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Chapter 362 Quantum Engine
"It's still 5%. It seems that this has reached the maximum flight speed of the nuclear fusion engine."

Xu Yuan looked at the results given by the quantum computer on the screen in front of him.

Couldn't help but sigh.

Frowning slightly.

These days he has been focusing on the engine, hoping to design a faster engine.

It is suitable for use as the power source of new interstellar spacecraft.

However, after trying several solutions, they only increased the original nuclear fusion engine to 5% of the speed of light. There is still a huge gap from the ideal speed.

For him, he has never been afraid of failure.

And I will never give up.

So I didn't even give myself time to rest and just threw myself into it again.

Change to new ideas.

Unfortunately, after calculation by the 'Jiuzhang No. 6' superconducting quantum computer, the result did not change.

It seems that the upper limit of existing nuclear fusion engines is 5% of the speed of light.

Cannot be improved further.

Under normal circumstances, when faced with problems in technological innovation, the first choice is definitely to upgrade based on the original foundation.

Updated version.

This way you at least have a foundation, and you will often get started much faster.

Moreover, the task of building a new interstellar spacecraft and sending a human pioneer team to Proxima Centauri was quite sudden. In such a short period of time, it was undoubtedly the most suitable to find a way to upgrade the nuclear fusion engine technology. However, Xu Yuan did not expect that the potential of the nuclear fusion engine was so limited.

It can't even reach 10% of the speed of light.

Faced with such a situation, we continue to waste time and energy on nuclear fusion engines.

Obviously something is not appropriate.

It is necessary to choose a new direction of thinking.

Even if it means starting from scratch.

Although this may require more time and effort, it is not impossible to do it with the help of superconducting quantum computers.

As long as it works, it's worth it.

After all, he also wanted to see what kind of wonderful discoveries Proxima Centauri, a neighbor of the solar system, would make.

Perhaps it can make human civilization develop faster.

With this thought lingering on his mind, Xu Yuan returned to his seat.

Soon it entered the deep learning state again.

This time, he directly ruled out the nuclear fusion engine and set his sights on other engine concepts.

"Fluidless Engine"

"Wormhole Engine"

"Space Folding Technology"

"Curvature Drive"

Although human civilization has developed to this day, many scientific and technological advances are still at a stage without breakthroughs.

However, the research on the "concept" of future technology is very advanced.

Perhaps many concepts only appear in science fiction movies, but they are not impossible to realize.

But I just couldn't find the right direction.

Take the most representative ones, controlled nuclear fusion technology and quantum computers.

Each of these is something we never dared to imagine before.

But now, people are already enjoying the tremendous changes that nuclear fusion and quantum computers have brought to their lives.

Of course Xu Yuan himself also has a clear judgment.

Things like wormhole engines and space folding technology are definitely not something that human civilization can achieve now.

There is a gap in the level of civilization here.

No matter how talented he is, it is impossible for him to succeed in his research now.

It's hard for a clever woman to make a meal without rice.

Only with the continuous growth and development of human civilization and the ability to go beyond the solar system and explore the Milky Way, perhaps these advanced civilization technologies will have the possibility of being discovered and successfully studied by future scientific researchers.

All he can do now is to serve as a guide to civilization.

After careful consideration, the concept of "warp engine" finally resurfaced in his mind.

"Is the only way to start with the 'warp drive'?"

His lips moved and he whispered softly, but his eyes immediately became firm.

It seemed as if he had made some decision secretly.

For ordinary people, as long as they are science fiction fans, they will know the concept of curvature engine.

This is a special engine that gains speed by changing the structure of space and time, allowing the spacecraft to travel faster than the speed of light.

Specifically, the space in front is contracted and the space behind is expanded, which will make the spacecraft move faster than the speed of light. A "space-time bubble" will be formed around the spacecraft, in which the spacecraft is relatively still, but the "space-time bubble" itself is moving, thus driving the spacecraft forward.

However, the concept of the curvature engine is already superluminal, far exceeding Xu Yuan's expectations.

We have to start researching the curvature engine now, which will undoubtedly be very difficult.

Even Xu Yuan himself doesn't have much confidence.

Although this concept is beyond the syllabus, it does have many good points.

Even if we can only develop a pseudo-curvature engine that can make the spacecraft reach a speed of more than 20% of the speed of light, it would be a huge success.

Enough to meet the needs of traveling to Proxima Centauri.

"You can try it."

After thinking this through, Xu Yuan no longer hesitated and immediately started researching the curvature engine.

And use superconducting quantum computers to assist in computational analysis.

What surprised Xu Yuan next was that, during his research on the concept of curvature engine, he discovered that after entering the deep learning state, the progress bar generated on the virtual panel in front of him finally showed an upward trend after so many days.

This shows that the direction and ideas he has chosen now are completely correct.

In this way, even if we cannot develop a real curvature engine, there should be no suspense in solving the engine problem of the new interstellar spacecraft.

After confirming this, his confidence increased a lot.

The research is progressing exceptionally smoothly.

You have to know that after so many years of research and continuous learning, the experience he has is simply incomparable to anyone else.

Therefore, although it seems like a very difficult task, as long as he finds the right direction, progress will be quick.

Sometimes, it doesn't even require much effort.

……

that's it.

In the blink of an eye, several days passed.

Xu Yuan's research on the new engine finally made some progress.

After calming down, he did not continue working, but went to the office area where Professor He Luping and Professor Wood were.

Take a look at the recent progress of the Alliance's Mars environmental transformation project.

Mainly because of the engine problem. I have been working for such a long time and have not even asked about the environmental transformation of Mars. Now I really want to understand it. Anyway, I have a clear idea about the problem of the new spacecraft engine.

The first step of the Mars environment transformation project is to control a suitable asteroid and impact the surface of Mars.

In order to increase the air pressure on Mars.

Although it has been successfully completed, it is only the beginning. Next, we need to build artificial magnetic fields at the South Pole and the North Pole of Mars.

There are also a large number of nuclear fusion reactors.

These are large, long-term projects, and even with the help of the Journey starship to complete them, it will take a long time to make any progress.

Therefore, it is basically impossible for the scientific researchers of the alliance to take a break in the future.

For this reason, He Luping and Wood, who were talking about work, did not notice Xu Yuan until he walked into the office.

Then a surprised smile instantly appeared on his face and he quickly came over to say hello.

"Chief Xu."

They greeted each other at the same time, but before Xu Yuan could respond, he suddenly realized something the next second.

Then he added: "Is there any progress on the new engine?"

He Luping knew very well that the reason Xu Yuan had not shown up during this period was because he was dealing with the issue of the new engine.

According to the other party's usual personality, if there was no breakthrough, he would not suddenly come here, so I couldn't help but ask a question out of great surprise.

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Hearing this, Xu Yuan looked at the two of them, but he didn't keep them in suspense.

Facing the eager looks in their eyes, he finally nodded and answered slowly with a smile on his face.

“There is some progress.”

"But it will take some time before it can be officially manufactured."

Based on the concept of the curvature engine and his own understanding and cognition, he eventually figured out a new thing similar to a quantum engine.

It is very different from traditional engines and is based on the principles and characteristics of quantum mechanics.

It is a completely new way of power and propulsion.

In a sense, the warp drive is an extension of the quantum drive.

It can be regarded as a transitional product in the research of curvature engine.

But for the current human civilization, this is enough.

Although it has not been completely perfected yet, according to his speculation and the analysis results of superconducting quantum computers.

This quantum engine can definitely make the speed of the spacecraft reach more than 20% of the speed of light.

If everything goes well, it might even be faster.

At this speed, it would only take a few decades to travel to Proxima Centauri and back.

There is a high probability that he will be able to wait until the spacecraft returns to Earth.

At this moment, He Luping and Wood, who were in front of him, immediately had bright smiles on their faces after hearing what Xu Yuan said.

They know Xu Yuan's strength too well.

If we can say that, it means the new engine is almost certain to succeed.

It is something worth celebrating.

"Great! It looks like we can start manufacturing our second interstellar spaceship soon."

"I've said it before, this is not a problem for Chief Xu."

Although Xu Yuan was relatively satisfied with his research results this time.

But it still felt a little weird to be praised like that by two little old guys.

After coughing twice, he had to change the subject.

"By the way, how is the progress of the Mars environmental transformation project?"

Hearing Xu Yuan finally asking about this, He Luping was the first to answer: "Not long ago, we successfully completed the impact of the target asteroid on the surface of Mars, and the whole process was broadcast live."

"According to the data sent back by monitoring equipment, the air pressure level on Mars has indeed increased."

“Basically, everything is developing according to the process calculated by the big model.”

"And this mission has also brought a lot of confidence to the public. Everyone now has great confidence in transforming the Martian environment."

"In addition, we plan to use the interstellar spacecraft Zhengtu to send a large number of engineering robots to Mars to speed up the smooth implementation of subsequent plans and shorten the project cycle as much as possible."

As soon as he finished saying this, Professor Wood next to him took over and added to the conversation.

"The controlled asteroid impact on Mars went very smoothly this time, mainly because of the large model, which helped us eliminate hidden dangers in advance. Otherwise, it might be very difficult if we were not prepared."

"I have read the relevant news. You have completed this mission very well indeed." Xu Yuan nodded, not sparing his praise.

And since Xu Yuan has taken the time out of his schedule to make this trip, he will definitely not waste it.

The next few people started talking about work again.

The focus, of course, is the Martian environment transformation project.

For example, the key to the subsequent construction of an artificial magnetic field and the use of engineering robots.

Issues with the construction of nuclear fusion reactors, etc.

It was not until it was getting dark that Xu Yuan left.

It is also worth mentioning that both He Luping and Wood offered to help Xu Yuan.

But I was afraid that I would hold Xu Yuan back.

When saying this, I seemed a little lacking in confidence.

It’s not that Xu Yuan doesn’t want to find someone to help, but He Luping and Wood are also responsible for the Mars environment transformation project.

There is really no way to just let it go.

Besides, the quantum engine developed by Xu Yuan is something new.

Even if He Luping and Wood help, I'm afraid there will be little progress.

So I finally chose to refuse.

Xu Yuan even temporarily arranged for his assistant Qin Ming to train with He Luping.

In this regard, He Luping, Wood and others naturally would not have any objection to Xu Yuan's decision.

So it was decided.

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Some time has passed since the asteroid successfully hit Mars.

Under the alliance's plan, a batch of newly upgraded engineering robots were also transported to the surface of Mars on the Zhengtu interstellar spacecraft.

They will be responsible for building artificial magnetic fields and nuclear fusion reactors in the next ten or even dozens of years.

At the same time, a Martian city will be built in the area where the asteroid hits, so that scientific researchers can settle on Mars and study and transform the environment more conveniently.

Because to some extent, Mars City is equivalent to an enlarged version of the lunar scientific research base.

With the successful experience on the moon, it is not too difficult to replicate it on Mars.

According to estimates by quantum computers, it will only take a dozen years for the city on Mars to reach a level where a small number of people can survive.

It will also be a new milestone in human civilization.

It is also anticipated by countless people.

As for Xu Yuan, after having a clear idea and direction, relying on the assistance of superconducting quantum computers, his research on quantum engines has been rapidly advancing.

In about half a year, the quantum engine was basically mature.

And with the verification of superconducting quantum computers, the interstellar spacecraft equipped with this quantum engine is expected to reach a maximum speed of 25% of the speed of light, which can be said to have exceeded the expected value.

So Xu Yuan was satisfied and immediately submitted an application to the Alliance to build the second interstellar spaceship "Voyager" for human civilization.

When the alliance learned of this, they were shocked and approved the application immediately.

Various resources were also drawn upon for the construction of the "Yuanhang".

If nothing unexpected happens, with this kind of force and the experience of the Journey, it won’t be long before the Far Voyage will be able to officially embark on the journey to Proxima Centauri.

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(End of this chapter)