Bald eagle.
As the world's number one power, the strength of the bald eagle is almost the strength of the fault.
This is true from economy, culture, to military, education, etc.
Although China has developed rapidly over the years, it has gradually shown a trend of catching up with the bald eagle.
However, the gap between the two is still huge.
In addition, the Bald Eagle has accumulated over the years of technical accumulation and has a very deep foundation. At its current level, it can maintain its dominant position for less than ten years, or more.
As the fastest-growing country in the world over the years, China's growth rate has long attracted the attention of knowledgeable people of bald eagles.
This attention has gradually evolved into vigilance, fear and suppression.
At present, a consensus has been reached within the Bald Eagle, that is, to interrupt the rise of China.
Information and information involving China are often highly valued by bald eagles.
Especially some intelligence in the field of high-end technology.
Quantum computers are one of them.
Wang Donglai accepted the invitation of Pan Hong, head of the China Quantum Computer Research Institute, to participate in the research and development of China Quantum Computer.
This news reached the Bald Eagle at the first time.
As information from China, this matter should have been handled by the CIA and NSA departments.
However, because of its importance.
Along with the push of someone who is interested, this incident finally appeared in the Pentagon Tower.
As the top department of the Bald Eagle, the Pentagon's reaction speed was quite rapid, and it immediately started its action.
First, we convened relevant experts from the famous quantum computer laboratory of Bald Eagle to hold a professional meeting.
Pentagon Building, Information Senior Command Conference Room.
A middle-aged man in a bald eagle military uniform sat in a head-on position on a huge conference table.
On opposite him was a huge screen.
In the screen, it was divided into more than a dozen pieces, and a figure appeared in each piece.
The Bald Eagle adopts the meeting model, which is not an on-site meeting where everyone is called, but an online meeting.
If there are relevant practitioners, you will definitely be surprised.
Because there are more than a dozen people on this screen, including a theoretical physicist from the California Institute of Technology, Professor Preskier, who has made an important contribution to quantum information science.
Among some pioneers in the field of quantum computing, Michael Nivens, who wrote "Quantum Computing and Quantum Information", a standard textbook in this field.
There is also Professor Peter who is famous for his proposal of the shor algorithm.
And David Tiot, who is considered one of the founders of quantum computing.
It can be said that it is a gathering of stars and experts gathered.
I have to say that top experts are top experts.
These experts and scholars who have made great contributions to the academic field still perform normally even when facing people from the Pentagon.
Even, some older people are reluctant to do superficial skills, and they directly show a hint of dissatisfaction.
Scott looked at the dissatisfaction on the faces of many experts on the screen and a few experts, without any extra emotion.
As a soldier, he didn't have much thought.
I don’t want to put my attention and energy on these irrelevant things.
When everyone was all here, Scott began to speak.
"Everyone, I invite you to attend this conference today to discuss the opinions, that is, about the development of quantum computers."
"Do you have this confidence to become the field of quantum computers?"
"Do you have this confidence to become the field of quantum computers? First, develop quantum computers far exceed those of other countries? "
Scott directly raised this question.
Faced with the question raised by Scott, many experts on the screen fell into silence, and even more, a slight disdain appeared on their faces.
After waiting for a while, no one answered.
Scott's eyes suddenly became sharp and he swept across the screen.
Even if the meeting was held across the screen, these experts seemed to feel the sharp momentum coming from Scott.
"Professor John, you are a theoretical physicist at the California Institute of Technology, and have made important contributions to quantum information science and have high attainments in quantum computing, quantum communication and quantum cryptography. You will answer my question."
"With our current technical accumulation in the quantum field, can we be the world's number one?" Professor John was suddenly asked by Scott, which was obviously a little surprised.
In addition to accidents, I also have some headaches.
This question is not easy to answer.
On this occasion, in front of the officials of the Pentagon Building, the answers given must be taken into account.
It was precisely because of this that John was unwilling to answer this question.
A look of thought appeared on his face, and John did not reply for a long time.
Scott's eyes sterned and he moved away from John's face.
The other scholars, seeing Scott's eyes move, all of them lowered their heads slightly and made a look of thinking.
Of course, there are also a few old guys who are not afraid of Scott, and they are still the same as before.
"Professor David, I think you should be able to answer this question, right?!"
Finally, Scott turned his gaze on an old man with messy hair and asked.
Hearing Scott's inquiry, David took out his ears and sneered, "I remember that I proposed to increase investment in research and development of quantum computers ten years ago, but it was rejected. "
"Five years ago, I was preparing to conduct a quantum Turing machine experiment, but I was rejected."
"And two years ago, I finally solved a problem of quantum computing , but was regarded as a worthless thing by the ignorant hybrid. "
"Now, ask me if our quantum computing technology is the world's number one."
"I just find it very funny!"
"If I had agreed to my request earlier, I might be happy. We have already developed quantum computers and become the global quantum overlord. "
"But now, I don't think this matter is that simple." "
"We There are indeed great advantages, but this advantage is not static and will not last forever." "Whether it is the Eastern Chinese or the European countries, they have already made arrangements in the quantum field. Great investment has been made."
"According to my analysis, we now have only three years of technological leadership at most, or even fewer."
"Three years of technological leadership seems to be a long time, but in This field is nothing."
"Perhaps, it only takes the emergence of a genius, or the flash of an inspiration from a certain R&D personnel to widen the gap, or directly catch up."< br>
"I think I can clearly feel this through the papers on the quantum field in the past two years."
David was not polite about this, but Scott was not angry about it.
"So, if you want to be ahead of other countries in the field of quantum computers, what kind of support and conditions do you need to achieve it?"
Scott looked at him. Everyone on the screen asked this sentence seriously.
As the question came out, everyone on the screen looked bright.
I also thought from the original downward thought, raised my head and looked at Scott with bright eyes.
No mistakes, one song, one content, one in 6, one book, one bar, one reading!
Even the professors who had originally expressed a hint of disdain, they became moved at this moment.
What I fear most about doing research is that the above does not support it.
After all, not all research can be done like mathematics, just one pen and one piece of paper.
The research and development of quantum computers requires a large amount of data and precision equipment and instruments.
The basis of these things is a lot of money.
So, when Scott asked this question, everyone was so excited.
However, scholars who can achieve this level of academic achievement in Bald Eagle are also smart people.
Besides being excited, you also maintain a certain degree of calmness and rationality.
"If you want to be the first to develop it, it is not very difficult, you only need some financial support. But if you want to lead the world and achieve quantum overlord status, then you can invest It's very big."
"I don't think I need to say much about the superiority of quantum computers, everyone should know it."
"The position of quantum overlord requires too high technological leadership, and it is bound to have absolutely leading technology as a Support, so it requires a massive amount of capital investment. Only in this way can we really do this! ”
"..."
Listen to everyone's answer, Scott His expression did not change much. "Everyone, this is not the Congress, nor is it the place for you to apply for your budget."
"We cannot provide any financial support!"
When Scott talked about this, everyone's expression changed, and it was a bit ugly.
But, just the next second, Scott spoke again.
"Although we cannot provide support for scientific research funding, we can provide support in other aspects."
"For example, we can take out a certain amount of data and create a platform, let you share data and communicate technology."
"Divide a large project into several small plans, and then each company can complete the breakthrough."
"How long does it take to complete the plan if you do this?"
Say To be honest, everyone was a little disappointed.
Because this support condition is not very superior.
But everyone was not too disappointed.
It is actually quite good to have such support.
The people who can be invited by Scott are all professional talents who have achieved many achievements in the field of quantum computing.
The laboratory behind it actually has accumulated a lot of results.
If data sharing and technical communication can be really achieved, it will indeed greatly accelerate the research and development progress of quantum computers.
In fact, this idea has not been thought of.
However, no one institution can do this.
Now that if the Pentagon Tower is willing to stand up, then the situation will be different.
John, who had been unwilling to answer questions before, raised his head with a firm look on his face and spoke to Scott, "If I can really do this, I am confident that I can be next year When he was working on a quantum computing prototype containing one hundred qubits. "
When he heard John say this, even Scott was a little surprised, let alone other experts.
"John, are you saying true?"
David asked with a hint of anxiety on his face.
John said proudly: "Of course I'm saying it is true, but the premise is that you can really share data and communicate technology."
"In fact, one hundred qubits are a hundred qubits. The quantum prototype is not very difficult, but there are a few problems that have always troubled me. If I can do this, I believe it can be overcome!" A trace of thought appeared on his face, and he didn't say anything more.
Scott glanced at John and then looked at David.
A flash of eyes made a decision and said, "Okay, this matter is settled."
"In addition, there is another question, I want to know, in your opinion, China can How likely is it to develop a quantum computer? "
Faced with this question, everyone immediately answered it.
"Although China's scientific and technological foundation is weak, over the years of development, it has accumulated considerable professional talents and technologies. Although quantum computers are cutting-edge technology, they can have a huge population and terrifying If the education system is really invested heavily, it can also cultivate a group of talents. I think China should be able to design a rough prototype within five years. "
"I have followed China Expert papers in related fields, from their papers, I don’t think they have the ability. Not to mention five years, even ten years, they may not be able to do it.”
"The scientific research technology of China has always been weak, and there is no doubt that this is. As a technology catching up country, they have a lot of homework to make up for, and they need to invest talents and funds in research and development in all aspects. In addition, China is another development The economy of the country in China is not as good as ours, so the scientific research fund allocated to quantum computers may be only a fraction of ours. So I don’t think their research and development is much threat, but one thing we should note is that China plagiarism ability. "
"It's true. It is often the technological breakthroughs we make through investing a lot of money, and will be immediately plagiarized by China, from business models to some technical patents, That's right, I'm worried that once we complete the breakthrough of quantum computers, we will be copied by China."
"I have a different view. I think China's quantum computing The computer may not be delayed so late. You should know that Wang Donglai from China has joined the quantum computer research and development project. With this person's mathematical talent, he can fully help the quantum computer research team in China avoid many detours and solve many problems. , Maybe their R&D speed will not be much slower than ours. "
"Indeed! China's artificial intelligence technology level is already the world's first team, and Galaxy Technology gives China's smartphone brand The artificial intelligence mobile phone assistant provided has exceeded Apple's intelligence level. Only a few laboratories have such intelligent technology level, so Wang Donglai's joining will have a great impact."
"I think that without Wang Donglai's China quantum computer research team is not a threat, but if Wang Donglai is there, there will be a great threat."
Everyone started discussing each other with each other.
Scott listened to everyone's answers, but did not reply, but listened silently.
The eyes flashed, as if they were thinking about something. (This chapter ends)