"Gravitational waves". After Einstein's general theory of relativity was proposed in 1915, this theory describing "space-time and matter" has been experimentally tested in many places. With conclusive experimental evidence, scientists have been shocked by this great theory again and again. To describe it in the simplest sentence, gravitational waves are "ripples in space-time."
What major events have occurred in the universe can be inferred through the performance of gravitational waves. However, due to the long distance between galaxies, the use of observing "gravitational waves" to detect major events in the universe has lost its immediacy.
In the most recent major astronomical event, the photometric distance of the gravitational wave source is about 410 Mpc, which is at a redshift of ~0.09. 1.3 billion light-years away, a 36-solar-mass black hole and a 29-solar-mass black hole merged into a 62-solar-mass black hole. A black hole with a mass of 3 solar masses loses energy and releases it in the form of gravitational waves.
The diameter of the Milky Way is only 100,000 light-years, and the distance to the Andromeda Galaxy is only 2.5 million light-years. 1.3 billion years ago, only cyanobacteria were working hard to produce oxygen on the earth, preparing for the prosperity of life in the long years to come. when.
Two black holes that are not too big merge with each other. The "ripples" caused by the fusion process span 1.3 billion light-years, span countless galaxy clusters, gas, dust, and stars, sweep across the earth, and cause a proton with a diameter of thousands of One-third of the tiny change was finally detected by humans on earth.
The speed at which gravitational waves travel makes this detection method extremely laggy.
Zhou Xiaozhi looked at Zhou Xing in confusion and asked: "Boss? What are you going to do?"
"Modify the space tunnel machine, project gravitational wave detectors to the outer star field, maintain the opening time of the 'wormhole', and receive detection signals." Zhou Xing's eyes flashed, looking at Zhou Xiaozhi and said firmly.
Hearing this, Zhou Xiaozhi's face was startled, and then he began to calculate crazily with trillions of calculations.
The holographic screen on the operating table and the three-dimensional drawing of the tunnel machine design were beating like crazy, and all kinds of data formed a waterfall pouring down, changing rapidly, making it dizzying to see.
After a few minutes, the holographic screen finally froze, and a complex three-dimensional design appeared on the freeze-frame holographic screen.
"Boss, according to the deduction of relevant data, the success rate of this plan is: 35%." Zhou Xiaozhi looked at Zhou Xinghui's report.
Hearing this, Zhou Xing perked up and was extremely happy.
"35% is so high, it seems that there should be no problem in this direction." Zhou Xing said with joy.
In terms of success rate, the probability of finally realizing scientific and technological innovation from theoretical research is generally only 5%. For scientific and technological innovation in esoteric fields such as particles, astrophysics, space-time, etc., the success rate will be even lower. The number of 35% suddenly Zhou Xing was very surprised.
"Boss, increasing the energy output supply can extend the opening time of the 'wormhole' to a certain extent. However, it is difficult to cross the threshold of 1 second. Therefore, the mass of the detector and the launch speed must be compressed to a limit value. ." Zhou Xiaozhi replied to Zhou Xing.
After listening to Zhou Xiaozhi's introduction, Zhou Xing nodded understandingly. Due to the particularity of the "space-time wormhole", under the current technical level, it is already very difficult to maintain the opening time of the "wormhole" at about 1 second. The only thing we can do now is work on "gravitational wave detectors".
"Does the detector provide directions?" Zhou Xing asked Zhou Xiaozhi directly.
"Boss, I suggest you process the nanoparticle detector, which will have the highest success rate!" Zhou Xiaozhi suggested directly.
"Okay, let's do this and try to achieve a breakthrough next year." Zhou Xing couldn't help but nodded in agreement.
With the victory of the nano-medical cabin, Shining Star Group has gone further and further in the field of nanoparticles. With these technologies, nanoparticle detectors have been developed, which assemble nanometer-sized particles on a substrate, material or device. Composites, nanosurface structures or nanocomponents, electronics, optical sensors, etc.
"Okay, boss!" Zhou Xiaozhi nodded in agreement.
Soon, with Zhou Xing as the leader, Zhou Xiaozhi as the assistant, and the powerful scientific research team of Shining Star Group, they began the project of developing space nanoprobes.
Time is like a white horse passing by, day after day passing by, and one year and six months have passed in the blink of an eye.
People have become accustomed to Zhou Xing disappearing from public view.
Under the management of Yang Minghua, Xie Liwu, Lin Wei and others, the Shining Star Group is marching forward according to Zhou Xing's will.
The Human Federation is established, and relevant policies are tilted towards the aerospace field, intelligent artificial technology, photonic computers, 3D printers, intelligent robots, flying cars, controllable nuclear fusion energy, wireless power supply technology... There are all kinds of high-tech large-scale applications, human civilization The development of China has taken the high-speed train and is changing with each passing day.
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In the conference room on the top floor of the Shining Star Group headquarters building, Yang Minghua, Lin Wei, Xie Liwu... and others were conducting daily meetings as usual.
With a "bang", the door of the conference room suddenly opened, and Zhou Xing's figure suddenly appeared at the door.
Some of the noisy conference rooms seemed to have been put on pause. Everyone looked at Zhou Xing in surprise as if they didn't recognize him.
"Mr. Zhou, why are you here!"
"Mr. Zhou, why are you free today?"
"Mr. Zhou, is there another breakthrough in the new project?"
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Everyone stood up to greet Zhou Xing and asked questions excitedly.
The presidents of Shining Star Group have become accustomed to the "peace of mind" that Zhou Xing brings to them. Although Zhou Xing has never shown up in the company's management conference room, he is the "backbone" of the entire Shining Star Group. Whenever he comes from When the laboratory comes out to attend meetings, that is when they are most excited.
Not long after the establishment of the Human Federation, it was also a critical moment for the Shining Star Group to stand at the top of the world. Many major events and major problems could happen at any time. However, Zhou Xing resolutely put aside the company's affairs and continued to immerse himself in the laboratory. This time What other products has Zhou Xing developed? Everyone looked at him with eager eyes, expecting good news from him.
Facing everyone's expectant eyes, Zhou Xing laughed, smiled and appeased everyone: "Everyone, please sit down first! It's nothing, I'm just here to find out about the company's situation."
After saying that, Zhou Xing walked straight to the chairman's seat and sat down.
According to the words, everyone sat down one after another, looking a little disappointed.
Zhou Xing looked at everyone's disappointed looks and said with a smile: "I haven't seen you for a few months. Everyone looks a lot better recently. Have you completed all the tasks I arranged? How about giving me a brief report?"
Hearing this, Yang Minghua, Xie Liwu, Lin Wei and others looked at each other, looking a little embarrassed.
Zhou Xing was stunned for a moment and asked with a smile: "What happened? How are the preparations for the space dock project? Where is the progress of Sky City? When will the headquarters be moved? I want to know more about these two fields now, Yang Boss, Boss Xie, could you please explain it to me."
Yang Minghua and Xie Liwu's expressions froze slightly after being named. The other CEOs looked at their embarrassment with smiles, looking like they were gloating about their misfortune.
Yang Minghua and Xie Liwu's eyes frequently clashed, and they faced each other with fire and lightning.
Zhou Xing's face was stern, his eyes swept over the two people's faces, and the aura exuding from his body became more and more majestic.
Xie Liwu lamented, and was defeated when his eyes met Yang Minghua's. In desperation, he quickly opened the holographic screen and explained to Zhou Xing: "Chairman, 5% of the preparation tasks for the space shipyard have been completed. 12. The main problem currently faced is the lag in the supply end of the industrial chain. The supply of raw materials, metal refining, production and transportation of metal parts, and the cooperation of small enterprises are all hindered by the speed of supply, causing the speed of the entire project to be affected. It's a drag, so it hasn't reached the schedule you set. I believe that as long as the industrial chain of Sky City deepens and a nearby supply location is formed, it can be completed perfectly within your specified time limit and the shipyard can be built immediately."
As soon as Xie Liwu finished speaking, Yang Minghua's "ferocious" eyes immediately glared at him. He was a bastard and a shameless person. Who said Xie Liwu was an honest person? How could he cheat his teammates like this? In order to escape, he actually threw dirty water on the "City in the Sky" project.
Xie Li did not see it. He stretched out his hand and continuously clicked on the holographic screen to introduce the preparations of the space dock to Zhou Xing and explain the preparation progress.
In the conference room, everyone nodded frequently. They all looked like they were listening to Xie Liwu's explanation attentively. However, the corners of their mouths showed a strange angle, and there were thick smiles in their eyes. Even Zhou Xing was no exception.
When Xie Liwu was almost finished explaining, Zhou Xing said with a smile: "Well, that's it, hurry up and get ready. Mr. Yang, please report on the situation in Sky City!"
Yang Minghua glared at Xie Liwu before looking away. He reached out and touched the holographic screen, and the overall outline of the Sky City suddenly appeared.
Yang Minghua explained: "Chairman, five giant water supply plants have been established, the city's water resources have been completely solved, the power grid system has been set up, water and electricity are available, ten sewage treatment plants have been completed, and sewage recycling pipes have been basically laid throughout the city. Completed, the three-dimensional transportation system has been put into use, and the construction completion of the Sky City has reached 68% of the first phase. The start-up time of 51 ecological farms is very short, and it needs to wait patiently for three months before supplying agricultural products to the market. product."
"Universities, laboratories, kindergartens, commercial streets, parks... all kinds of infrastructure are basically fully equipped. The average house price in Sky City currently remains at 7,000 star coins. The price level is two times higher than the global average price. The fixed population is 200 There are about 520,000 people, and there are about 30 million floating people every day, and the number is increasing... As for the headquarters building, it will probably not be completed until early next year."
Zhou Xing clicked his tongue. He didn't expect that the floating population in Sky City would be so large. It seemed that Xie Liwu's stab at Yang Minghua was a bit crooked.
Yang Minghua looked at Xie Liwu proudly and said with a smile: "Chairman, the situation in Sky City is good, with a daily throughput of up to seven million tons. The world's ports, shipping, air transportation, and the world's financial center have all moved to Sky City. We With the establishment of Sky City, the Group is rock solid, and Sky City deserves to be the center of the world."
Xie Liwu said unhappily: "That will be the situation in the future. The current progress of Sky City cannot keep up with the preparation progress of the space dock. The financial mechanism is not perfect enough, the transportation intensity is insufficient, the supporting facilities of factories in various countries around the world are backward, and the preparation work of the dock is insufficient." The industrial chain is still far from meeting my requirements. The soft power of Sky City is not being built fast enough. The supervisor of Sky City has an unshirkable responsibility."
"You... you are nitpicking. The construction of the Sky City should be carried out steadily..." Yang Minghua looked at Xie Liwu with a sullen face and said unhappily.
Zhou Xing persuaded in a dumbfounded way: "Okay, don't argue anymore. I know your difficulties. Don't be in a hurry. Take your time."
After a pause, Zhou Xing looked at the others and asked, "How are the other projects going?"
Hearing this, everyone was shocked.
Xie Liwu took Zhou Xing's words and introduced with excitement: "Mr. Zhou, the Moon Immigration Plan and the Mars Immigration Plan are proceeding in an orderly manner. There are enough people to sign up for immigration, personnel selection, material preparation... Preparations are in progress. It went very smoothly and there is no need to adjust the time announced to the public.”
As soon as Lin Wei finished speaking, Chen Fan couldn't wait to look at Zhou Xing and introduced: "Mr. Zhou, the virtual community has been officially in operation for some time, and its development momentum is very strong. It is currently divided into four major areas, namely the teaching area and the entertainment area. , commercial district, scientific research district, the interstellar version of 'Civilization and War' has been embedded in everyone's daily life, and the response has been very good. Now our group's star currency system has entered global circulation. With the popularization of photon smart wrists, there are human beings With the cooperation of the federal government, the group’s currency system has now entered a stage of steady development and is operating normally in the field of financial settlement.”
"Mr. Zhou, except for the lag in preparations for the space dock, the group has now entered a steady development stage due to the active cooperation of the human federal government on other projects. All areas of the group are operating normally and are in good condition. No major problems have been encountered during this period. ." Yang Minghua finally concluded and reported to Zhou Xinghui.
As soon as Yang Minghua finished speaking, there was fierce applause in the conference room. The applause was like thunder. Everyone was excited to celebrate the brilliant future of Shining Star Group.
In the conference room, the thunderous applause stopped for a while. Zhou Xing smiled happily and said: "Great, Mr. Yang, thank you for your hard work. Everyone has worked hard. The group's achievements today are all due to everyone's hard work. I am very grateful. In the evening Everyone will not return until they are drunk."
That night, the core executives of the Star Group gathered together to celebrate Zhou Xing's private banquet. Drinks were exchanged, singing, dancing, and laughter were heard to celebrate the beginning of a new chapter.
Since the establishment of the Human Federation, human society has suddenly entered a new era. The world has no borders since then. People around the world have freedom of movement. The Shining Star Group and the federal government complement each other. Various new technologies have emerged from the laboratory. Take it out and apply it in large quantities.
With the planting of genetically modified plants, the desert environment and forest environment have begun to undergo fruitful changes; environmental protection policies have been introduced to use a large number of new pollution control technologies to control air pollution, control various heavy metal pollution, recycling and reuse of various pollutants, and new energy With the use of new food production methods, the earth's ecological environment has rapidly improved.
With the large-scale application of flying cars, the scope of human activities is getting wider and wider. It is still in the southern hemisphere in the morning, appears in the northern hemisphere in the afternoon, and may even reach the polar regions at night.
As the pace of life with the application of photon intelligence and brain becomes faster and faster, and the entire society is changing rapidly, the wealth created every day in the world is now ten times that of one day two years ago, and twice that before the establishment of the Human Federation. to three times and growing.
Because new technologies are invented every day in "Civilization and War", mankind has entered the state of the fourth scientific and technological revolution. Appropriate political reform and appropriate production relations have also affected the rapid development of social productivity.
Under the leadership of Shining Star Group, various resources around the world are concentrated to develop world-class large-scale projects, primary industry, secondary industry, a large number of engineering intelligent machines are used to increase efficiency, reduce costs, explode production capacity, and wildly expand the tertiary industry. , the fourth industry, drastically increasing jobs, rationally designing the industrial structure, accurately laying out various industrial chains, global division of labor and cooperation, meticulous division of labor, and perfecting and complementing the economic pattern between various regions around the world.
Various intelligent engineering robots, bio-intelligent brain 3D printing technology... High-efficiency, high-speed production tools are widely used, the level of production technology has skyrocketed, the material wealth of the entire human world has expanded sharply, and personal wealth has greatly increased.
Shining Star Group uses longevity genetic medicine to harvest a large amount of income from the wealthy class, provide welfare to people all over the world, carry out the second distribution of global wealth, balance the social wealth structure, increase the welfare of all mankind, encourage population growth, and the entire society. We are actively preparing for the upcoming wave of space immigrants.