Everyone present expressed confusion at Lü Yongchang's request.
"Yongchang?"
As the second-in-command of the Academy of Sciences, Fang Xu was the first to ask, "Why release this hard-won antimatter?"
"The observation experiment is not yet complete. If it is released completely, our experimental progress will be stalled for a long time."
Fang Xu's words resonated with many people.
As for Lü Yongchang, he smiled and shook his head: "The data we've collected in the past few days is enough for our research."
"Once we finish processing the data we have, a new batch of antihydrogen molecules should be ready to be manufactured."
As he spoke, Lü Yongchang's expression became more serious: "On the one hand, the phenomenon of matter and antimatter annihilation at the macro level is a field we have never ventured into before."
"I want to use it to glimpse the scene at the beginning of the Big Bang."
"What exactly caused our universe to ultimately be made of matter?"
Hearing this, everyone in the laboratory was deeply moved.
For scientists, exploring the mysteries of the universe is like a deadly poison, constantly drawing their attention.
"on the other hand."
At this point, Lü Yongchang paused briefly before continuing, "Although our current efficiency in producing antihydrogen is very low, we still need to lay some foundations for the application of antimatter."
"Antimatter engines, or weapons and equipment made with antimatter, all require macroscopic data on the annihilation of matter and antimatter as a foundation."
Upon hearing these two reasons, Fang Xu decisively changed his stance and nodded in agreement.
As for the other researchers?
Upon hearing the first reason, I had already decided to support Lü Yongchang's actions.
After all, who can resist the allure of exploring the origins of the universe?
...
certainly.
The so-called release of antimatter is definitely not simply turning off the particle trap and then throwing that precious microgram of antihydrogen molecule directly into the outside world.
If we really do that,
Without the help of specialized equipment, humanity might only witness a spectacular, but extremely expensive, massive explosion.
That's a bit too extravagant.
Therefore, in order to obtain as much data as possible, under Lü Yongchang's orders, more than ten engineering ships began to build a dedicated space laboratory in the vast emptiness of space, far away from Dawn Star and Vision One.
At that time, this microgram of antihydrogen molecule will come into contact with a microgram of hydrogen molecule in this space laboratory, opening a door to a completely new scientific research field that humanity has never encountered before.
...
Time flies.
One month later.
The space laboratory has been completed.
If what Lü Yongchang said is true, before they could even finish analyzing all the observation data, the large particle accelerator on the satellite had already recreated a microgram of antihydrogen molecule.
However, this time, Lü Yongchang did not order the particle accelerator to stop operating.
A mere microgram is certainly not enough to conduct in-depth research on antimatter.
In addition to anti-hydrogen, he even wants to create anti-helium!
...
October 24, 2450 (Earth Calendar)
Inside the Dawn Star First Laboratory.
Every researcher's expression was a mixture of tension and excitement.
Zero's electronic synthesized voice continuously rang out in the laboratory, broadcasting the progress of various preparations within the space laboratory.
"..."
"Professor, all preparations are complete."
As the last synthesized electronic voice sounded, the laboratory returned to its original tranquility.
Lü Yongchang stared at the monitoring data displayed on the holographic projection.
Data shows that the precious microgram of antihydrogen molecule is firmly confined in the center of the high-purity vacuum reaction chamber by a magnetic cage.
Unlike simple particle traps used to confine antihydrogen molecules, the magnetic cages inside the reaction chamber are more complex.
Simply put, it is composed of two layers of magnetic cages.
The inner magnetic cage is mainly used to bind antihydrogen molecules.
The outer magnetic cage is used to control the movement of hydrogen molecules.
As for why this is done, it is naturally to better control the contact between the two.
After checking all the data again and confirming that everything was correct, Lü Yongchang took a deep breath and said in a deep voice.
"Inject an equal amount of hydrogen!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a thin probe pierced the surface of the magnetic cage, specifically the interlayer between the outer and inner magnetic cages, and precisely ejected a microgram of hydrogen gas.
"Activate the particle cooling device."
Almost simultaneously, a second order was issued.
To better control these hydrogen and antihydrogen molecules, the experiment needs to reduce their running speed as much as possible.
The high-power laser generator then started.
Under the irradiation of beams of high-frequency lasers, the molecular motion speed inside the magnetic cage rapidly decreased, and the temperature inside the vacuum cavity quickly reached near absolute zero.
As he looked at the data displayed on the holographic projection, Lü Yongchang's expression grew increasingly solemn.
Next comes the most crucial step.
"Close the inner magnetic cage."
"Change the operating pattern of the outer magnetic cage, while reducing the space within the magnetic cage, and control the contact between the two!"
The words fell.
The inner magnetic cage used to bind the antihydrogen molecules disappeared instantly.
The operating pattern of the outer magnetic cage also changed rapidly, becoming consistent with the original operating pattern of the inner magnetic cage—the magnetic moments of hydrogen atoms and antihydrogen atoms are the same.
At the same time, under the control of zero, the outer magnetic cage begins to shrink inward continuously, "forcing" hydrogen molecules and anti-hydrogen molecules to get closer and closer!
final.
The two have successfully made contact!
The annihilation reaction occurred the instant the two came into contact!
An explosion has occurred!
Although the total amount of matter and antimatter is only two micrograms, they still produce an enormous amount of energy when releasing energy according to the mass-energy equivalence formula!
Two beams of photons with the same frequency but opposite directions burst out instantly from the central region of the reaction chamber and struck the inner wall of the reaction chamber hard!
This is gamma radiation produced by the annihilation of matter and antimatter!
At the same time, countless observational data flooded into Zero's optical quantum computer!
The annihilation reaction lasts for a very short time.
The gamma rays slowly dissipated, and the two micrograms of matter and antimatter in the reaction chamber also completely disappeared.
...
This is the first time that humanity has obtained data on the annihilation of a large amount of matter and antimatter at a macroscopic level.
The first thing to verify is whether the energy produced by the annihilation of matter and antimatter conforms to the mass-energy equivalence formula.
If the energy released after the two annihilate is less than the theoretical value given by the mass-energy equivalence formula, then it means that the annihilation of matter and antimatter at the macroscopic level is not complete.
Simply put, one microgram of antimatter cannot completely annihilate one microgram of matter.
This explains why the universe is ultimately made up of matter, rather than antimatter.
This will directly overturn previous human understanding, but it will also bring new research directions to humanity.
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