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After Xu Yun's paper on the proof process of the Riemann hypothesis attracted the attention of the physics community, overseas parties also paid attention to Xu Yun when they began to lay out the field of quantum computer research.

Last time Xu Yun created a miracle in the semiconductor industry and successfully conquered the high-end extreme ultraviolet lithography machine.

It can be said that it left a very deep impression on them.

The result is that the global semiconductor market pattern has undergone earth-shaking changes.

They have gone from absolute controllers to competitors who are gradually losing their market advantage.

The damage caused is immeasurable.

With this kind of experience, no one dares to underestimate Xu Yun.

Therefore, from the bottom of my heart, I definitely don’t want Xu Yun to participate in quantum computer research.

After all, whoever masters quantum computers will gain quantum hegemony, and its impact on the world structure and economy will be much higher than that of extreme ultraviolet lithography technology in the semiconductor field. If Xu Yun is involved and the success of the extreme ultraviolet lithography machine is replicated, it will definitely be a huge blow to other forces in the world.

Although judging from the personal information they investigated about Xu Yun, Xu Yun had no contact with the quantum realm at all.

Logically speaking, it will be soon, so don’t worry.

However, the paper published by Xu Yun contains relevant content and is highly praised by many scientists in the physics community. This makes it unclear whether Xu Yun has researched the quantum field.

To put it simply, they don't dare to gamble.

During the discussions, many parties even asked whether they could find ways to intervene in the project arrangements of Jingzhou University and the Academy of Sciences.

Prevent Xu Yun from joining the quantum computer project.

The best situation is for Xu Yun to stay teaching at Jingzhou University forever, which is what they are most happy to see.

However, things progressed much faster than they imagined. Just a few days after Xu Yun was elected as an academician, the Academy of Sciences announced that Xu Yun had joined the Institute of Quantum Information and Quantum Technology Innovation. It was obvious that he would officially participate in the research and development of quantum computers next.

When the news spread overseas, the first to react was naturally the security building.

Oakes, as the person in charge, immediately took action and convened a meeting with representatives from all quantum computer laboratories in the country.

July 29, 2022, Huasheng Blunt, Security Building Information Senior Command Conference Room.

Oakes sat at the main seat of the conference table with a serious expression, and in front of him was a huge screen.

It shows eight men of about the same age. Judging from the background behind each person, most of them are in research rooms or offices.

These include Physics Quantum Professor Puskore, who proposed quantum hegemony and is concentrating on researching quantum computers, and Computer Science Professor Kruger, a mathematician who developed quantum computer algorithms.

Obviously these people on the screen are all very well-known scholars and professors in the quantum field.

And are currently working in different quantum computer laboratories.

Perhaps because they were suddenly asked to participate in this meeting, several people looked somewhat dissatisfied.

I think this is wasting my time.

Seeing the expressions of everyone on the screen, Oaks remained unmoved.

Last time, in order to ensure their dominance in the semiconductor field, the Security Building required relevant companies to take various measures, refused to provide service support for new versions of EDA industrial software, and even added many restrictions on the sales of high-end chips.

I thought that the global semiconductor industry was firmly under control and there would be no more problems.

Who would have thought that it would backfire.

Not only did many manufacturers unite to issue a statement that they would no longer use foreign high-end chips.

Xu Yun, known as the youngest genius in history, relied on his knowledge to conquer high-end extreme ultraviolet lithography machines.

Directly improve its position in the semiconductor industry.

Coupled with the emergence of Yinglong EDA and new high-end photoresists, it eventually led to major changes in the global semiconductor industry.

It can be said that in this battle for the right to speak in the semiconductor industry, they were completely defeated.

Even after the incident, companies such as Qualcomm and ASML turned around and complained against the security building to express dissatisfaction.

These things are undoubtedly a shame for Oaks.

Therefore, during this year's International Congress of Mathematicians, he signaled to Smith, Secretary-General of the International Mathematical Union, that he refused to allow Xu Yun to attend the conference in order to embarrass Xu Yun in the mathematics community.

But the direction of this matter once again exceeded his expectations, and Xu Yun actually organized a mathematics exchange meeting on his own.

The key is also to prove the Riemann hypothesis, so that this small mathematical exchange will steal the limelight of the International Congress of Mathematicians.

When he learned about this, he could say that he was so popular that he couldn't even eat.

This time was the third confrontation between him and Xu Yun. As for the battlefield, it was the most important quantum computer for future development.

Some time ago, he learned good news. The Quantum Computer Laboratory of the Department of Energy stated that there would be a breakthrough in the near future, and it was very likely to realize a quantum computing prototype containing a thousand qubits.

This will be an important milestone in the research process of quantum computers.

It means that they are on the path to mature quantum computing.

As the person in charge of the security building, Oakes is not a quantum expert professor in the physics world, but he still has knowledge that is difficult for ordinary people to achieve and knows what quantum computers represent.

It is no exaggeration to say that as long as they develop a quantum computer, they do not need to care about the gains and losses of the semiconductor industry.

In the future, quantum chips may be used directly to replace traditional silicon chips.

Originally supported by this good news, he only needed to wait patiently for a milestone in the research process of quantum computers to appear.

Who would have thought that Xu Yun would be involved in quantum computer research so quickly.

He couldn't guarantee whether Xu Yun would take the lead again.

In this case, he insisted on leaving professional matters to professionals, so he held this meeting urgently.

Inviting the heads of the Department of Energy’s Quantum Computer Laboratory and many well-known quantum laboratories such as Gu Ge to participate, hoping to determine whether they can win in this battle for quantum supremacy.

After about half a minute of pause, he slowly raised his gaze to look at the figure on the screen, and then directly explained the purpose of the meeting in concise sentences.

"Xu, a new academician of the Academy of Sciences, has joined their Institute of Quantum Information and Quantum Technology."

"I think everyone should already know this news, right?"

"I wonder if you are confident that you can surpass each other in quantum computer research?"

As Oaks finished speaking, the eight people on the screen fell into silence at the same time, as if they had agreed.

Even Puskore and Kruger, who are authorities in the industry, were unable to give an answer for the time being.

Both of them had carefully studied Xu Yun's paper and knew that the other party had definitely studied quantum mechanics.

It is not as shown publicly. His areas of expertise are mainly mathematics, computers and chemical materials.

As the saying goes, people are reflected in the shadow of famous trees. Xu Yun has long been a world-renowned young scientist.

Anyone who underestimates you will suffer the consequences.

Moreover, for scientists, youth also represents various advantages in terms of energy, physical strength, brain flexibility and quick thinking.

Even if Puskore made a breakthrough in quantum computer research, he would not dare to say that he would be able to lead Xu Yun's project at this time.

Who knows if the other party will create another miracle.

Oakes saw that the atmosphere in the conference room was somewhat silent, and his face couldn't help but look ugly.

However, he did not get angry this time. Instead, he calmed himself down and continued talking.

"You are all the most outstanding and authoritative people in this industry, and you should also understand the importance of mastering quantum supremacy. Therefore, it has been decided that the Quantum Computer Laboratory of the Department of Energy will take the lead and work with other quantum computer research institutes to exchange technical data and jointly research quantum computers."

If Oaks' words just made everyone fall into silence, then they were definitely surprised after hearing this.

Unexpectedly, we have to unite the power of multiple quantum computer laboratories to jointly build a quantum computer containing thousands of qubits.

This shows the importance attached to the development of quantum computers.

And this sentence made Puskore's eyes light up.

There are currently many quantum computer laboratories producing results in the industry, and each has its own advanced technologies and highlights.

After all, with the rapid development of science and technology in recent years, many Internet giants have also stopped researching quantum computers. It is absolutely impossible to say that there are no results after investing a lot of money and talents.

But for their own benefit and that of the company, various quantum computer research laboratories do not overlap with each other.

Although this brings competitiveness to everyone, the research progress is very limited.

Today's most promising quantum computers only contain hundreds of qubits.

Even the milestone of one thousand qubits is still far away.

If technical data can be exchanged, he will be more confident in creating a quantum computing prototype with thousands of qubits.

For him, he devoted most of his time to the research of quantum computers.

Undoubtedly, we all dream of seeing the birth of a true quantum computer.

Now that he finally had the opportunity to speed up his research, how could he miss it.

With his thoughts stuck here, he no longer hesitated and immediately communicated with Oaks via remote video call.

"Currently, the design idea I proposed for a new superconducting quantum computer has been further verified. If I can obtain research data from other quantum computing laboratories, I am confident that I can build a quantum computing prototype containing a thousand qubits next year. "

Based on the current research progress of quantum computers, a thousand qubits is definitely a significant lead.

As Puskore's words fell, others on the screen couldn't help but be surprised before Oakes could react.

As quantum computer researchers, no one knows what this means better than them.

"Oh my god, Professor Puskore, is everything you said true?"

"A prototype that can contain a thousand qubits may be an inflection point in quantum computer research."

"This is really amazing news."

Kruger, who had a better relationship with Puskore, also took over the conversation to express his shock.

"Pskore, has your opinion been successfully verified?"

Krueger had seen Xu Yun's paper before and discovered that it contained quantum mechanics content, so he took the initiative to recommend it to Puskore for review.

Unexpectedly, Puskore felt a sense of enlightenment after his research, and soon came up with new design ideas.

Regardless of catching up with friends, he went to the laboratory to test his ideas.

Kruger did not stay there all the time, so he did not know that there had been new developments in Pskore in just a few days.

Very surprising indeed.

Noting Kruger's reaction, Puskore couldn't help but feel a little proud.

"Yes."

"My design idea has been confirmed." He replied to Kruger with secret joy.

But if you want to say who is the happiest person on the scene, it must be Oaks, the person in charge of the security building.

Seeing that everyone remained silent, he took the initiative to mention this newly confirmed matter. His original intention was to build confidence in everyone to maintain the progress of quantum computer research, and at least not fall behind the quantum computer project that Xu Yun was responsible for.

Unexpectedly, I took this opportunity to learn good news from Puskore.

At that time, Oakes could still bear it, and he quickly took the initiative to ask Puskore.

"Professor Puskore, I wonder how confident you are of completing this quantum computer containing thousands of qubits?"

"As long as there are cooperation from other advanced quantum computer laboratories, I think there will be basically no problem." Puskore replied solemnly, obviously very confident in his new design ideas.

At this point, Oakes's eyes visibly regained their luster.

The previous decline was wiped out.

An excited smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and then another shocking news was revealed.

"In addition to what happened just now, I have another news to inform you. We have reached cooperation intentions with multiple forces, and we will jointly study superconducting quantum computers next."

That's right.

This time, in addition to bringing together domestic quantum laboratories, they also invited external helpers to cooperate.

It is really difficult to do this kind of thing together, and most of them will quarrel because of their own interests.

However, since the last time Xu Yun conquered the extreme ultraviolet lithography machine and established an independent new high-end chip manufacturing production line, many people have understood that they must unite to compete together.

Otherwise, it will gradually withdraw from the market sooner or later.

For example, Neon's Shin-Etsu Chemical is a good example.

Since the launch of new photoresists with low cost and low defect rate, their order quantity has almost dropped to freezing point.

So after seeing Xu Yun enter the field of quantum computing, he didn't hesitate much when facing Oaks' invitation.

After all, if they take the lead in mastering quantum hegemony, at least many of their interests will be guaranteed.

At this time, Puskore was hit by another surprise. Unexpectedly, this time it was jointly studied by multiple forces.

If he was a little worried about Xu Yun just now, now he is full of confidence.

Without waiting for Oaks to speak again, he assured directly: "I don't have any problems. The first quantum computer to create a thousand qubits will definitely be us."

"That's good."

"If you have any difficulties during the process, you can contact me at any time." Oakes was very satisfied with Puskore's answer.

But just when everyone's morale was high, an inappropriate voice came from a person in the lower right corner of the screen.

"The genius scientist Xu Yun also does research in the quantum field. Will they also be able to create a prototype with thousands of qubits?"

As these words of worry rang out in the conference room, the smile on Oaks's face disappeared instantly.

He frowned without trace.

Fortunately, this depression did not last long, and then someone came up with different opinions.

"Judging from the papers published by the other party, this talented scientist may have done some research on quantum mechanics, but after all, it is not what he is good at. In addition, the other party has never been involved in the manufacture of quantum computing prototypes, so I think their research speed must be Not as good as us.”

"Besides, this time we are working together with multiple forces, which is definitely not comparable to their single research institute."

After hearing this answer, Kruger quite agreed.

"This is indeed the case. Even if the other party can create another miracle, it will only be able to catch up with our technology."

After hearing this, Oakes' expression calmed down again. He didn't believe that the other party alone could match the cooperation of the world's leading quantum computer laboratory.

What's more, he also made other preparations.

"Everyone just needs to cooperate well and strive to develop a quantum computer containing a thousand qubits in the shortest possible time."

"Mastering true quantum supremacy."

"As for the Academy of Sciences, they won't have any partners."

In his mind, when the news comes out that they have joined forces with a world-renowned quantum computer laboratory to research quantum computers, Xu Yun will definitely seek cooperation in order not to fall behind others.

But he has already made arrangements. Any institution that is on the list of world-renowned quantum laboratories will definitely not be able to cooperate with Xu Yun's project even if it does not cooperate with them.

In this way, it is absolutely impossible to surpass them in this quantum computer research.

Oaks held this meeting today mainly to give himself a general control over things.

Further detailed cooperation will still need to be negotiated by each laboratory.

In short, he trusted Pskore.

As the proposer of the concept of quantum hegemony, he is also an authoritative professor in the study of quantum computers.

Now that my new idea has been basically confirmed, it is only a matter of time before the idea becomes reality.

By then, as long as they are the first to announce that they have achieved quantum hegemony, Xu Yun's advantage in conquering the extreme ultraviolet lithography machine will disappear.

In this way, Oaks didn't waste any more time, and immediately ended the meeting and let them get busy with their work.

After all the figures on the screen disappeared, he asked his subordinates to call the person in charge of information security work to his laboratory.

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"How is the investigation on Xu? Is there any chance?"

In the office, Oakes stood by the window and asked a young man in a suit behind him.

Facing the officer's inquiry, the man in the suit did not dare to hesitate and immediately told the information he had.

"Report sir."

"After our investigation during this period, we can confirm that the other party has been subject to strict confidentiality protection. In addition, Deepin Technology has a very high level in the field of artificial intelligence and cannot find any useful information at all."

After listening to all the answers, Oaks slowly turned around and looked unhappy.

In fact, when Xu Yun conquered the extreme ultraviolet lithography machine, he wanted to take other measures to eliminate this hidden danger.

After all, judging from the development of science and technology in recent years, Xu Yun can be seen behind almost many advanced technologies.

If Xu Yun disappears from the world, he will undoubtedly return to normal.

Perhaps this is a huge loss for the entire human civilization, but it is in their interests.

It's a pity that Xu Yun has long been the target of key protection. Although he seems to travel normally, in fact, there are considerable security forces hidden around him.

Coupled with the dual defense of artificial intelligence Benben and Deep Sea, problems can be discovered and reported in a timely manner.

It is now impossible to make Xu Yun disappear.

Speaking of which, Oaks felt a little regretful. If he had known earlier, he should not have added Xu Yun to the security building's focus list.

This actually made Xu Yun stay in Jingzhou City.

If you can leave Jingzhou City and go overseas, your chances of success will undoubtedly increase a lot.

Of course, he is just thinking about this idea now. Not to mention canceling the list, the other party will not take the risk. The key is that he will lose his own face.

Those who didn't know thought they were afraid of Xu Yun.

A lot of thoughts flashed through his mind, and finally Oakes seemed to have made a decision.

He raised his gaze and looked at the other party and said, "Stop the investigation of Xu for the time being. Next, focus on the progress of their quantum computer research. It is best to obtain detailed data."

According to a saying he knows, if you know yourself and the enemy, you will be victorious in every battle, and you can always keep abreast of the other party's research progress. Then you don't need to worry about the situation that happened last time when you conquered the extreme ultraviolet lithography machine in a short time.

On the contrary, various measures can be taken flexibly to delay the other party's research progress as much as possible.

Until they built a superconducting quantum computing prototype containing a thousand qubits.

Master quantum supremacy.

"Yes, sir."

Regarding Oaks' arrangement, the man in the suit agreed without saying a word.

Maybe they couldn't take action because of the heavy protection surrounding Xu Yun, but they could still investigate the research institute's information.

Although this kind of special organization has a highly secure Internet defense security system, there is still hope of getting something if specialized personnel are organized to carry out attacks.

You must know that both universities and corporate laboratories are subject to a large number of cyber attacks from different locations every year.

After receiving the new task, the other party did not stay in the office, but immediately turned around and left.

And just when various actions began to be taken overseas, and a number of well-known quantum computer laboratories announced cooperation, Xu Yun finally came to the Institute of Quantum Information and Quantum Technology Innovation.

Under the leadership of Pan Xiaozhi, he also successfully met the Zu Chongzhi No. 2 superconducting quantum computer that the institute has been studying.

Looking around, a strange-looking computer appears in the field of vision. In addition to the main processor stacked next to it, the white-painted barrel-shaped vacuum chamber above is the most eye-catching.

Speaking of which, this was Xu Yun's first time seeing a superconducting quantum computer, and it was so close.

Although this superconducting quantum computer looks bulky, it represents unlimited possibilities for the future.

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