Great Power Technology

On the 12th and 10th, Kunlun Mountains, Gonger Peak underground base.

Ye Zhou stood in the main control room, looking at the screen in front of him with a slightly nervous expression.

Just half an hour ago, the No. 003 computer code-named "Six Nose Mirror" completed its first cold start. The system debugging was all normal, the software data input was normal, and the bit signal of the quantum computer was transmitted to the upper decoder through the microwave transmission line, and then It is then converted into electrical signals through optical modules, and finally enters the traditional computer system.

Now, what was presented to Ye Zhou was an extremely simple software interface with only one function, that is, decomposing prime factors.

Yes, this is a function that can almost be said to be extremely simple, but it is also this function that lays the foundation for RSA decryption.

As long as the function of decomposing prime factors operates normally, engineers can then carry out modular expansion based on this function on traditional computer platforms to further carry out real intelligence decryption operations.

This kind of functional module has actually been in the hands of the military for a long time.

Decomposing the prime factors is the only stumbling block, and it is also the problem that the Liubi project team will solve today.

Ye Zhou straightened up slightly and said:

"Each department, now conduct final confirmation before testing. Is the power supply system normal?"

"Report! The power supply system is normal, the current voltage and current are stable, the backup power supply has been started, the energy storage module has been involved, and the test conditions are met!"

"Are the temperature and pressure controls normal?"

"Report! The temperature and pressure control of the six-nose scope computer room are normal."

"Electromagnetic shielding system?"

"The electromagnetic shielding system is normal, all isolation doors in the base have been closed, and noise disturbance has been reduced to a minimum."

After a series of inspections were completed, Ye Zhou took a deep breath.

Two prime numbers with 1024 digits each have been generated in front of him, and the product of this prime number has also been placed in front of him. As long as he clicks lightly, the product will be immediately input into the software, through quantum The core calculation recalculates these two prime numbers.

His finger had already been placed on the mouse, but the moment he pressed it, he suddenly stopped.

Maybe, you should say something first?

Starting at six o'clock in the morning, all members of the project team have started working. Everyone has checked the modules they are responsible for countless times, just to ensure the operation of this special quantum computer in this final inspection. ’s foolproof.

To achieve this goal, they have been working hard for six months.

——

No, not just six months.

In fact, starting from the Langya Conference decades ago, this generation of scientists has been marching forward on their quantum path, and it is not until today that they have achieved initial success.

Ye Zhou raised his head and glanced at the faces surrounding him. Some of these faces were still young, some were old, but every face was full of the same expectation.

Looking at their expressions, Ye Zhou suddenly felt that at this time, no matter what kind of speech or cliche he said, it would be blasphemy against them.

They just want to see results as quickly as possible.

Thinking of this, Ye Zhou nodded secretly, and then tapped Enter with his finger.

There was no sign, and no one present even thought that this action was so special. It may be many years later, when historical researchers dig out the dusty archives, that they will discover that this has a significant impact on Chinese history, and even human history. The meaningful moment actually happened so peacefully.

Just one extremely smiling gesture rewrote the entire history that followed.

It’s not just the people gathered in front of the screen. In fact, even the computer’s response is equally dull. There is no huge fan buzzing, no green code flashing quickly, and no cool and incomparable switching frequently. On the page, there is just a rustic label typed in italics:

"please wait"

That's right, the designers of this software even typed the word "wai" wrong.

But now, no one will pay attention to this detail. The people present just stand quietly, their eyes fixed on the flashing ellipsis.

30 seconds.

The ellipses are still blinking, and the results are still being evaluated.

50 seconds.

Xiao Ping on the side gently touched Ye Zhou's shoulder and asked:

"Xiaoye, how long do we have to wait? No matter how powerful the 1024-bit prime quantum computer is, it will take at least an hour or two, right? Otherwise, let's do something else first?"

Ye Zhou shook his head and replied:

"It won't take an hour, I estimate it will only take a minute or two. Mr. Xiao, haven't you made predictions before? How long does it take to solve the prediction?"

Xiao Ping had a look of anxiety on his face, and after thinking for a moment he answered:

"If we really calculate according to pure theory, as you said, it will take about one or two minutes to calculate the result. But quantum computing also requires a bit of luck. In addition, this is our first trial production, so there will be problems in all aspects. The error, I think, may still require multiple trials and errors.”

"Topological quantum computing is a field that none of us have practiced before. Purely theoretical things are sometimes not so reliable here. To be honest, I don't know how long it will take to produce results, but I really can't bear to stand here. .”

"It's too tortured. My heart is not good. I have to go out first, Xiaoye. When the results come out later, just tell me!"

As he spoke, Xiao Ping was about to walk out the door. Others on the side did not stop him because they understood Xiao Ping's current mood so well.

In just a few dozen seconds, the anxiety and anticipation in their hearts had probably reached the highest level in their lives.

Their heartbeats accelerated violently, their hands and feet became weak, and they were unable to even whisper, because the tight muscles all over their bodies caused them to lose precise control of their vocal cords.

Among these people, the only one who remained relatively calm was Ye Zhou, but his calmness was not due to his strong psychological quality, but because of his "courage" talent.

The ellipsis on the screen was still flashing, and Ye Zhou also began to feel a little anxious. He moved his eyes away and watched Xiao Ping move away from the onlookers little by little and walk out, his slightly rickety figure revealed. A bit old-fashioned.

How long can this old man hold on?

Ye Zhou sighed slightly and moved his eyes back to the screen. Then, his pupils narrowed instantly.

It’s still the same boring interface, but the text that originally read “Please wait” has changed to “Complete.”

Under the software, a Notepad file appears.

Without thinking, Ye Zhou controlled the mouse and clicked on the notepad. After seeing the two numbers listed separately, he immediately shouted:

"Mr. Xiao! The results are out!"

Xiao Ping turned around when he heard the sound and asked in a trembling voice:

"It came out?.Is the result correct?"

Ye Zhou looked at the screen again. After checking carefully, he nodded solemnly at Xiao Ping.

At this moment, Xiao Ping's face was already filled with tears.

After the success of the first solution experiment, the base did not hold celebrations or commendations like other projects. Instead, the project commander Xiao Ping and the project chief engineer jointly drafted a report document, which was passed through the hierarchy. After approval, it is passed to the highest decision-making level.

Even the content of this report document is unremarkable. There is no description of claiming credit, and there is no impassioned wording. Apart from the basic results and data report, there is only one simple sentence:

"The work has achieved preliminary results and we will continue to work hard in the future."