Those who face the wall, but are in the Nascent Soul stage.

Chapter 98 Mirror
The principle of quantum computers is based on the application of quantum mechanics to the properties of microscopic particles. However, human understanding of the properties of microscopic particles has been interrupted since the arrival of the sophon on Earth in 2005.

Unbeknownst to many, humanity's in-depth research into microscopic particles has been restricted for 22 years.

The development of quantum computers has been hampered as a result, but this is just one of the countless technological barriers created by Sophon.

However, Luo Qing can now also act as Zhi Zi's 'wall-breaker'.

To break through the technological blockade and barriers set up by the sophon.

Luo Qing, who had been in seclusion for eight years, did not become obsessed with improving his cultivation level, but instead focused on comprehending the microscopic world.

In other words, Luo Qing has achieved atomic-level control over the microscopic world. When Luo Qing unleashes a sword beam, he can precisely break the chemical bonds in a molecule, turning it into individual atoms.

Whether it's a covalent bond, an ionic bond, or a metallic bond, with one strike, all the electrons will return to their original positions, transforming into the most basic form of matter—a single atom.

Luo Qing has already tried it; it can break a standard oxygen molecule into two oxygen atoms.

Having grown into an 'atomic-level' powerhouse, Luo Qing posed an even greater threat to Zhizi.

Of course, Zhizi seemed to sense this as well. It kept flashing at the speed of light a kilometer away from Luo Qing, and would immediately fly to the other side of the earth if there was any abnormality. It was very cautious.

Luo Qing had no way to deal with this sophon for the time being. His attack methods were still far from the speed of light, and the so-called sword light was just a kind of sword energy, not real 'light'.

Luo Qing desperately wanted Zhi Zi to type in his eyes again, but unfortunately, she wouldn't do that anymore.

Luo Qing spent more than a month at the Tianjin Supercomputing Center. During this time, a team of brilliant young computer experts, led by Tu Hengyu, kept circling around this "Wallfacer."

As for the quantum computer, although Luo Qing gave it a new name, "Tianyan," that is, after all, the name of the final state of the quantum computer. The current quantum computer is still named "550C."

Luo Qing continuously entered the quantum collapse state, providing key data support for the quantum computer experiment. This quickly achieved breakthrough progress, and in just about a month, it had already iterated to the level of "Tianhe-3".

Since all the key particle data, such as quantum superposition and quantum entanglement, were obtained by Luo Qing through personal observation after they collapsed into quantum states, even if Zhi Zi wanted to interfere, he would have no way to do so.

"We already have enough data in the quantum realm to digest. We can handle the rest from here. I'm confident that we can iterate it into the ultimate '550W' model within 30 years. At that time, I will personally bring the '550W' to your Wallfacer compound to congratulate you," Tu Hengyu said decisively, suppressing his excitement.

"The credit doesn't go to me. The specific research work still needs to be carried out by you. I only did some insignificant little things."

Luo Qing said this to Tu Hengyu and the computer experts behind him.

Before leaving the Tianjin Supercomputing Center, Luo Qing asked Tu Hengyu, "Tu, what level do you think the Trisolarans' computer technology is at?"

Tu Hengyu replied, "It definitely won't be an electronic computer. According to the Three-Body history contained in the Three-Body game, the technological development level of the 192nd Three-Body civilization is similar to that of Earth today, and they already possess electronic computers."

"And this round of Trisolaran civilization, I estimate, is at least at the level of quantum computers. The quantum entanglement properties of sophons are enough to show that they have come a long way on this path. Even if the Americans' research on photonic computers succeeds, it is highly likely that they will not be able to catch up with the Trisolarans' computer technology level."

After learning that the Trisolarans' computer technology was most likely only at the quantum computing level, Luo Qing felt a little more at ease. At least he could finally glimpse just how far the Trisolarans' technology had progressed.

Following the revelation of the Trisolarans' 'health bars', the Trisolarans have now revealed 'health bar values,' which is something to be happy about.

Luo Qing then asked, "Tu Gong, what do you think is the technological limit of computers? Is it quantum computers?"

The computing speed of quantum computers is not infinitely fast and is still limited by some factors, such as the stability of qubits and the speed of light.

The parallel computing capability granted by the quantum superposition property gives quantum computers the illusion of almost infinite computing speed.

Tu Hengyu gave two answers: "From a realistic point of view, quantum computers should be the limit that humans can reach. Even if we develop for another 10,000 years, I don't think there will be anything more advanced than quantum computers."

Luo Qing added, "I bet you're going to add another 'but' after that."

Tu Hengyu smiled slightly: "However, from the perspective of pure science fiction, I believe that the true limit of computers should be the superstring computer based on 'string theory'."

Luo Qing knew that string theory was a scientific theory that only existed in imagination, after all, it was Planck's theory of the microscale limit.

"A superstring computer? What would its computing speed be?"

“Computation speed? No, no, no.” Tu Hengyu shook his head. “First of all, let me state that the discussion about superstring computers is just my imagination. Once superstring computers appear, the concept of ‘computation’ will no longer exist.”

Tu Hengyu explained his vision of a superstring computer to Luo Qing:
"Superstring computers are based on superstring theory and use the fundamental particles of matter—infinitely thin one-dimensional strings—to store and process information. They have almost unlimited computing and storage capabilities, and can store and perform calculations on the state of every fundamental particle in the known universe, simulating the entire universe at the atomic level, including the Big Bang."

"Everything from the past to the present will be presented in the calculations of a superstring computer. It can even calculate the future, whether it's hundreds of millions of years from now or what I'll eat tomorrow. If our universe is a computer simulation, then that computer can only be a superstring computer. Do you understand?"

"I understand, I understand..." Luo Qing was a little confused.

The native Nascent Soul cultivators were once again shocked by the technology.

This is already approaching the 'origin' level of existence. If we convert it to the cultivation world... isn't this just the Heavenly Dao?!

Tu Hengyu has become completely absorbed in the fantasy of superstring computers: "If I were the administrator of a superstring computer, I could even simulate the creation of different universes and everything that happens afterward by inputting different creation parameters."

—Including the universe we inhabit.

I can accurately reproduce all the macroscopic processes of the simulated object, as if creating a digital mirror of the macroscopic simulated object. If such a superstring computer truly existed, then your name 'Tianyan' would no longer be sufficient to encompass it. Under its calculations, there would be no possibility of 'Tianyan forty-nine, man escaping one's fate'. If I were to name it, I would call it 'Mirror'.

"Mirror?"

“A mirror, a mirror that reflects all of reality,” Tu Hengyu said firmly.

(End of this chapter)