The Red Era, the Opening University Speech

Chapter 387: Xia people are as smart as anyone

But even after working for more than ten days and nights, everyone's eyes are still filled with a strong desire for research success.

Director Zhou Ren stood beside the operating table, closely watching the ongoing tunnel needle tip 130 experiments.

Since the research project on radiation protective clothing began, they have successively solved the technical problems of metal fiber alloy wire, metal oxide and polymer materials in accordance with the research plan provided by Li Mu.

Now we are only one step away from success - nano-ceramic fiber.

In order to achieve a breakthrough in this material, the development of a scanning tunneling microscope is an indispensable prerequisite.

With the help of a team of experts sent by the Semiconductor Research Institute, they completed the development of the 3D scanning controller, vibration reduction system, electronic control system and reproduction scanning system.

Although it has been simplified several times, it can still barely meet the needs of manipulating atoms at the nanometer level.

Now all that’s left is to resolve the problem at the needle tip of the tunnel, and the development of radiation protective clothing is only a matter of time.

Looking at the young researcher who was operating, Zhou Ren finally couldn't help but remind him: "Pay attention to the temperature control, and make sure to avoid the possibility of the needle tip being contaminated or its shape being destroyed."

However, his good intention was not accepted by everyone, but instead attracted a wave of angry glares.

At this critical moment in the research, everyone's nerves were highly tense. If a mistake occurred due to this distraction, even the director would scold them.

Zhou Ren also realized that he had said something wrong and quickly retreated behind the crowd.

Fortunately, the young researcher was not disturbed, and his hands were still very steady as he placed tungsten, platinum-iridium alloy and other materials into the experimental equipment for high-temperature evaporation and deposition.

This is the most important step in tunnel needle tip preparation.

Just as Zhou Ren said just now, once a problem occurs, the performance of the needle tip will be greatly affected.

It was precisely because of this almost harsh requirement that the entire scanning tunneling microscope development team conducted 129 experiments without success.

"I hope it will work this time!" Zhou Ren prayed silently in his heart.

If he fails again, he will have no choice but to ask Li Mu for help.

It's not impossible, but it's a bit embarrassing.

The research plan is already quite clear, and it would be unacceptable if we can't figure this out.

Just when he was slightly distracted.

The young researcher who was operating in the front also finished the experiment and breathed a sigh of relief: "Success!"

Hear these three words.

The experts and professors in the laboratory were still somewhat in disbelief.

It was not until they confirmed it again that they finally believed that it was successful!

"It wasn't easy, but fortunately I succeeded and didn't disappoint Consultant Li!" Zhou Ren's clenched hands loosened, they were wet with sweat, but his face was full of excitement.

With the success of the tunnel tip, the scanning tunnel microscope is just around the corner.

Thinking of this, he immediately said:
"Everyone, be quiet for now. Let's work harder and try to get the scanning tunneling microscope out as soon as possible."

“The technology for manipulating atoms at the nanoscale is unique in the world.”

"Once successful, it will have an immeasurable impact on a large number of major scientific research in our country. It is of great significance!"

It was natural for Zhou Ren to be excited.

The preparation of a single radiation protection suit and several important materials derived from it can be considered a relatively important technological breakthrough.

But compared to the scanning tunneling microscope, it is still somewhat insignificant.

While other countries have just come up with the concept, Xia has already produced finished products.

This is enough to prove to the world that the intelligence and talent of the Xia people are not inferior to anyone else.

Just when everyone was infected by Zhou Ren's words and was eager to start research immediately.

The researcher who just conducted the experiment said:
"Director, I think we should let everyone rest for a while. It's already this time. If we continue, it will be a serious violation of the regulations!"

After hearing his words, the enthusiastic experts and professors suddenly woke up from their dreams, and a strong feeling of fatigue emerged from their bodies and minds.

Zhou Ren looked at the state of everyone and said quickly: "You are right. Look at me, I am so happy. Everyone go and rest first, and we will continue tomorrow."

When everyone heard this, they all looked relieved, and without refusing, they left one after another.

Only the young researcher was left standing there.

Seeing Zhou Ren's gaze, he felt a little embarrassed, but still said: "Director, you said that if I succeed, you would let me meet Consultant Li..."

……

Early next day.

Li Mu finished washing up and exercising.

He continued to write the research plan for the aerial platform in the study.

All research matters and situations of various research institutes will be conveyed through Guan Jianmin, and he can also call in case of emergency, so he doesn't have to worry too much.

I wrote until about 10 o'clock.

He stretched himself and prepared to go to the Agricultural College to take a closer look at the situation.

Just when I was packing up and getting ready to go out.

The phone in the living room suddenly rang.

He picked up the phone: "Hello, this is Li Mu."

"It's me, Consultant Li, Zhou Ren. I'm at the gate of the special building now. I have good news to tell you. Are you free now?" a voice came from inside. Hearing the name, Li Mu smiled and said, "Of course I am free, Director Zhou, please give the phone to the guards and I'll ask them to let you in."

"Okay, okay!" Zhou Ren on the phone nodded happily when he heard this.

After all, it is not easy to meet Li Mu.

Many universities and research institutes had visited us before, but were turned away.

hang up the phone.

He turned around and looked at the young man following behind him, and said, "See, I didn't break my promise. You can definitely meet Consultant Li this time!"

After saying that, the guards received Li Mu's instructions.

Zhou Ren then took him into the special building.

……

Here.

After learning that Zhou Ren was visiting.

Li Mu put down his briefcase, walked to the small cabinet in the living room, and took out a box of Tieguanyin.

There is basically no shortage of tea in his house, so he never feels bad about drinking it.

After all, he could replenish all the consumption from Guo Mo or Wu Youxiang from time to time.

Just holding the teacup.

There was a knock on the door.

"Coming." He answered and quickly got up to open the door.

After opening the door, Li Mu saw Zhou Ren and said with a smile, "Director Zhou, long time no see!"

As he spoke, he invited the other person into the house.

Just then, he saw the young man behind the other person.

He is tall, wears glasses, and has a pair of very bright eyes.

"Hey, I got your research plan, Consultant Li, but the experiment has not made any progress. How could I have the nerve to come to see you before?" Zhou Ren waved his hands, embarrassed.

Li Mu smiled and said:
"Director Zhou, you are wrong. When doing research, it is inevitable to encounter obstacles. It is normal to have difficulties. Just solve them."

"If you have any problems, just come to me and I will be happy to solve them for you."

"I believe you can guess the purpose of the radiation protection suit research. The sooner it succeeds, the sooner our researchers will no longer face the threat of radiation!"

When he finished speaking, his tone couldn't help but be filled with emotion.

"You're right. I was a little too picky. As long as it's good for research work, I should do it. But if I do this, I may have to bother you more in the future." Zhou Ren quickly understood.

After saying this, he remembered the young man who had been standing behind him, patted his head, and said:
"Oh, I forgot to introduce you. This is Chen Yunbo, from Shanghai. He is a top student who graduated from Zheda University."

"I used to work at the Mechanical Science Research Institute, and was recently transferred to our scanning tunneling microscope development group to assist in research."

"He is a rare talent. The problem of the tunnel needle tip was solved this time, thanks to his help."

Just when Zhou Ren finished his introduction.

The young man immediately stood up straight with a solemn expression, then bowed slightly to Li Mu and said, "Hello, Consultant Li, I am Chen Yunbo."

"Not bad, you are young and promising!" Li Mu smiled and patted the other person's shoulder to show encouragement.

Although he may seem younger than the other person, neither Chen Yunbo himself nor Zhou Ren think there is anything wrong with this behavior.

Chen Yunbo said excitedly:

"Consultant Li, you are too kind. I am just conducting experiments according to your research plan and ideas."

"This success is all thanks to you and everyone else."

"As for me, I was just lucky and happened to make the tip of the tunnel."

His voice was sonorous and full of sincerity.

"It's a good thing to be humble, but you can't be too humble. The fact that Director Zhou brought you here has already proved your ability." Li Mu smiled slightly and pulled the other person to sit on the sofa.

Then he invited Zhou Renyi to sit down and made tea for both of them.

After taking the teacup, Chen Yunbo looked quite flattered.

"Advisor Li, you are right, Chen Yunbo, you don't have to be so modest. The opportunity to meet with Advisor Li is very rare, and it is not easy to bring you here. If you miss it, it will be gone." Zhou Ren took a sip of tea and then smiled.

Although the fact that Li Mu serves as an honorary professor at seven universities is well known in the academic circles in Kyoto and even across the country.

But to be honest, it is still very rare to meet Li Mu.

What's more, it's an opportunity to meet alone.

If it weren't for the news that the tunnel was successfully completed, he wouldn't have been sure to see it.

"Director Zhou, you've gone too far. I'm not a big shot, so there's nothing difficult about seeing you. I just don't want to waste my time on unnecessary things." Li Mu shook his head slightly.

He seldom accepted visits from people because most of them were people like Jiang Nanxiang and Lu Ping who wanted to invite him to give lectures, hold seminars and other miscellaneous things.

These things are of no benefit to research, so he certainly couldn't agree to them.

(End of this chapter)