Chapter 206: Overtaking on a Curve Becomes Possible
Since Han Shubin came here in person, he must have something important to discuss with me.
"It's okay, just do your thing first. If I have time later, I'll talk to you about a few things."
"Okay, Academician Han, wait a moment, I'll sort out the experimental equipment."
After organizing the experimental equipment, the four of them came to the office and sat down.
Qiao Sen asked a student to make some tea for them.
"Professor Qiao, Xu You, I've also heard that you two have recently participated in a project. You can rest assured that I have been authorized and have the right to know this information. Except for the information that is too detailed, you can communicate with us about other things. Liu Jiao and I have also signed a confidentiality agreement."
Xu You didn't feel too surprised that someone of Han Shubin's status was able to know this information.
At this time, Xu You also roughly guessed the purpose of Han Shubin coming here.
After the four of them chatted for a while, Han Shubin got to the point of the matter.
"In fact, the deadline set for the Island Project was five years at the shortest and ten years at the longest. The current progress of the project is also within the scheduled time frame. But after we successfully discovered superconducting materials at higher temperatures, many things will start to be put on the agenda."
Listening to Han Shubin's words, it was proved that Xu You's previous thoughts were correct.
The progress of high-temperature superconductors is not just about lowering the superconducting critical temperature.
It will also drive the development and progress of many related industries.
For example, quantum computers.
According to the content of the Island Plan, the goal of the new generation of quantum computers is to truly bring quantum computers into the application field.
And the so-called application is not a widespread application.
In fact, its application value may be much lower than the R&D cost.
This is also a process that a technology in the exploratory stage must go through.
But when superconducting technology really developed.
Suddenly the promise of quantum computers looks different.
If it is really possible to apply 202K superconducting materials to quantum computers.
Then the cost of quantum computers will be greatly reduced and their application value will be greatly improved.
"Professor Qiao, Xu You, the superconducting critical temperature of the newly discovered superconducting material has reached 202K, right? What is its current application value?"
"It is still in the research stage. In addition to the high preparation results, the molding technology is also a problem."
Han Shubin nodded upon hearing this.
"Well, it's definitely not that smooth. If it were really that easy to prepare, this material would have been discovered long ago. But I believe that they will definitely enter the field of application in the future."
Xu You also firmly believed that this would definitely be a problem that could be solved in the future.
After discussing various issues concerning superconducting materials.
Han Shubin shared some other ideas with Xu You.
"Xu You, are you interested in exploring in other directions?"
Hearing this, Xu You became excited.
When it comes to exploring the truth, Xu You would never choose to refuse.
"Of course, Academician Han, please go ahead."
Seeing Xu You looking a little excited, Han Shubin couldn't help but smile.
"That's right. The first is the problem of quantum chips. To be honest, even those of us who work on quantum computers don't think quantum chips can replace classical chips in the future, at least not completely. This is because there are many limitations in quantum computing, and cost is also a big problem. But after the breakthrough of superconducting materials, the significance of quantum chips has become even greater. It is no longer impossible to overtake others."
Listening to Han Shubin's words, Xu You also understood what Han Shubin meant.
Perhaps in the future, using traditional lithography machines to manufacture chips will not be the only way.
The path of quantum chips is also worth exploring.
"The second one is the problem of quantum error correction. You should know something about quantum error correction."
Upon hearing this, Xu You nodded, indicating that he did understand something.
Like classical computers, quantum computers will also have errors during their operation caused by the "noise" of the underlying physical system.
Ordinary computers can prevent errors by simply copying the bits and using those copies to verify the correct state.
However, quantum computers cannot do this.
This is because quantum mechanics prohibits the unknown state of a quantum bit from being copied to other quantum bits.
In this regard, quantum computers are much more complex than ordinary computers.
It can effectively solve the problem of quantum entanglement and is also a key to the development of quantum computers.
However, Xu You currently does not have a good channel to learn those cutting-edge knowledge.
"Xu You, if you are willing, I can provide you with some internal information. You are also welcome to come and learn from me later. You can just read these internal materials by yourself and be careful not to leak them out."
Han Shubin trusted Xu You quite a bit, so he waived things like confidentiality agreements.
"Of course, Academician Han, I am very willing to explore these areas. I also hope to go to you to learn from you."
"Well, you're always welcome here. Of course, your main task now is still superconductivity, so don't let my words today delay your main job. Otherwise, the higher-ups will ask me for an explanation."
"Don't worry, Academician Han, I will allocate my energy well."
"Well, that's good. If you have any new progress, please contact Liu Jiao directly. These achievements will also be counted in the island plan."
Qiao Sen had no objection to the tasks Han Shubin assigned to Xu You.
One reason is that Qiao Sen and Han Shubin are not on the same level, and it is not easy to directly deny Han Shubin's idea if it is not necessary.
In addition, due to the special nature of Xu You's identity, the relationship between Qiao Sen and Xu You is more than just teacher and student.
According to the school's previous instructions, Xu You did not have any strict major restrictions within Ji University.
As Xu You continues to grow, Lianji University is no longer just Xu You's stage.
It can be said that Xu You is now an important scientific research force in the entire country.
After that, Han Shubin sent the information to Xu You via email.
There is a lot of important information in Xu You's computer, which makes Xu You attach great importance to the confidentiality of the information.
Xu You set up a firewall on his computer that he optimized himself. Even if a hacker wanted to steal the secrets in Xu You's computer, it would not be so easy.
Xu You returned to the community with his schoolbag and suddenly found that there were some changes in the community.
