Great Power Technology

After leaving the military camp, Chen Hao looked at the calm expression on Ye Zhou's face and asked a little funny:

"What's wrong? Are you disappointed today?"

Ye Zhou shook his head.

"No, on the contrary, I'm very surprised. The overall performance of this mechanical exoskeleton is much stronger than I expected. I even feel that the joint flexibility has reached a completely unlimited level. The only problem now is the force feedback delay. The problem."

"If this trend continues, it should be said that it is inevitable to achieve a leading position in this field."

"Then why do you still look unhappy?"

"How am I unhappy? I just don't have any expression because I'm thinking."

"Uh, what are you thinking about? The exoskeleton thing?"

"No. I'm thinking about what proportion should be the composition of the quantum computing project team. You see, our principle is that personnel from the national defense field must account for at least 20%. This is to control the dominance of the project, but the remaining 80% %Woolen cloth?"

"Students in universities, practitioners in various business fields, and researchers at research institutes. How should the proportion of these people be arranged?"

"We have to pursue maximum efficiency while also taking into account confidentiality. This issue is very complex."

Chen Hao was stunned for a moment when he heard Ye Zhou's words.

For a long time, he had actually always regarded Ye Zhou as a young man, including the previous conversations with him about mechas, games and other topics, and the youthful spirit Ye Zhou showed. The unique curiosity of young people cannot be concealed, and it is precisely this that makes my attitude towards him different from others.

However, he did see another side of Ye Zhou.

He had just finished something he had been looking forward to for a long time, and within half an hour, he was already thinking about the next question.

This situation was exactly the same as when he watched the H-20 flight show. That night, he also called himself non-stop to inquire about the progress of sulfur silicon batteries.

This young man has managed his emotions so well that any emotional fluctuations will hardly affect his next plan.

This is an extremely rare quality.

None of the people in history who turned the tide was like this.

The question is, when did he become like this?

I remember that when I first met him, he was just a restless college graduate. Many things he did were thoughtless and even a bit ridiculous in the eyes of people like me.

Now more than a year has passed, and he has grown into a character who can fully take charge of his own role and even have an overview of the overall situation.

This kind of growth rate can no longer be summed up by just "amazing".

If anything, he had a vague feeling in his heart that there might be much more to this young man than what he saw.

Thinking of this, he said:

"Leave this problem to the Chief Technical Office to solve. Don't think too much. Make sure you get enough rest and don't be so mentally stressed."

"No, I'm not under much mental stress. I'm just learning. As you said, one day I will have to think about technology development from a strategic perspective. At that time, I will need more than just technology."

"I still have a lot to learn. Ten thousand years is too long. Just seize the day."

Chen Hao smiled, sighed with some emotion and said:

"The journey is difficult. The long pass through the pass is like iron. Now we are just waiting for the day when we can cross it again."

When the two of them returned to Ye Zhou's residence by car, a staff member from the General Technical Office named Fang Mian also came to Chang'an Jiaotong University.

The goal of his trip is to invite a professor with outstanding research results in the field of quantum computing to join the project team, and this professor is also Professor Xiao Ping, who previously announced the Jackiw-Rebbi zero-mode results of topological quantum computing.

The two made an appointment at 3 pm. When Fang Mian came to Xiao Ping's office, the other party had just woken up from his nap.

After seeing Fang Mian, Xiao Ping enthusiastically poured him tea, helped him sit down on the sofa, and then said with a smile on his face:

"Comrade Fang, although you didn't make it clear why you came to see me this time, I can basically guess that it should be that the country has made new moves in the field of quantum computing, right?"

Fang nodded and replied with the same smile:

"I can't hide it from you. There is indeed a new project this time. However, the confidentiality level of this project is very high. I can't tell you the details for the time being. I am here today to formally invite you to join this project on behalf of the country and the organization."

Xiao Ping nodded slightly, pondered for a moment and then said:

"I understand the confidentiality requirements, but the confidentiality requirements are so high that even I can't tell you about it. It must be a big project, and the courage from above is still as great as ever."

"Actually, you don't need to tell me to guess that the one who invited me is just doing research on topological quantum computing. After all, there are not many people in China who are professional in this field. By the way, Lao Yuan, you have also invited me, right? "

"Yes, Mr. Yuan has agreed to join."

"He agreed. This old man is really energetic."

Hearing Xiao Ping's words, Fang Mian's heart sank slightly. He did not answer immediately, but quietly waited for Xiao Ping to continue speaking.

Just as he expected, after a moment, Xiao Ping said:

"Comrade Xiaofang, since you are here today, I can also feel the importance of this project, but I must also talk to you openly and honestly about my ideas here."

"You say."

Fang Mian sat upright humbly.

"Okay, now my situation is like this. First of all, I am getting older and my energy is not as good as before. If I want to carry out high-intensity research work, to be honest, I am powerless and inefficient. high."

"Second point, if you are not a professional, you may not be able to understand the difficulty of topological quantum computing technology, but for me, this technology has reached its limit in my hands."

"Of course, I don't mean that this technology has reached its limit. On the contrary, this is a promising technology with broad application prospects. It's just that with my current ability, there is really no way to push it forward. ”

"Do you understand what I mean? After making the Jackiw-Rebbi zero model, my research level has reached its peak, and it will continue to decline after that."

"To be honest, I think that in my current state, it will not be beneficial to a radical and long-term project. Instead, it will become a drag."

"So, today I can only give you a no answer. Not because I don't want to do it, but because I really can't do it anymore."

Fang Mian nodded slightly and then asked:

"Mr. Xiao, can I sum it up this way, that is, do you think that with your current physical condition and energy level, you are no longer able to complete this large-scale project? If I say, the cycle of this project is not long, maybe it is only What about within a year?”

Xiao Ping was stunned. He did not expect that the project cycle mentioned by the other party would be so short.

What can you do in one year?

There may indeed be a lot that can be done for other fields, but quantum computing?

This is a direction that is completely unfamiliar to humans. Even within the world, every step forward means lighting up the dark boundary a little bit.

Researchers engaged in this field do not have any road signs in front of them, nor can they see any direction to follow. They can only rely on themselves to continuously understand and explore, so one can imagine how difficult it is.

Under such difficulty, if you want to achieve results within a year, it is no longer difficult, but simply impossible.

Thinking of this, he became more determined in his decision to refuse.

"One year is short, but the intensity must be very high. As I said, my energy is no longer able to carry out high-intensity research leading work. If I just go in and be a handyman, in fact, It doesn’t mean much to you, does it?”

Fang shook his head and replied:

"We don't intend to take up too much of your energy. In fact, what we need is a leader in basic theory."

"Your main job is actually to use the theoretical knowledge you now have to pave a way for our other researchers."

"Or I can give a more vivid example. Our plane is about to take off. What you have to do is to work with other experts to pave the runway for takeoff."

Hearing this, Xiao Ping's face showed doubts.

Don’t you need to lead R\u0026D yourself?

Paving a take-off runway sounds like you want to be a teacher in the project team?

What kind of operation is this?

He is not a proud person, but even from the most objective perspective, he feels that this is a bit overkill.

Unless there are already stronger technical talents in the project team?

However, if it is in the field of topological quantum computing, is there anyone in the country who is stronger than ourselves?

He frowned slightly and asked:

"If you don't need me to lead research and development, then who will lead it? Foreign researchers?"

"no."

Fang Mian shook his head in denial, and then continued:

"Mr. Xiao, I understand your concerns. In fact, your concerns are not about energy or ability."

"You are worried that the difficulty of this project is too high, and from a professional point of view, it is absolutely impossible to make new breakthroughs in the short term. If you participate in it and do not achieve results in the end, you will have regrets, right? ?”

Xiao Ping nodded slightly and replied:

"This is one aspect of the reason. On the other hand, as you said, I personally think that it is difficult for this kind of project to achieve practical significance. Rather than squandering my extremely limited time on it, it is better to build on the existing The foundation is to do some projects for the country that are more practical and can obtain short-term benefits."

Fang Mian looked at the other party's serious expression, and a smile suddenly appeared on his face again.

After a pause, he said:

"Mr. Xiao, of course we have considered what you are worried about. Therefore, if we are not completely sure, we will definitely not invite you rashly."

"I saw your security clearance before coming here. Although I can't directly reveal the specific information of the project to you, I can tell you who is leading the project."

"I believe that if you have paid attention to this leader before, you will not refuse to participate in this project."

Xiao Ping looked aside for a moment, and then asked:

"who is it?"

Fang Mian sat up slightly, put his hands into fists on his knees, and replied solemnly:

"Suiren."