Chapter 413 Wang Yi’s Visit

"It is true, Director Lin, you should also know that the collider we plan to build, thanks to you, the room-temperature superconductor you have developed has shortened the construction time of our plan a lot. A long time.”

"Here, as a researcher of high energy physics in our country, I have to express my gratitude to you."

"But since your Golden Crow Project now has a huge demand for room-temperature superconductors, we have no choice but to make way for you."

"In this case, our construction period may be almost the same as the original plan. Director Lin, as you know, we started the project in 2018 and the original plan was to complete it in 2026. It could have been advanced to the beginning of 2025, that is Next year, but now, it’s 2026 again.”

"Alas~"

Having said this, Wang Yi let out a long sigh, his face full of helplessness.

Lin Xiao felt very surprised.

Because of their Golden Crow Project, the Institute of High Energy Physics is running out of room-temperature superconductors?

This completely surprised Lin Xiao.

At the same time, he had no idea this was happening.

Logically speaking, the quotas for room temperature superconductors should have been prepared in advance, right?

Why does this happen again?

So he didn't believe it immediately, but asked: "Director Wang, are you sure it's because of our Golden Crow Project? It's not some other reason? The country should have allocated all this, right?"

Wang Yi shook his head, "Although it's all planned, the plan can't keep up with the changes."

"Probably because the superiors have seen that the benefits of normal-temperature superconductor transmission lines and generators are far greater than before, as well as the economic benefits, so some new plans have been added in this area recently. In addition, our normal-temperature superconductor production capacity has increased. We haven’t caught up yet, so the quota for our scientific research field is limited.”

"And now, Director Lin, your Golden Crow Project is very...well, it has more social significance and national strength than our collider..."

Although he was not particularly willing to admit it, Wang Yi still said those two words: "It is more important, so I will transfer the quota originally planned for us to you."

In fact, there is another reason he did not mention, that is, the room temperature superconductor was developed by Lin Xiao, so when the above mentioned this quota, they naturally had to give more consideration to Lin Xiao.

But no matter what, the conflict that arose at the beginning was obviously not easy to resolve. There was still a little gap, so he still didn't say the reason.

After all, he always seemed a little envious when he said it.

Lin Xiao couldn't help but be surprised when she heard the reason Wang Yi said.

So this is ah.

However, it is indeed understandable that the economic benefits brought by normal temperature superconductors do not seem to be very good due to the overall cost of building normal temperature superconductor transmission lines. However, if we look at those areas where normal temperature superconductor transmission lines have been built, If you look at it, the improvement in economic efficiency is definitely very considerable.

Just talking about those industrial areas with high electricity consumption, the power transmission advantages brought by normal temperature superconductors are a great advantage for their operation, and the final result is naturally an increase in total output value.

So it is indeed completely understandable that people above have begun to build these transmission lines in a big way.

It's a pity that production capacity has not fully caught up, which naturally leads to the current shortage of quotas.

"This is like tearing down the east wall to repair the west wall." Lin Xiao shook his head, finally understanding Wang Yi's difficulty.

"Yes, so I have no choice but to come to you." Wang Yi sighed, "Otherwise, our funds will not be able to continue for another year. If we ask for money by then, God knows whether the superiors will agree. .”

"That's true."

Lin Xiao nodded, the problem of funding became even more fatal.

A shorter construction period means that the investment in labor costs can also be reduced. However, due to the increased costs brought by room temperature superconductors, after shortening the construction period and including the reduced labor costs, their total construction cost can be achieved Same as original plan.

But if it is to be delayed for one year, the increase in costs caused by this one-year delay will lead to an increase in their final costs, which will in turn lead to the problem of insufficient funding.

"So, Director Lin, I still need your help on this matter. You are not in a hurry to use it now, are you? After all, your project should have just started, and we will be able to complete it at the beginning of next year. After that, the quota will Naturally, we won’t compete with you, so look, is that okay?”

Wang Yi said very sincerely that there was obviously no other way for him, who was still slightly estranged from Lin Xiao, to come over and ask Lin Xiao for help in person.

Regarding Wang Yi's request, Lin Xiao thought for a moment and then said with a smile: "Director Wang, I understand your difficulties, so I can agree to your request."

Wang Yi's face suddenly showed a happy expression, and he said gratefully: "Thank you, Director Lin. I would like to express my gratitude to you on behalf of all the members of the Institute of High Energy Physics."

When he heard Lin Xiao's promise, he felt as if he was hearing the sounds of nature. Before coming, he still felt a little awkward, but at this moment, he could only feel grateful to Lin Xiao.

In this way, their collider will be completed as scheduled, and he has been looking forward to this since he proposed the plan that year.

Lin Xiao waved his hands with a smile and said, "No need to thank me. I also recognize the value of CEPC. After all, I am also a high-energy physicist. I personally feel that my research in high-energy physics is quite good." Many."

Hearing Lin Xiao's words, Wang Yi nodded.

In fact, when Lin Xiao was about to come back, he was indeed worried that Lin Xiao would get involved in their collider, but he was not like the bold deputy director who dared to make some small moves directly.

But then Lin Xiao never got involved with their Institute of High Energy Physics. At that time, Wang Yi was quite lucky to have new China. Otherwise, with Lin Xiao’s status in the high energy physics community, if Lin Xiao really had thoughts about CEPC, Wang Yi would also feel It's hard to deal with.

However, now that several years have passed and Lin Xiao's fame is getting bigger and bigger, Wang Yi has finally figured it out. For Lin Xiao, there is really no need to care about their collider.

Even if CEPC is really built by then, in their various research plans, they will verify various theories that Lin Xiao once mentioned, such as the original W boson super-heavy event, and many of the multidimensional field theory standard models. A brand-new prediction, especially the graviton predicted by Lin Xiao some time ago, will become their main research topics in the future.

The charm and attractiveness of the graviton has even surpassed that of the Higgs boson.

And this feeling is as if Lin Xiao is the mentor of high-energy physics researchers like them, leading their research direction.

Does Lin Xiao like this still need to care about the management rights of a collider?

Thinking of this, Wang Yi felt that the worries he and others in their high energy institute had at the time were really too trivial.

At this time, Lin Xiao said again: "By the way, Director Wang, of course, although I promised you, I also have something to ask for here."

"Director Lin, please speak."

Probably because he had just figured out the key to the problem, Wang Yi was no longer worried about Lin Xiao's excessive demands.

Lin Xiao said with a smile: "I just hope that when you complete the construction and run it for the first time, you can let me go and visit it."

Wang Yi was stunned. Although he was not worried that Lin Xiao would make excessive demands, this request was...

It doesn’t really sound like a request, does it?

He immediately smiled and said: "Even if I don't mention Director Lin, I was about to say that Director Lin is now the top high-energy physicist in the world, and he can also be regarded as the face of our country. When the time comes, I definitely want to invite you.”

After seeming to hesitate for a while, Wang Yi added: "In addition, we will set up an academic committee by then, and we will also ask Director Lin to serve as the director of our committee."

Lin Xiao was stunned: "Director of the Academic Committee?"

"Yes." Wang Yi said: "According to our plan, this academic committee will be mainly responsible for formulating the next research plan."

"As Mr. Yang said at the beginning, apart from you, Director Lin, we really can't find a high-energy physicist with enough weight, and we can't let someone from abroad serve as the director of this academic committee."

"But if you just find one..."

When Wang Yi said this, he was a little embarrassed to speak.

Of course, Lin Xiao obviously understood.

A director of an academic committee without sufficient academic status obviously does not have the ability to suppress top foreign physicists.

When the time comes, the particle collider they spend money to build may indeed have research plans all formulated by foreigners, and the final results will almost all belong to those foreigners, who are in an embarrassing situation and are just a wedding dress.

And if Lin Xiaolai is found to be the director of this academic committee, obviously there will be no such embarrassing scene. At least, in the world of high energy physics, if there is a top physicist on top of the first-class physicists If so, then Lin Xiao is obviously among them.

Lin Xiao nodded and said, "I understand, I will take up this position when the time comes."

"Then thank you, Director Lin, for your understanding."

Wang Yi took a long breath and said.

No matter what, this matter is really hard to talk about.

After all, Mr. Yang pointed out this problem a few years ago, but they still insisted on passing the construction plan, and there were conflicts because of this matter. As a result, when it was about to be completed, they still had to consider this situation. .

In fact, they have discussed this matter many times in the Institute of High Energy Physics, and finally came to the conclusion that Lin Xiaolai must be appointed as the director of this academic committee, so that they can have enough confidence to truly control their opponents. Collision.

It's just a question of how to mention this matter to Lin Xiao.

What if Lin Xiao would sneer at them?

Fortunately, he saw that Lin Xiao was still very talkative today, so he took advantage of the opportunity to tell the matter. Lin Xiao did not say anything unpleasant and simply accepted it.

This also made Wang Yi feel relaxed for a while. A worrying matter was finally solved, and he felt even more grateful to Lin Xiao.

What exactly did I and others think at the beginning to be afraid of Lin Xiao.

However, he felt emotional about it again.

After going back and forth, a few years ago they didn't want Lin Xiao to get involved in their collider. A few years later, they not only had to let Lin Xiaolai "get involved", but also had to let him "get involved" in the core position of director of the academic committee.

It’s true that everything is a drink and a peck, is it predestined?

He shook his head, then stood up and said, "Director Lin, that's it for today, and I won't disturb you anymore."

"Yes." Lin Xiao nodded and said, "I will also contact you as soon as possible about room temperature superconductors."

"Okay, I'll bother you then."

Wang Yi nodded, and then finally left here no longer.

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