From University Lecturer to Chief Academician

The research and development of the light pressure engine has attracted attention at home and abroad, and the success of the two test flights has also aroused huge public discussion.

The engine has a cabin built around a concave reflector, so it is naturally impossible to completely block the news. In fact, there are already many pictures in the media and on the Internet.

Some of these pictures were taken by satellite.

The light pressure engine photographed by the satellite looks like a large disk, with the outer ring and the inner ring clearly distinct. The inner ring is the original spherical engine, and the outer ring is naturally the newly built cabin.

The photos taken by satellites can't explain much of the problem. Some are even taken by drones in the air. The photos look very clear and are not much different from those viewed at close range.

It is easy to find many photos on the domestic Internet, and naturally it is also easy to find them on the international Internet.

At the beginning, similar content was banned in China, but later it was simply ignored.

The Spacecraft Industry Company doesn't care too much, mainly because it was expected to be photographed in advance. There are many satellites pointing at the research base. Such a huge light pressure engine can be easily distinguished on satellite photos, so it is not visible at all. Confidentiality is possible.

In fact, it is impossible to keep the construction progress of the light pressure engine secret.

When the site was initially selected, the spacecraft company did not consider the issue of confidentiality. What they kept secret was the key technology, not the shape of the engine, or the research and construction progress.

It is simply impossible to keep the appearance and progress secret.

First of all, for such a huge engineering project, there are too many companies and people involved in research and development, and transportation issues must be considered. It cannot be placed in a sparsely populated no-man's land, otherwise transportation alone will be a big problem.

Even in sparsely populated uninhabited areas, after two tests, the base will be locked by satellites in space.

In addition, because there are too many companies and people involved, it is impossible to maintain complete confidentiality.

After the research and development has reached this stage, we simply let the news in the media and the Internet go. After all, it is just superficial and speculative information, which cannot cause any harm to the research and development itself.

There is a lot of news in the media and on the Internet.

As long as you open a search website and type in keywords such as 'aircraft', 'space', 'engine', 'spaceship', etc., you can find the content of the light pressure engine on the first page, and you can also view many pictures.

With so many reports and news, many people naturally started discussing it. They focused on the appearance of the surrounding cabin after it was built. "It doesn't look like an engine anymore, it's just a large UFO."

"I finally understand what it is. It's called the design of surrounding a concave reflector. When the spacecraft company disclosed the information, I still heard it very vaguely. It turns out that this design is to surround a capsule in the middle of a big sphere!"

"This looks like a UFO, a very large UFO!"

"It's already a spaceship now, a spaceship, right? It's not an engine at all, it's a space carrier to be precise."

"It shouldn't be counted. The space carrier, as its name sounds, is a strategic platform in space. It has to carry many small spacecrafts. It's just a test now..."

"In any case, this big guy definitely can't be called an engine..."

"This is real……"

Spacecraft Industries is also aware of the news from the Internet and media, but they have not clarified the content to the outside world, nor have they issued any further announcements.

When there is no external information, the Internet and the media can only speculate.

The work of the optical pressure engine research and development base is still normal and has not been affected by external public opinion.

After Wang Hao arrived at the R\u0026D base, he clearly proposed two directions. One was to continue to improve the light pressure engine and the surrounding cabin.

Another is installing high-tech facilities.

Improvement work on the light pressure engine and the surrounding cabin has been ongoing. The main work includes improving the electronic system, building cabin facilities, adding external coatings, and refining equipment and facilities, etc.

There is a lot of work in refining equipment and facilities.

There is still a long way between the light pressure engine and the space carrier, and there are too many additional equipment and facilities that need to be added.

Those who specialize in designing aerospace carriers can think of a new piece of content almost every day, and adding a new piece of content means adding a few days or even ten days to their workload.

On this day, Zhu Qiming came to Wang Hao with a piece of information and said, "Academician Wang's piece is a new design."

"We studied and discussed the design of the vertical staircase for getting up and down the spacecraft from Zhou Donghao's team and felt that the design was very complete."

"Take a look..."

Wang Hao took it over and looked at it for a few times, shook his head and said, "Put it down first, don't add new designs for the time being."

"Professor Tang Hongchao will be here soon."

"We need to hold a working meeting to determine the next major work. Any designs will have to be considered after the main design is completed."

"All right."

Zhu Qiming nodded after hearing this.

Tang Hongchao came to the engine unit to install a laser weapon system for the light pressure engine.

Wang Hao's consideration is to first determine the work of equipment and facilities such as laser weapons, cabin gravitational fields, and gravitational field shields, and then consider adding other facilities. Otherwise, there will be conflicts between the internal and external positions and the main equipment and facilities. Once the plan is determined, It would be a waste of time and energy to make modifications.

The design, manufacturing and installation of these high-tech equipment and facilities are still very complex.

The workload involved is very huge, not only the design, manufacturing and installation of equipment, but also must be closely related to the electronic system.

Electronic systems are the core of equipment operation.

For example, a laser weapon system requires an electronic system to coordinate with the radar system to control its use. Each time a laser weapon is released, a large amount of light energy is used, and it also needs to be related to the energy situation in the concave reflector and perform complex operations. Calculations are required to maintain the energy balance within the engine.

Another example is the gravitational field technology inside the cabin.

The gravitational field strength in the cabin needs to be automatically adjusted according to the external environment, so that the ground of the cabin is as consistent as possible with the gravity of the earth's surface. The human body and equipment will not be affected by acceleration and deceleration, and the space carrier can be greatly increased. performance.

The gravitational field shield is similar to a laser weapon. It needs to be used in conjunction with a radar system. It also consumes a lot of electricity when used and must be linked to the energy supply.

In short, every high-end technology and equipment needs to rely on the coordinated control of electronic systems and is connected with the engine and even the space carrier as a whole.

Within the research base.

Top researchers know what's next, and many are already talking about laser weapons.

Everyone is very interested in laser weapons. "With laser weapons, future aerospace carriers will have attack and defense capabilities."

"The concave reflector is filled with light. A laser weapon based on this should be very powerful. It can at least hit a satellite."

"I don't know how big the effective killing range is. Our laser weapons on the ground can hit 20 kilometers. In space, it's a matter of hundreds of kilometers, right?"

"It is said that Professor Tang Hongchao is here, the top laser weapons expert. I don't know when he will come. Let him introduce him."

at the same time.

Tang Hongchao was already on his way to the experimental base.

Tang Hongchao has been engaged in the research and development of laser weapons at the Annihilation Particle Experiment Base. He initially thought he was developing laser weapons for the ground, but later he learned that they would be used in space because Wang Hao asked a lot about their performance in space.

Now going to the light pressure engine research base, Tang Hongchao was not surprised, but he still felt very excited, because the light pressure engine also represents the future aerospace carrier. I don’t know how many researchers in the country want to participate in this project. He can participate Coming in and being responsible for laser weapon technology is still very exciting and thrilling.

At the same time, it also brought a lot of pressure.

When Tang Hongchao arrived at the research base, he felt the enthusiasm of the personnel in the base, and many people came to greet him.

They all have the same purpose, which is to inquire about the performance of laser weapons. "Professor Tang Hongchao, can you reveal it in advance? This kind of weapon will be installed on the space carrier."

"How far is the strike range in space? How powerful is it?"

“Can we lay down satellites from a long distance?”

"Is it highly accurate?"

It was impossible for Tang Hongchao to talk about the performance in advance. He just used one sentence to express it, "In short, the performance is sufficient."

He Yi also went to greet Tang Hongchao.

From the perspective of the person in charge of the anti-gravity center and the deputy director of the annihilation particle experimental group, He Yi would definitely be happy for Tang Hongchao, because Tang Hongchao's research is under the anti-gravity center and is a weapon technology developed based on annihilation particle technology.

Now that he is also at the optical pressure engine experimental base and is the person in charge of a separate technical direction, He Yi feels a little sour because he does not feel such enthusiasm.

He could only think depressedly, "Look, you still don't know how powerful gravitational field technology is..."

"What's the big deal with laser weapons? They're just a supporting role. The gravitational field shield is great!"

"Soon, it will be my moment!"

…

Tang Hongchao's arrival is still very important, not only for the issue of laser weapon technology, but also because it means that the research base has gathered all the technical leaders of one direction.

Wang Hao immediately decided to hold a technical meeting, which was attended by technical representatives and department heads of the research base.

Including Zhu Qiqiang, deputy director and experimental director of the R\u0026D base, Academician Cao Dongming in charge of materials work, Academician Wang Dong, chief technology officer of electronic systems, Shen Huiming, head of first-order radar technology, Zhang Lei, cabin structure team leader, and representatives of gravitational field and gravitational field shield technology He Yi and Tang Hongchao, who developed laser weapon technology, etc.

At the beginning of the technical meeting, everyone will make an introduction separately. The most important thing is to have three people.

One is Shen Huiming, who is in charge of the first-order radar.

One is He Yi, who is responsible for gravitational field related technologies.

Finally, there is Tang Hongchao, who is responsible for laser weapons.

The work areas that these three people are responsible for are also high-tech technologies that will be added in the future of the light pressure engine.

Many people have known about the first-order radar for a long time.

There are also design plans for laser weapons, and even installation ports have been reserved. This has not been determined before. But now Tang Hongchao's arrival also means that a large number of laser weapons will be installed on the light pressure engine soon.

However, it is He Yi who attracts the most attention.

He Yi realized his dream. He held his head high and introduced, "I am responsible for the design, manufacturing and installation of the gravitational field equipment in the cabin and the engine gravitational field shield equipment!"

This sentence shocked many people.

When He Yi came to the light pressure engine research base, everyone knew that he would be responsible for gravitational field-related technologies. However, because gravitational field technology was inseparable from Wang Hao, everyone felt that he was like 'Wang Hao's representative'. However, Wang Hao was unable to devote his energy to separate technical equipment work, so He Yilai was asked to take charge of gravitational field-related work.

Now……

Gravitational field shield technology?

Many people thought they heard it wrong. Zhu Qiqiang couldn't help but ask, "Academician He, are you right? Gravitational field shield?"

"certainly."

He Yi said happily, "This is a new technology we have developed. Using a large-scale directional gravitational field created over a long distance can allow the light pressure engine to avoid possible space collision dangers in advance."

"In other words, with the gravitational field shield, the light pressure engine does not have to worry about being threatened by satellite debris or meteorites in space."

"Whether it is satellite fragments or meteorite groups, as long as it is tens or hundreds of kilometers away from the engine, it will be affected by gravity and bypass the engine body."

"Hula~"

After He Yi explained with a smile, the conference room couldn't help but boil.

They were so shocked.

Previously, I only knew about gravitational field technology, which can create the same gravitational force inside the cabin as on the surface of the earth. It is already an incredible technology. But can it go one step further and create a large-scale gravitational field at an ultra-long distance?

"This is incredible."

"Gravity shield? Never heard of it."

"It may be in some science fiction movies, but until now, I haven't seen it. The concept of a gravity shield is very advanced..."

"It's like magic!"

"I know an animation that says that the Ghidorah race has evolved a protective measure in order to adapt to Sirius B's huge gravity, which is called a gravity shield..."

“Can we really make it happen?”

"certainly!"

He Yi's smile was filled with extreme pride, "We have conducted many experiments, and now we can create a large-scale gravitational field more than 50 kilometers away from the equipment without any problems."

"Of course, the technology needs to be applied and carefully studied. How to put it on the light pressure engine, how to achieve no dead ends in space, or the greatest possible protection, still needs to be designed..."

He kept talking, and the pride and pride on his face could not be concealed.

But others just don't care.

Of course they knew that He Yi was very proud. He might have developed this kind of technology, and it wouldn't be a big deal if he was 100 times more proud. It would be the same for them.

Gravity shield...

This is a technology that has no concept at all. It has been researched and can be placed on a light pressure engine. It is really incredible.

Zhu Qiqiang was also listening with the others, but his expression became a little different. He frowned hard and suddenly asked, "Mr. He, is your gravitational field technology capable of linear adjustment?"

He Yi thought for a moment and said, "Yes, it is possible. But there is an upper limit to the intensity. The current maximum is no more than twice the gravity. However, we have been studying it, and the technology will definitely..."

Before he finished speaking, Zhu Qiqiang slapped his thigh hard and said in shock, "I understand!"

"What?"

Everyone looked over.

Zhu Qiqiang looked at Wang Hao and exclaimed, "Academician Wang, do you mind if I say something?"

"ah?"

Wang Hao was a little confused. He didn't understand why Zhu Qiqiang suddenly said this. He nodded with confusion and said, "If you have anything to say, just say it. It doesn't matter in this situation."

"Is such that."

Zhu Qiqiang explained with excitement, "I asked Academician Wang before about the design changes of the cabin ladder. Academician Wang said to press down first. I don't understand why, it's just a straight ladder..."

"Now, I finally understand!"

"Being able to freely control the creation of a gravitational field doesn't mean that in the future, astronauts will not need a straight ladder to get on and off the spacecraft, but will directly create a channel for the gravitational field, and the astronauts will be able to float down..."

"How convenient is this? It doesn't even take up any space."

"Besides, it's super cool..."

"Hula~~"

Zhu Qiqiang's idea immediately aroused everyone's heated discussion. It is indeed full of science fiction and can give people a super cool feeling.

Wang Hao was stunned when he heard it. He thought carefully, "Is that what I thought?" When he thought about it more deeply, it was indeed interesting.

He immediately pursed his lips and smiled and nodded, "That's right."

"That's what I thought!"