium copper oxide is a confirmed copper oxide superconductor with perfect diamagnetism, and its superconducting transition temperature tc is higher than the boiling point of liquid nitrogen."

"From a thermodynamic point of view, there is no insurmountable gap between the boiling point of liquid nitrogen and room temperature. To date, no physical theory has been able to explain why room temperature superconductivity is impossible."

"The first copper oxide superconductor, La2-xBaxCuO4, was discovered in 1986, with a superconducting transition temperature Tc of 35K."

“紧接着Tc在90K以上的Y-Ba-Cu-O体系超导体也很快被发现，Tc为93k（-180°C），超过了液氮温度大关（-196℃、77K）。

“1993年发现的Hg-Ba-Ca-Cu-O体系，常压下Tc为134K（-139℃），高压下可达到164K（-109℃）。”

"From a thermodynamic point of view, modifying the doping and structure of copper oxide superconductors once increased their Tc by 3 to 4 times in a few years."

“I think Professor Yin is more familiar with this information than I am.”

"The reason we haven't found suitable materials yet may simply be that our understanding is insufficient, or that our tools are not yet capable of doing so."

"Professor Yin, I do have an idea about this. What do you think?"

Upon hearing Wang Donglai's words, Yin Guoqing immediately became interested and said, "Academician Wang, what are your thoughts? Please share them."

Without hesitation, Wang Donglai immediately said, "Professor Yin knows that I studied mathematics. Is it possible to assist in the experiment through software modeling?"

"As long as the software simulation is high enough, it can predict the probability of whether a molecule has superconductivity when the input information such as the type of element, the number of each type of atom, and the bonding method between atoms is sufficient."

"If the probability of a molecule being superconducting is high enough, the superconducting critical temperature of a substance can also be predicted."

"I think if we can achieve this, it will greatly promote the research and development of room temperature superconducting materials."

Wang Donglai spoke casually and effortlessly, but to the people around him, it sounded quite different.

At this moment, the thoughts of everyone around were almost unanimous.

"Do you really think everyone has the same mathematical talent and ability as you?"

It's like a joke, like trying to put an elephant in a refrigerator.

The first step is to open the refrigerator, then put the elephant inside, and finally close the refrigerator. Anyone can do the first two steps, but who can do the middle one?

The software modeling that Wang Donglai was referring to is exactly like this.

Whether such software can be developed is one question; whether the software can reach that level is another.

The difference between people is actually greater than the difference between people and dogs.

"Academician Wang, putting aside the issue of software modeling, each simulation alone requires experiments with more than a hundred chemical elements, and also takes into account information such as the number of atoms and the interatomic structure."

"It can be said that the amount of data involved in each calculation is extremely large, and ordinary computers certainly cannot complete the calculation; only supercomputing can do it."

"Not to mention the electricity costs required for supercomputers, the use of supercomputers itself is also a cost."

"The most crucial point is that doing this does not guarantee successful research and development."

"Given the uncertainties, how long can your company sustain its R&D efforts?"

Yin Guoqing is also a technically savvy person; otherwise, he wouldn't have gotten involved in this project.

After a little thought, I found several problems with the solution proposed by Wang Donglai.

Upon hearing Yin Guoqing point this out, Wang Donglai chuckled softly.

"Professor Yin is right, this is indeed a problem."

"However, this applies to other companies."

“These are not problems for Galaxy Technology. I’m afraid Professor Yin is not very familiar with Galaxy Technology’s artificial intelligence technology.”

"We have long since achieved the superimposed application of artificial intelligence technology in related fields, achieving a 1+1 greater than 2 effect."

"Furthermore, the quantum computer I developed has a much stronger computing power than traditional supercomputers, so the problems you mentioned, Professor Yin, are not problems for me."

"I will provide the relevant resources and tools as soon as possible. Professor Yin, do you have any further questions?"

After Wang Dong finished speaking, he asked Yin Guoqing again.

This time, however, there was something different in Wang Donglai's eyes.

Hearing Wang Donglai ask this question, Yin Guoqing wasn't really ignorant; he naturally understood the implication behind Wang Donglai's words.

With a start, he said, "With Academician Wang's words, I think it's definitely worth a try. I'm also very curious to see how Galaxy Technology's artificial intelligence technology will perform."

Wang Donglai nodded and said, "I believe I won't let Professor Yin down. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."

"I don't want to become a big fat person overnight. I just need to find the right direction and move forward little by little in that direction, and that's enough."

After he finished speaking, everyone around him nodded in agreement.

Soon, everyone left the laboratory and accompanied Wang Donglai to inspect the other laboratories.

After the inspection, Wang Donglai followed Xu Songyao to his office.

"Uncle Xu, how does it feel to be retiring soon?"

Wang Donglai sat on the sofa and asked casually.

"Actually, it's not so bad. After all, the school developed in a positive direction under my leadership. Even after I retire, people will still remember my good deeds, which proves that I did some practical things, and that's meaningful."

Xu Songyao thought for a moment and then answered.

This is his true thought.

Regardless, it was under his leadership that Tangdu Jiaotong University rose from the bottom of the C9 list back to the forefront of domestic universities.

Tangdu Jiaotong University has made significant progress in terms of funding, faculty strength, evaluation, employment rate, and so on.

Although these measures are from Tangdu Jiaotong University, they appear extremely radical to other universities.

For example, the College English Test Band 4 and Band 6 (CET-4 and CET-6) could be removed from the graduation certificate, the introduction of international students from the Third World could be canceled, special treatment could be given, and university majors could be reduced or adjusted.

Tangdu Jiaotong University is not a low-level institution, but that doesn't mean there's no pressure when doing these things.

On the contrary, it is precisely because you have reached this level that you have to bear greater pressure when doing things.

Xu Songyao's willingness to withstand this pressure and act was undoubtedly a desperate gamble, placing all his hopes on Wang Donglai.

Fortunately, Wang Donglai did not disappoint him.

As Galaxy Technology achieves more and more results, its scale continues to grow.

Tangdu Jiaotong University, which is deeply integrated with Galaxy Technology, has also gained a lot.

Just look at how many of Galaxy Technology's senior executives are from Tangdu Jiaotong University, and you'll know.

Not to mention what followed. All the talents who graduated from Tangdu Jiaotong University seamlessly joined Galaxy Technology and earned annual salaries, which made students from other schools extremely envious.

"Since Uncle Xu has this mindset, then I'm relieved."

"I won't attend Uncle Xu's retirement ceremony. I'll just hold an induction ceremony for him at Galaxy Technology. Sixty is the age when he should be working hard. With Uncle Xu's abilities, he can shine for at least another twenty years."

Wang Donglai's tone revealed a sense of closeness as he made arrangements for Xu Songyao.

"You~"

Xu Songyao smiled and pointed at Wang Donglai, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

Immediately, Xu Songyao became serious and said, "Alright, to be serious, with Galaxy Technology's R&D capabilities, I'm afraid I won't be able to do any important work after I go in. If you're just setting up a position for me to arrange things for, then forget it."

Wang Donglai also became serious and said, "Uncle Xu, I'm serious."

"I have a school principal here. I wonder if Uncle Xu would be willing to take the position?"

Xu Songyao immediately became curious and asked, "Huh? What principal?"

"Uncle Xu, I'm planning to acquire a vocational school to specialize in teaching blue-collar workers, filling a gap in the domestic market and providing Galaxy Technology with high-quality employees." Wang Donglai said calmly, acquiring a school as casually as buying a steamed bun.

Xu Songyao fell into thought, and after a moment he spoke up: "Vocational school, that's quite a leap. If someone else said that, I might not believe it, but if you say it, I absolutely believe it."

Which company is the school planning to acquire?

At this moment, Wang Donglai revealed a confident smile and said calmly, "Whichever Uncle Xu takes a liking to, that's it!"

"Furthermore, this is just the beginning. Galaxy Vocational School will not only operate one school. We will summarize our experience and expand. This task will be entrusted to Uncle Xu. Do you feel any pressure, Uncle Xu?"

Upon hearing Wang Donglai's words, Xu Songyao immediately raised an eyebrow. (End of Chapter)