Chapter 16 — After I Resigned, the Whole Academic World Upraised

Theoretical tensile strength: Twelve times that of T1000 carbon fiber. Heat resistance limit: 3,100 degrees Celsius. Much higher than my initial theoretical prediction. I stared at those numbers. Finally, just gently uttered two words.

"Perfect."

My heart started beating faster. We are touching the door to a whole new world.

“But this is just a theory.”

Lam Dao gently pushed his glasses. Try to control your excitement. Maintain the alertness that a researcher needs.

“If you want to make it happen.”

“We need a reactor capable of maintaining temperatures above three thousand degrees Celsius.”

“At the same time, the vacuum level must reach 10 to the negative 7 Pascal level.”

“Not only that.”

“We also need a carbon source and a silicon source with at least 99.9999% purity.”

“Only a very small amount of impurities needs to be present.”

“The crystal structure will collapse during formation.”

I nodded. Lam Dao has accurately pointed out the core problem. That is also the most difficult hurdle of the entire project. Because of the perfection in theory. And realized with technology. There always exists a giant abyss.

“The reactor problem.”

“I will handle it.”

I stood up. Go to the glass door. Looking out at the city in the distance.

“Through Professor Tien.”

“I asked the Ministry of Science and Technology to order from Germany a latest generation plasma sintering furnace.”

“It will be shipped here next week.”

Ly Triet and Lam Dao immediately opened their eyes. I continue:

“There are ingredients left.”

“I leave it to you two.”

“Use all available equipment in the hospital.”

“Manually refine the raw materials we need.”

The two were shocked. I laughed.

“What is this called?”

"If there are no conditions, create your own conditions."

“What are we here for?”

“To solve the problem.”

“If all conditions are prepared.”

“So what else do we need to do?”

Both of their eyes immediately lit up. They get it. For researchers. New challenges are the greatest joy. The two of them were almost in unison. Then rushed out of the office. Just like two hunting dogs that just smelled their prey. I laughed. Youth is great. One week later. The giant machine shipped from Germany has finally arrived. Plasma sintering furnace. A true steel monster. When fully installed in the central laboratory area. It looks like a black temple straight out of a science fiction movie. Almost all the researchers in the institute ran to see. Everyone raised their hands to gently touch the cold metal shell. Eyes full of fear. Everyone knows. In that temple. Or a miracle will be born. Or it will just be a brilliant fireworks display and then disappear. Three days later. Ly Triet and Lam Dao succeeded. Lead your team. They use chemical vapor deposition combined with zone annealing technology. In almost impossible conditions. Twenty grams of carbon and silicon powder were purified. Purity reaches seven nines. When that small quartz vial filled with black powder was placed in my hand. I suddenly tightened my grip. Because of the feeling at that time. It's like I'm lifting the weight of the world. Everything is ready. Just waiting for the last wind. I summoned all core members of the project. In the meeting room. The atmosphere was so tense clearly hear the sound of breathing. I look at each person. Then slowly spoke:

“Tomorrow morning.”

“Nine o'clock.”

“Conducting the first synthesis experiment.”

“I will do it directly.”

Everyone immediately sat up straight. No one dares to miss a word.

“Positions in charge.”

“Go back to your rightful place.”

“I only have one request.”

“No matter what happens.”

“You must absolutely obey my orders.”

“Even though I ask everyone to immediately destroy this furnace worth 30,000,000 yuan.”

“Must do it now.”

The entire meeting room immediately fell silent. Everyone understands. This is not a drill. It will be a real battle. A battle that could change the future of the world's materials industry. This is a battle that can only be won. Losing is not allowed. The sword has left its sheath. The tip of the sword pointed straight towards the sky. 8:50 am. The whole laboratory was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. All personnel not part of the core group were asked to leave the area. A giant plasma sintering furnace stands tall in the center. Like a sleeping beast. I'm with the nuclear team. Twelve people in total. They were all wearing white sterile protective suits. Each person is like an astronaut preparing to enter space. Ly Triet is in charge of the pressure control system. Lam Dao is in charge of data monitoring and spectrum analysis. Mr. Truong. My partner has been with me for ten years. In charge of emergency plans and power shutdown systems. The rest all stood in their correct positions. No one spoke up. I stood in front of the central console. In front are more than ten large screens. Data and parameters constantly dance on it.

“Check the vacuum pump.”

I gave the first command.

“Vacuum pump group A operates normally.”

“Vacuum pump group B operates normally.”

“Check the cooling system.”

“Circulating water pressure is normal.”

“Normal temperature.”

“Check the plasma generator.”

“Normal high voltage electrode.”

“Normal field coil.”