I was a rookie reporter in the 00s

Chapter 284 Seeking Help from the Physics Professor

After their previous attempt to cross the Milky Way failed, Li Wei and Fu Siyuan realized that relying solely on their own knowledge and abilities would be difficult to find a safe and reliable method of crossing. They therefore decided to seek help from Professor Ma Dongsheng, a renowned physicist. Professor Ma has a deep research background in electromagnetism and quantum physics, and they believed his expertise could provide crucial support for their plan.

Li Wei and Fu Siyuan brought Zhang Wanqing to Professor Ma's laboratory. The lab was filled with advanced scientific instruments, from electromagnetic field generators to quantum entanglement experimental devices. Professor Ma warmly welcomed them and, upon hearing their purpose, appeared surprised and curious.

"You want to use the energy of lightning to travel through time?" Professor Ma frowned. "It's an interesting idea, but also very dangerous. Lightning energy is extremely powerful and uncontrollable."

"We're aware of this," Li Wei said sincerely. "We hope to use your expertise to find a safer and more controllable method."

Professor Ma nodded. "I can help you, but we need to start with the basics. First, we need to understand the energy properties of lightning and how to safely channel and utilize this energy."

Professor Ma led them to a corner of the laboratory where a large electromagnetic field generator and a lightning simulator were placed. He explained that this device could simulate the energy of lightning and help them study how to safely guide and utilize this energy.

"We need to first conduct some basic experiments to understand the characteristics and behavior of lightning energy," Professor Ma said. "Then we can try to design a safe guidance device."

Professor Ma's experiment was divided into two phases:

Phase 1: Studying the characteristics of lightning energy

Professor Ma activated the lightning simulation device, and weak arcs flashed inside. Using various sensors and instruments, he recorded data such as the lightning's energy, frequency, and intensity.

"Lightning energy is very powerful, but also very unstable," Professor Ma explained. "We need to find a way to convert this energy into a controllable form."

Li Wei and Fu Siyuan carefully observed the experimental process and recorded every data. They realized that the success or failure of this experiment would directly affect Zhang Wanqing's safety.

Phase 2: Designing a safe guidance device

After studying the characteristics of lightning energy, Professor Ma proposed a preliminary design plan. He suggested combining the principles of modern electromagnetism to design a device similar to a Faraday cage to protect Zhang Wanqing from direct damage from lightning.

"A Faraday cage can effectively disperse and absorb lightning energy," said Professor Ma. "We can build on this by adding special materials, such as conductive graphene, to further enhance the device's performance."

Following Professor Ma's design, they began constructing the guidance device. The device consists of a metal frame, a graphene film, and an insulating material. Professor Ma explained that when lightning strikes, the device disperses the energy evenly throughout the frame, protecting those inside.

After the device was completed, they conducted multiple tests. During each test, Professor Ma activated the simulated lightning device and allowed lightning to strike the guide device. Using sensors and instruments, they recorded the energy distribution and safety status of the device.

“The device appears to be effective,” Fu Siyuan said, “but we need to make sure it works in a real-world setting.”

Professor Ma nodded. "Indeed. We still need to conduct more tests to ensure the reliability and safety of the device."

During a test, Professor Ma discovered an unexpected phenomenon: when lightning struck the guiding device, a special electromagnetic field was generated inside the device. This electromagnetic field seemed to be related to the opening of the space-time rift.

"This is incredible!" Professor Ma said excitedly, "This electromagnetic field may be the key to opening the rift in space-time."

They decided to further investigate this electromagnetic field, and through a series of complex experiments, they discovered that when the frequency and intensity of the electromagnetic field reached a certain value, a rift in space-time would briefly open.

"We've found the key to time travel!" Li Wei said excitedly, "As long as we can control this electromagnetic field, we can safely open a space-time rift."

After repeated experiments and verifications, Professor Ma continuously improved the experimental process.

With the help of Professor Ma, they developed a new crossing plan:

1. Safety guidance device: Use the Faraday cage device they designed to protect Zhang Wanqing from direct damage from lightning.

2. Electromagnetic field control: Open space-time cracks by precisely controlling the frequency and intensity of the electromagnetic field.

3. Emergency plan: Prepare medical first aid equipment and backup devices to ensure timely handling in unexpected situations.

On a night of thunder and lightning, they once again came to the tower in the suburbs. This time, they brought with them a guidance device designed by Professor Ma and a set of sophisticated electromagnetic field control equipment.

Thunder roared, and lightning split the night sky. Professor Ma activated the electromagnetic field control device, and the device began to generate an electromagnetic field of a specific frequency. They didn't let Zhang Wanqing conduct the experiment herself. After the previous failure, they would not let her risk her life again. Under Professor Ma's guidance, they used laboratory mice to conduct the experiment in Zhang Wanqing's place.

Zhang Wanqing, Li Wei, Fu Siyuan and Professor Ma watched the little white mouse nervously. It stood in the center of the guidance device, its body shrouded in a faint light.

Suddenly, a bolt of lightning streaked across the sky, heading straight for the tower. At the moment of the lightning's impact, the guiding device emitted a dazzling light, completely enveloping the little white mouse. The electromagnetic field within the device began to fluctuate violently, and a rift in space-time quietly opened.

"Success!" Fu Siyuan shouted excitedly.

But at that moment, another unexpected event occurred. The electromagnetic field suddenly fluctuated out of control, the space-time rift instantly closed, and the powerful energy backfired, completely destroying the guidance device. The mouse's body was struck by the powerful energy and lost consciousness.

Zhang Wanqing, Li Wei, and Fu Siyuan watched in horror as the mouse's body trembled violently from the shock of electricity. The talisman's glow dimmed instantly under the impact. They rushed towards the mouse, trying to pull it out of the current, but the force was too strong, and they could not get close. They could only watch helplessly as the mouse trembled in the current, gradually losing its breath and dying.