Although the Optical Computer Research and Development Center has not yet achieved substantial results, it has made breakthroughs in the theory and model of optical computers.
Undoubtedly, this greatly ignited the passion in the hearts of the academicians!
As for Lü Yongchang, he was also able to glimpse several technologies related to [Optical Computer] in the technology tree space.
Since most of the technology tree is very dark, he has not yet found the cursor for the [Optical Computer] in it.
But he still believes that optical computers are by no means exclusive to Level 7 civilizations!
The reason is quite simple.
He had already spotted a key technology in the tech tree: [Optical Computer] – [Light Materialization].
Considering the importance of computing power to human civilization, Lü Yongchang prioritized the research on optical computers as the second priority, second only to grand unified field theory and spacetime theory.
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The year is 3761 in the Earth calendar.
Inside the Optical Computer Research and Development Center of the Human Union Academy of Sciences.
Lu Yongchang and Mo Zeyang, dressed in protective suits, stood nervously in a laboratory that had been evacuated to a high-purity vacuum.
In front of them was a huge experimental table.
On the experimental table are a large number of complex mechanical devices.
In the middle of these mechanical devices is a small square space.
The entire device serves to generate a powerful and precise grand unified field.
Using this unified field, human civilization will attempt to "capture" the elusive light!
"The first experiment to materialize light is now beginning."
This will be an experiment destined to go down in history. Even Lü Yongchang's voice at this moment revealed a hint of tension and excitement.
The order was given, and the light sources in the laboratory were quietly turned off.
The sealed laboratory was plunged into complete darkness.
The vibrations and buzzing generated by the unified field generation device traveled down the deck beneath their feet and, through bone conduction, reached everyone's ears.
As time ticked by, the experiment officially began when the uniform field strength in the central area of the experimental platform reached the standard!
A bright beam of light was shone directly onto the center of the experimental table.
Although invisible to the naked eye, Lü Yongchang could still imagine that within that beam of light, countless photons were swarming into the powerful unified field!
Amazing phenomena began to appear.
This is a breathtaking scene—in a dark laboratory, the only light source shines on the lab bench, illuminating the various complex mechanical devices surrounding it.
Time passed little by little.
In the previously empty experimental area, a square "paper" is gradually taking shape!
It was a "paper" made of light!
The brightness of the "light paper" is very high, far exceeding the brightness of the surrounding light beams.
Bathed in the surrounding light, it was as dazzling and radiant as a creation of the gods, almost too beautiful to look at directly!
This is a "miracle" unique to human civilization!
As the device gradually stabilized, the brightness of the paper stopped increasing.
It floated silently above the experimental platform, as ethereal as a holographic projection.
Lu Yongchang subconsciously took a few steps forward and gently raised his hand towards the dazzling "light paper"—once the device was stable, this operation was not dangerous.
Under the watchful eyes of all the academicians at the Optical Computer R&D Center, his right hand steadily touched the "optical paper" in the air.
It was a magical tactile sensation, and at the same time, a strong sense of unease surged through my brain.
Common sense and habitual thinking are telling the brain that what is in front of it is just a ball of light, and it should not be touched.
But the actual tactile sensation in your hands keeps telling your brain: this is a real object.
It is very "hard".
At least, no matter how hard Lü Yongchang's fingers worked, he couldn't bend the paper, which was as thin as a cicada's wing.
At the same time, it is very "smooth".
Even through the gloves, Lü Yongchang could clearly feel the smooth, effortless sensation as his fingers moved across the surface.
He stared blankly at the "miracle" that belonged to humankind before him, when suddenly an inappropriate thought popped into his mind.
Could this technique be used to achieve those ideal, smooth surfaces that only exist on paper?
There may be some slight changes to the basic physics education for young children.
"Yongchang?"
Since he hadn't heard a response from Lü Yongchang, Fang Xu, who was waiting nearby, couldn't help but ask over the communication channel, "What are you spacing out for?"
"What's going on? Was the experiment successful?"
Lu Yongchang's wandering thoughts were interrupted. He stared at the "glossy paper" in front of him again, then turned to look at the crowd.
"The experiment was a success!"
"Ladies and gentlemen, we have successfully turned light into a physical form!"
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The technological breakthrough of "materializing light rays" represents a significant leap forward for the research and development of optical computers, going from nothing to something.
A few months later, the Optical Computer Research and Development Center produced its first basic experimental optical computer.
Because the technology for materializing light is not yet fully mature, and the fabrication of light components is relatively difficult, this optical computer occupies an exceptionally large area—even reaching hundreds of square meters.
Inside the dark, high-purity vacuum laboratory, thin beams of light construct computer components. Under the influence of countless gravitational sources, they interlock to form a luminous optical computer!
Although its craftsmanship is somewhat rough and it lacks the natural mystique of the Imperial Fortress Mastermind, the shock it brought to human civilization is in no way inferior to that of the Imperial Fortress Mastermind!
Lucky me, it lit up on the first try.
A large number of photons flow rapidly within optical components composed of physical light rays, transmitting information at the speed of light.
Like the fortress's mainframe, the materialized light that constitutes the optical computer also began to flicker.
Judging from the appearance alone, this research and development work seems to have gone exceptionally smoothly.
Lu Yongchang excitedly issued the computing power test order.
Testing the computing power of the optical computer is the highlight of the entire research and development project.
After all, what humanity needs is a new type of computer with performance far exceeding that of a quantum computer, not a flashy but useless tool.
The test began quickly.
Unexpected problems also arose for Lü Yongchang and others.
The computing power of this optical computer is far below the research center's expected level!
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