In fact, as early as the beginning of this research, Lu Zhou was mentally prepared for the possible impact of the success of the faster than light experiment.
The only thing that made him feel a little surprised was that the enthusiasm of the people was somewhat beyond his expectations.
And it was in a way he didn't expect …
On the day of the press conference, his account on the LSPM forum was filled with private messages from all over the world. Most of them expressed great interest in his plan to go to Tau Ceti, and they even asked how much a ticket cost.
Obviously, with the breakthrough of faster than light technology, the ticket to the outer solar system was no longer a one-way ticket. Many people were very interested in going to the world outside the solar system in their lifetime.
Taking a step back, even if they were not satisfied with the situation there, the warp travel technology gave them a chance to go back on their word, and they wouldn't have to pay the price of their lives.
In addition to those who expressed interest in the Tau Ceti colonization plan, many people came to discuss business cooperation. Among them were East Asia Communications, which he founded, and some innovative technology companies. Because there was no other way to contact him, they could only find him in this way.
Although many of these ideas were a bit too optimistic, from the broad development prospects of the Mars colony, they did see the rich returns of reclaiming the "New World".
In addition, there was also a part about academic discussions.
Lu Zhou could clearly feel from the questions in those private messages how his theory had left a shocking impact on the hearts of theoretical physicists and engineers in the aerospace field.
The emergence of the warp drive would completely change the pattern of the future aerospace industry.
After the plasma engine replaced the chemical engine as the main mode of transportation for large spacecraft, the warp drive would become the interplanetary transportation method of the next era, allowing the propulsion technology of human civilization to achieve a leap from "working fluid" to "working fluid free"!
In contrast, even the space elevator under construction was overshadowed by this technology …
Mansion on the outskirts of Jinling.
As usual, Vera sat at the dining table and was enjoying a sumptuous breakfast. She watched the news projected on the holographic TV while using the news to understand some "common sense" about this era.
Just as she put a small piece of fried egg into her mouth, a familiar face suddenly appeared on the TV.
The moment she saw the face in the camera, a peaceful smile appeared on her face. She looked in the direction of the sofa and spoke in a pleasant voice with a hint of excitement.
"Professor, the news mentioned you again."
Lu Zhou was sitting on the sofa and checking his email through his personal terminal. He picked up the coffee on the coffee table and took a sip. He then spoke casually.
"So be it. I'm already used to it."
As early as a hundred years ago, he was already used to things like news and interviews.
Now, not to mention the news, as a man who had been hung on the wall and had even begun to collect entrance tickets to his former residence, Lu Zhou felt that even if he saw himself anywhere, he wouldn't be surprised.
With a smile on her face, Vera put the cutlery on the plate and looked at Lu Zhou sitting on the sofa.
"Speaking of which, when do you plan to leave?"
"Are you talking about Jin Ling University? I've already asked for leave, so I probably won't go there for the next two days." Lu Zhou thought for a while and continued, "There are still many places to improve on the Z particle oscillation device, and I happened to have some very interesting ideas —"
"I mean Tau Ceti." Vera blinked slightly. She looked at Lu Zhou and continued, "It only takes 10 years to go to Tau Ceti, right?"
It might not take as long as 10 years.
"The time consumption of the hyperspace channel is not calculated like this." Lu Zhou shook his head and said, "The specific time consumption depends on the channel we choose and the strength of the gravitational bond between the solar system and Tau Ceti. According to the formula I derived in hyperspace theory, it will take us about 11.7 years to use the modified Qinling as a means of transportation. "
However, if they could choose a short enough channel, this number could also be compressed infinitely. It was even possible to compress it to within a year.
However, this was the troublesome part of the hyperspace theory.
Before opening the first channel, no one could determine how much time it would take.
"But even 11.7 years, I think that's pretty good." Vera continued, "If we use working fluid propulsion, even the most advanced plasma engine, it will take tens of thousands of years."
"That's right, but there are still many things to consider." After a pause, Lu Zhou continued, "First of all, we have to build a spaceship big enough, and then we have to consider the needs of thousands of people. These things have to be done step by step … But it shouldn't take much time. After all, the most difficult part has been solved by me. "
If it was just to plant a flag or take a look at the scenery on that planet for her, it would be meaningless for both her and himself.
He still remembered his original promise. He promised to give her a prosperous planet, not a desolate world. The stones there couldn't remember anything. Even if he left a monument, it would be quickly forgotten over time.
But life was different.
What the stones couldn't record, people could.
Or, in other words, only something like civilization could keep their story alive forever …
Secretly looking at the side of Lu Zhou's face, a faint expression of envy appeared in Vera's eyes. However, she didn't say much. She just gently said, "I'll go with you." After that, she didn't say anything else.
God had given her a precious treasure.
Being able to meet again after a century was already a great blessing for her. As for other things, they weren't important to her.
Besides, the time after that belonged to her.
She had been waiting for a century in her dream. She wasn't in a hurry …
The next piece of news soon played on the holographic screen.
At this moment, Xiao Ai, wearing an apron, hopped out of the kitchen.
"Master, there is a guest looking for you outside. (́ • ́ • ́) و "
There was no need to ask at all. Lu Zhou had already guessed who was visiting him, so he spoke.
"I know, let him in."
Xiao Ai: "Huh? Master, are you not going to ask who it is? (́ Д ́) "
Lu Zhou: "At this point in time, who else can it be other than a certain director?"
Xiao Ai: "As expected of Master … (• ́ ∀ • ́)"
Lu Zhou put away the holographic screen in his hand and sighed.
"Okay, don't let the guest wait outside for too long. Let him in."
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