94: From Technological Warfare to Space Empire

The publication of Chapter 128 of the paper has caused a sensation in the physics community!

"It's not just about having the upper hand over foreign countries in the current propaganda climate."

"These are all tangible benefits and will inevitably be the direction of future development."

Lin Yu then looked at all the high-ranking officials and strategists present. He hadn't been sure how much more talented he was than the average person.

But this time, he managed to conduct research on Bose-Einstein condensates with just a few papers.

He suddenly felt that he was capable of doing more and more things.

Lin Yu's gaze swept across the entire room.

"Our current lead is not the end, but the beginning."

"Next, we need to strike while the iron is hot, expand the battle lines, and extend the battle lines."

"We need to train more people, build more laboratories, and conquer more challenges."

"My research institute is short of people, a lot of people, not only in physics, but also in chemistry, materials, information, and engineering."

"Besides needing it for BEC exams."

"We can't fall behind in other areas either; I need talent in all fields."

"So my request is, please give me people!"

"I want the best students and the best young people in the country."

"I'll teach them, I'll train them, we'll do it together!"

"In the end, I will conquer all of these things!"

The youthful exuberance of the young man was so dazzling that everyone in the conference room could hardly open their eyes.

Then Deputy Secretary-General Liu was the first to applaud.

Next came Academician Zhou, then Professor Yang, then Chief Hou, and then everyone else.

The applause lingered in the small meeting room and the corridor.

After the applause subsided, Deputy Secretary-General Liu checked his watch.

It's 7:30 in the morning.

It was already bright outside the window.

He turned to look at Lin Yu and Academician Zhou.

"What are your plans regarding the thesis?"

Academician Zhou glanced at Lin Yu, and after Lin Yu nodded, Academician Zhou spoke.

"We definitely want to publish the paper, but we want to apply for a patent first, then conduct experimental repeatability verification, and finally publish the paper."

Deputy Secretary-General Liu was somewhat surprised.

"Patents? Applying for patents before publishing papers?"

Lin Yu chimed in, "That's right. Patents and papers don't conflict. Let's apply for patents in China first to protect our core technologies and experimental methods."

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"Then publish the paper and share the results with the world."

"This has two advantages. First, it establishes our intellectual property rights, so anyone who wants to use our method to do BEC in the future will have to pay us patent fees."

"The second is to prevent the Americans from strangling us."

"If they try to blockade us, but we hold the patents, they won't be able to bypass it."

"Even the most shameless Americans wouldn't go so far as to disregard international patent law like this."

Deputy Secretary-General Liu's eyes lit up.

"Good idea. I'll coordinate this and get the Patent Office to open a green channel for the fastest approval."

"Then we directly negotiated with the people at the United Nations to submit it to the International Patent Office."

Academician Zheng added from the side.

Which journal do you plan to publish your paper in?

"I suggest publishing it in Science or Nature."

"These two have the highest impact factors and the greatest influence."

"Moreover, they have always been prejudiced against China's achievements, and this is a perfect opportunity to slap them in the face."

Lin Yu thought for a moment and nodded in agreement, saying, "I agree with Elder Zheng's opinion, but we can't just publish one article."

"One paper on experimental methods, one paper on theoretical analysis, and one paper on application scenarios."

"Publishing it in three parts will have a greater impact!"

Academician Zhou nodded.

"Yes, and you can choose different journals."

"One was published in Science, and the other in Nature."

"The last one got published in Physical Review Letters."

"The simultaneous release of three articles will shake the entire world."

Deputy Secretary-General Liu listened as the three researchers offered each other suggestions, nodding and smiling in agreement.

He had published papers before, of course, but never one of this high level.

I only have a basic understanding of this stuff; I don't know nearly as much as these people do.

"Okay, let's do it this way. You're in charge of writing the paper, and I'll handle coordinating with the journal."

"If you need any support, just say so."

At this moment, Director Zhang from the propaganda department interjected.

"The publication time of the paper needs to be carefully chosen, ideally before the Nobel Prize nomination deadline. What month is the deadline again this year?"

Academician Zheng recalled for a moment.

The deadline for nominations for the Nobel Prize in Physics is January 31 each year.

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"This year is over."

"But it's okay, there will be another chance next year."

"Moreover, we can publish the paper first and wait for the nomination next year."

"This past year has been enough for the whole world to verify it repeatedly."

Deputy Secretary-General Liu nodded.

"Then it's settled. Write the paper as soon as possible and try to submit it within a month."

"Apply for the patent as soon as possible; it should be done within a week."

"The publicity plan is being developed concurrently and will be rolled out in full after the paper is published."

He then stood up and scanned the entire room.

"Everyone, I don't need to elaborate on the significance of this matter."

"This is the first truly groundbreaking original basic scientific achievement that has led the world since the founding of our nation!"

"The 'Two Bombs, One Satellite' project is both an engineering endeavor and an application."

"This is science, this is theory."

"They are all important, and they are all great."

"From today onwards, the history of world physics will be rewritten."

"From today onwards, we Chinese will stand at the forefront of this discipline."

After speaking, Deputy Secretary-General Liu stood up, walked around to Lin Yu, and extended his hand.

"Comrade Lin Yu, on behalf of the higher authorities, I would like to make a statement."

"I'll give you whatever you want."

"Give us people, give us money, give us land."

"Your research institute has been directly upgraded to a national laboratory."

"The funding and equipment were all allocated according to the highest standards."

"We sincerely hope that you will continue your efforts, forge ahead with determination, and create even greater achievements!"

Lin Yu grasped Deputy Secretary-General Liu's hand and solemnly nodded in promise.

"I will!"

"Not just BEC, but in any direction I can reach, I will go all out."

Then Lin Yu clenched his fist, tapped his chest, and finally saluted.

"I will dedicate my life to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation."

After Lin Yu finished speaking, everyone present stood up.

They all gave a solemn salute.

The shouts were deafening.

"For the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation!"

In the days that followed, everyone was busy with their own work.

It wasn't until May 20, 1994, the date of publication in the journal *Science*, that it was revealed.

The cover of the latest issue of Science magazine is a black and white photograph:

A sharp peak stands out abruptly against the smooth background.

The cover title consists of only one line: "Experimental Realization of Bose-Einstein Condensed Matter—A Report from China"

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In the same issue of Nature, another paper was published, which described in detail the experimental methods and parameters.

Physical Review Letters published a third article exploring the theoretical significance and application prospects of BEC.

Three papers, three top-tier journals, on the same date.

The same report from the same Chinese team.

And so today, the entire physics community exploded!