Ming Dynasty and New Rome and Infinite Magic Machine

Chapter 1624 Intelligence
"Speaking of which, when it comes to one-nanometer chips, we actually have some issues there. I don't know if you've discovered this here? It should be called quantum tunneling."

“Quantum tunneling?” Zhu Xianxi asked. “Could you describe what it is specifically? Because our terminology might be a little different, especially when it comes to this kind of cutting-edge technology.”

"Exactly, if a small ball wants to roll up a mountain, in classical physics it must have a certain amount of energy to roll up. But on the quantum scale, the ball might be able to pass directly to the other side, like making a tunnel in the mountain, hence the name quantum tunneling. In semiconductors, this manifests as some unpredictable currents running around randomly."

"Ah, you mean potential barrier oscillation? That's what we call it. Your term 'tunneling' is much better. Let's unify it and call it quantum tunneling."

"So, this wasn't discovered?"

"We discovered it. We naturally discovered it when we made it. But it's alright, we have magic powers, so we overcame it easily."

"Holy crap! How did you overcome that?" Shang Luo was usually numb to all sorts of magical techniques, but this rekindled his curiosity. "So, even quantum tunneling can be overcome?"

"It's very simple. Quantum tunneling is caused by electrons moving around randomly. You just need to put the electrons that are moving out back in."

"You can't just put those protruding electrons back in! This isn't like diarrhea where electrons just keep flying around; you can't stop it with montmorillonite powder. Who's going to put those electrons back in?"

"The Heavenly Nobleman, just have them stand guard and catch the electrons. Hmm, it's a bit labor-intensive, isn't it? But more than the labor cost, the [imaginary time] generated in this process is what we're more concerned about. The accumulation of imaginary time may lead to many unpredictable changes."

"Imaginary time? What's that?"

"Imaginary time is a type of time that exists mathematically but not in classical motion. We need to introduce instantons to interpret classical motion with imaginary time. Um, did you understand?"

Shangluo shook his head.

"It's alright if you didn't understand. These are all magical techniques. Just listen carefully in class and you'll understand. There's plenty of time."

Can this problem be solved?

"Our initial assessment is that quantum tunneling occurs due to poor heat dissipation, but we cannot forcibly lower the temperature because lowering the temperature would lead to other uncontrollable reactions—however, we don't think this is a problem. We are considering directly utilizing the tunneling effect to create new principle diodes. In addition, the Lingsha technology we are currently advancing also holds promise for achieving reaction constraint through quantum tunneling."

"Huh?" Shang Luo was taken aback. "That's right, that's the key to nuclear fusion. The sun can maintain the rate of nuclear fusion reactions without exploding because of the quantum tunneling effect?"

Because the energy inherent in the atomic nucleus itself is insufficient to trigger nuclear fusion, a tunneling effect is needed to reach the "other side of the mountain." The complex environment inside the sun ensures that the hydrogen atom reacts slowly and quietly, preventing it from immediately turning into a nuclear bomb.

"You actually know such profound immortal techniques? It seems you really just need to learn more. I can't really guide you on the specifics, since my research isn't on spiritual energy reactions; that's Yang Jing's area of ​​expertise. I mainly study spiritual energy itself. However, if we can control the generation of evil energy, our backup plan can be greatly advanced. And these backup studies will be perfectly usable in the future." Although the imperial court has prepared for the possibility of "failed ascension," what they are currently advancing can actually be used later. The Heavenly Court also needs warships, and its warships obviously can't be used for boiling water or washing coal; they need more powerful propulsion. If they can enter the field of nuclear fusion through spiritual energy technology, then this route is equivalent to taking a step forward in immortal techniques—making the "backup plan" even more effective, since the backup plan ultimately leads to ascension as well.

"However, overall, while quantum tunneling itself is not a problem, it is indeed a problem in current semiconductors. Because once those semiconductors are manufactured, our applications are limited to the speed at which the 'Heavenly Nobleman' can bring electrons back."

"Huh?" Shang Luo asked in surprise, "Then we don't need to make it so precise. We can make it a little rougher. A one-nanometer precision chip, isn't that overly precise? Actually, we don't need it at all?"

“No.” Zhu Xianxi covered his forehead. “It’s not necessary. Because if it’s not done so meticulously, the Heavenly Nobles won’t do the work. They will feel that this is an insult to them.”

"Can it still be like this?"

"That's how immortal techniques work," Zhu Xianxi said, spreading his hands. "Our immortal techniques not only consider the speed and efficiency of the Heavenly Nobles, but also their willingness to work. They like to strive for perfection, and if we don't let them have their fill, they won't work."

That's indeed a difficult situation.

"However, it's enough for supplying military needs right now, since there aren't that many places that actually require computing power. But if we manufacture a large number of chips, I'm afraid we won't be able to utilize them—hey, Shangluo, do you have any ideas about this?"

"According to my idea, I should deploy a mainframe at the front line, and then support a certain range of chips to keep it running."

"Hmm? Interesting. Go on. I'm very interested."

"So, my view is that this main unit and sub-unit model can be widely used. In the military, we can use this to deploy some 'data fortresses,' installing the main unit in armored vehicles and then placing the chips that need support on other smaller devices."

"Ah, if we calculate it this way, we can also solve another problem—the consciousness of the Heavenly Nobleman is currently unable to influence reality."

After all, the Heavenly Nobleman cannot exert force; what the Heavenly Nobleman can actually solve is only a matter of probability. They have the ability to turn the "possible" into the "certain." They are neither matter nor energy, but information.

With the support of chips, the Heavenly Nobleman can use chips as a carrier to convert his instructions into electrical signals, and then control external devices.

“Good, good, good,” Zhu Xianxi nodded to himself. “This is what I was talking about, the backup plan—we need this kind of military force to ultimately deter Rome.”

(End of this chapter)