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Chapter 289 A group of academicians serve as Lin Chen's assistants

The device was activated, and an invisible laser beam immediately struck the apple.

The principle of this laser device is to focus multiple high-energy laser beams onto a very small target, transferring a large amount of energy to the target in a very short time, generating extremely high temperature and pressure.

This thing was originally used for high-energy physics experiments like nuclear fusion research, but now it's being used to ignite an apple, which sounds rather strange.

But none of the people in the observation room laughed; everyone maintained a solemn expression, their eyes fixed on the apple.

Soon, everyone was somewhat shocked.

The temperature of 10,000 degrees Celsius has now hit the apples.

But after coating the apple with that cement-like layer, nothing changed...

No, after burning for a minute, the apple finally changed.

But it doesn't seem to be Apple that has changed.

Suddenly, the star rock coating on the apple expanded, just like foam.

Qian Runyang's heart skipped a beat.

Could it be that the experiment failed?

Isn't this Star Rock?

But Old Bai, standing to the side, didn't think so.

He had seen the experimental videos of Xingyan.

Therefore, I remember very clearly that a similar foaming reaction did occur at Xingyan in that video.

It looks exactly like the thing in front of you!

It seems...maybe...this really is Star Rock?

But nothing is certain yet, so we'll have to wait and see.

Soon, 10 minutes passed, and the layer of star rock on the apple's surface that had been scorched had expanded beyond recognition.

After Gao Yang shut down the experimental device, he personally went inside and used equipment to remove the apple.

He asked somewhat uncertainly, "Lin Chen, what do we do next?"

"Pull off the outer layer and look inside."

Upon hearing Lin Chen's words, Gao Yang took out a small knife and, with a forceful movement, cut the apple in half.

When everyone looked, they were surprised to find that the fruit inside was still fresh!

Gao Yang carefully cut off a small piece with a knife and weighed it in his hand.

"It's a cool place?"

He exclaimed in surprise, but before he could do anything, he saw Old Bai suddenly reach out, grab the piece of fruit, and stuff it into his mouth.

"Bai Lao!"

People around gasped in surprise.

Mr. Bai is being too overconfident. What if he gets sick from eating it?

Who can bear this responsibility?

Unexpectedly, after chewing for a moment, a joyful smile suddenly appeared on Old Bai's face.

"Sweet!"

Nonsense, apples are sweet, of course!

Gao Yang mentally scoffed, but asked aloud, "Old Bai, don't you feel anything else?"

"No, it's just a little warm, not too hot to drink."

I go!

real or fake!

Upon hearing this, the others around also joined in.

An apple quickly fell into the mouths of several professors.

Immediately afterwards, gasps of surprise erupted.

"Really! It's not hot!"

"Even at 10,000 degrees Celsius, the apple wasn't completely cooked? What kind of amazing heat insulation is this?"

"It really is Star Rock! This really is Star Rock!"

Many people instantly became excited, and the professors present, whose average age was over fifty, cheered loudly like children.

No one expected that a groundbreaking material would be born right before their eyes today!

……

What happened in the lab hasn't reached the outside world yet.

But soon, the students at Long University of Technology realized that something big might have happened at their school.

That very afternoon, one bus after another from outside the school drove into the campus.

Some students curiously observed the cars and were surprised to find that the people getting out of them were all academicians from the Longke Academy of Sciences!

And without exception, they are all top figures in the fields of chemistry and materials science in China!

These bigwigs are all academicians of the Longyan Academy of Sciences, but they have no connection with Longyan University of Science and Technology.

Why is everyone at Longyan University of Technology today?

"Something terrible has happened! Did you see that? A lot of big shots came to our school today!"

"I saw it already! What's going on?! Is there an academic conference at school today?"

"I didn't see the notification?"

"Wow, I'm right near the high-energy physics lab, doing a live broadcast right now. I've met at least a dozen big shots! They're all well-known figures at the Dragon Science Academy!"

"Could something have happened in the lab?"

"Rumor has it! It wasn't an accident in the lab, but rather a major invention at our school!"

"What? What major invention could have alarmed so many big shots?"

"Hehe, I witnessed the whole thing happen with my own eyes, let me tell you..."

While the students were still discussing the purpose of these bigwigs' visit, Professor Wang from the School of Mathematical Sciences had already learned the whole story from President Xu.

"What? Lin Chen has made a major breakthrough in theoretical chemistry?"

"It's not theoretical chemistry, it seems to be in materials science."

Principal Xu corrected him.

Materials science?

Old Wang's head was full of question marks.

He just couldn't understand when that brat Lin Chen had made such a big move in this area again.

"what is going on?"

"I don't know the specifics, but I heard from Dean Qian of the Chemistry Department that it seems to be a big deal! It's not appropriate to reveal anything right now, but..."

Principal Xu paused for a moment, mentally considering how to bring up the next topic.

"But what?"

Mr. Wang sensed that Principal Xu seemed to want to say something...

"Professor Wang, Dean Qian said he plans to directly award Lin Chen bachelor's and master's degrees in chemistry, and also plans to let him pursue a doctorate in chemistry in the second half of the year..."

"Keep dreaming!"

As Principal Xu expected, Old Wang became agitated and stood up: "That kid wants to pursue a PhD in mathematics! What right does his chemistry department have to compete with me for his talent?"

Principal Xu quickly reassured him, "Professor Wang, don't get agitated. Isn't this a case of the capable taking on more responsibilities? With Lin Chen's talent, getting another doctorate is nothing. Besides, judging from the commotion he's made with computers, you should know that this kid obviously doesn't intend to specialize in just one field for his entire life, right?"

Old Wang immediately deflated and sat back down in his seat with a speechless expression.

This brat, can't he just focus all his attention on math?

Why do you always like to do things haphazardly, without any clear direction?

But then again, what exactly did he do this time? Why did he cause such a commotion?

……

Meanwhile, inside the high-energy physics laboratory.

"Is this really Star Rock?"

"This is incredible! I thought this was pseudoscience, but it turns out it's true!"

"Incredible, how does this thing insulate against such high temperatures?"

The academicians from the Longke Academy of Sciences, specializing in chemistry and materials science, who rushed over, were all astonished when they saw the laser-roasted apple experiment that had just been repeated and the subsequent test data.

Soon, everyone realized the impact of mastering Star Rock manufacturing technology on the world!

This thing could completely change the strategic landscape of the world's aerospace industry!

The significance of this made many people tremble with excitement.

So, with almost unanimous approval, the bigwigs on site immediately decided to set up a Xingyan project team right there at Longke University to conduct comprehensive technical research and industrialization research on Xingyan materials!

And the leader of the project team is naturally Lin Chen!

A group of academicians and bigwigs from the Longke Academy willingly became Lin Chen's assistants and participated in the project team's work!