Chapter 283 A New Record Is Born!

Since this topic is based on the research of Yuan Shuai, Ning Chen definitely hopes that Yuan Shuai will also join in.

As expected, the former commander came to the laboratory early again and started the day's work before Ning Chen.

"Commander, are you here so early again?"

"Yes, last night I summarized the previous topics and came up with some new ideas."

"Can you show me again?"

"No problem at all."

With that said, the former commander showed Ning Chen his latest conclusions and new experimental plan he had summarized last night.

Looking at these latest conclusions and experimental plans from the former commander, Ning Chen couldn't help but feel a little surprised.

"Some of the former commander's ideas...actually coincide with mine. From this point of view, I must invite the former commander to participate in the next experiment."

Otherwise, Ning Chen would have preempted some of the original commander's ideas, leaving him without any experiments to do.

After all, Ning Chen's experimental ideas were based on the experiments of the former commander. He couldn't do all these experiments by himself without communicating with the former commander.

Thinking of this, Ning Chen said:

"Commander Yuan, please take a look at some of the ideas I summarized last night."

Ning Chen recalled the thoughts he had summarized last night and showed the past to the former commander.

Seeing the content on Ning Chen's computer screen, the former commander couldn't help but open his eyes in surprise.

"Ning Chen... actually has the same idea as me?" Yuan Shuaixin said.

What made the commander even more unexpected was that this was only part of Ning Chen's idea.

In the same night of thinking and summarizing, Ning Chen summed up several times more than the original commander, and the experimental plan he produced was far richer and more meaningful than the original commander's.

At this moment, the former commander did not feel disappointed because Ning Chen had the same idea as him, but more aware of the gap between himself and Ning Chen.

"Ning Chen, the gap between you and me is really big. It seems that this topic is more suitable for you to do." Yuan Shuai said.

This was what Yuan Shuai was saying, because Yuan Shuai felt that he could discover this topic, and accidental factors still played a large role.

No matter who first discovered this research direction, everyone has the right to conduct subsequent research.

Yuan Shuai felt that instead of continuing to research this direction, it would be better to directly hand over the leadership to Ning Chen. In this case, the efficiency of the research on this topic could be improved and the research significance of this topic could be maximized.

However, Ning Chen did not agree with the original commander’s idea, but said:

"Commander Yuan, I think it would be better for us to study this topic together. You are the discoverer of this research direction, and all previous research was conducted by you alone. I only obtained this based on your research. It’s just some inferences. No need to say more, it’s settled.”

Although Yuan Shuai still felt that it was difficult for him to assume such a role, under Ning Chen's repeated insistence, Yuan Shuai still agreed to Ning Chen's idea.

"Then...I will definitely do my best in researching this topic and try not to disappoint you."

"Hey, Marshal Yuan, I can't worry about you. I have a lot of other work to deal with, so I'm afraid it's difficult to focus all my energy on this one project. Just like before, you regard these studies as your own. As long as the project is done, I will provide you with the greatest help.”

Ning Chen knew that the former commander was definitely far inferior to him in terms of ability, but he was one of the few partners that Ning Chen could completely trust.

Ning Chen cannot devote all his energy to every research direction. In the future, he will definitely need to rely on others to help handle these tasks.

After realizing Ning Chen's good intentions, the former commander no longer refused and realized that he should bear greater responsibilities.

…

In the following time, Ning Chen and Yuan Shuai worked together to conduct research on other nickel oxides that may have superconducting properties.

Since Ning Chen and Yuan Shuai had made adequate preparations before this, and conducted detailed simulations using Xiaozhi and Quantum Leap, the entire research process went relatively smoothly.

In just one week, they successfully synthesized the second nickel oxide superconductor and verified its superconducting properties.

This kind of research speed surprised both Ning Chen and Yuan Shuai themselves.

"In one week, a new superconductor was discovered... At this rate, we can publish fifty papers a year." Marshal Yuan sighed.

Regardless of whether these superconductors have any application value, as long as they discover a brand new superconductor and publish a paper in an SCI journal, there is no problem at all.

What's more, this is a brand-new superconducting material system, which has great research value.

Of course, it is difficult to maintain this speed forever, otherwise, it would be too easy to publish a paper.

"Commander, because we have made adequate preparations before conducting the experiment, we have avoided many detours and possible problems. As for the paper problem, we don't have to rush to do it every time we make a small result. If you are preparing to write a paper, you can wait until you have produced more results before thinking about how to write the paper."

"Well, I understand. I just lamented the speed at which this result was produced. I won't be in a hurry to publish the paper." Yuan Shuai said.

Now the former commander has written a good paper. Although he is not sure whether the paper can be published successfully, at least he feels confident.

Ning Chen and Yuan Shuai did not stay in the joy of making results. After a short discussion, they determined the next experimental goals.

"Commander, now we have basically proved that it is not an accident that nickel oxide can achieve superconductivity, but there is likely to be an entire superconducting system. Next, I suggest that we directly challenge new superconductors Superconducting critical temperature record.”

In Ning Chen's analysis, the nickel oxide superconducting system has many similarities with the copper oxide superconducting system.

Therefore, nickel oxide generally has a higher superconducting critical temperature, which also allowed Ning Chen to see the possibility of achieving new breakthroughs in superconducting critical temperature.

After listening to Ning Chen's thoughts, the former commander also expressed his support for Ning Chen's opinion.

"Okay, it just so happens that I also want to witness this historic moment."

The previous superconducting critical temperature record was also set by Ning Chen.

This is a cuprate-type superconductor that achieved a superconducting critical temperature record of 150K. This record also stood for two years and no one else could break it.

Since no one else could break this record, Ning Chen planned to break this record himself.

After identifying the new research object, Ning Chen and Yuan Shuai quickly started the next experiment.

Because before this, Ning Chen and Yuan Shuai had already made sufficient preparations for the experiment. It was just a question of which experiment to do first, which made the experiment progress very quickly.

However, this time Ning Chen and the former commander encountered a far greater challenge than the last experiment.

First of all, Ning Chen and Yuan Shuai encountered a lot of troubles in the synthesis of materials.

Perhaps because the structure of this substance is too complex, it is highly unstable and therefore very difficult to synthesize.

However, this problem did not make Ning Chen feel despair, but instead inspired Ning Chen to have stronger fighting spirit.

After a night of in-depth thinking, Ning Chen listed several directions that could solve this problem.

First of all, the reaction conditions and synthesis methods are modified to find a reaction method with smaller side reactions and avoid the negative impact of heat energy, light energy, etc. generated during the reaction on the reaction materials.

Secondly, a protective agent is added to the reactants. The protective agent is similar to the catalyst and will not have a direct impact on the product results.

Different from catalysts, the role of catalysts is to increase the rate of reaction and promote the formation of reactants, while the role of protective agents is to protect the generated unstable substances from side reactions or decomposition.

Because protective agents can react with unstable substances to form stable complexes or complexes, thereby reducing their reactivity.

In addition to these methods, separation, purification, etc. are also methods that can be considered.

When Ning Chen came to the laboratory the next day, he explained his ideas to Marshal Yuan. After hearing this, Marshal Yuan felt that it was very feasible.

"Yes, using these methods to protect reactants can theoretically solve the problem of unstable substances produced!"

Ning Chen's scientific research ability once again impressed the former commander. Even if the former commander was given a month, he might not be able to come up with the methods that Ning Chen came up with in one night.

After Ning Chen discussed with the original commander, they decided on the next solution.

Both Ning Chen and Yuan Shuai tend to not just use one of the solution directions, but to combine these directions and redesign the method of material synthesis.

"First of all, I think we should try our best to conduct experiments under low temperature conditions. Under low temperature conditions, the instability of materials will be further reduced. Next, we need to find the most suitable protective agent..."

Temporary changes to the experimental conditions increased the workload of the experiment a lot.

In order to make the experiment progress faster, Ning Chen also called Xu Zhou, Sui Feng and others over and invited them to join the experiment.

Knowing that this topic is the study of new superconducting systems and the possibility of discovering new superconductors with higher superconducting critical temperatures, Xu Zhou and Sui Feng were also very interested in this experiment.

With their participation, the progress of the experiment has been greatly improved.

Finally, after days of experiments, they finally succeeded in synthesizing this nickel oxide.

"As long as it can be kept in a low-temperature environment, the stability of this nickel oxide is still within a controllable range. Anyway, it is possible to achieve superconducting properties under low-temperature conditions, which will not affect this The future application space of this material."

Although this substance may be a "high-temperature superconductor," the so-called "high temperature" is actually not very high, and can even be as low as minus 100 degrees Celsius.

After completing the synthesis experiment of the substance, Ning Chen and others conducted preliminary tests on the substance and further verified that it was the substance they had designed before.

Because of the characteristics of this substance, the temperature must be kept low enough during the testing process to prevent its stability from being damaged, which makes these testing processes much more difficult.

However, with the efforts of Ning Chen and others, these test experiments were finally completed successfully.

"Okay, now it's time to conduct experiments on complete conductivity."

After completing the preliminary test, Ning Chen felt very confident.

Because the experimental results obtained so far are basically the same as Ning Chen's previous predictions, this also verifies how accurate Ning Chen's material prediction model is.

After arriving at the complete conductivity testing laboratory, Ning Chen and others began to become a little nervous.

Once subsequent test results successfully prove Ning Chen's prediction, Ning Chen will set a new superconducting critical temperature record.

Marshal Yuan was equally excited. After all, he had pioneered this research direction, which gave him a very strong sense of participation.

Although Xu Zhou and Sui Feng only came to help, their anticipation for the experimental results was no less than that of Ning Chen and Yuan Shuai.

Last time they witnessed Ning Chen setting a record of superconducting critical temperature, and this time, they are looking forward to Ning Chen making new history again.

After being fully prepared, several people officially started the experiment.

Everyone is already very familiar with this experimental process of complete conductivity. Ning Chen alone has conducted thousands of similar experiments.

However, in this experiment, Ning Chen was still as serious as when he did the first complete conductivity experiment, striving to make every detail better.

As the temperature of the test environment continues to decrease, the superconducting phenomenon that everyone was looking forward to finally appeared.

"160K! We have set a new superconducting critical temperature record!"

Seeing such data, Sui Feng was the first to shout excitedly, even though he only played a supporting role in it.

Xu Zhou had a pleased smile on his face. Such experimental results allowed Shengzhou University to continue to consolidate its leading position in the world's superconducting research field.

"I didn't expect... that one day, I would be able to participate in an experiment of this level. I actually contributed to the record of superconducting critical temperature."

At this moment, the former commander couldn't believe this fact. He was confused and didn't know what to do.

Ning Chen was the calmest one in the entire laboratory, with no expression on his face.

"Okay, no matter what happens, we must continue to complete the experiment."

After hearing Ning Chen's words, the others worked hard to regain their composure and continued to assist Ning Chen in completing the remaining experimental work.