Genius of the Rules-Style System

Chapter 1072: Chapter 531 Application for Nuclear Testing_2

Nuclear experts look at these issues from the perspectives of microphysics and mathematics. Their explanations are profound, delving into various nuclear transformation reactions, accompanied by precise experimental data.

Wait.

Such knowledge benefited Zhao Yi immensely, yet it also left him feeling a sense of helplessness; what he had learned basically amounted to being told, "Nuclear reactions can only be improved by starting with existing theories."

That seemed to be the case indeed.

The theories related to nuclear reactions had not seen any significant breakthroughs for decades. The developments in nuclear physics theories and research in recent years have, at most, deepened the understanding of existing theories, making current nuclear reactions more controllable.

That was all.

This improvement could be illustrated by the performance of M Country’s aircraft carrier nuclear reactors. For instance, decades ago, their aircraft carriers could operate for more than ten years without refueling.

The latest aircraft carriers now can run for several decades without refueling.

This is progress.

However, such progress obviously did not represent a leap in quality; it was merely an enhancement of existing technology, without any qualitative breakthrough in theory.

After discussing with several nuclear experts for days, Zhao Yi had a similar feeling—everything was set in stone. Nuclear physics research seemed to be confined to building on existing theories, to design and refine related technologies.

Is this nuclear physics research?

No!

This is research on nuclear technology.

Zhao Yi had always believed theories were most important and was very sure of it. Human understanding of the microscopic world, of the universe, was far from complete—there was even a tremendous scope for improvement.

The potential for theoretical advancement was vast; conducting theoretical research before technological research was the most appropriate direction.

Current nuclear physics research focused too much on technology, rather than on uncovering undiscovered theories, which was equivalent to hoping for technological advancement to catch up with the international front-runners, rather than truly conducting research.

But then... how to uncover them?

Lying in bed that evening, Zhao Yi furrowed his brows deep in thought, repeatedly reviewing past research.

Including particle Boundary Theory, analyses of gravity, and the strong force.

Including spatial analysis, the divine code sequences.

And including research on anti-gravity.

Wait.

All these could be considered theoretical contributions he had made, all within the fields of particle and theoretical physics.

Nuclear physics was also a branch of theoretical physics.

Initially, it started from an experimental standpoint, using mathematics to deduce the phenomena occurring in the microscopic world, and employing mathematical methods for the calculations.

Nuclear physics was a type of theoretical physics, its subject matter being the atomic nucleus, whereas his previous research had focused on the minutest particles and space.

But then...

"The atomic nucleus exists in space!"

Zhao Yi’s thoughts suddenly brightened. Essentially, the atomic nucleus still falls within the category of ’particles with mass’, albeit composed of numerous particles intertwined with strong and weak forces. The issue seemed complex. Without considering internal factors, the nucleus could also be viewed as a ’large particle’ repelled by space.

As long as mass exists, it will inevitably be repelled by space, resulting in gravitational effects.

So then...

"What would nuclear reactions be like without the repulsion of space?"

Existing physical theories posited that the atomic nucleus operates based on strong and weak forces, but the four fundamental forces permeate every corner of the universe; gravity and electromagnetic forces must also play a role.

In previous studies, spatial repulsion against 2 to the power of n in energy created strong force, thereby achieving unification with gravity.

During nuclear fission or fusion, spatial repulsion must also exert some influence, no matter how minimal it may be, there will definitely be an effect...

"Why not give it a go?" Zhao Yi suddenly grew interested.

He was not certain his idea was correct, but actually experimenting might yield results—certainly more meaningful than listening to ’utterly hopeless’ theories of nuclear technology.

...

Two days later, Zhao Yi returned to Yanhua University. His first order of business was to report to the Science and Technology Department and the higher-ups to apply for conducting secret small-scale nuclear fusion and fission experiments.

This request somewhat baffled the leadership of the Science and Technology Department.

"Nuclear experiments?"

"Fission experiment, fusion experiment... Academician Zhao, what are you planning to do?"

"I don’t know! Why suddenly decide to conduct nuclear experiments?"

"Nuclear experiments aren’t something the Science and Technology Department can decide on. Even if we approve it, it’s useless!"

Similar experiments couldn’t just be approved. If it had been any other scholar, the request would have certainly been rejected outright. To research nuclear issues, the only path was to join a nuclear research institute.

Even within a nuclear research institute, in order to conduct a nuclear-related experiment, it would require a whole group to demonstrate validity, and coordinate with many departments, including the military, before deciding to proceed.

And that was just for the most ordinary of experiments.

As for experiments on the scale of "atomic bombs", it wasn’t just a matter of obtaining approval; large-scale nuclear tests could only proceed with the nod from top leaders.

Zhao Yi, in his personal capacity, applied to conduct nuclear experiments, which sounded quite obedient.

The application report wasn’t very detailed and seemed to be related to anti-gravity issues as well. freēwebnovel.com

The Science and Technology Department simply forwarded the report to the higher-ups; they did not possess the authority to make such a decision. But the top leadership had been aware of this all along.

Zhao Yi knew that the Science and Technology Department had no power to decide; he was just submitting a report ’symbolically.’ After all, he was formally just a university professor, and applying for research still required the approval of the Science and Technology Department.

At the same time, he also passed the report to the top leaders through his own channels.

Only two days later, Zhao Yi received a message to visit the Capital Administrative Center to meet with the relevant senior leaders.

This was indeed a very high-level experimental application. Upon arrival, Zhao Yi found the leadership took it very seriously. Several important figures were waiting in the small meeting room.

They seemed ready for a ’court-like review.’

This was the first time Zhao Yi faced such a ’test.’ Even when he was being evaluated for academician, he was ’urged to leave’ rather than to actually discuss anything.

The scene before him was like an ’application interview.’ He needed to explain in detail the experiment he was applying for, with the hope of convincing the leaders in the meeting room.

Zhao Yi appeared quite calm. He wasn’t nervous but sat down and spoke easily, "I’ll just say it directly, this experiment was a spontaneous idea, conceived while at the nuclear institute."

The people in the meeting room couldn’t help but smirk.

If it had been someone else applying for a project report, they would have taken it very seriously and emphasized how important the experiment was. They certainly wouldn’t have described it as ’spontaneously conceived.’

Spontaneously conceived?

It doesn’t sound very serious!

Zhao Yi continued, "Simply put, it’s conducting nuclear experiments in an anti-gravity field."

"In my theory, any particle with mass and matter, including atomic nuclei, would be subject to compression from space."

"This compression can be understood as the origin of gravity."

"Atomic nuclei would also be subject to spatial compression. Although within atomic nuclei what mainly takes effect are strong and weak forces, spatial compression is omnipresent and would certainly play some minor role."

"If the spatial compression is greatly reduced, it certainly won’t affect stable atomic nuclei, but what about unstable nuclei?"

"Nuclei undergoing fusion or fission are unstable, and if during the process of nuclear fusion or fission, the effect of spatial compression is lost, perhaps there would be some unexpected results."

"I hope to observe this kind of ’anomaly.’

Zhao Yi spoke very earnestly, but immediately added, "Of course, there might not be any."

He wouldn’t make definitive claims.

"It’s uncertain."

"But I believe that, even if there’s just an exceedingly faint possibility, it’s worth trying!"