[1] THE SCHOLAR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM (END)

[1] THE SCHOLAR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM (END)
Chapter 93: Skilled Losers

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Translator: Translated Henyee Editor: Translated Henyee


Lu Zhou spent the entire day reading the thesis. Liu Rui was already snoring when Lu Zhou went up to the bed.


The next day, Lu Zhou woke up early.


He went to the cafeteria and got two loaves of bread before he went to the laboratory on time.


When he arrived, he saw that Brother Qian and Liu Bo had already started working around the instrument.


Their task today is to draw the FTIR spectrum of each sample with Fourier infrared spectroscopy and to record the absorption peaks of various functional groups and chemical bonds in the early-stage hydration reactions of carbon samples the modified nanotube.


"... Our research primarily aims to increase the solubility of carbon nanotubes in cement and improve the bonding between carbon nanotubes and matrix materials" Brother Qian said as he introduced it to Lu Zhou while conducting the experiment. He continued, “But we are not optimistic about the progress of the research. Professor Li should have told you that we had encountered an obstacle. ”


Lu Zhou, who was watching next to him, asked, "Where is the specific problem?"


“The problem is the data we calculated using the Fourier infrared analyzer. Look here, ” Brother Qian said as he pointed to the FTIR image he just showed. He then asked, "What do you see?"


Lu Zhou resisted the urge to consume common points while staring at the A4 paper that was still warm for a long time. He suddenly recalled what he had learned from the thesis he had read yesterday. He felt something and saw something was wrong with the picture.


"Is the characteristic peak of the No. 2 semen sample abnormal?" Lu Zhou asked in an uncertain tone.


"Right, but inaccurate," Brother Qian said as he nodded. He showed several places on the FTIR image and continued, "No. 2 the sample is a cement sample that combines CNT 1 and is tested according to its mechanical properties. As a result, our 2 samples performed quite well in the compressive capacity test, but the performance in the tensile test was not satisfactory. According to the characteristic peak data on the time period of 6-10 hours on the FTIR image, we initially thought that the CNT material inhibited the polymerization process of silicon tetrahedron in Calcium-Silicate-Hydrate gel, which is a compound of silicon tetrahedron, that leads to the formation of pores in the cement material in the later stages of the hydration reaction. "


"Where's the problem?" Lu Zhou asked while wondering. He then continued, "I mean ... Since we know the reason why the tensile strength of sample No. 2 is not satisfactory, can we solve it?"


"It's not that simple," Brother Qian replied with a blank expression. He continued, “We have tried many methods, including the use of melamine as a nitrogen precursor, and the grinding of carbon nanotube balls under vacuum. Carbon nanotube surface functionally modified ... But from the tensile test data for samples No. 27 and No. 28, the results were just as bad. "


Lu Zhou mostly understood what was going on, but he had no solution.


He nodded and asked, "What do you want me to do?"


Brother Qian, “To know the solution, we have done many experiments. The funds are still enough for us to do some more experiments. But a few days ago, we learned that a materials science lab was going to take over our lab, and we had to stop our experiment immediately. ”


Brother Qian paused for a moment and sighed before continuing.


“We need an expert who is an expert in mathematics. Preferably proficient in functional analysis and help us analyze this experimental data to see if we can find some valuable clues. It would be nice if we could discover how CNT cement material is affected by aging hydration reactions. I have studied some functional analysis, but I still do not know how to analyze this data. I've still got to trust you experts for difficult calculations. "


As with any mathematics department that does not have a material physics course, the applied physics department also does not have a functional analysis course. After all, the number of people who have dual undergraduate degrees is in the minority. Most of them take the required courses when they take their masters.


After thinking for a while, Lu Zhou said seriously, "I cannot guarantee that I will succeed, but I can try ... When do you need results?"


"Faster is better. It's not that I can't wait .. but the best thing is within three days, ” Brother Qian said after he thought about it. He then continued, "After three days, with or without results, I hope you can at least give me a progress report."


Lu Zhou nodded and said, "I'll try my best."


After Lu Zhou received the assignment from Brother Qian, he went to the library.


Although Liu Bo gave him a table in the lab to work with, it was too empty and cold there.


Lu Zhou preferred the lively atmosphere in the library.


When he sat among the other people who were studying, even if he wanted to procrastinate, he would feel guilty.


Also, the most important thing is ...


The library reminded him a bit of a deep sense of concentration.


Lu Zhou walked into the printing room and printed all the necessary experimental data and the thesis onto the A4 paper.


After all, printing can be replaced by research funding.


As soon as Lu Zhou found a corner in the library, he sat down. He tapped his pen on a piece of concept paper and was ready to start writing.


Yet…


Ten minutes have passed.


He was still sitting there in the same position without any movement.


Emmc ...


Where should I start?


Lu Zhou's face was ugly.


If there was a fixed formula to use or even a clear goal, he could imagine where to start. However, the situation was that the research animals in the lab did not find any problems, but they asked him to help them find the BUG.


He recalled what Brother Qian said.


There's no way I can finish this. I'll be a skilled loser ...


Lu Zhou looked at the data and scratched his head.


Suddenly, he realized that this task was more difficult than he had thought.


...


Like gasoline in cars, food is a substance that gives energy to humans.


Even a genius has to eat.


Lu Zhou sat in the library until twelve o'clock where he stared at his blank draft paper and cursed. He threw a pen on the table and went to the cafeteria.


In the cafeteria, Lu Zhou bumped into Professor Tang. He took his food and sat down opposite him.


When Professor Tang saw Lu Zhou, he smiled and asked, "How are you feeling?"


"Difficult! Much more difficult than a purely mathematical problem, ” replied Lu Zhou.


"It should be difficult," Professor Tang said with a smile. He continued, “Mathematics is a research tool. Because you study applied mathematics, there will be many opportunities for you to face similar projects in the future. "


"Professor, please, can you give me some ideas?" Lu Zhou asked with a sigh.


"I can't give you an idea. You have to make your own. I can give you a suggestion, ” Professor Tang said with a laugh. She then said, “Didn't you enter a mathematical modeling competition? Think about the feeling at the time. "


Lu Zhou raised his eyebrows and thought hard. He then shook his head and said, “This is very different. The reason why an aerospace problem can be turned into a mathematical problem is that it is ultimately a physics problem and there is a formula. Plus they gave me data ... "


"This is actually the same," Professor Tang said as he shook his head. He continued, “Whether it is the movement of the spacecraft, or the movement of particles, or the change of functional groups ... In mathematics, it is basically the same. All data hidden at depth can be mined, and there are rules that can be calculated. Mathematical models can be constructed. You can't find it because you're not trying hard enough. Think more, observe more, I'm sure you can definitely find the clues. ”


Lu Zhou started to think.


Professor Tang smiled at Lu Zhou and nodded.


This young man deserves to be taught.


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