Great Power Technology

Under Ye Zhou's remote guidance, the Konggeer Peak Base finally completed the final deployment, with all personnel in place, and the Six-Noses project officially entered the stage of stable operation.

What they have to do next is to make a one-to-one replica of the prototype of the topological quantum computer based on the drawings and documents.

This project team brings together the strongest forces in the field of quantum computing in China, including not only Chen Ping in the field of topological quantum computing, but also Pan Jianwei, Zhu Xiaobo and Peng who are experts in superconducting quantum computing and created the 62-bit "Zu Chongzhi". Chengzhi team, and all these people, will be isolated in the isolated Kunlun Mountains for more than 6 months, in order to use the fastest speed to complete this technology that will completely change the world.

This was another extremely urgent task, but they had no choice.

Because the window period is really too short, as long as the development time can be shortened by one month or even one day, it also means that we can solve the problem one day in advance. The amount of data that can be obtained in this day can almost be described as immeasurable. .

The pressure on Ye Zhou suddenly increased. He is the only person with a global understanding of topological quantum computers. Therefore, in almost every step of the experiment, whenever theoretical or practical difficulties are encountered, he needs to review and analyze them. answer.

The original regular life is broken again, the high-intensity work rhythm is restarted, and everyone will try their best for that certain and extremely bright goal.

Thousands of kilometers away from Kunlun Mountain, Xichang Space Launch Base.

There are still 7 hours left before the launch window, and the mission sub-system inspection has been completed. The cryogenic power commander Yan Wanhong closed the test valve for the last time, checked the leakage rate of all booster fuel pressure test one-way valves, and ruled out all failures during previous launches. A minefield to pass.

China's aerospace history is a history of exploration in which we are crossing the river by feeling for the stones. In this process, we have not made mistakes or experienced heavy losses, but every time, astronauts have learned more from it. experience, and then fed back these experiences into the next launch. Such optimization time and time again finally brought the current results.

After all operations were completed, Yan Wanhong put on special noise-canceling headphones and began to circle around the rocket. He wanted to judge whether there was air leakage in the rocket through the sound.

They had encountered the problem of hydrogen exhaust leakage during the previous launch of the Tiantong-1 satellite. In order to solve this problem, the launch team replaced unreliable parts overnight, but this replacement led to a series of subsequent problems. The butterfly effect of connectors, sockets, and pipelines eventually almost caused the launch window to be missed.

But this time, my country's largest Long March launch vehicle so far is in good working condition.

After two rounds, Yan Wanhong picked up the walkie-talkie and reported to the launch headquarters:

"The rocket is in good condition and is confirmed to have reached launch status."

"Received, all pre-launch on-site inspections completed, please return to the command post."

"Understood, return to the headquarters."

Yan Wanhong left the launch area, and in the sky not far away, the first weather balloon had been released.

At this time, in the command headquarters, the analysis of the thermal properties of the atmosphere is in progress.

"Each unit reports the latest data. Does the atmosphere meet the launch window requirements?"

"The launch window requirements have been met and real-time monitoring is in progress."

"What about the external environmental control system?"

"Report, everything is normal, removal is expected to begin in one hour."

"External Subsystem Test Preparation."

"Received, external subsystem testing is ready, power unit warm-up is ready, and on-board component system calibration is ready."

"Get ready to start dismantling the first-level access platform."

"Received, the first-level channel platform removal process is ready, and the operators are in place."

A series of tense and orderly commands were issued continuously. Hao Li, the 01 commander in charge of the launch, looked calm. He looked at the system preparation reports that kept popping up on the commander's large screen and breathed a sigh of relief.

So far, this significant launch has gone smoothly. As long as the final launch preparations are completed, the rocket will send the core components of the space-based laser anti-missile system it carries into space.

There, the rocket's payload module will be docked with the Tiangong Space Station, and a new experimental module will be added to the "Wentian" experimental module, named "Xuntian".

This experimental cabin will later carry out the command of the entire space-based anti-missile system, echoing the core warhead of the Jiuquan launch, and together forming a complete space-based anti-missile system.

Hu Xuewen, the commander-in-chief of the power system on the side, saw his expression and asked curiously:

"Master, aren't you nervous?"

Hao Li smiled and replied:

"I am definitely nervous. In fact, it is not just this time. I will be nervous every time the rocket is about to go up. However, in this position, you must learn to control your emotions."

"You can be nervous, but you must not let your nervousness affect your judgment - let me test you by the way. It is now 5 hours before launch. What is the preparation process we are entering now?"

Hu Xuewen glanced at the commander-in-chief's screen and replied:

"What we are doing now is the calibration of the inertial navigation fault-tolerant unit - Master, why does this step start so soon? I remember that the calibration was done after 3 hours before."

"Very good. You have learned to ask yourself questions. This is what I originally planned to test you on. The answer is, because this is a calibration."

"We are going to dock the experimental module this time. Both the launch accuracy and the docking accuracy are higher than before. Therefore, from now on, we will conduct a total of three calibrations. This is the first time."

"After the calibration is completed, there will be subsequent calibration of the auxiliary positioning system and testing of the auxiliary power system. Only when all steps are completed and there are no problems can we finally evaluate whether to launch or not to launch."

"Most of this decision is made automatically by the system, but even if there are no problems in the system assessment, Commander 01 is also the final decision-maker. He has a heavy responsibility and a lot of pressure."

"This pressure is borne by me now. In a few years, it will be borne by you. So, from now on, you must practice."

"Not only do you practice technique, but you also practice psychology."

After listening to Hao Li's words, Hu Xuewen nodded solemnly.

"Okay, no more gossiping. The aviation cabin aisle platform will begin to be dismantled immediately. You go over and keep an eye on the progress. That is your old job. As soon as you find any problems, report them to me immediately."

"clear!"

The countdown to launch is 3 hours, the second calibration of the inertial navigation is completed, and the navigation test begins.

The countdown is 2 hours and 30 minutes, and the C-band signal transmitter is activated.

With a countdown of 1 hour and 45 minutes, the launch pad safety inspection was completed and the aircraft stabilization system was recovered.

After 40 minutes of countdown, the flight termination system is activated.

With a 4-minute countdown, the solid rocket ignition engine started, the aviation cooling fan power was terminated, and the onboard data recording system began to operate.

With a countdown of 20 seconds, the solid rocket motor vector control universal joint test is completed.

After a 15-second countdown, the valve of the mobile launch platform opens and water begins to flush the entire platform.

Hao Li took a deep breath, picked up the phone, and said:

"Countdown to launch begins."

"10, 9, 8, 7"

"3, 2, 1. Fire up! Take off!"

In the distance, the Long March launch vehicle engine suddenly ignited, majestic flames spurted out from the rear of the engine, and the rocket began to slowly lift off at a slow and steady speed!

"Xichang, program change."

"Xichang, optical tracking is normal."

"Qingshan, the telemetry signal is normal and the radar tracking is normal."

"Dongfeng, optical, USB, radar tracking is normal, telemetry signal is normal."

Everyone was nervously paying attention to the flight status of the rocket. A series of passwords were continuously sent out, and the video signal was transmitted back to the latest pictures of the outside of the rocket. The booster separated, the fairing was thrown away, and the secondary main engine was shut down.

Everything is proceeding step by step.

20 minutes after launch, the payload compartment entered the predetermined orbit, the separation of the ship and arrow was completed, the solar sail was deployed, the space station astronauts sent back tracking signals, and preparations for docking were about to begin.

Four hours after launch, the payload compartment approached the space station and entered the deceleration process.

Six hours after launch, the rendezvous and docking was completed, the astronauts entered the "Sky Survey" experimental cabin, and the space-based laser anti-missile command system was officially started.

At this moment, a brand new data node lit up on the large data link screens of all ships in the maritime fleet.

And the location of this node is at an altitude of 400 kilometers!