Chapter 114 This is a planet that even NASA can’t discover

"It is very difficult to discover or prove the existence of -X. Of course, it is good to have such an idea. Although -X may not be discovered in the end, some things may be discovered in the process of exploration.

Other celestial bodies, or some new celestial body features, are also very good.”

Next, Huang Ziwei told everyone some ways to proceed with future projects.

"Actually, the basic knowledge we mainly use in astrophysics is mathematics, physics and computers. Because you all take mathematics or physics as your main research direction, you will get started faster."

“The project is carried out mainly from three perspectives: calculation, simulation, and observation.”

"If you want to predict the existence of some celestial objects, you need to use various mathematical and physical formulas to perform a series of complex calculations."

"Modern astronomical research is also inseparable from computers. Whether it is processing massive observation data or using physical models to simulate the evolution of various systems, corresponding computer technology and software are needed to support it."

"Of course, the most direct way is to conduct direct observations."

"There were also some talented people who discovered the existence of some new celestial objects just by relying on their eyes and ordinary observation equipment."

"After that, I will provide you with a pretty good astronomical telescope that can be used for observation in the laboratory. If there is a chance, I can also take you to the observatory for more professional observations."

"If you are sure to choose this topic, you can prepare a project application after you go back. Once the application is approved, you can officially start the experiment. Depending on the evaluation of the topic, we can obtain scientific research funds of 10,000 to 50,000 yuan."

"In principle, the frequency of experiments in the future is recommended to be at least twice a week. I will follow you all the time in the early stage, but you may mainly rely on yourselves later."

At this time, Lin Shi thought about the fact that Xu You and Lou Song might not participate in experiments often.

Although Lin Shi and Luo Wenkun had no objections to this, Lin Shi knew that she still had to discuss this matter with Huang Ziwei first.

"Teacher, Xu You and Lou Song may not be present for every experiment due to personal reasons. But Luo Wenkun and I will definitely come every time."

Huang Ziwei was a little surprised when he heard Lin Shi's words.

Before the project officially started, half of the team members had already asked for leave in advance?

But Huang Ziwei immediately understood why they wanted to take leave.

Xu You has just entered his freshman year and has already published two blockbuster papers in top journals, and this is just his starting point.

Thinking about it, Xu You must have many other scientific research projects to do.

Lou Song is also the first with a perfect score in IMO. Although Huang Ziwei doesn't know Lou Song very well, Lou Song is likely to have some other topics that need to be studied like Xu You.

Thinking about it this way, asking for leave is very understandable.

And judging from the attitudes of Lin Shi and Luo Wenkun, they should have been prepared.

Since they didn't care about it, Huang Ziwei couldn't say anything else.

"Okay, as long as you make the decision. In fact, after the experiment progresses to the mid-term, you will inevitably delay Daiso's experimental progress due to various circumstances. After all, there are many things more important than Daiso. You can coordinate the time yourself.

Can."

However, after determining the direction of the project, Xu You and Lou Song's attitudes towards this large-scale experiment changed.

"If it's twice a week, I should try my best to participate." Xu You said.

Such a frequency is within Xu You's acceptable range.

More importantly, Xu You is also very interested in finding the legendary -X.

If only we could find this planet that even NASA couldn't find.

That would definitely shock the whole world.

Even in the history of astronomy, it is enough to be recorded.

"Unless there are special circumstances, I will come here often." Lou Song also said.

Like Xu You, Lou Song is also very interested in this project.

"Well, that's best. Okay, let's go here today and see you again when the topic officially begins."

After coming out of the laboratory, the four of them were a little unfinished.

This topic with the goal of finding -X is indeed very fascinating.

However, it still takes a certain amount of time from project application to official launch of the project.

"How about we take advantage of the time now and calculate the existence of -X with a pen? Anyway, we will do the calculation after the project starts." Lin Shi said.

After hearing Lin Shi's suggestion, the other three people also agreed.

"Okay, okay, isn't this more interesting than IPhO?" Xu You sighed.

No matter how difficult IPhO is, they are just some questions, but calculating a planet like -X that may actually exist in reality is real scientific research.

"Uh-huh!"

Lou Song also nodded vigorously, with an expression of anticipation and excitement written on his face.

"It's okay for you, and it's okay for me. If you happen to figure out something, you can write it in your project application, and maybe you can apply for more scientific research funds."

Luo Wenkun's thinking perspective is more realistic, but this is indeed a very important factor.

The four of them entered the college student activity center, found an empty small table, and sat around it.

Compared with the self-study room, the environment here is not so quiet. You can communicate in a low voice, which is more convenient for everyone to communicate.

The four of them first searched for some information about -X and summarized the known information together.

"We only list all the data detected by various instruments, the motion trajectory curves of various celestial bodies, and other known information. As for the final conclusion, we don't want to list it now, but we will solve it through our calculations."

Lin Shi said.

Everyone agreed with this rule and began to work together.

In fact, many years ago, the existence of -X was entirely imagined by astronomers without any evidence.

It was not until 2016 that a scientific research team discovered anomalies in the orbits of several stars.

Originally, the orbits of these stars should be orbits with large eccentricities.

But there is an obvious convergence trend near the perihelion on their right.

This shows that there is very likely an unknown large star that is attracting them and affecting their orbits.

The current work of Xu You and the others is to calculate their theoretical orbits based on the mass, volume, rotation speed and other data of these stars.

Then compare it with the actual orbit trajectory, and use the differences to deduce the data of the possible -X.

Although these results have already been calculated by other scientific research teams.

But this problem is still very challenging for these four freshmen.
Chapter completed!