Cataclysmic Era: I can unlock the tech tree

A few days later, under Lü Yongchang's orders, the Academy of Sciences completed a series of preparatory work.

The preparations were not complicated, but they took a lot of effort from the Academy of Sciences.

Under Lü Yongchang's orders, Zero controlled the robot to disassemble the entire [Particle Trap] device and transport it directly to the surface of Dawn Star.

The reason is also very simple.

on the one hand.

During the experiment, the complex magnetic field created by the particle trap device will disappear briefly.

The antihydrogen molecule will also lose its binding force.

Although it is a very short time, it still means risk—antihydrogen molecules will collide with the inner wall of the device and annihilate, releasing a large amount of energy that will cause considerable damage to the particle accelerator.

To avoid such unnecessary risks, using particle traps to transport the antihydrogen to a safe place is the best option.

Some might ask why not transport it to some insignificant corner of Saturn, instead of going through all the trouble of transporting it to the surface of Dawn.

This leads to the second factor.

The purpose of this experiment is to observe the macroscopic response of antimatter to gravity.

Antihydrogen molecules are very light in mass, and they move at very high speeds.

This creates a problem.

It may be difficult for humans to observe their response to gravity.

There is even a possibility that before it can be observed, these antihydrogen molecules will collide with the tube wall and annihilate.

To avoid such an unexpected situation, Lü Yongchang decided to address it from two angles simultaneously.

On the one hand, it increases gravity.

The solution is simple: just transport it from Saturn to Dawn.

Compared to the weak Antares, the 1.9g gravity on the surface of Dawn can greatly amplify the reaction of antihydrogen molecules to gravity.

Secondly, it reduces the speed of antihydrogen molecules.

This requires a completely new technology—particle-cooled laser bombardment technology.

The technical principle is not complicated.

Using photons as ammunition, bombard the anti-hydrogen molecules that are bound by the [particle trap].

The kinetic energy from the bombardment continuously slows down these antihydrogen molecules.

The above two measures can amplify the response of antihydrogen molecules to gravity as much as possible.

……

"Begin to slow down."

Lü Yongchang's voice rang out in the laboratory.

Meanwhile, within the [Particle Trap] device placed on the surface of Dawn Star, beams of high-frequency, high-power lasers were emitted from the generating device.

Within a very short time, the photon collided with the antihydrogen molecule several times.

The velocity of the antihydrogen molecules decreases rapidly.

When its operating speed decreased to the predetermined target, Lü Yongchang spoke again and issued a second order.

"Prepare to shut down the particle trap."

"Countdown, ten."

"Nine……"

The countdown echoed throughout the laboratory.

Every researcher stared intently at the holographic projection in front of them.

Tao Yuda, in particular, held his breath.

If... if macroscopic anti-hydrogen molecules can truly achieve anti-gravity, then humanity will not be far from reaching Type IV civilization!

After all, everyone present vividly remembered how the flagship of the Lator civilization manipulated the mysterious force of gravity with ease!

"Two! One!"

"Disable the particle trap!"

On Dawn Star, the particle trap device placed on a certain open space has stopped operating.

Without the constraint of a magnetic field, the antihydrogen molecules exhibit extremely chaotic trajectories.

soon.

Under Zero's control, a massive amount of energy erupted from the accompanying fusion reactor, and the [Particle Trap] started operating again.

A complex magnetic field is rapidly generated, and the initially escaping antihydrogen molecules are once again firmly confined within the magnetic field.

The whole process sounds complicated, but it only takes a few tens of milliseconds.

At the same time, a large amount of observational data burst forth in front of everyone!

The laboratory was completely silent, with each researcher carefully observing the data displayed on the giant holographic projection.

Suddenly, Lü Yongchang shook his head slightly and sighed.

"pity……"

One second later, Zero had also completed the calculations on all the data.

A 3D simulated image appeared in the giant holographic projection.

In the image, antihydrogen molecules are firmly bound within a magnetic cage.

As the device stopped operating, these antihydrogen molecules began to escape.

Because of their slow movement, the images clearly show these antihydrogen molecules falling towards the tube wall below under the gravitational pull of Dawn.

The device started operating again the next moment.

The complex magnetic field pulled these antihydrogen molecules back into the magnetic cage.

Looking at the simulated holographic image, Tao Yuda sighed with a look of frustration and picked up where Lü Yongchang left off: "Yes, what a pity."

"Antimatter is still affected by gravity."

"It cannot achieve anti-gravity."

Lu Yongchang didn't seem to have much regret on his face.

In a sense, the experimental results were not beyond his expectations.

Antimatter is certainly not the key to unlocking the door to gravitational manipulation.

There is no other reason.

To date, no technological options related to gravity have appeared at the top of the technology tree deep in his mind.

Thinking of this, memories from a few days ago surfaced in Lü Yongchang's mind.

The moment the anti-hydrogen molecule was successfully created, the long-dormant tech tree space became active again.

The dim cursor marked "[Introduction to Antimatter]" gradually brightened.

A thin white line emerged from it, slowly extending upwards under his gaze.

The thin line continued to extend, and soon arrived at the top area of ​​the level three technology tree.

The mist that had covered the top of the third-level technology tree slowly dissipated.

[Anti-materials quality production solution]

The thin line continued to extend upwards, and soon, with a slight tremor in the technology tree space, the dividing line between the third-level and fourth-level civilizations appeared before him.

Antimatter Engine

By the time we got here, the cursor was quite dim, and the text on it was blurry.

But Lü Yongchang still tried his best to open his eyes wide and make a clear look at the few cursors above.

[Introduction to Antimatter Applications: Antimatter Bombs]

Advanced Applications of Antimatter: Gamma-Ray Bursts

【…】

"The observation experiment on antihydrogen molecules is not yet complete. Should we send them back to Pantheon?"

Just as Lü Yongchang was about to nod in agreement, the extremely blurry cursor text from his memory resurfaced in his mind.

He slowly shook his head and softly rejected Tao Yuda's suggestion.

"No."

Tao Yuda looked at Lü Yongchang, whose expression was somewhat fanatical, with some doubt: "Then..."

"Attempt annihilation."

Lü Yongchang's expression grew increasingly agitated: "I need data on the annihilation that occurs after matter and antimatter come into contact!"