This meeting lasted for five days before it came to an end.
Moreover, all the things to be discussed in the meeting are not over yet. There will probably be another meeting to be held in a while.
However, these have nothing to do with Xiao Yi.
He probably won't need to come to the next meeting.
However, after the meeting, he was called into the office by his old leader.
First, we chatted about a lot of things, expressing some concern for Xiao Yi's various matters, and asking as usual whether he needed help or something.
In response, Xiao Yi just smiled and said that he has no difficulty now.
Some scientists may be poor, but they don't have such problems.
Today, the market share of lithium-sulfur batteries has reached more than 70%, and as a patent owner, he has accumulated wealth to an unimaginable level.
Moreover, he did not invest, nor did he hand over the money to some professional managers for management. Basically, he just let these numbers lie in his account and grow wildly like wild bacteria.
Although many people approached him, some related financial companies, or some well-known financial managers sent him emails, but in the end they were all rejected by him.
To be honest, although if he really makes such an investment, he will indeed earn more money, but if he really wants to make more money, it is better to invest by himself. After all, the good news he can get must be the most first-hand and the most detailed.
Therefore, he is not very interested in leaving money to others to manage.
Of course, for a scientist, in addition to poverty, there is also the problem of not being able to apply for projects.
However, by the same token, this problem is completely untrue for Xiao Yi. Now probably if he wants to apply for a project to build a space elevator, the country will express support.
There is a high probability that the country will feel a little excited and feel that he must be confident enough to be able to apply for such a project.
Once the space elevator is built by then, even SpaceX's proud rocket recovery technology may have to fall behind.
Of course, such things can only be thought about.
At least, Xiao Yi will definitely not suddenly apply for a project saying that he wants to build a space elevator.
All in all, the various problems encountered by scientists cannot be called problems here at Xiao Yi, except for one problem, which is also a problem that all scientists must face.
That is: how to solve this problem.
"That's good."
The old leader smiled and nodded, and then asked, "So, can you tell me what research you plan to do next?"
Xiao Yi shook his head. "Not yet."
"There are too many problems in this world. When choosing what problem to solve, you will always fall into a kind of hesitation of choice."
The old leader laughed, "So, this is why you agreed to their request at the meeting?"
Xiao Yi pondered for a moment, then said, "That's about right."
"Why is it called almost?"
"Well, I hope to be able to study some important issues, so the topic they gave me may be such an important issue."
Xiao Yi replied, "This way I can study what I want to study, so agreeing to their conditions is for myself."
The old leader nodded, thought for a moment, and then said, "Well, I will give you a direction now. Do you want to consider it?"
Xiao Yi raised his eyebrows.
Sure enough, the reason why the old leader wanted to see him was for this matter.
To be honest, he had thought of this before he came.
So he sat up straight and said, "Just tell me, as long as it's something I'm sure of, I can try it."
The old leader smiled and said, "Actually, this matter is also an issue we urgently need right now, that is, chips."
"Chip..." Xiao Yi nodded slightly, expressing understanding.
China's strategy on chips has lasted for more than ten years since the initial sanctions.
Although they have achieved certain results, it is undeniable that they are still far behind the world's advanced level.
At least, EUV lithography machine technology still lacks some technical accumulation.
EUV lithography machine is a more advanced photolithography machine technology than DUV lithography machine, mainly in the light source.
EUV uses extreme ultraviolet light, while DUV uses deep ultraviolet light. The difference between the two lies in the wavelength of the light source.
In the field of lithography machines, the wavelength of EUV is usually 13.5nm, while the wavelength of DUV is generally 193nm and 248nm.
The smaller the wavelength, the more delicate circuits can be carved, which means that the shorter the chip manufacturing process is.
In words that the public can understand, EUV can usually more easily engrave chips below 7nm, while the limit of DUV is to engrave chips with a 7nm process.
Moreover, DUV lithography machine wants to carve a 7nm process chip. The complexity is quite high. It requires repeated engraving on the silicon wafer to finally be able to carve a 7nm process. Moreover, this is basically the limit, and the yield rate will be relatively low, and the working hours will be longer. Compared with EUV, it is basically still behind.
At present, China is basically stuck in the DUV stage.
Of course, fortunately, although EUV is more advanced, because the current technology is getting closer to the physical limit, Moore's Law is gradually invalidating, so the speed at which foreign countries want to draw a line with China in this regard has become slower and slower.
"Now we are missing the most critical EUV lithography machine technology. As long as this technology can be solved, we can truly build the most cutting-edge chip production line in China."
The old leader said, "As for this technology, we have invested a lot of money domestically, and it has not been completed until now. Therefore, now I hope to hand over this task to your hands."
"And, I hope it will be done within the next three years."
"As long as we achieve a breakthrough in this technology, we will have even greater leverage when negotiating with foreign countries using nuclear fusion technology in the future."
"I believe you also know this."
"We originally announced that we would not consider accepting external funding for the construction of nuclear fusion power plants after five years. Now, almost a year and a half has passed. After three years, we must start to consider cooperation with foreign countries."
"And if we can't come up with chip technology that's not inferior to theirs before then, we will inevitably have to pay a big price for it. In other words, this will weaken some of the conditions we can put forward in other aspects."
"For example, let them open tariff barriers so that our products can be sold to other countries."
At this point, the old leader suddenly smiled and said, "When it comes to this matter, it reminds me of some pictures I saw on the Internet. Nearly two hundred years ago, we still implemented a closed-door system here, and then the foreigners opened our country with strong ships and cannons, telling us that we wanted free trade."
"And now, after so many years, things have turned. It's our turn to stand outside their country, carrying a ship full of goods, and promoting the slogan of free trade."
Mentioning this matter, Xiao Yi also laughed, "I've seen this picture too, it's quite interesting."
"Yes." The old leader nodded slightly and said with emotion, "This can probably be regarded as a real historical change."
"It's like a few decades ago... well, it's not that far away. At most, it was more than ten years ago. We were still hoping that foreigners could sell us some technologies. Sometimes we even needed to beg them."
"Standing up doesn't mean standing up straight and raising your head."
"But at that time, no one probably thought that the time to straighten up would come so soon."
"This is also thanks to you."
"Of course, the next thing we have to do is really raise our heads."
"Looking up, China is the real China, the nation that has lived on this land for so many years."
The old leader paused, then smiled and said, "I accidentally went off topic so much."
"Okay, let's get back to our original business. My request is just this, chips and lithography machines."
"Academician Xiao, it depends on whether there is any problem on your side."
Xiao Yi pondered for a moment, then smiled and said, "Of course I don't have any problems. In this way, I will have a definite goal for the next period of time."
"That's good."
The old leader nodded happily, looked at Xiao Yi with eyes full of emotion, and said, "With your words, I feel relieved."
"Oh, by the way, I got the news yesterday. They have completely verified Project H-20. The first flight will be on the National Day. You seem to have done research in the Project H-20 project team before. Now I will tell you the news by the way."
"There will be no military parade this year, but letting this thing fly can be considered a gift to the people across the country."
Hearing the news, Xiao Yi also smiled, "This is indeed good news. It seems that I can look forward to it then."
The old leader smiled and nodded.
"Also, I heard that you found a girlfriend? Is she the granddaughter of Luo Bangrong?"
"Yes, are you still paying attention to this matter?" Xiao Yi said slightly surprised.
The old leader smiled and said, "I pay attention to all the people I follow, so start a family as soon as possible. When you get married, I will write a message for you."
Xiao Yi nodded and thanked, "Thank you then."
The old leader nodded with a smile.
At this point, everything was discussed and Xiao Yi left here without staying any longer.
Time keeps passing by, just like the flowing river, which never stops.
Although there was no military parade on October 1st, the National Day, the news of Project H-20's first flight still made people across the country feel extremely excited.
This is their own new generation stealth strategic bomber. It combines the common advantages of Tu-160 and B2. It has unmatched speed and powerful stealth capabilities, making it a real killer.
However, to this day, it is still unknown whether this new bomber can really play a role on a certain battlefield in the future.
Probably people all over the world would not expect that such a lethal weapon would one day take off fully loaded with ammunition and go to another place.
Peace is the eternal theme song of this world.
But no matter what, even if unexpected friction does occur, when that day comes, China will not be afraid.
Of course, until this day comes, economic development is the top priority.
The relationship between science and technology and economic development is also extremely close.
So after Xiao Yi left Shangjing and returned to Fei City, he officially started researching the chip.
Chips are involved in all aspects, from upstream to downstream, and there are quite a lot of areas.
Of course, the most critical and complex one is the photolithography machine.
There are many crowns in the industry. Aviation engines are one, and so are photolithography machines.
Now, Xiao Yi is going to launch an attack in this field, just like he started to launch an attack on nuclear fusion.
As the news spread, it immediately caused a shock all over the world.
The foreigners began to panic.
They are really panicking now.
They have already lost to China in terms of energy. If they lose to China in terms of chips now, they really can't imagine what else they can lose.
So much so that some foreigners began to say that Xiao Yi should not research chips because it would destroy the world situation.
But who cares?
Soon, Xiao Yi's research also attracted support from other leaders in the domestic chip field.
Major technology companies have expressed their willingness to cooperate with Xiao Yi and share all their past technical information.
Of course, Xiao Yi's research is not for himself, but for the country.
So in the end, under the leadership of the government, a company was finally established together, called China New Core Technology Company, with State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission accounting for the majority. Other technology companies held less than 5% of the shares according to the amount of investment. Xiao Yi personally held 5% of the shares, and was the absolute second shareholder.
Of course, this company is destined not to be listed in the future, so shares are not particularly important.
Then a research institute was established in the name of Xinxin Technology Company, which mainly studies semiconductor technologies such as chips. The research institute brought together core talents from major companies, and basically no one was hiding anything.
After all, these companies also know that if they still hide their secrets now, they are just looking for trouble for themselves. Do they think their researchers can be better than Xiao Yi?
Coupled with the stipulations in the agreement, they would never do such a thing.
Then, Xiao Yi took the relevant information shared by other companies and officially started the research and development of photolithography machines.
There are hundreds of people in the entire institute, and they can achieve certain results almost every day.
Of course, no one knows how long it will take before EUV lithography machine is actually developed.
All this depends on Xiao Yi.
Another year has passed and 2029 has arrived.
After a good Spring Festival, it was the second day of junior high school.
This day is February 14th.
On this day, Luo Mingya came to Fei City from Jinling.
She said she wanted to come to see her cousin, but in fact, she came to pay her New Year greetings and then she and Xiao Yi got together.
Wandering aimlessly, by chance, Luo Mingya asked, "Isn't it difficult to study the photolithography machine?"
Xiao Yi smiled, "Aren't you also in the group? You should know it very well."
"I am only responsible for material development, Academician Xiao, you are the one in charge of the overall situation, Chief Designer."
"Hmm... it's okay. No matter how difficult it is, it won't be as difficult as nuclear fusion."
When he started researching nuclear fusion, Xiao Yi felt extremely difficult.
Now that I have started to study lithography machines, Xiao Yi feels that it is a bit relaxed.
"Yeah." Luo Mingya nodded, and then said no more.
After walking for a while, Xiao Yi asked again, "But then again, why did you come here in the second grade of junior high school this year?"
Luo Mingya said, "I don't want to stay at home anymore, it's annoying."
"Is it annoying?" Xiao Yi asked with a smile, "What other things can annoy our Professor Luo?"
"It's not about urging marriage or anything."
"Then do you want to get married?"
Luo Mingya didn't answer, but just threw the question to Xiao Yi, "What about you?"
Xiao suddenly stopped.
"I think it's time."
Luo Mingya was startled. "What?"
"Although today is the second day of the Lunar New Year, it is also Valentine's Day, February 14th." Xiao Yi smiled, "So this should be the reason why you came to my place."
"Although I don't admire foreigners' festivals very much, but since this is the case, I will respond to it."
"Professor Luo, will you marry me?"
Luo Mingya immediately blushed.
But soon, she looked into Xiao Yi's eyes and nodded solemnly. "I do."
Xiao Yi chuckled, and then hugged her into his arms.
"So, you are my fiancée now? Really, Professor Luo."
"Yes." Luo Mingya said softly.
"But why do you still call me Professor Luo?"
Xiao Yi raised his eyebrows and said, "What are you shouting about?"
"Shout..." Luo Mingya hesitated for a moment, then suddenly his eyes lit up and he said narrowly, "Call my sister!"
"I really want to know what it feels like to be called sister by the dignified Academician Xiao."
Xiao Yi glanced at her helplessly, then brought his mouth close to her ear. "Sister?"
"Ah!" Luo Mingya blushed all over his face in embarrassment first, and then buried it into Xiao Yi's chest.
Xiao Yi shook his head funny, why couldn't he stand it in the first place?
"Okay, let's go back. First, I'll introduce you to my family formally."
But Sister Luo couldn't walk at this time.
Xiao Yi just let her hide in his arms and stare down for a long time.
[over]