A genius? I just love studying.

Chapter 307 Bad News

Chen Hui wants to build an unprecedented large particle collider, a collider that orbits the equator or even larger!

Building a controlled nuclear fusion power plant is only the first step, but also the driving force for subsequent steps. Only when the energy problem is solved can such a mega-project be implemented.

Back then, some scientists working in high-energy physics proposed building a particle collider, but Professor Yang Zhenning called it off, and ultimately this massive project worth hundreds of billions of yuan was terminated.

For China at that time, a budget of several hundred billion yuan was indeed an unbearable burden. If this budget had been used to build a particle collider, it might have made a huge contribution to high-energy physics, but it would have meant that China would have lost several hundred billion yuan in development funding, and other fields could not have developed so rapidly.

But today, China has already taken the lead and has the spare money to look towards poetry and distant places.

With the completion of nuclear fusion power plants, neither funding nor energy is an issue anymore, and the cost of particle colliders will be significantly reduced.

Of course, the particle collider that Chen Hui wants to build is very different from the particle collider proposed by high-energy physicists decades ago.

Once the particle collider is built, Chen Hui will have a wealth of research opportunities to conduct.

For example, the Higgs boson, the God particle, can be precisely mapped. The Large Hadron Collider discovered the Higgs boson, but the measurement of its properties is still very rough. If the large particle collider envisioned by Chen Hui can be built, he will be able to measure the strength of its interaction with various particles and its self-coupling mode with extremely high precision.

The Higgs field is directly related to the origin of mass, and any deviation from the predictions of the Standard Model could be a golden path to new physics, such as supersymmetry or extra dimensions.

Meanwhile, large particle colliders can be used to directly probe the Planck scale, a scale where spacetime itself may no longer be continuous and quantum gravity effects dominate, which we cannot currently probe directly.

However, through extremely high-energy collisions, although we cannot directly reach the Planck scale, we can look for the traces it leaves behind.

For example, high-energy collisions could produce evidence of microscopic black holes, gravitons, or superstring excitations, any such discovery would completely rewrite physics.

You can also search for supersymmetric particles. Supersymmetry theory predicts that every known particle has a heavier supersymmetric partner particle. It is a key candidate theory for unifying the fundamental forces of nature and can provide particle candidates for dark matter.

The Large Hadron Collider failed to find supersymmetric particles, which Chen Hui deduced was simply because the energy was not high enough. The next generation of colliders will have sufficient capability to conduct a comprehensive search within its predicted mass range.

Meanwhile, dark matter makes up 85% of the matter in the universe, but we know nothing about it except that it can generate gravity. The next generation of colliders may directly create dark matter particles.

If dark matter particles have even the weakest non-gravitational interaction with ordinary matter, the resulting debris from the collision will show signs of energy and momentum loss, which can be detected by sophisticated detectors...

We can also explore antimatter. If we can find the patterns in it, then antimatter power generation will no longer be science fiction, but will become a reality.

反物质的发电效率是核聚变的1000倍，1克反物质湮灭释放的能量相当于全球最大水电站12小时发电量总和，能量密度达核裂变的26.6万倍，1吨燃料可支持1GW级电站连续运行一年，200克燃料即可替代250万吨煤炭消耗。

More powerful energy sources can undoubtedly support more advanced research, as evidenced by the changes that nuclear fusion power generation has brought to the world.

Chen Hui's brain was racing, and ideas flashed through his mind like flashes of inspiration.

The Large Hadron Collider is already a power-consuming behemoth; the electricity required to operate a collider with a radius of 100 kilometers is comparable to that of a large city.

A planetary-sized collider would consume astronomical amounts of energy. Only the near-infinite zero-carbon energy provided by controlled nuclear fusion can make such large-scale scientific research economically and environmentally possible.

With the support of fusion energy, the next generation of particle colliders is no longer a distant dream, but an engineering marvel that can be planned.

It represents the ultimate pursuit after civilization matures, from controlling energy to exploring truth. This will be the ultimate manifestation of human wisdom. It is the ultimate and most magnificent expedition that our species will take off, no longer just struggling for survival, but launching towards the deepest mysteries of the universe!
Pulling himself out of his thoughts, Chen Hui's fingers flew across the keyboard, transforming his beautiful vision into an application form, which he then sent to Professor Qian's email address.

Without Qian's support, he would certainly not have been able to accomplish such a large-scale project on his own.

……

In a courtyard house meeting room in Beijing,

Looking at Chen Hui's application form, Qian Lao smiled wryly, "You all used to say that Chen Hui was a daredevil when it came to research, and now I believe you."

He had only been working on the nuclear fusion power generation project for a few days when the application form for the next project arrived on his desk.

Let's discuss this.

"Everyone will support Professor Chen in doing research, but isn't this planetary particle collider too advanced?"

Even Zhao Lao, who had always supported Chen Hui, could only manage a wry smile.

They had certainly enjoyed the benefits of Chen Hui's research, but this matter was indeed a bit too outrageous.

Putting aside the astronomical budget for this planetary particle collider, they don't have enough land to build it right now, unless they've already unified Earth.

But don't say they don't have this idea; even if they do, it won't happen anytime soon.

On the other side, Lin Zhengtian also spoke up, "We definitely have to do it. Professor Chen's vision is definitely better than ours, these old folks."

"But I think we should put this on hold for now, at least until we've fully grasped the technology of nuclear fusion power generation. Only then will we have the capability to develop this technology. It's not that we shouldn't do it, but rather that we should proceed slowly, in an orderly and planned manner..."

This statement immediately garnered unanimous agreement in the meeting room, but it brought us back to the original question.

How should I reply to Professor Chen?
Professor Qian glanced around the conference room and said, "Old Zhao, you're most familiar with Professor Chen, so you should handle this."

"Hey, that's really unfair!"

Old Zhao immediately jumped up, saying anxiously, "I think Old Lin is more suitable. Given his granddaughter's relationship with Professor Chen, it would be more appropriate for him to go and speak to him!"

"What do you mean by 'relationship with my granddaughter'?"

Lin Zhengtian also got anxious, "Old Zhao, you better explain yourself!"

In an instant, the meeting room descended into chaos, with several elderly people arguing so much that they were even preparing to fight.

Soon, only Mr. Qian remained in the conference room.

Watching the group pretend to fight and then quickly flee the meeting room, he knew exactly what they were up to.

This job, which offends people, is something only he can do.

……

Walking through the park, you can only hear the roar of Pangu when you get close. This sun shining on earth is quieter than you can imagine.

These days, Song Yuntao and his team have modified the generator set, further improving its power generation efficiency. The power generation capacity has now reached 1000MW, and it is even said that there is still room for improvement in this efficiency.

Now, many more teams have come to the park, some researching magnetohydrodynamic power generation, others learning controlled nuclear fusion technology. We will need them to promote and maintain it.

Song Yuntao and Elder E have left the Plasma Research Institute to begin the second phase of the Pangu Project, Operation Golden Crow.

According to the plan, they will ignite ten nuclear fusion power plants on the land of China, just like the ten suns hanging in the sky in ancient legends. The scale of these ten fusion power plants will even far exceed that of Pangu, and they will eliminate all the thermal power plants in China today.

This time, however, these ten golden crows have become caged birds for humans. Not only will they not cause any damage to the earth, but they will also bring a continuous source of energy.

The emergence of a new technology can bring tremendous changes to all walks of life. Everything is in a state of flux, and everyone walking through the park has a happy smile on their face. "Professor Chen!"

When a researcher came out of the Pangu Building and saw Chen Hui, his eyes immediately lit up as he greeted him.

Today, Chen Hui has become an idol for this research institute, and even for everyone in China.

Chen Hui nodded slightly in response.

Before long, news of Professor Chen's presence at the Pangu Building spread throughout the entire research institute. All the researchers who didn't have urgent matters to attend to gathered around. They didn't dare disturb Chen Hui, but simply watched from afar, chattering amongst themselves.

Chen Hui shook his head and smiled bitterly, never expecting to receive such treatment.

After watching the spectacular fusion reaction in the control room for a while, he returned to his office, pondering how to get some clothes that would at least make him unrecognizable.

Woohoo...

At this time, the phone vibrated.

"Auntie?"

Chen Hui happily answered the phone. He was also very happy to have successfully completed nuclear fusion power generation. Such moments should be shared with family.

"Xiao Hui."

However, as soon as his aunt opened her mouth, Chen Hui sensed something was wrong. Her tone sounded like she had just had a good cry, weak, powerless, and helpless.

"Auntie, what's wrong? What happened?"

"Your uncle...your uncle has lung cancer!"

The aunt told Chen Hui the news with a sob in her voice, adding, "It's already in the late stage."

Chen Hui was jolted, as if struck by lightning. He suddenly remembered his uncle's persistent cough during the Lunar New Year. At the time, he thought it was just a minor cold, but he never expected it to be a sign of lung cancer. If he had gone to the hospital for a full check-up back then, perhaps the final result would have been different...

His mind was in turmoil. Chen Hui hadn't been this agitated in a very long time. He stood there dumbfounded for a long while before finally asking, "Where are you now?"

West China Hospital.

"Auntie, don't worry. As long as you actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment, there is still hope even if it is in the late stage."

Chen Hui knew he couldn't panic at this moment. "I'll be right there."

After saying that, Chen Hui rushed out of the office and called Dai Yafeng downstairs to drive to the airport. He then got into the car and started buying his own plane ticket.

After a brief moment of panic, Chen Hui calmed down.

Cancer is indeed incurable, but based on experience, it can at least last for six months to a few years. This is enough time for him to do many things, such as leveling up his creatures to level 5 or even level 6.

At that time, cancer might not be an incurable disease for him!

Chen Hui knew that he didn't have much time left, and he had to hurry. No one knew what his uncle's condition was now. Six months to a year was just a statistical estimate, not necessarily a guarantee that his uncle could actually last that long.

But we still need to go back and check on my uncle's condition first.

Without wasting any time, Chen Hui immediately picked up the tablet next to him and began searching for relevant information.

Cancer research is an interdisciplinary field that involves multiple disciplines such as molecular biology, genetics, and immunology...

At that moment, Chen Hui's phone vibrated again.

He usually keeps his phone on silent when he's doing research, but this is a special case. He's worried about missing his aunt's call, so he keeps his phone on.

But this time it wasn't my aunt who called.

"Mr. Qian."

I've already heard about what happened to your uncle.

Old Qian's voice came through the microphone, "I will send someone to pick you and your uncle up and bring them to the capital. I will arrange for the best lung cancer expert in all of China to develop a treatment plan for your uncle, so that he can live a few more years and not suffer too much."

Everyone knows that late-stage cancer is incurable; any treatment can only prolong the patient's life, and a complete cure is impossible.

However, Qian Lao's voice inevitably carried a hint of melancholy, as if he were mourning the death of a fellow rabbit.

He is already over sixty years old this year, even a few years older than Uncle Chen Hui. Presumably, it won't be long before he also has to face the inevitable fact of aging.

"Okay, thank you very much, Mr. Qian."

Chen Hui did not refuse. He knew that only in this way could his uncle hold on for as long as possible until he could solve the problem!
"This is what you deserve!"

Mr. Qian shook his head. Given Chen Hui's contributions, he and his family certainly deserved the highest level of treatment.

The idea that all men are created equal is just a lie to fools.

"Where are you now?"

"If you need to return to Chengdu, I can send a private plane to take you back."

"I asked with concern," Mr. Qian asked.

"No need, I've already bought my plane ticket."

Flights from Beijing to Chengdu are quite convenient; as long as you're willing to pay extra, you shouldn't have trouble getting a ticket.

After hanging up the phone, Chen Hui continued searching on his tablet, downloading textbooks and papers, and began studying right there in his car.

While sitting on the plane, the middle-aged man next to Chen Hui seemed to recognize him and wanted to chat with him, but Chen Hui was engrossed in studying the whole time, so he hesitated to speak several times and ultimately did not disturb Chen Hui.

Your creature proficiency has increased from level 2 (14%) to 15%.

Three hours later,
As Chen Hui stepped off the plane, a barrage of comments appeared before his eyes.

With his current basic attributes, his proficiency in biology will naturally increase rapidly.

After getting off the plane, Dai Yafeng led him straight to the parking lot. This time, Dai Yafeng and Chen Hui flew back to Chengdu together. A black SUV was already parked in the parking lot. Dai Yafeng got in the car with ease and sped off towards China with Chen Hui.

(End of this chapter)