Scholar’s Advanced Technological System

I don't know why, the moment I heard this, Han Mengqi suddenly had the urge to bite.

Just talk about her height. That questionable tone is really breathtaking!

If it's not because it's Master...

She swore that she must...

Must...

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

Han Mengqi buried her mouth in the scarf in a muffled manner and did not say a word on the way. After stuffing the sample box into the hands of the master and sister in the lab, she did not go back.

Looking at the intern who had lost his eyes, Yang Xu stood not far from him and looked strangely at the ark and asked.

“You know each other? ”

After hearing Yang Xu's question, he briefly replied: “Students I have brought before. ”

When he heard this, Yang Xu instantly understood the look on his face.

Though the Ark has no idea, what does this guy really understand?

“Okay, cut the crap,” he coughed softly and the ark brought the subject back on track, "tell me how the experiment went. ”

Yang Xu: “The experiment was very successful, stacking two layers of graphene together, and when the corners were close to 1.1 ° and the temperature reached 1.7K, they showed unconventional superconductivity. According to the research team over there, we call this angle 'Magic Horn’. ”

The ark's eyebrows picked with interest: “Very imaginative name. ”

“Yes, it's full of imagination, and the results of this research are as imaginative as its name is," Yang Xu said with a laugh. "Carbon nanomaterials have more structural plasticity than metallic superconducting materials like copper oxide, which means unlimited possibilities. ”

The Ark laughed: “Does that also mean thousands of experiments? ”

Yang Xu was helpless: “Experiments are always necessary. ”

In the field of superconducting, “room temperature" is higher than “high temperature”. Because the temperature condition of the latter is 77K (about -196 degrees Celsius), while the temperature condition of the former also has to reach at least 273K.

In contrast, 1.7K temperatures were not excellent, even far below the Tc = 35K of the lanthanum copper oxide. Not to mention those Tc > 100K black technologies in those labs.

However, if a technology is simply considered “useless” because it cannot be industrialized, then the scientific understanding is too superficial.

It is no exaggeration to say that 99 per cent of the findings are useless.

But without a 99 per cent accumulation, there would not be a final 1 per cent breakthrough.

After briefly describing the results of the experiment, Yang Xu continued to talk about the next plan.

“… our next goal is to find an appropriate way to increase the superconducting temperature of the graphene material to 77K. Of course, this is a long-term goal, which I'm afraid will be difficult to achieve in the short term. ”

The ark thought about it and said.

“The 77K target is too conservative and we can set it straight at 100K. ”

The system says 100K can do it, and it's too bad this clue doesn't work.

He gave a helpless expression to the optimism of the ark, Yang Xu continued.

“OK, whether 77K or 100K, there is now a problem involved, and if this superconducting material can be achieved, this technology has limited prospects for industrial application… it will be patented regardless of whether anyone is interested in it or not. ”

After that, Yang Xu did not continue, but the meaning was clear.

Once patent issues are involved, cooperative research is often less pure.

After a moment of meditation, the ark asked.

“What is Professor Herrero's opinion? ”

Yang Xu: “According to rumors I heard when I was postdoctoral at MIT, Professor Herrero was a person who did not care about fame. As can be seen from the signatures of his successive papers, he rarely competes with students for experimental results and is even willing to train those he believes have potential. ”

Ark: “What do you mean? ”

Yang Xu shrugged: “He probably thinks this technology should be used equally by everyone. ”

Like at home, there are professors abroad who are less interested in patent protection than simply doing research.

Most of their funding comes from various State-funded research funds, rather than from enterprises. Professors are not particularly keen to convert research into patents when their salaries are already able to cover living expenses.

After a moment of reflection, the ark opened its mouth.

“I think it's just not enough, and if I were willing to spend $10 million on research, I'm sure he'd reconsider the issue. ”

When he heard $10 million, Yang Xudon stood still.

Indeed, no scholar would be tempted to spend too much money, and that $10 million is indeed an irrefutable figure.

At least in the case of the United States, even a Novo Scholar would never be easy to apply for this funding from a scientific research fund.

After swallowing his mouth and spitting, Yang Xu asked with some difficulty: “Is this worth it? ”

Even if 100K of superconducting materials were really developed, most wouldn't sell at that price.

After all, superconducting materials may not have unlimited market application prospects like battery materials and are irreplaceable. The end result is most likely that even if patent protection is granted, it will end up being largely equivalent to charity...

The ark shook its head: "Whether it's worth it or not, I need this technology, and I need the relevant patents, and I'll tell you why. Now, you don't have to worry about whether it's worth it or not, you just have to remember, even if it's money, we have to do it. ”

Yang Xu nodded: “Well... what if he still disagrees? ”

Ark: “Then 20 million. ”

Yang Xu: “…"

MMP…

He almost forgot that his boss was a good money owner.

After a pause, the Ark continued: “My bottom line is $20 million. If his answer is still no, we can only set them aside or find a team willing to work together... to negotiate things, please. ”

Yang Xu nodded and said seriously: “I will convey your meaning correctly. ”

Looking at Yang Xu, the ark nodded satisfactorily.

At this point, he suddenly remembered something and said.

“By the way, speaking of money, before coming back, I thought I said I was going to give you the year-end prize. ”

Upon hearing this, Yang Xu's face suddenly smiled: “Boss, I'm finally waiting for you to say this. If you don't mention it again, I'm going to ask for all of you. ”

Including a few other researchers in the lab, who also put their ears up. Listen, after all, it's a question of how much the new year is going to cost, no one is surprised.

“With all this hard work, can I hack your bounty?” The ark cleared its voice and said with a smile, "I'll go to the finance department in a moment and tell them about the prize money, and I promise we'll all have a surprise New Year this year. ”

Yang Xu hey hey smile: "Boss, can you play through my bonus? Just a little bit. ”

The Ark laughed and asked, "What's the approximation? ”

Yang Xu: “Just say how many months' salary! ”

The ark shook its head: “This is too precise. Let me tell you a few digits. Guess for yourself. ”

Yang Xu: “How many? ”

The ship thought, “There must be a seven-digit number. ”

Yang Xu suddenly stunned.

7……

Seven digits?

His original expectation was three or four months' salary.

Turns out, the boss's generosity still exceeded his expectations.

“Thank you for your hard work this year.” Yang Xu, who was stuck there, laughed and patted him on the shoulder. “Next year, please! ”

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(Moon ticket ~ ~ ~)