The Red Era, the Opening University Speech

Chapter 334 Scanning Tunneling Microscope

Guan Jianmin blocked many visiting requests from universities and research institutes because he was busy with his research.

But even if he saw it, he probably wouldn't see it.

After all, if you meet one, you will have to meet a hundred. Don't expect to have a rest for the next few days.

Zhou Ren walked forward and took Li Mu's hand affectionately.

As he walked towards the institute, he said, "It's okay, it's okay. You'll get to know each other after a few visits. Many young people in our institute admire you very much."

What he said was not a compliment.

In the Institute of Materials, or in the entire domestic scientific research community, there are few young people who do not regard Li Mu as a role model and goal.

"Then I must meet him if I have the chance." Li Mu said with a smile.

When Zhou Ren heard this, he shuddered with fear.

I instantly recalled the scene where Yan Peilin from the Institute of Computing Technology, at a gathering of those old guys, cried and recounted how many talented people from their institute had been abducted by Li Mu.

"You have to give in order to gain. If we can get people to the institute, it's worth it no matter how many people we give!" Zhou Ren gritted his teeth and reminded himself in his heart.

No matter how many people are needed, he didn't say a word.

As long as Li Mu can enter their institute, it will be a great joy.

Looking at Zhou Ren who was excited for some reason.

Li Mu was a little puzzled, but he still talked about business and said:
"Director Zhou, I came here this time to ask you for something. I plan to focus on researching materials, and I need some experts and professors who are more capable in this area."

"No problem, just tell me, I will send as many people as you want." Zhou Ren's heart was bleeding, but he still patted his chest and said.

Li Mu quickly shook his head: "No, no, you don't have to go to the Semiconductor Research Institute. Just do research at the Materials Research Institute for the time being."

Going to the Semiconductor Research Institute, at most you can help with material calculation software, which doesn't take much time.

It would be better to choose the Materials Research Institute as the location. There are Type 02 computers there too and the same software can be used.

The key to whether the research can be successful depends on whether more detailed information can be obtained in the future.

Otherwise you can only study slowly.

"There's such a good thing!" Zhou Ren was so shocked that his eyes widened, his head felt dizzy, and he felt like he was hit by a pie.

Li Mu, who was sought after by so many people, actually had to work for them.

Li Mu said:
"In terms of materials research, your institute is definitely stronger."

"Even if we can allocate manpower, it is still not enough to focus the entire institute's research efforts on this."

"Of course, we will continue to conduct joint research with the Semiconductor Research Institute, but the focus will be on this area."

He chose to work at the Materials Research Institute after careful consideration.

When I went to the Semiconductor Research Institute, it was already busy enough there and it was not easy to spare the energy to manage it.

What's more, several research institutes in Kyoto have learned this skill well.

The joint research team was only willing to send a few young people, and the rest were old experts and professors.

There's nothing wrong with that though.

But for Li Mu, who wants to develop radiation protection clothing as soon as possible, young people are more useful.

With some chicken blood, he will work like a nuclear-powered donkey every day.

"Okay, okay, Consultant Li, don't worry, our institute will fully cooperate with all your research work!" Zhou Ren immediately stated.

This attitude made Rong Ke who was standing behind him dumbfounded.

No, Director, you haven't even asked what the research is about, and now you're ready for everyone in the institute to join in?
If this turns out to be a mistake, it would be so funny that people would laugh their heads off.

Although he believed in Li Mu's ability, the research work he needed to carry out would only be one or two items at most, and there was no need to use so many people.

But now that the words have been spoken, there is no way to change them.

They had no choice but to stare at Li Mu with Zhou Ren, waiting for his reply.

Seeing that both of them were looking at him, Li Mu thought for a moment and said:

"Actually, I wanted to develop a radiation protection suit myself, so I wanted to conduct research on materials such as metal fibers, polymer materials, metal oxides and nano-ceramic fibers."

"So many!" Zhou Ren was surprised again.

He originally thought it was just a material.

Unexpectedly, Li Mu started with four categories, and they were all in areas that had not been broken through in the country.

This kind of courage can only be described as exciting.

He immediately said, "Counselor Li, please wait for a moment. I will go and gather all the researchers in our institute to attend the meeting."

"Laorong, come to Consultant Li's meeting room first!"

After saying that, Zhou Ren couldn't wait to walk towards the laboratory building.

If nothing unexpected happens, anyone who is not at a critical juncture in research will probably be called by him.

Zhou Ren looked at Rong Ke leaving, held his forehead and sighed, thinking it was shameful.

But he was not slow in speaking, and quickly said, "Advisor Li, please come this way. I heard that you like to drink tea. I just got a box of the best Pu'er tea. Please taste it later."

After saying that, he invited Li Mu to the conference room.

However, only he himself knew whether the box of Pu'er tea was "just" obtained or had been prepared long ago and intended to be used as a gift.

……

soon.

Most of the researchers from the Institute of Materials came to the conference room.

There is no need for Zhou Ren to urge him at all.

When they heard that Li Mu was coming, everyone who could come rushed over.

The young people are quick and have caught up with the old experts and professors.

The moment I rushed to the door, I saw a figure busy at the blackboard in the conference room. My hurried steps suddenly stopped and I walked on tiptoe for fear of disturbing him.

Everyone stood on tiptoe unconsciously.

No matter how excited or thrilled they were, they did not disturb Li Mu at this moment.

They just stood silently behind him, watching him write on the wall the chemical properties and composition of each material, as well as various physical formulas.

"What's going on?" The silence stunned the experts and professors who arrived later, as well as Zhou Ren.

They hurried into the meeting room.

Immediately, he was shocked by the scene before him.

The blackboard was filled with densely written research materials on metal fibers, polymer materials, metal oxides and nano-ceramic fibers.

Any random piece of text may be the result of their entire research institute taking several months or even years to complete.

And Rong Ke followed Li Mu in.

The person standing behind him at this moment also opened his mouth wide, watching this incredible scene.

Even if chalk dust fell into his mouth, he didn't care at all.

Seeing that Li Mu had finished writing with the few pieces of chalk in his hand, she hurriedly handed him a few more without waiting for him to turn around.

……

10 minute later.

Li Mu finally finished writing the research outline.

He clapped his hands in satisfaction and was about to thank Rong Ke for handing him the chalk.

When I turned around, I was shocked - when did so many people come?

He said, "Director Zhou, why didn't you tell me you were coming?"

"After seeing what you wrote, who among us dares to disturb you?" Zhou Ren's eyes were as big as bells, and he wished he could copy down everything on the blackboard with his eyes.

Although its feasibility remains to be verified.

But this is the research plan given by Li Mu.

That's all right, just follow the instructions and you will definitely succeed.

A group of experts and professors also exclaimed: "Consultant Li, your ideas are really admirable. You can actually think of using these materials to develop radiation protection clothing!"

"It can be used not only to make protective clothing, but also in the fields of aerospace, electronics, and chemical engineering. Polymer materials can be used in the manufacture of various industrial parts and equipment, as well as in the fields of construction and transportation..."

"If we can make a breakthrough in these materials, our country's industrial strength will be further improved!"

……

As veteran experts and professors who have been immersed in the field of materials science for many years, they almost instantly realized the value of the several materials proposed by Li Mu.

"But what kind of material is this nano-ceramic fiber, Consultant Li, can you explain it to us?" someone asked curiously.

Ceramic fiber they know.

Although the domestic development level is relatively backward, I have heard of this thing after all.

In the early 60s, Emperor M had developed a variety of ceramic fiber products and used them in industrial kiln wall linings.

But nano-ceramic fibers are unheard of.

Li Mu thought about it and explained:
"In 59, Richard Feynman of California Institute of Technology published an article titled 'There's Plenty of Room at the Bottom'."

"In this article, he proposed the possibility of manipulating Wuzhi at the nanoscale and envisioned manufacturing products by arranging atoms and molecules."

"Nano-ceramic fiber is the result of my development based on this theory. Of course, it is still just a theory, and it is still unknown whether it will be successful."

He didn't bother explaining it to everyone.

Since the theory has already been proposed by someone, he just copied it.

"I see. I didn't expect that Emperor M had just proposed the theory not long ago, but Consultant Li has already come up with a complete research and development plan. This is really..." Zhou Ren didn't know what to say.

Although Li Mu modestly said he didn't know whether he could succeed.

But he is confident.

Nothing else, just this person.

Not only him, but anyone in Xia Country who knows about this research project will unconditionally and unreasonably believe that Li Mu can develop nano-ceramic fibers.

Rong Ke, who was standing by, finally came back to his senses from his shock.

He also admired Li Mu.

However, I was still a little speechless about Director Zhou Ren's flattery. After thinking for a while, I asked, "But Consultant Li, how can we achieve material manipulation at the nanoscale?"

"With the current level of technology, I'm afraid no country can do it yet, right?"

This question made the experts and professors who were immersed in shock come back to their senses and look curious.

Li Mu said:
"This requires the design of a new type of microscope - a scanning tunneling microscope."

"It consists of a tunnel needle tip, a 3D scanning controller, an electronic control system, an online scanning control system, and offline data analysis software."

"Using it, we can observe and locate individual atoms, and manipulate them precisely. Of course, it is only my idea at present. To develop it, it also requires the joint efforts of the Semiconductor Research Institute and everyone else."

He didn't explain it too clearly to everyone.

After all, controllers and several systems involve research in two fields: computer and software engineering.

With the current level of the Materials Research Institute, we can probably only use the Type 02 computer proficiently and understand the functions of the software.

As for how to achieve these functions, no one answered a question.

Sure enough, after he finished speaking.

No one continued to ask questions on this issue.

Only Zhou Ren said: "Then why don't we ask the comrades from the Semiconductor Research Institute to come over? We will definitely entertain them well!"

He dared to say this, and Rong Ke was too embarrassed to listen.

He quickly grabbed Zhou Ren and said to Li Mu:

"Advisor Li, our director is joking. How could we possibly allow comrades from the Semiconductor Research Institute to come here?"

"To develop a scanning tunneling microscope, you need powerful computers and computing technology to support it."

"Just make the arrangements. We will all follow your orders."

After Rong Ke finished speaking.

Zhou Ren, who had wanted to struggle a little longer, suddenly reacted and nodded repeatedly.

Let people from the Semiconductor Research Institute come over.

He himself felt it was inappropriate.

——At least it was not appropriate before Li Mu officially joined their institute.

"Okay, thank you Director Zhou and Director Rong. I believe that with everyone's joint efforts, we will be able to achieve a technological breakthrough in these materials!" said Li Mu.

……

The meeting then continued.

Li Mu began to explain in detail the research plans for various materials.

Start with the metal fibers.

Metal fiber refers to a fiber-shaped material with a high metal content, continuously distributed metal material, and a lateral size of microns.

The metal fibers in the 60s mainly included para-aramid fibers and metal fiber alloy wires.

However, given Xia Country's current production level, it is extremely difficult to produce these two things.

Li Mu first introduced para-aramid fiber:
"This is an organic polymer fiber made by reacting terephthaloyl chloride and p-phenylenediamine under specific conditions."

“In theory, it has excellent strength and high modulus properties, and has the advantages of high temperature resistance and flame retardancy.”

"Let me talk about its theoretical synthesis method. First, it is mainly based on p-phenylenediamine and terephthaloyl chloride. These two monomers are produced by low-temperature solution polycondensation in a solution system of N-methylpyrrolidone and calcium chloride..."

……

He doesn't speak very fast.

But everyone below couldn't help but feel that it was a bit strenuous as they listened.

Some old experts and professors can only barely keep up.

Seeing this, Li Mu was not in a hurry to finish speaking all the words at once.

After introducing aramid fiber, we talked about metal fiber alloy wire.

He then announced the temporary end of the meeting.

"Let's take a break first, I'll also sort out my thoughts." Li Mu said with a smile.

It was visibly evident that everyone breathed a sigh of relief when they heard this.

Only the energetic young researchers jumped up from their seats in an instant and surrounded him, asking questions:
"Advisor Li, the low-temperature solution polycondensation reaction you just mentioned, why..."

"I read in the academic journal of Emperor M that para-aramid fiber seems to be mainly used in the manufacture of bulletproof vests. How did you come up with the idea that it could be used to make radiation protection clothing..."

(End of this chapter)