Otherworld Girl Development Guide

Antimatter! An energy source even more advanced than nuclear fusion, capable of converting matter into 100% mass-energy... Being one step ahead is genius, being two steps ahead is madness. China had just mastered fusion when Academician Zhao set his sights on antimatter.

In Star Trek, the energy source that advanced civilizations can use on their spaceships is antimatter!

Antimatter is the opposite state of normal matter.

When matter and antimatter meet, they annihilate each other, causing an explosion and generating enormous energy.

Positrons and protons are both antiparticles. Compared with electrons and protons, they have the same amount of electricity but opposite polarity.

Scientists hypothesize that matter, composed entirely of antiparticles, may exist in the universe.

Electrons and positrons have the same mass but opposite charges. The same applies to protons and antiprotons. Particles and antiparticles not only have opposite charges, but also all other properties that can be opposite are reversed.

Protons and neutrons are collectively referred to as nucleons. Studies of nuclear phenomena have revealed that protons can be converted into neutrons, and neutrons can be converted into protons, but the total number of nucleons in the system remains unchanged before and after the conversion.

For example, in beta decay, the emission of a positron is called "positive beta decay," and the emission of an electron is called "negative beta decay." In positive beta decay, a proton in the nucleus transforms into a neutron, releasing a positron and a neutrino; in negative beta decay, a neutron in the nucleus transforms into a proton, releasing an electron and an antineutrino. Furthermore, electron capture is also a type of beta decay, called electron-capture beta decay.

After bombing several research institutes, Academician Zhao's research has also yielded some results. Humans can indeed produce small amounts of antimatter, but only a tiny amount, and preservation is still a problem. However, Academician Zhao used gravity/magnetism to produce a few micrograms of antimatter.

However, during the experiment, a slight mistake could cause an annihilation reaction, and then the research institute would explode... Due to the danger of the experiment, even the higher-ups were considering whether to let him conduct theoretical research first.

The lab being blown up every few days is really getting to the rabbit; he's afraid that one day this precious little thing will turn him into nothingness...

While his assistant was frowning and pondering how to write the report, Academician Zhao began to reflect on the reasons for his failure.

"I know where the problem lies; the photon energy levels provided by the grating stone are not enough..."

"...Indeed, man-made things are inferior to celestial bodies in the universe..."

Academician Zhao began to mutter to himself: "...I remember our 1,000-meter space station has started construction, right? We're trying to collect photons emitted by the sun. I think that should increase the success rate of Dirac photon inversion."

As a star, the Sun contains antimatter. Only by mastering the "Dirac photon inversion" can humanity truly enter the ranks of advanced civilizations.

However... Academician Zhao's research is simply too advanced.

To obtain large quantities of "photons" from the sun, a Dyson cloud would be needed... but current human technology is simply incapable of creating a Dyson cloud.

In order to conduct his research, Academician Zhao could only focus on the rabbit's future "space power transmission project". Since it can capture the sun's thermal radiation, it can also capture photons. With a little modification, it can be used as a photon collector!

After all, China has already achieved controlled nuclear fusion, so space power transmission projects are somewhat of a waste of resources!

This is the most likely material to collect "critical photons," which are photons in a critical state that can be inverted into antimatter and hydrogen under the influence of a super magnetic field, making it the best material for Dirac photon inversion!

Now that China has mastered room-temperature superconductors and fusion energy, creating a super magnetic field would be incredibly easy.

"I'll go and submit a report to my superiors!"

"Uh? Master, what report?"

"I'll urge the higher-ups to expedite the construction of the space power transmission project. Oh, and I'll go see Magneto again later to see if we can get the solar sails close to the sun..."

After saying that, Academician Zhao hurriedly walked out.

I have a leave request from the beginning of the month... I caught a cold (the reward has already been paid off).

Ah... I have a cold and fever, 38 degrees Celsius. I'm a little scared, so I'm taking a day off to rest.

I guess my poor health is caused by my recent lifestyle in the underworld... Don't follow my example, and by the way, I've already paid off last month's bounty!

A new month, let's start a new bounty?

As usual~ 100 blades/1 words per chapter~~~~

Chapter 350 Startled Awake While Lying Down

Shangqiu branch of the Chinese Academy of Sciences Institute.

Zhao the Madman, who studied Dirac photon inversion, is gone, leaving the difficult problem to Magneto.

How many steps are involved in launching a solar sail onto its intended orbit?

Calculate the trajectory → launch → orbit insertion... Yeah, right!

Magneto rubbed his temples, looking somewhat troubled. This project was even more difficult than the calculations for the "mass accelerator."

A solar sail made of lightweight materials, launched into a predetermined orbit, requires careful consideration of the effects of Earth's gravity on the launch if launched from the Earth's surface, as well as the overload conditions the lightweight material would experience under high G-forces...

That's not all. We also need to consider the interference from the atmosphere, the Sun's gravity, and the Moon's gravity as the solar sail, launched from Earth's surface, travels towards its intended orbit. Ultimately, it must be captured by the Sun's gravity, rather than plunging headfirst into the Sun...

Thinking about this, Magneto felt a headache coming on. However, there was a simple solution: first, eliminate an external interference factor, such as removing gravity, and launch a solar sail in the universe. Then, all that was needed was to launch the solar sail into the predetermined orbit.

In other words, it means deploying the solar sail launcher into space.

However, this research project can only be put on hold after the lunar mining base is established...

To transport helium-3 from the moon to Earth, a mining base needs to be established on the moon, and a transfer station is also needed in Earth's orbit.

Although China has rudimentary anti-gravity technology, the success and efficiency of transporting goods between transit stations and Earth using spacecraft alone are far less than those of "orbital transport".

In particular, there is the issue of cost. Every time a spacecraft takes off or lands, ground crews need to conduct a thorough inspection of it. Just like the difference between airplanes and trains, spacecraft are far superior to transport aircraft in terms of both carrying capacity and cost-effectiveness.

Then a track is needed to connect the kilometer-level transfer station to the earth, which is called a "track elevator"!

From a materials science perspective, there are no longer any major challenges in developing a rail elevator. The tensile strength of carbon nanotube composite materials already meets the simulation data requirements for restraining a kilometer-level space station.

Of course, a rail elevator isn't the "hard" material one might imagine, because the goal is to build a "tower of heaven" that connects from the Earth's surface all the way to a kilometer-high space station...

This "Tower of Babel" not only has to contend with its own weight, but also with the centrifugal and rotational forces generated by the Earth's rotation. Just like a steel bar that is very sturdy when it is one meter long, if you stretch it to 10 meters, it will probably turn into a "noodle". And if you swing it around... the scene would be too beautiful.

The materials required for a rigid space elevator are beyond what humans can currently manufacture!

The planned future orbital elevator is a space elevator made of soft materials, which can be seen as a reinforced "hollow powder". Thick carbon nanotube ropes will connect the ground station to the kilometer-level space station.

The "trucks" that transport goods travel inside this "hollow powder" and glide on tracks made of soft superconducting material.

While the external movement of the rail elevator looks impressive, it is greatly affected by external factors. Severe weather conditions such as thunderstorms, heavy rain, and typhoons can make the external movement of the elevator very dangerous. It is safer to travel inside the "tunnel".

Between gravity-driven and electromagnetic-driven systems, and considering reliability, China ultimately chose magnetic levitation technology. The concept of "guidance technology" was still somewhat unfamiliar to China; they only knew how it worked, but not why it did it...

Since we are not very familiar with gravity, it would be more appropriate to use magnetic force, which was independently developed by mankind, to drive such a monumental project as a rail elevator. This would allow us to quickly identify the problem if any issues arise.

However, Magneto's research was all peripheral to the main body. The real test for the rail elevator was the "materials"!

With the abundant harvesting of natural spiny bamboo shoot crystals, the industrial production of carbon nanotubes was successfully developed, and they were quickly brought to rock-bottom prices in China. Although still somewhat expensive, they became affordable, unlike in other countries where carbon nanotubes could only be synthesized in laboratories.

The process of turning graphene into carbon nanotubes is not as simple as rolling it up... but rather, it will inevitably be rolled into some strange and unusual shapes during the rolling process.

So, being able to mine natural thorny bamboo crystals is such a blessing; they must have worn out countless drill bits!

To avoid accidents, the orbital space station and orbital elevator will be modular, with each module equipped with an emergency "orbital force engine".

Even if it does fall, it can be pushed back using an "inductive actuator".

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"Oh, what brings you here? You're very well-informed!" The naval leader said, squinting at the air force leader sitting next to him.

"Of course, we're here to watch the show..."

While the two were talking, several researchers in the distance were muttering about a machine that looked rather strange.

It's strange because the machine is as big as a two-story building, with thick superconducting power cables connected to it, and a mirror-like surface on its front that looks very "smooth".

"Teacher, everything is ready..."

The director of the Shangqiu Optical Research Institute nodded, looking at the machine in front of him and narrowing his eyes. This was all thanks to the "treasure," which allowed the "components" that were originally difficult to produce to be branched out in large numbers and assembled into the "photon printer" in front of him.

The seemingly smooth mirror surface is actually an oversized "radio frequency lens" made from grating stone.

Light has light pressure, and after the photon frequency is converted, the light pressure will increase exponentially. Then, by studying the treasure and simulating its operating principle, the photon is directly anchored in the void, forming an invisible "Wall of Sighs".

When photons are anchored in a designated area, they stop moving, and the temperature is generated by particle vibration. The temperature in the designated area will drop rapidly, or even freeze instantly... However, this cooling method can be considered a derivative technology of "photon printer".

After working for more than half an hour, the first experiment of the photon printer was about to begin, and the big shots watching from a safe position squinted their eyes.

"System startup!"

As the academician pressed the start button, a buzzing sound was heard, and ice mist quickly appeared in the void more than 20 meters away. The temperature dropped rapidly and spread to the surroundings through the air.

Chapter 351 Still Needs Effort

The instant the photon printer starts up, within the area being printed by the photon, ice spikes on the thigh.

This could be considered the "freezing magic" of physics...

"Test begins!"

The moment the photon printer started up, the weapon being tested in the distance began to move.

The soldiers first tested the weapon using a 5.8mm assault rifle. Although the caliber was a bit small, it was just right as the first weapon to be tested.

Rat-a-tat... Amid the rhythmic bursts of the soldiers' fire, 5.8mm bullets left the barrel. As the bullets entered the low-temperature zone, they struck an unseen wall, twisted and deformed, and spun before falling to the ground.

After the tester recorded the test data, they signaled the start of the next test.

The 5.8mm bullets were replaced with 12.7mm Type 89 heavy machine guns. The heavy machine guns were much more powerful than the 5.8mm bullets. With a series of dull thuds, the bullets, guided by the tracer rounds, continuously entered the area in front of the photonic printer.

Under the view of the infrared photoelectric sensor, the bullet hits the anchored photon and instantly shatters into fragments, which are then cooled at low temperature.

"Quick! Next test!"

The academician hurriedly urged, "The most stable operating time for the photon printer is currently 1000 seconds!"

After 1000 seconds, the photon printer will undergo a three-day cooling-off period. They will then meticulously inspect the internal structure of the photon printer to check for any damaged parts, circuit problems, and so on. As for why they are willing to take out the photon printer for testing, there are two "copies" in the warehouse. Even if one of them is damaged, they won't feel bad.

Seemingly sensing the academician's feelings, the heavy machine gun had just stopped firing, and after giving the recorder more than 10 seconds to take notes, the soldier picked up the individual rocket launcher, aimed at the photon printer, and fired.

With a piercing whistle from the rocket engine, it crashed straight into the photon printer, then exploded with a bang on the invisible photon wall. The explosion's flames had barely lit up before the heat was cooled by the ultra-low temperature... After all, the second law of thermodynamics cannot be violated.

The extremely low temperatures around a photonic printer may seem insignificant, but they have a significant impact on existing weapons.

Seeing that the rocket launchers were ineffective, the army leader frowned, looked at the navy and air force leaders, and said, "You're being too conservative. Time is limited, so let's go straight for the 125mm smoothbore cannons; they're much more powerful."

After waving his hand, the prepared 99A tanks aimed at the photon printer and opened fire.

Boom... A 125mm smoothbore cannon fired an armor-piercing discarding sabot projectile. After the projectile left the barrel, the slender armor-piercing rod inside struck the photon wall directly. The test now is to determine how much energy the anchored photon can withstand before the anchored photon structure collapses.

The discarding sabot armor-piercing projectile struck the photon wall in the blink of an eye. The sharp tip of the tungsten alloy projectile hit the unseen wall, but the locked photons were not shaken by its kinetic energy. The two opposing forces acted on the projectile, causing it to explode with a bang, scattering shrapnel in all directions, while the main structure fell to the ground...

Upon seeing this, the recorder quickly wrote it down.

The bigwigs of the Army, Navy, and Air Force narrowed their eyes. If it can block 125mm of PVA (Panzerfaust) missiles, then it already has the value of being equipped!