I am devoted to scientific research, but you want to trick me into having a love relationship?

Chapter 491 The project team next door is quite rich

May 10, morning.

Xu Qingzhou put on a white coat and entered the laboratory. He had adjusted the pulse ratio some time ago. The EDS test of the sample showed that Nb:Sn=3:1, which was a relatively ideal state.

After 24 hours of ALD deposition of the NbSn precursor, it can be placed in the Thermo Scientific GSL-1700X tubular annealing furnace for low-temperature annealing and phase transition.

The lab is clean.

Yesterday they adjusted the data and the laboratory became free, so other research groups came to the laboratory to study thermoelectric materials, synthesize low-dimensional BiTe nanowires, and optimize ZT values.

After Xu Qingzhou checked the equipment, an idea suddenly occurred to him: "Can we do some other experiments?"

The laboratory is idle anyway.

Although the equipment is old, it is still useful. It can be used for superconducting quantum bits, quantum sensors and detectors, and can also develop graphene-based glucose sensors or DNA detection devices in the field of biosensors.

At this time, Carson also walked into the laboratory: "Good morning, professor."

"Good morning."

Xu Qingzhou put away his thoughts and planned to consider researching something later.

The two of them worked on it and put the samples into the ALD system.

There were only Xu Qingzhou and Carson in the laboratory. Sun Simin and Mars were making the final sprint to prepare for Xu Qingzhou's test tomorrow.

Half an hour later, the graphene had been loaded into the equipment, and the two went to the office to look at the output data.

After seeing that there was no problem, Carson let out a sigh and chatted with Xu Qingzhou: "Professor, who do you think will win the Nobel Prize in Physics this year?"

Compared to the Physiology or Medicine Prize on the first day, the Nobel Prize in Physics on October 10 is the highlight and the most valuable award in the Nobel Prize. It can be said that it is highly anticipated.

"What do you think?"

Xu Qingzhou took out his computer and prepared to put the data from the previous two days into the model.

"I think the most likely winners in the field of nanophotonics and plasmons are Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz," Carson said in a deep voice.

In 2015, the Nobel Prize was awarded for neutrino oscillations, in 2016 it was awarded for topological phase transitions in condensed matter, and in 2017 it was awarded for the experimental demonstration of gravitational waves in high-energy physics and particle physics.

This year, everyone is speculating that it will be for exoplanet discovery or nanophotonics and plasmonics.

The two people Carson was talking about are the most cutting-edge researchers in the field of exoplanet discovery. They discovered the first exoplanet orbiting a sun-like star. This discovery has completely changed mankind's understanding of planetary systems in the universe. Subsequent research has confirmed that there are thousands of exoplanets, some of which are located in the habitable zone.

Xu Qingzhou smiled and said three names: "Arthur Askin, Jermain Morrow and Donna Strickland."

"Are you so sure?" Carson was surprised.

Xu Qingzhou nodded slightly. There has been basically no major changes in the field of physics. The winners from 2014 to 2017 are the same as in the previous life.

This cheater hasn't started to exert his strength in the field of physics yet, so the trajectory of the awards should not change.

Carson got excited: "Professor, do you want to make a bet?"

Xu Qingzhou shook his head. He already knew who would win the award, so it was an unfair victory.

Carson has a strong gambler mentality. Seeing that Xu Qingzhou did not participate, he rubbed his hands and said, "Come on, Professor, whoever loses, the Red Fish Bar will be reserved."

This guy really has a gambler's mentality.

Xu Qingzhou smiled helplessly and thought, "That's right. Carson is so enthusiastic that he dares to run away. It's very bold to follow him to make superconducting films."

He thought for a moment and said, "I won't go to the bar to save you some money. Then, if I win, you will be responsible for the cleaning of the office for the next two weeks."

Just consider it as a reward for Sun Simin and Mars. These two have been in charge of office hygiene during this period.

"make a deal!"

Carson snapped his fingers.

After a long time.

News of the Nobel Prize in Physics appeared on the Internet.

The physics prize was awarded to Arthur Askin, Gerard Moreau, and Donna Strickland in the field of laser physics. Carson looked bewildered.

Xu Qingzhou shrugged and said, "Ouke, it seems that Miss Sun and Mr. Mars are lucky. Someone is on duty for them."

"Still lost."

When the Nobel Prize was announced, there was of course a frenzy on the Internet.

Xu Qingzhou's life was normal. He stayed in the lab to collect data during the day, went home to cook at night, and went to the lab again the next day. After a night of deposition, scanning and data collection, the samples were ready for the next step.

However, the annealing process encountered problems right from the start.

Abnormal high-voltage ignition is a common fault of high-frequency induction combustion furnace.

"Professor, do you need me to report a repair?" Carson said with a headache.

"It's useless unless you give us a new device."

Xu Qingzhou shook his head and said after checking: "It is probably the quartz tube that has accumulated slag, or the heating coil has oxidized, causing the electric field to break down. Help me find a piece of 400-grit sandpaper."

"sandpaper?"

Carson thought for a moment and said, "I'll go to the lab next door and borrow some."

Xu Qingzhou nodded. Their office had just been established and many basic tools were not yet available. In less than ten minutes, he saw Carson returning to the office through the glass window carrying a large box of sandpaper.

"Oh, that's quite generous."

Xu Qingzhou was shocked. The people next door seemed to be doing research on gallium nitride (GaN) and third-generation semiconductors, with funding of tens of millions. They really had money.

"We might be able to visit sometime."

You have to build up their relationship so that you can lend them a small tool or equipment in case it may be useful in the future.

"We'll talk about it when we have a chance."

Carson laughed dryly with an unnatural expression, paused, and quickly said, "What should we do next?"

Xu Qingzhou was surprised by Carson's strange behavior, but did not ask any more questions. He first used sandpaper to remove the oxide layer, polished the heating coil, and then used a quartz brush to clean the slag on the tube wall.

20 minutes passed.

The instrument turns on and the fault light goes out.

Carson gave a thumbs up, paused, and said with some emotion: "If we lose our jobs one day, maybe we can consider becoming repairmen."

Xu Qingzhou turned to Carson and said, "Well, no problem, you keep an eye on it first."

"Ouk."

Carson nodded.

Xu Qingzhou was very confident about Carson. After more than a month of getting along with him, he found that this guy was indeed a talented person.

He has a solid foundation and strong abilities. No wonder his mentor was reluctant to let him go.

At this time, Sun Simin and Mars were sitting upright. When they saw Xu Qingzhou come in, they sat up even straighter.

"Looks like you're all ready."

Xu Qingzhou waved his hand and said with a smile: "Don't be nervous, it's just three simple tests."

Sun Simin took a deep breath and acted as if he was determined to go to the battlefield.

Mars was relatively relaxed and begged for mercy: "Boss, please show mercy."

"Relax, it's not difficult."

Xu Qingzhou smiled gently, took out two manuscripts from his bag and handed them to Sun Simin and Mars.

(End of this chapter)