Spark

The problem of current noise and heterogeneity suppression is essentially a problem of qubit anti-interference. Generally speaking, the ideas for dealing with these two problems are basically the same, that is, to reduce the material resistance as much as possible. Homogeneous materials may be used.

To achieve these two purposes at the same time, there is nothing more suitable than directly using superconducting materials as circuit media.

But the key is that even if superconducting materials are used, it is impossible to completely solve the problem, because as long as there is a slight flaw in the processing technology, magazine control, and circuit composition, the results will be infinitely worse, and the final effect will be even Might as well be a piece of random material.

This is the unique specialty of the quantum field. If technology is not developed to the extreme, there is actually not much difference between 99 and 0.

Therefore, this is the area where Chen Nian can really play a role.

He has a standard answer, and it is the standard answer with the highest error tolerance.

After waiting in the office for a few minutes, Chen Nian met Zhang Jinyi, the chief engineer in charge of the quantum computing project.

The latter is a middle-aged man with gray hair and gold-rimmed glasses. At first glance, he does not look like a scholar, but rather like the kind of gentle scum in movies and TV shows who is particularly good at cheating.

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However, anyone who has read his resume cannot underestimate him, because he is not only the general person in charge of China's early-stage dedicated quantum computers, but also the chief designer of the first quantum computer Mozi.

Whether in terms of technology or organizational management capabilities, he is the well-deserved boss.

Due to previous cooperation between quantum computing projects and military decryption projects, his confidentiality level is also quite high - so high that he is one of the few people who has not had direct contact with Chen Nian but knows his identity.

Mr. Chen! Welcome! I really didn't entertain you well. I originally wanted to pick you up, but Jiancheng told me that it was inconvenient for you, so I didn't go.

I just received a call from Jiancheng, saying that you have settled in, and I will be here right away.

How's it going? Is the weather here still suitable?

No matter who he was, he would always say polite words when meeting Chen Nian. Chen Nian had completely adapted to this rhythm. After a few simple greetings, he got straight to the point.

I just read your report. Most of the problems can be easily solved. The most critical ones at present are the two issues of qubit life and anti-interference, right?

Yes, this is currently a headache for research institutes around the world.

Zhang Jinyi nodded immediately and then continued to add:

We have now tried a variety of solutions, including changing the entanglement method, optimizing the ion trap laser beam design, etc. - Your recent new breakthroughs in lasers have also brought us some benefits. The new electron microscope coating allows the laser The quality of the beam has increased significantly, and we can already capture 150 qubits at once.

But the quantity has increased, but the quality problem has not been well solved. We are thinking that maybe we need to introduce more researchers in basic fields to see if there are other paths to take.

That should be something in the future.

Chen Nian shook his head and continued:

Basic research must not be given up, but your problems now are not theoretical problems, but application problems.

Essentially, if you can get a perfect quantum register design, these two problems can at least be shelved temporarily, if not solved, right?

Yes, if the problem of quantum registers can be solved, at least a universal quantum computer can meet the conditions for 'implementation'.

As for further performance optimization in the future, that will be a problem for future generations.

That's not the case.

Chen Nian smiled and waved his hand and said:

It is actually not impossible to solve the problem in our generation.

Give me the latest experimental data. I will take a look at it this week. If appropriate, I will help you find a solution as soon as possible.

However, you must allocate enough experimental resources for me to use, including machine time and personnel.

Chen Nian's words are actually not very necessary - everyone else is here, which is basically equivalent to automatically obtaining the highest authority of the institute. It is not him who has the final say on how to arrange the work and where to focus. ?

Sure enough, after hearing his words, Zhang Jinyi immediately promised:

There is no need to worry about this. In addition to basic daily work, all the resources of the institute will be dispatched by you.

Mr. Chen, if you need anything, just tell me and I will make arrangements.

After a moment of pause, he said half teasingly, half seriously:

Just think of me as your secretary.

A top domestic figure in the field of quantum computing said I want to be his secretary in front of a young man who was a bit younger than him. However, he did not feel any embarrassment or embarrassment, and the people present did not feel that he was doing it at all. Flattery is actually both normal and abnormal.

What's abnormal is that his attitude does seem to mean lowering one's status, making it look like he has no character at all to those who don't know.

But to say it is normal is because the reason why Zhang Jinyi has such an attitude is not because he bows to power, status, or so-called rules, but to true knowledge.

What's there to be ashamed of?

It can even be said that this should be the basic quality that a researcher who can truly climb up should have.

Therefore, Chen Nian did not show too much pretentiousness. He knew that what he wanted to do was worthy of Zhang Jinyi's respect.

Then I'm sorry to trouble you. Let's settle in today. Let's not look at the specific problems. My waist hurts a little after flying for too long.

Of course, the accommodation is ready, I will take you there directly.

Chen Chen nodded, stood up from his seat and followed Zhang Jin out of the door. After going out, he seemed to suddenly remember something and asked:

Speaking of which, who is doing the greening or environmental management work here? There is a condenser outside, so there should be a dedicated team, right?

Yes, do you want to meet them? I can ask them to prepare relevant materials and data first to save time.

It doesn't have to be that complicated.

After Chen Nian thought for a moment, he continued:

Help me find the person in charge to come over and have a casual chat.

It's not anything special, it's just my personal thoughts - it's just my interest.

At the same time, on the other side of the sea, in the turret office.

Grady's eyes revealed fear, because from the assistant's report in front of him, he saw a possibility that horrified him.

That is, he is likely to become the top military commander with the shortest tenure in the entire history of the United States.

And, it may also be the one who made the biggest mistake.

What will your future be like? What does the future hold for America?

There may be many answers to these two questions, but none of them will be very good.

The counterattack launched by the Cuban revolutionary armed forces has initially taken shape. They have used a large number of drones and unmanned equipment from the Middle East and have advanced individual equipment for combat.

Among them, the air strikes on our strongholds caused considerable losses to our side. Many of the early stable defense lines were lost, with more than 400 casualties, and the loss rate of armored units reached 40%. The only ones that suffered less damage were the air units, but This doesn’t change the situation of the battle much.”

“According to Cuba’s public statement, these equipment all come from ‘allies willing to help the cause of peace’ in the Middle East and Europe, and the relevant parties in the statement also responded.”

Basically, they have solidified the chain of evidence. At least we have lost our advantage in terms of formal compliance.

Based on the current situation, we have very few strategies to choose from.

Either expand the scale of the war and fight a real war; or withdraw immediately and end the war.

The delaying tactics you favored before are no longer available. We must make a decision as soon as possible.

After hearing the assistant's words, Grady nodded slowly.

He did not answer directly, but asked:

What are the trends in the new alliance in North America?

No, they are putting pressure on Malmström Air Force Base through various channels. As far as we know, a considerable number of front-line officers have already turned to them.

We failed, and that's the biggest problem.

Before the war started, everyone longed for war, but in fact, what they longed for was not war, but victory.

so.

No need to say any more, Grady understood exactly what he meant.

When interests are present, everyone will rush forward; and even a small setback will make them immediately turn their guns towards their former allies.

This is human nature, not to mention in human history, even in the short history of the United States, it has happened countless times.

Wasn’t the anti-war wave caused by the Vietnam War caused by exactly the same reason?

This is the darkest moment. Not only administratively, but even militarily, the central government has gradually lost control over local areas.

Right under his nose, a military base in a state actually showed signs of instability, and the corresponding inspection department did not respond at all.

Obviously, it's not that they don't want to take care of it, but that they can no longer take care of it.

Grady let out a heavy breath, and then suddenly asked:

How much support can we get if we decide to expand?

That's up to Bezos.

Why?

Because Bezos is putting pressure on the president, and only when the pressure is strong enough will the president stand firmly against him.

Then give him a push!

Grady said grimly.

He has made his decision.

It is absolutely impossible for me to have a good result. Instead of accepting it calmly, I might as well take a gamble and drag everyone down.

At the gate of Malmström Air Force Base, a group of ordinary people gathered together and shouted their anti-war slogans.

No war, no economy!

Stop the aggression and focus on people's livelihood!

If you can't defeat us, don't fight! Dismantle the tanks! Dismantle the artillery shells! Dismantle the planes!

This is not your war! Reject the kidnapping by the corner tower and stand with the people!

Among the crowd, Weiss admired the reaction of the soldiers on the opposite guard post with satisfaction, and an imperceptible smile appeared on his face.

Of course he recruited these people - it should be said that he recruited the small group of people leading the way. The purpose was to create enough, intuitive and visible public opinion pressure for the base, and then force them to do it in the shortest possible time. Make your choice within time.

In fact, this is not a very clever technique. I believe that the key characters I have come into contact with can also see my thoughts at a glance.

But so what?

When things have developed to this point, the so-called conspiracy and secret dealings have lost their meaning.

Everyone needs to clearly lay out the chips they have on the table, then count them one by one, and weigh the risks and benefits that this gamble may bring, so as to decide whether to go All-in.

Weiss was familiar with this set of rules, and he knew that as long as he entered this step, it meant that the negotiations were about to have a result.

Therefore, he was not in a hurry, but could wait more leisurely for the situation to change further.

So, after confirming that this demonstration was on the right track, Weiss quietly left the crowd and got into an inconspicuous car parked in the distance.

In the car, Keith had been waiting for him for a long time.

How is it going?

Case asked.

It goes very well. If this activity continues a few times, the other party will basically be able to make a decision.

Coupled with the current changes in the situation in Cuba, I think that at the latest, our waiting time will not exceed a month.

The world is really going to change a lot - no, at least the United States is going to change.

We are the core and the protagonists, which is good.

Wes relaxed and leaned back on the seat, but before he could close his eyes, the car suddenly stopped suddenly, and he almost hit the windshield without wearing a seat belt.

He subconsciously looked at Case, thinking he had encountered some special situation, but the latter had already opened the car door and got out of the car, and raised his head to look at the sky.

There was a low roar in his ears, and Weiss's heart tightened. When he looked up and saw what Keith saw, he felt an ominous premonition in his heart.

Those were three B-2 bombers.

what's the situation?

Weiss asked immediately.

I didn't know this was not a combat flight, but a transition flight.

However, it is very, very rare for three B-2s to fly around at the same time.

“It’s not the opening ceremony of the Super Bowl where are they going?”

Case's voice was obscured by the roar and seemed a little unclear.

But just these few simple words made Weiss's muscles tighten immediately.

B-2, transition flight.

Could it be that the worst outcome he had ever considered was about to happen?

Get in the car! We need to go back quickly to confirm!

he shouted.

Case immediately got in the car and the car sped towards the headquarters.

What they don’t know yet is that the largest large-scale military deployment in the United States since the “Great Withdrawal” has quietly begun.