Chapter 112 This is a planet that even NASA cannot discover
"It is very difficult to discover or prove the existence of Planet-X. Of course, it is a good idea to have such an idea. Although Planet-X may not be discovered in the end, in the process of exploration, we may also discover some other celestial bodies or some new celestial features, which is also very good."
Next, Huang Ziwei told everyone about some ways to proceed with future projects.
"In fact, the basic knowledge we use in astrophysics is mainly mathematics, physics and computers. Since you all take mathematics or physics as your main research direction, you will be able to get started quickly."
"The research is mainly carried out from three perspectives: calculation, simulation and observation."
"If you want to predict the existence of some celestial bodies, you need to use various mathematical and physical formulas to perform a series of complex calculations."
"Modern astronomical research is also inseparable from computers. Whether it is processing massive amounts of observational data or using physical models to simulate the evolution of various systems, it requires corresponding computer technology and software as support."
"Of course, the most direct way is to observe directly."
"There have also been some talented people who have discovered the existence of new celestial bodies using only their eyes and ordinary observation equipment."
"Later, I will provide you with a fairly good astronomical telescope so that you can make observations in the laboratory. If there is an opportunity, I can also take you to the observatory for more professional observations."
"If you decide to choose this topic, you can prepare for the topic application after you go back. Once the application is passed, you can officially start the experiment. Based on the evaluation of the topic, we can obtain 10,000 to 50,000 yuan of research funding."
"In principle, the frequency of future experiments is recommended to be at least twice a week. I will follow you in the early stage, but later it may mainly depend on you."
At this time, Lin Shi thought that Xu You and Lou Song might not participate in the experiment often.
Although Lin Shi and Luo Wenkun had no objection to this, Lin Shi knew that she still had to discuss this matter with Huang Ziwei first.
"Teacher, Xu You and Lou Song may not be present for every experiment due to personal reasons. But Luo Wenkun and I will definitely come every time."
Huang Ziwei was a little surprised to hear Lin Shi's words.
Before the project officially started, half of the team members had already asked for leave in advance?
However, Huang Ziwei immediately understood why they wanted to take leave.
Xu You is just a freshman in college, but he has already published two major papers in top journals, and this is just his starting point.
Just think about it and you will know that Xu You must have many other scientific research projects to do.
Lou Song also got the first place with full marks in IMO. Although Huang Ziwei doesn’t know much about Lou Song, it is very likely that Lou Song, like Xu You, has some other topics to study.
Thinking about it this way, asking for leave is very understandable.
And judging from the attitudes of Lin Shi and Luo Wenkun, they should have been prepared.
Since they didn't care about it, Huang Ziwei had nothing to say.
"Okay, as long as you decide. In fact, after the experiment reaches the middle stage, you will inevitably delay the progress of Daiso's experiment due to various circumstances. After all, there are many things more important than Daiso. You can just coordinate your time."
But after determining the direction of the project, Xu You and Lou Song's attitudes changed.
"If it's twice a week, I should try my best to attend." Xu You said.
This frequency is within Xu You's acceptable range.
More importantly, Xu You is also very interested in finding the legendary Planet-X.
If only we could find this planet that even NASA can’t discover.
That would definitely shock the whole world.
It is even worthy of being recorded in the history of astronomy.
"Unless there are special circumstances, I will come here often." Lou Song also said.
Like Xu You, Lou Song is also very interested in this project.
"Well, that's great. Well, let's stop here for today and see you when the project officially starts."
After coming out of the laboratory, the four of them felt a little unsatisfied.
This project, which aims to find Planet-X, is truly fascinating.
However, it will take some time from project application to the formal start of the project.
"How about we take advantage of the time now and calculate the existence of Planet -X together? We will have to calculate it after the project starts anyway." Lin Shi said.
After hearing Lin Shi’s proposal, the other three also expressed their agreement.
"Okay, okay, isn't this much more interesting than IPhO?" Xu You exclaimed.
No matter how difficult IPhO is, it is just a series of questions. But calculating a planet like Planet-X that might actually exist in reality is real scientific research.
"Uh-huh!"
Lou Song also nodded vigorously, with an expression of anticipation and excitement written all over his face.
"You all have no problem, and I have no problem either. If you happen to figure out something, you can write it down in the project application, and maybe you can apply for more research funding."
Luo Wenkun's thinking angle is more realistic, but this is indeed a very important factor.
The four of them entered the student activity center, found an empty small table, and sat around it.
Compared to the study room, the environment here is not so quiet. People can communicate in a low voice, which makes it more convenient for everyone to communicate.
The four of them first searched for some information about Planet-X and summarized the known information together.
"We only list all the data detected by various instruments, the motion trajectory curves of various celestial bodies and other known information. As for the final conclusion, we will not list it now, but solve it through our calculations." Lin Shi said.
Everyone agreed with this rule and began to divide the work and cooperate.
In fact, many years ago, the existence of Planet-X was completely imagined by astronomers and there was no evidence at all.
It was not until 2016 that a scientific research team discovered anomalies by analyzing the orbits of several celestial bodies.
Originally, the orbits of these celestial bodies should be orbits with large eccentricity.
However, near the perihelion on their right, there is an obvious trend of convergence.
This shows that there is a high possibility that there is an unknown large celestial body that is attracting them and affecting their orbits.
The current job of Xu You and other three is to calculate the theoretical orbital trajectories of these celestial bodies based on their mass, volume, rotation speed and other data.
Then compare it with the actual orbital trajectory, and based on the differences, calculate the various data of the possible Planet-X.
Although these results have already been calculated by other scientific research teams.
But this problem is still very challenging for these four freshmen.
