nycdaug Chapter 101 Antimatter Annihilation Reaction
Chapter 101 Antimatter Annihilation Reaction
Chapter 101 Antimatter Annihilation Reaction
Pluto, the core experimental base for antimatter.
The experimental base was now completely empty; only the robots remained.
Modern robots are capable of mimicking all the dexterity of humans, and this technological breakthrough is thanks to the robotics technology acquired in Elysium.
The robotic technology in Elysium, in terms of overall strength, is not as advanced as that in the Terminator world.
However, in terms of components, it is much better than Terminator World.
The design of war machines often has to take into account logistical pressures, so versatility becomes very important.
For example, when the robot dog from the University of Tokyo came out carrying a standard-issue rifle, many people asked why they didn't make weapons specifically for robot dogs.
While this sounds like science fiction, in a real battlefield, such robot dogs would quickly become useless due to running out of ammunition.
However, this situation will not occur if a general modular design is adopted.
Even if the guns are destroyed, you can just replace them with another gun.
When they run out of bullets, the soldiers' bullets can be used interchangeably.
Therefore, modern war robots are humanoid and use weapons in the same way as humans.
The only difference might be that the robot will also be equipped with a detection device or a launch pod.
Therefore, these robots in the test site at this moment have a high degree of flexibility.
Inside the orbital space station on Pluto, Chen Zhengyang, the person in charge of this experiment, is conducting final checks.
Time passed second by second, and as Chen Zhengyang finished his inspection, the experiment officially began.
"Now, I declare that this experiment has officially begun."
Upon hearing Chen Zhengyang's words, everyone present became completely focused.
"Open the energy channel and release the antimatter container."
"Yes, the energy channel is open and the magnetic energy sphere is in place."
"Prepare for high-energy particle streams and prepare for the gravitational field to bind them."
"Yes, the high-energy particle stream is ready."
"Gravitational field ready."
"Very good, everyone. Success or failure hinges on this. Activate the magnetic energy sphere, release antimatter, and high-energy particles, prepare for the relay."
"yes!"
Storing antimatter is quite difficult, so the only conceivable method is to control it using a magnetic field. Although the magnetic energy sphere is called a sphere, it does not exist as a physical entity.
After the magnetic energy sphere was released, the magnetic field disappeared instantly, and the antimatter, no longer bound, began to fall.
Just as it landed at the designated location, a high-energy particle blasted directly onto the antimatter.
In an instant, a white light appeared on the screen, followed by a powerful gravitational field that firmly bound the energy to this small area.
"Report: Gravitational field confinement successful; antimatter annihilation reaction is under control."
"Okay, immediately activate the energy output channel and test the energy output power."
"Yes, the energy output channel is open and measurements are in progress."
Soon, the energy data was calculated, and Chen Zhengyang was very excited to see it.
This experiment only added one gram of antimatter, and the energy produced by the complete annihilation of one gram of antimatter can reach 1.8 * 10^14 joules, or 180 trillion joules of energy.
To put it another way, one gram of antimatter produces about the same amount of energy as the little boy from back then.
This experiment mainly focused on constraining the energy of antimatter annihilation, so only one gram was used.
When it's actually used on spacecraft, antimatter is measured in kilograms.
The energy output of this experiment has now reached 100 billion joules per second.
However, this is not the limit of energy output. According to the design, this experimental device should achieve an energy output of at least 180 billion joules per second.
In this way, 1 gram of antimatter can continuously output energy for 2.7 hours.
"Increase energy output and stabilize the value at the design level."
"Yes, the gravitational field is being adjusted, and energy output is continuously increasing."
Soon, with the gravitational field adjusted, the experimental device now outputs 180 billion joules of energy per second.
"Very good, keep it up."
The next step is to see if this reaction process can continue until the antimatter is consumed.
Time ticked by, and everyone present remained vigilant, staring intently at the projection screen and constantly monitoring the data they were responsible for.
Soon, two hours had passed. The antimatter had shrunk considerably, and although it was difficult to discern with the naked eye, precise instruments revealed its size to everyone.
"Engineer Chen, the antimatter is about to run out."
"It's time to prepare for the fuel addition experiment. Add 5 grams of fuel."
"yes!"
Soon, a magnetic sphere carrying 5 grams of antimatter fell above the reactor. As the magnetic sphere disintegrated, the 5 grams of antimatter successfully merged into the antimatter that was reacting.
"Report, Engineer Chen, the antimatter reaction is very stable, with no abnormalities."
"good!"
The annihilation reaction of antimatter requires the participation of matter, and matter refers to everything in our living world.
Therefore, even the most common dust can participate in the annihilation reaction of antimatter.
With the addition of 5 grams of antimatter, the reaction time was extended again.
"Prepare to switch energy channels, connecting the gravitational field and reaction device to the energy return circuit."
"Yes, prepare to switch!"
"Snapped!"
With a crisp sound, the gravity device was the first to complete the switch, followed by the experimental device.
After all the devices were switched on, Chen Zhengyang asked him to measure the energy output again.
"Report: Current net energy output is 100 billion joules."
"Very good, it meets the standard."
"Everyone, congratulations! We've created the antimatter reaction core. But it's not time to celebrate yet. This device still needs to run for a long time before we can know its final effect."
Next, everyone should leave in an orderly manner according to their previous groups. No one may land on the ground before the experiment ends.
"Yes, Engineer Chen."
They understood Chen Zhengyang's meaning. Now that all the tests were completed, only the long-term operation test remained, which could not be completed in a short time. Therefore, in the next test, fuel would be continuously added, and the amount would increase each time, eventually stabilizing at 5 kilograms.
Therefore, Chen Zhengyang's order was also to protect them.
The researchers present were all valuable talents, and their research spirit was very strong. If Chen Zhengyang hadn't said anything, these people would probably have gone to the site to see for themselves.
If the device malfunctions, these people won't be able to escape.
One gram of antimatter annihilation is equivalent to a little boy; the energy produced by the annihilation of 5 kilograms of antimatter is equivalent to 200 million tons of TNT, which is equivalent to four Tsar Bomba bombs.
Such an annihilation reaction would definitely blast a hole in Pluto.
Fang Heng also watched the entire experimental process and was very satisfied with the experiment.
Therefore, in the following report, Fang Heng directly gave Chen Zhengyang a new order.
"Zhengyang, now that the experimental device has been successfully verified, is it possible to build an antimatter power plant on Mars?"
"According to current technical standards, it is possible to build it, but for safety reasons, I recommend building it in a place far away from human habitation to avoid serious accidents caused by malfunctions."
"Yes, that's certainly the way to go. But there's one more thing I'd like to suggest: could the antimatter be made into a device similar to fuel rods to make it easier to replace the reaction core?"
"Technically, it is achievable. In fact, we are also conducting research in this area. Antimatter reactors will eventually be used on spaceships. Too big won't work, and too small won't work either. Moreover, as a combat unit, if warships use the current model, the reactor will easily become a weakness of the warships, which is not conducive to combat."
"Okay, I'm glad you understand. I will reward you according to the system for this research result. I hope you can continue your efforts."
"Yes, thank you, Mr. Fang."
Chen Zhengyang was also very happy with Fang Heng's words.
Although they are very loyal to Fang Heng because of their special abilities, it doesn't mean they don't have their own desires.
To motivate his subordinates and the public, Fang Heng also prepared a treasure vault containing all sorts of good things, such as life-extending potions, personal armor, personal spaceships, etc. Although these are all products created by researchers, each researcher has a different area of expertise, so it is impossible for them to manufacture them directly.
Compared to the first-generation enhancer, the second-generation enhancer is strictly controlled by Fang Heng, and only those who have obtained a large number of contribution points can exchange for it in the exchange vault.
Chen Zhengyang quickly calculated that with the contribution points from this experimental result, he had gathered enough to exchange for the second-generation enhancer, which his wife could then use.
When that time comes, the next generation will also receive the enhancement effect of the 1.5 generation, and will be naturally stronger than other children.
The first-generation enhancer has been perfected to this day, and its built-in gene defect repair function allows its effects to be inherited by the next generation, ensuring that the next generation's genetic quality is complete from the beginning.
However, the second-generation enhancer primarily strengthens the user, with less of a genetic effect. But when both husband and wife have received this enhancement, their offspring can surpass others and become top geniuses.
Top scientists like Chen Zhengyang are rewarded by Fang Heng with a second-generation enhancement agent, but there are restrictions on their families. Although many resources are available to them for free, some precious resources still need to be exchanged for contribution points.
Fang Heng understood this as well. He had initially considered giving a reward directly, but after thinking about it, he ultimately gave up on the idea.
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