142: Chapter 142 Suggestions for Improving Laser Generators!

Over the next few days, the entire Haicheng Institute of Optics and Machinery was stirred up; the news that Zhou Fan had created a high-end lens that could be used for a 45nm Lithography Machine had spread throughout the entire institute.

During this time, no matter where Zhou Fan went, he became the center of attention.

When he was in the laboratory, there would always be people watching from outside the window, and when he was in the cafeteria, he was even more of a focal point for everyone.

Researchers would often come up to him to ask questions, all related to the field of optics, some of which were quite tricky.

And Zhou Fan was always able to provide answers in an easy-to-understand way.

Gradually, the entire Haicheng Institute of Optics and Machinery knew that a master had arrived at the institute, and his feat of creating a high-end lens in just one day had become a legend!

"Engineer Zhou, this is our most advanced optical laboratory, equipped with all the cutting-edge equipment for light source synthesis; it is basically the most advanced in the country!"

"After discussing it with Deputy Director He, we have decided to fully cooperate with your research. Everyone in the institute can be mobilized by you, and we will do everything in our power to meet any of your requirements!"

Lan Bowen's tone was serious, and his gaze as he looked at Zhou Fan still carried a hint of burning intensity.

At this moment, he and He Xingwei no longer had any doubts about Zhou Fan's abilities. Ever since Zhou Fan had created the 45nm Lithography Machine lens, he clearly knew that the person in front of him was absolutely a monstrous genius who could not be measured by conventional standards.

It wasn't just them; the change in attitude of all the researchers in the entire institute towards Zhou Fan already proved many things.

Zhou Fan's arrival was absolutely a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for them.

Although the technology this young man researched had nothing to do with the institute, as long as the technology could be authorized for use by the institute, it would be a tremendous boost to their subsequent research!

Therefore, Lan Bowen's current attitude toward Zhou Fan was almost to give people if asked, give equipment if asked, and to grant every request!

"Thank you both for your support!" Zhou Fan smiled and nodded, feeling a bit emotional in his heart.

He actually hadn't expected everything to go so smoothly. Originally, he thought that even with the Transparent Ceramic Crystal Material, it would still take some time to make a high-end lens, but he had underestimated the ability he gained after transmigrating.

This ability was simply like a bug; it had an incredible effect on boosting his R&D capabilities, allowing him to find the correct direction for any R&D project in a short amount of time.

And by following this direction, he could advance rapidly and eventually find the only correct solution.

But he also discovered a drawback: although this ability was very strong, the mental consumption was huge, and every time he used it, he felt as if his entire body had been drained.

He had to stop for a period of time.

Just like now, after finishing the production of the high-end lens a few days ago, he could no longer easily use that ability. If he forced himself to use it, he could feel a pain like his nerves were being torn apart.

That was why he had stopped and spent the last few days organizing the relevant information on light source technology.

After days of repeated research, he already had some ideas and had made detailed plans for the subsequent light source R&D.

"Director Lan, is this the most advanced laser generator in the institute right now?"

Zhou Fan's gaze turned to one of the devices in the laboratory; it was large in size, and through a layer of glass, one could see the precise parts inside.

This was one of the most important pieces of equipment for synthesizing light sources, but for Zhou Fan, this device was indeed a bit outdated.

If one wanted to synthesize the light source required for a 45nm Lithography Machine, relying solely on this device was almost impossible.

"That's right, it's already the best one!" Lan Bowen also saw the seriousness in Zhou Fan's eyes and naturally understood what it meant.

The equipment was too outdated; they knew that too!

But there was no other way.

"This is already the best equipment that can be obtained domestically; more advanced equipment is controlled by Western countries, and we simply cannot get it!!"

When saying this, there was a clear hint of helplessness in Lan Bowen's eyes. This was the consequence of having technology inferior to others; if others wanted to strangle you, it was an easy matter for them.

If it weren't for this reason, they wouldn't have been stuck on core technologies without being able to break through. The most important reason was actually that the equipment technology was locked down. If they wanted to continue developing more cutting-edge technology, they had to achieve a breakthrough in equipment, yet they were completely helpless about it.

Cutting-edge equipment wasn't something they could have just because they wanted it. Equipment of this level couldn't be bought even with money; it was basically all controlled by Western countries.

If that was the case, he would only have to try to improve this device...

Zhou Fan frowned slightly, but he had long been mentally prepared for this. He had encountered this kind of thing more than once and was almost used to it.

"Improve?"

Hearing this, both Lan Bowen and He Xingwei were stunned, clearly a bit surprised.

"You can improve this device?"

His heart stirred slightly, but he was actually a bit nervous inside and didn't really believe it.

These devices were basically foreign technology. Even if one knew the principles, trying to improve and upgrade them was almost impossible. First was the system lock restriction, and then there was the material upgrade.

It wasn't something that could be done simply; otherwise, how would they not have thought of this method!

"I don't have absolute certainty, but I can give it a try!" Zhou Fan didn't speak with absolute finality either, because he only had a seventy or eighty percent probability in his heart.

"This..." Hearing this, Lan Bowen was clearly a bit hesitant, and He Xingwei on the side also furrowed his brows tightly.

"Wouldn't that be a bit risky?"

He Xingwei couldn't help but speak up.

Once the device was modified, it would definitely need to be taken apart first. These were high-precision, cutting-edge devices, and once taken apart, no one had absolute certainty that they could be reassembled exactly as they were.

If it led to the device being damaged, they wouldn't be able to bear that responsibility.

After all, even wanting to obtain such equipment required the country to spend an immense amount of effort, and they didn't dare to gamble like that!!

"But once the modification is successful, the possibility of synthesizing a 45nm light source will be greatly increased!"

Zhou Fan thought about it but didn't force the issue.

Because he also understood that making this decision wasn't easy, and it wasn't even something Lan Bowen could decide on his own; it required seeking instructions from superiors.

"How much certainty do you have?" Lan Bowen looked at Zhou Fan seriously and asked.

"Seventy or eighty percent!"

Zhou Fan thought for a moment; he didn't exaggerate, nor was he being modest.

"Seventy or eighty percent??"

Hearing this, both Lan Bowen and He Xingwei were stunned, and surprise immediately appeared in their eyes.

This probability was not small at all!

If Zhou Fan had said fifty or sixty percent certainty, he might have considered it carefully.

But seventy or eighty percent certainty...

In his opinion, it was enough to give it a try!

The question now was whether Zhou Fan's words were reliable!

His expression became increasingly serious.

Finally, he exchanged a look with He Xingwei. Both of them had seen the abilities Zhou Fan had demonstrated over the past few days, so naturally, they wouldn't doubt him.

At this point, he gritted his teeth.

"Alright, Engineer Zhou, you come up with an improvement plan, and I will be responsible for applying to the superiors. If any problems arise, we will bear the consequences together!!"

Hearing this, Zhou Fan smiled and nodded.

"Alright!"