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"It is very difficult to discover or prove the existence of Planet-X. Of course, it is good to have such an idea. Although Planet-X may not be found in the end, in the process of this exploration, there may also be It is also very good to discover some other celestial bodies, or some new celestial features."

Next, Huang Ziwei told everyone about some ways to carry out future projects.

"In fact, the basic knowledge we mainly use in astrophysics is mathematics, physics, and computers. Because you all focus on 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 bodies, 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 the processing of massive observation data or the use of physical models to simulate the evolution of various systems, it requires corresponding computer technology and software as support."

"Of course, the most direct way is to observe directly."

"There were also some talented people who discovered the existence of some new celestial bodies just with their eyes and ordinary observation equipment."

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

"If you decide to choose this topic, you can prepare the project application after you go back. After the application is passed, you can officially start the experiment. According to the evaluation of the project, we can get a research funding of 10,000 to 50,000 yuan."

"The frequency of experiments in the future is recommended to be at least twice a week in principle. I will follow you all the time in the early stage, and it may mainly depend on you in the future."

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

Although neither Lin Shi nor Luo Wenkun had any objection to this, Lin Shi knew that he had to talk to Huang Ziwei about this matter first.

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

Hearing Lin Shi's words, Huang Ziwei was a little surprised.

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

But Huang Ziwei also immediately understood why they asked for leave.

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

After thinking about it, I know that Xu You must have many other scientific research projects to do.

And Lou Song is also the first place in the full score of IMO. Although Huang Ziwei doesn't know Lou Song well, Lou Song, like Xu You, has some other topics that need to be studied.

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

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 more.

"Okay, as long as you make a decision. In fact, after the experiment progresses to the middle stage, you will inevitably delay the progress of Daiso's experiment due to various situations. After all, there are many things that are more important than Daiso. Coordinate the time yourself can."

But after determining the direction of the subject, Xu You and Lou Song's attitudes towards this great creation experiment changed.

"If it's twice a week, I should try to attend." 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 Planet-X.

If you can find this planet that even NASA can't find.

That can definitely cause a sensation in 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 would be the best. Well, let's stop here today, and see you when the topic is officially opened."

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

This project aimed at finding Planet-X is really fascinating.

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

"Why don't we use a pen to calculate the existence of Planet-X while we have time now? Anyway, after the project starts, we will also calculate it." Lin Shi said.

Hearing Lin Shi's proposal, the other three also agreed.

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

No matter how difficult IPhO is, it is just some topics, but calculating Planet-X, a planet that may really exist in reality, is a real scientific research.

"Uh-huh!"

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

"You are all fine, and I am fine. If something happens to be calculated, it can be written in the project application, and maybe you can apply for more scientific research funding."

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

The four of them entered the student activity center, found a free small table, and sat around.

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

The four first searched for some information about Planet-X, summarizing the known information together.

"We only list all the data detected by various instruments, the trajectory curves of various celestial bodies, and other known information. Regarding the final conclusion, don't list it now, but solve it through our calculations." Lin Shi said.

Everyone also agreed with this rule, and began to divide and cooperate.

In fact, many years ago, the existence of Planet-X was completely conceived by astronomers without any evidence.

Until 2016, a scientific research team discovered the abnormality through the analysis of the orbits of several stars.

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

But near the perihelion on their right, there is an obvious tendency to gather.

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

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

Then compare it with the actual orbital trajectory, and calculate the data of the possible Planet-X according to the difference.

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

But this question is still very challenging for these four freshmen.