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Chapter 293 Tai Chi Product Launch Conference (Part )
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Lab, also known as the famous MIT Media Lab.

Although it was already ten o'clock in the evening, two professors did not go home but stayed in the laboratory to watch the live broadcast.

This included Ramesh Raskar, who answered questions about holographic displays on the large question-and-answer website.

The professor is an expert in computational optics and imaging. The research direction of the team he leads includes cutting-edge technologies such as light field display and vision correction screen.

The result is the development of light field display technology that can correct visual defects without wearing glasses, and these technologies have indeed promoted the development of holographic and immersive displays.

Another professor, Joseph Jacobson, is also a big name in the industry, focusing on the development of cutting-edge fields such as nanomanufacturing, optical materials, and 3D printed transparent glass structures.

However, Joseph Jacobson was specially retained by Ramesh Raskar.

The reason is still the same question on the Q&A website.

To be honest, Ramesh Raskar couldn't believe that holographic projection technology was already possible, especially since the product had already been mass-produced.

To be honest, as far as the current situation is concerned, they can indeed realize 3D image projection in the laboratory. The method of realization is to generate virtual 3D images through computers and then project them into the air.

This is what is often called digital holographic projection.

The laboratory also studies laser holographic projection, but it can only create some simple holographic images.

But Qiao Yu's demonstration just now still gave the two of them a great shock. First of all, the equipment currently used in the laboratory to produce high-quality holograms is very expensive.

At least it is almost unimaginable to mass produce it.

Secondly, even their laboratory can only achieve some simple projections.

If it is a real-time, dynamic holographic projection, the computer needs to have extremely high processing capabilities and huge computing power.

So Ramesh Raskar didn't really believe the question on the Q&A website at the time. But he didn't continue to refute it online, because what the other person said was right, and he really didn't understand quantum simulation computing technology.

Although what was just shown could not be considered a three-dimensional holographic display, what surprised Ramesh Raskar was that this technology was actually interactive!

Real-time, dynamic 3D holographic projection already requires a huge amount of computing power, and real-time interaction is also required...

"How did they do it?" Ramesh Raskar asked subconsciously.

"I don't know, but one thing is for sure, this computer named Tai Chi has very powerful performance. As for their frame, it is probably made of a new material."

Joseph Jacobson said, frowning.

Obviously this is nonsense.

But Ramesh Raskar fell silent. Sure enough, he didn't understand quantum simulation computing.

Unlike the carnival of many people in the barrage, these scientists who are doing front-line research are more aware of how many technical difficulties need to be overcome behind this simple display.

"You know, I'm not surprised. Because someone told me a long time ago that China has the largest team of engineers in the world, so they can carry out countless research at the same time!
The most important thing is that Chinese people believe in the power of science and are willing to invest heavily in these basic scientific fields. They believe that there are miracles in this world.

But the people in the White House are different now. They regard scientists as enemies! They don’t respect the laws of scientific development at all, and they just wantonly deduct funds, as if the most advanced technology can really grow directly from the ground..."

Joseph chattered on again.

When these words fell into Ramesh's ears, he suddenly felt like he was inspired.

"Joseph, do you think it makes sense for us to stay here?"

“Of course…wait, Ramesh, what do you mean by that?”

"Don't you understand? Since our value is not valued here, research funding is constantly cut, and we have to face endless investigations, why should we continue to stay here?"

Ramesh Raskar said in a sonorous voice.

"What do you mean? Where are you going?"

"Maybe we can go to Huaxia! If we join them with our abilities, a lot of research can advance by leaps and bounds!"

These words made Joseph Jacobson involuntarily look at the high-spirited Qiao Yu on the TV screen and fall into deep thought.

It seems to be true, it is indeed not worth it.

Especially Joseph Jacobson knew very well that Ramesh had always disliked China, and always felt that it was a barbaric and backward place.

But now you want to go to China on your own initiative?
After a long pause, Joseph Jacobson shook his head and said, "This is not an easy decision, Ramesh. You have to think clearly. China is a completely unfamiliar place to you!"

"No, not me, but us. Joseph, please think about it, if we continue to waste time here, what will happen when China... um, Tai Chi has a second generation?
Let me tell you, you will find that their development will be faster and faster. Maybe the second generation will be able to achieve two-dimensional projection without a physical display, and the third generation will be able to achieve three-dimensional interactive holographic projection!

If that happens, what will all our research be for? Is it a waste of time? Think about it, how long has it been since you recruited a student who is satisfactory in all aspects?

But if we go to Huaxia and take the initiative to join their research, we will become one of the greatest display technology developers in the new century. Our research will be put to good use.”

Joseph was silent again because he felt that Ramesh made a lot of sense.

Stanford is a good university, and he has a tenured position, but it is increasingly difficult to apply for research funding, and research in optical display is extremely expensive. If he continues to stay here, the future is foreseeable.

But if you go to China, things seem different.

At this moment, Joseph was shaken, but still said worriedly: "But... are you sure that if we go to China, we will be entrusted with important tasks? Maybe they don't need us."

"You should still remember that someone who claimed to be a Huaxia quantum simulation computing research engineer commented on the question I answered on Quora." Ramesh said in a low voice.

Joseph nodded subconsciously. Of course he still remembered this incident, and he even remembered it very clearly. Because he was forced to stay here today because of this incident.

“In fact, we talked about a lot of things in private. He took the initiative to invite me to visit Huaxia. If we are willing to stay in Huaxia, he can guarantee that we can join the research.

As long as we can make a contribution, we can also get a tenured teaching position in Huaxia, or even a green card. There is no need to worry about the language problem, Huaxia's intelligent translation technology is very powerful, and their engineers have strong language skills. "

Joseph took a deep breath. He finally understood why Ramesh had to keep him here to watch the press conference. This guy actually wanted to take him to China. But then again, it would be nice if he could stay in China permanently.

Joseph had been to China and attended a conference in a place called Xiaozhou, not far from the world-famous Linhai City.

The city left a deep impression on him at that time.

Without talking about the development of China's optical field, and just talking about this city, Joseph feels that it is much better than San Francisco, even the San Francisco Bay Area.

Beautiful city, clean streets, even the city center is as quiet as the roads in the upscale communities.

What Joseph found most incomprehensible was that the city did not physically separate the poor from the rich. All people, regardless of their status, lived in every corner of the city.

Even according to what he translated at the time, the teaching in many public schools at the compulsory education stage in Xiaozhou was better than that in most private schools.

The reason for this situation is that when private schools in Xiaozhou were on the rise, those schools that competed for top students were directly converted from private to public in order to ensure fairness in compulsory education.

Incomprehensible and shocking.

After all, after living in San Francisco for a long time, it is almost common sense that private schools are better than public schools.

Especially the private schools in the Bay Area, the cradle of elites. It is impossible to run a good school in those poor neighborhoods, and they can't even provide the most basic teaching staff.

Why should excellent and capable teachers receive the lowest salary and teach in the most chaotic places in the city? This is impossible from a human perspective.

Even if you really have the ability, if you stay in this kind of environment for a long time, you will become drifting with the flow.

After all, even those parents don’t think that learning is that important. And people living in those poor neighborhoods simply can’t afford the high tuition fees.

Huaxia is completely different. Even parents who have not received higher education recognize the role of education.

Therefore, they have trained the largest number of engineers and high-quality workers in the world. Their competitive consciousness is almost shared by all the people.

Thinking of Xiaozhou, Joseph agreed for some unknown reason.

"You're right. If you really have a channel, I'm willing to go to China."

"Then it's settled, Joseph. Winter vacation is coming soon, and we'll go there as a tourist. You know what? China can do an interview, and if we can really reach an agreement with them, we'll stay there. If it doesn't go as smoothly as we imagined, we can still come back."

Joseph nodded subconsciously, then looked up and continued to look at Qiao Yu on the screen. At this time, the feeling of watching this product launch conference seemed different again.

……

In the video, Qiao Yu made a gesture again.

The large screen behind him showed a spot of light projected directly from under the monitor.

At this time, Qiao Yu raised his hand and moved his fingers in the light spot. At the same time, the icon representing the mouse on the monitor also began to move.

“As you can see, when you want to use a more traditional way to control your computer at work, you can get rid of the constraints of peripheral devices and control the computer in a more relaxed way.

Of course, the Taichi series also provides interfaces that support traditional keyboards and mice during the transition period. But believe me, you will soon find that these peripherals are not that important.

Especially when working. As you may have already discovered, today's press conference is not like a traditional press conference, where a PPT is prepared to introduce the specific parameters of this computer to everyone.

Of course, this is not because I want to be lazy, but because it is a very boring thing. God knows how many people are troubled by PPT every day. But if you have a Tai Chi computer like today, we will make everything simple. "

After saying that, Qiao Yu withdrew his finger and started giving instructions to the computer again.

"Xiao Tai, I need to make a PPT for use at a grand product launch conference. The main content of the PPT is to introduce your specific parameters and your advantages over classical electronic computers.

I hope that in this way, I can fully demonstrate your advantages to all potential users at this conference. Now please help me complete this task, it's urgent!"

"Okay, administrator, you need a PPT. The specific requirement is to introduce my various parameters to potential users, as well as my advantages in future market competition. Obviously, it is an honor for me, although it is a bit boastful..."

When this sound came from the speakers, a real display and three other virtual screens began to move.

The virtual screen on the far left has begun to synchronously display the most basic parameters of the Tai Chi series computers, with pictures displayed frame by frame.

A full-stack self-developed Taichi quantum chip architecture that goes beyond the classic one—the lightspeed HD-X3 form factor coprocessor.

Heterogeneous quantum-classical hybrid architecture, simulating and integrating 1024 quantum gate control cores.

The new HD-ARM v1.0 instruction set supports direct compilation of quantum state instructions.

Dynamic topology adaptive clock frequency, 4.2GHz classical module combined with 0.3THz microwave pulse of quantum control module, quantum gate delay can reach 72 picoseconds, breaking through the clock tree limitation of von Neumann architecture...

Equipped with the classic-quantum hybrid storage system - Taishan Storage, it supports 320TBXPoint stacking technology and parallel storage space, making memory and hard disk inseparable.

Shanghetu-P50 quantum hybrid computing card, 4096 programmable photonic quantum gates, 7680 CUDA-Q-supported tensor hybrid computing cores...

Real-time rendering of quantum field effects, support for 2K 192Hz holographic projection, and support for quantum gate arrays to achieve physical-level wave function collapse acceleration...

Perfectly realize the violent aesthetics of parallel computing, and the financial risk simulation takes only 3.7 seconds...

Dynamic topology reconstruction capability supports real-time quantum bit topology reconstruction, and the electron orbital energy level error is <0.0003eV.

AI automatically optimizes the quantum gate sequence, discards redundancy, and goes into battle lightly. Dejing OS can provide you with subversive intelligent services...

The hardware-level protection based on the quantum non-cloning principle will keep your computer away from virus troubles. The dynamic backtracking of quantum states will always ensure system security, and you will never see blue screens or freezes...

The original API function library, quantum gate sequence generator and probability cloud debugging are perfectly matched to provide developers with a unique intelligent programming interface...

When rows and columns of pictures and texts began to be arranged and combined quickly, a perfect PPT was quickly generated in front of everyone's eyes...

(End of this chapter)