Chapter 507: The beginning of the fourth-level technology tree
A few days later, under the order of Lv Yongchang, the Academy of Sciences completed a series of preparatory work.
The preparation work was not complicated, but it took a lot of effort from the Academy of Sciences.
Under the order of Lv Yongchang, Zero controlled the robot to dismantle the [Particle Trap] device and transport it directly to the surface of Dawn Star.
The reason is also very simple.
On the one hand.
During the experiment, the complex magnetic field formed by the [Particle Trap] device will disappear temporarily.
Antihydrogen molecules will also lose their restraints.
Although it is a very short time, it still means risk - antihydrogen molecules will collide with the inner wall of the device and annihilate, and the large amount of energy released will cause considerable damage to the particle accelerator.
In order to avoid this unnecessary risk, it is naturally the best choice to use the [Particle Trap] to transport the antihydrogen to a safe place.
Perhaps someone will ask why it is not transported to an unimportant corner of Guangwei Yi, but why it is transported to the surface of Dawn Star with great effort.
This involves the second factor.
The purpose of this experiment is to observe the reaction of antimatter to gravity at the macroscopic level.
Antihydrogen molecules are very light, and they move at a very high speed.
This creates a problem.
It may be difficult for humans to observe their reaction to gravity.
It is even very likely that before they can be observed, these antihydrogen molecules collide with the tube wall and are directly annihilated.
In order to avoid this unexpected situation, Lv Yongchang decided to start from two aspects at the same time.
On the one hand, increase gravity.
The solution is simple, just transport it from Guangwei to Dawn.
Compared with the weak Guangwei, the 1.9g gravity on the surface of Dawn can greatly amplify the reaction of antihydrogen molecules to gravity.
Second, reduce the movement speed of antihydrogen molecules.
This requires a brand new technology - particle cooling laser bombardment technology.
The technical principle is not complicated.
Use photons as ammunition to bombard the antihydrogen molecules bound by the [particle trap].
With the kinetic energy of the bombardment, these antihydrogen molecules are continuously decelerated.
The above two measures can maximize the reaction of antihydrogen molecules to gravity.
…
“Start slowing down.”
Lv Yongchang’s voice rang out in the laboratory.
At the same time, in the [Particle Trap] device placed on the ground of Dawn Star, beams of high-frequency and high-power lasers were emitted from the generating device.
In a very short period of time, photons collided with antihydrogen molecules several times.
The speed of antihydrogen molecules decreased rapidly.
When its running speed dropped to the predetermined target, Lv Yongchang spoke again and issued a second order.
“Prepare to close the particle trap.”
“Countdown, ten.”
“Nine…”
The countdown echoed in the laboratory.
Every researcher stared at the holographic projection in front of them.
Especially Tao Yuda, who held his breath.
If…if antihydrogen molecules on a macro scale can really achieve anti-gravity, then the distance between humans and the fourth-level civilization will not be far!
After all, everyone present remembered deeply the flagship of the Latour civilization, playing with the mysterious gravity in the palm of its hand!
"Two! One!"
"Turn off the particle trap!"
On Dawn Star, the [Particle Trap] device placed somewhere in an open space stopped running.
The antihydrogen molecules that lost the magnetic field restraint had a chaotic trajectory.
Soon.
Under Zero's control, tremendous energy gushed out from the matching fusion reactor, and the [Particle Trap] started running again.
A complex magnetic field was quickly generated, and the antihydrogen molecules that had just escaped were firmly restrained in the magnetic field again.
The whole process is complicated, but it actually only takes tens of milliseconds.
At the same time, a large amount of observation data burst out in front of everyone!
The laboratory was extremely quiet, and every researcher carefully observed the data in the huge holographic projection.
Suddenly, Lu Yongchang shook his head slightly and sighed.
"What a pity..."
One second later, Zero also completed the calculation of all the data.
A 3D simulation image appeared in the huge holographic projection.
In the image, the antihydrogen molecules were firmly bound in the magnetic cage.
As the device stopped running, these antihydrogen molecules began to escape.
Because of the slow movement speed, through the screen, it can be clearly seen that these antihydrogen molecules fell to the tube wall below under the influence of the gravity of the Dawn Star.
The next moment, the device started again.
The complex magnetic field pulled these antihydrogen molecules back into the magnetic cage.
Tao Yuda looked at the simulated holographic screen, sighed with frustration, and took over Lv Yongchang's unfinished words: "Yes, it's a pity."
"Antimatter is still affected by gravity."
"It can't achieve anti-gravity."
Lv Yongchang didn't have much regret on his face.
In a sense, such experimental results did not exceed his expectations.
Antimatter must not be the key to open the door to gravity control.
There is no other reason.
Up to now, there is still no technology option about gravity above the technology tree deep in his mind.
Thinking of this, Lv Yongchang's memory of a few days ago emerged in his mind.
At the moment when the antihydrogen molecule was successfully manufactured, the long-silent technology tree space became active again.
The dim cursor marked [Initial exploration of antimatter] gradually became brighter.
A thin white line stretched out from it and slowly extended upward under his gaze.
The thin line continued to extend and soon came to the top area of the third-level technology tree.
The fog that originally covered the top of the third-level technology tree also slowly dissipated.
[Antimatter mass production plan]
The thin line continued to extend upward, and soon, with a slight tremor in the technology tree space, the dividing line between the third-level civilization and the fourth-level civilization appeared in front of him.
[Antimatter engine]
At this point, the cursor was already very dim, and the text on it was also blurred.
But at that time, Lv Yongchang still tried to open his eyes wide and tried his best to see the cursors above.
[Preliminary application of antimatter: antimatter bomb]
[Advanced application of antimatter: gamma-ray burst]
[……]
"Professor?" Tao Yuda's voice came from the side, interrupting Lv Yongchang's memories, "What should we do next?"
"The observation experiment of antihydrogen molecules has not been completed yet. Do we need to send them back to Guangwei I?"
Lv Yongchang was about to nod his head in agreement, and the extremely vague cursor text in his memory reappeared in his mind.
He shook his head slowly and gently rejected Tao Yuda's proposal.
"No."
Tao Yuda looked at Lv Yongchang in front of him with some doubts, who looked a little fanatical: "Then..."
"Try annihilation."
Lv Yongchang's expression became more and more excited: "I need data on annihilation after positive and antimatter contact!"
