Yu Yifeng looked between the lines in the report and deeply felt the ambition of these physicists.
They want to challenge this super difficult problem in history: the grand unified theory!
They expect to discover supersymmetric particles from the hadron collider and verify the supersymmetric theory.
Yuriko also remained silent for a long time before continuing: "For now, what we are most looking forward to is still exploring supersymmetry theories with higher energy standards."
"But... no one knows whether supersymmetry is something we added indiscriminately. Just like the geocentric theory, there are just a few extra epicycles and deferents, and it looks perfect."
"Some people think that higher energy standards are wrong, and some people think it is correct. Before the results come out, who knows? Just like Einstein once thought that it is impossible for God to throw dice, but the result is just the opposite...Naturally
, or the universe, is always so incredible.”
"We can only make the hadron collider bigger and stronger, and then verify a higher energy standard... However, there is still the possibility of failure!"
After Bai Hezi said this, she still remained silent and sat quietly. This kind of matter could only be left to Yu Yifeng to make his own decision.
Yu Yifeng is very confused now, because... this is almost a big gamble!
In Noah, human resources are not unlimited. Allocating limited resources to cutting-edge physics and then betting on a theory that may not succeed seems a bit high, or a bit irrational.
Moreover, even if the supersymmetry theory of a higher energy standard succeeds, it will not have an impact on people's daily life for a long time. This is certain.
However, Yu Yifeng is not so short-sighted and cannot only focus on the present few years. He also needs to consider the next decades or even hundreds of years...
Basic science will never be useless, and may shine at a specific moment.
The famous scientist Faraday is world-famous for discovering the phenomenon of electromagnetic induction. When he performed a generator at the Royal Society, he was coldly questioned by a lady: "What is the use of this thing?"
Yes, the lady is asking, what is the use of a generator?
At that time, electricity was really of no use. It was like a newborn baby and could only be used to watch.
As a result, the lady's words became a joke for hundreds of years and are still quoted today.
As long as science develops, it will never be useless.
Satellites flying in the sky need to use the theory of relativity for data correction. The core precision parts in computers need to use quantum mechanics. When scientists developed these basic sciences, they never thought that satellites and computers might be used.
No one knows where the basic science being developed now will be used in the future...
"How long does it take to make this thing?" Yu Yifeng gritted his teeth and asked.
"About three to four years. At least three years." Yuriko replied.
“Do we have enough mineral resources left?”
"...It requires about 35% of the remaining mineral resources. The same is true for human resources."
Yu Yifeng scratched his hair. It was really difficult for him to make up his mind.
35% of mineral resources!
It’s a really poor environment... The key is that these scientists are too ambitious, and they want to be the biggest and most powerful all at once!
Of course, the stronger the collider, the higher the probability of success, and there will be no need to spend a lot of effort to upgrade it in the future.
Yu Yifeng pondered. If we were to spend 35% of resources on the earth in the past to explore a theory that may not be successful, it would be absolutely impossible. Even 3% would not be acceptable to human civilization.
Economic issues will always restrict the development of science. Without perfect elements, alien spaceships and other temptations, the moon base may not be able to be built. It is all because of the economy.
But now, he felt panicked in his heart.
This is a momentum, an indescribable momentum that belongs to the entire civilization.
The universe is always like this, always reluctant to reveal its secrets easily...
Human beings can only pursue hard, and failure has become a common occurrence. When pursuing the truth, you must first be prepared to be hit.
But even so, these scientists still want to pursue, even if they pay the tragic ending of being denied...
Yu Yifeng had a vague feeling that this was the beginning of a change in the thinking mode of the entire civilization, and it was a very rare opportunity.
A kind of...scientific-oriented thinking mode! It must not be suppressed.
Even if people are frugal in food and clothing, they still have to engage in scientific research. This kind of thinking was impossible in the past, but now, it has become possible.
Yes, now is a new human civilization, not the previous human civilization.
In the past, people still considered money, connections, houses, cars... it was too complicated. How could there be so many things now?
Nowadays, the social structure and economy are simple, and people are much simpler, without so much competition and contradictions.
All products are self-sufficient, and productivity is almost explosive. A small population can complete a large number of things.
For example, there are only fifty people in charge of food production such as agriculture and animal husbandry. Most of them are automated robots. The food produced by fifty people can feed nearly 60,000 people.
Although limited by resources, people's material enjoyment is not very good, so people begin to pursue other spiritual enjoyment...
Yu Yifeng once heard a strange saying about scientific research...
"You don't understand! Science is actually far more coquettish than any girl. Playing with science can actually give you pleasure, which is far more enjoyable than playing with women... The climax of getting a scientific research result is strong and long-lasting... Not only is there pleasure, but also
There is a huge sense of self-identity, which is far better than the emptiness and loneliness after those few seconds of chilling." [1]
"It feels so good! When I think that I am one of the inventors of the super alloy series, this pleasure can last for years or even decades."
"I finally know why Newton didn't get married, because he was enjoying himself all the time... He no longer needed the pleasure given by women!"
"Why did Einstein get married and divorced? He thought everyone was a fool, so how could he reluctantly marry a fool?"
These are the original words of the genius scientist Dr. Rimbaud.
Although it is an exaggeration, it is undeniable that the thinking model of new human civilization is moving in this direction.
Yu Yifeng shook his head. No matter what, as long as it can increase the chance of survival, it is always a good thing.
He is not opposed to the model of science supremacy, but other aspects must also be guided, such as morality, responsibility, etc., and that will be enough...
Using these mineral resources to create a super hadron collider will not actually have an impact on human daily life.
However, the reduction of material reserves will bring a great sense of insecurity. No one knows what people will face in the future, and they will need to be trapped on the Noah for several years.
This is a big contradiction!
Slowly... Yu Yifeng made up his mind.
"Even if the supersymmetry theory is wrong, can humans find new particles with this machine?" Yu Yifeng asked again.
"...It's possible!" Yuriko was stunned: "After all, the standard model is flawed. Even if supersymmetry is wrong, it is possible to discover new particles in the hadron collider... It's just possible!"
"Then, approve it!"
"What?"
"Construction approved!"
Yu Yifeng said it again with his eyes closed. He was a little scared and hesitated again the next second. But after making this determination, he seemed to feel much more relaxed.
Since so many great scientists have this ambition and are willing to take a gamble, what else do they fear?