Lynn's orbital model of elements quickly conquered the Wizards present, not to mention that the theory's perfection far surpassed other doctrines!
Moreover, the most massive galaxy orbits and the smallest atomic structures display a surprising similarity, a unique romanticism in magic studies. Alade even wildly hypothesized that their galaxies might also be a "cosmic atom", and countless "cosmic atoms" together form the visible entire universe!
"So to say, the most crucial substance that makes up an element is its core!" Harrov thought of the particle scattering experiment results he had just observed and quickly realized this point.
The electrons orbiting the nucleus are sparse and weak, completely unable to stop Alpha particles from passing through, barely making any impact, but the nucleus is different, a powerful electromagnetic force, capable of bending the trajectory of particles moving at 20,000 kilometers per hour, and even reflecting them back the same way they came.
"But what makes up the core of an element?" Harrov suddenly thought of this question again.
"Could it be these Alpha particles?" Vittorio guessed, stating that these peculiar particles are scattered from radium elements, and since they're not merely electrons, they could only have come from the nucleus.
"I suppose so..." Lynn nodded, not counteracting, because, in a way, it wasn't wrong.
Alpha particles are products of the decay of the radium nucleus, consisting of two neutrons and two protons, identical to the structure of the lighter helium atomic nucleus. This means that radium constantly expels masses equivalent to helium nuclei!
However, besides Alpha particles, radium's radioactive material also includes β (beta) particles, but this time his 'scientific achievement' was already overwhelming, moving Wizards from the macroscopic world to the microscopic world, and instantly accelerating the progress of magical studies by hundreds of years!
If one person were to reveal everything, hoarding the glory would somewhat dampen the Wizards' research enthusiasm...
Lynn thought this but didn't stop there, continuing to speak. "So now our only objective remains, to split the nucleus and learn the true origin of magic!"
"But how can this be done?" Vittorio furrowed his brow, they could somehow sense and manipulate elements with smaller Alpha rays penetrating them, but the nuclear core is much smaller than the element itself and its power can easily deflect and bounce back particles traveling at 20,000 kilometers per second—a truly frightening ability!
Aurora and Harrov also fell into deep thought, the secret of the elements was almost within reach, just needing to push open this final door!
Yet this door is made of iron. No, it's even harder than the carapace of a Stone Giant (known in the magic realm as the toughest thing).
Luckily, Lynn never expected the Wizards to come up with a solution in just a few days and bluntly spoke.
"In fact, I already have a plan, but there is a very crucial problem yet unresolved... "
"It is also based on this theory that I developed a new and powerful magic, which I believe will be key to our victory over the clergy!"
Lynn stated decisively, his booming voice echoing through the conference.
His words were like a boulder thrown into a lake, instantly stirring up ripples, Rafael and others excitedly stood up, staring intently at Lynn.
The legends of the Secret Magic Society had shown them the way to find hope in beating the clergy from within the elements, but in recent times, many Wizards had begun to doubt, suspecting if such aimless research was correct.
Before another major attack by the clergy, could they really find the power to defeat the false god within the elements?
After all, they had too little time left, and their enemy was enormously strong!
Thus, some pessimistically believed that the legends of the Secret Magic Society were convinced they couldn't defeat the clergy, thus they didn't take action and merely found an excuse to fool them.
Having directly faced "Elder" Harrov and Vittorio were even more unspeakably shocked, for they had experienced firsthand how formidable "Elder" was; even legendary-level magic could be obliterated with a mere flick of their fingers!
But Lynn still confidently spoke of defeating the clergy!
If it were someone else, Harrov would think they were just spouting nonsense, but Lynn was different; having created one miracle after another, he was rightfully called the Star of Magic!
"What exactly is that magic, Master Lynn?" Vittorio excitedly asked, completely disregarding the taboo among Wizards against hastily inquiring about the principles of a new magic.
"I can only say that it is the true power of the elements!" Lynn shook his head, teasingly.
Although all the Wizards present were elite, recognized by the council and had distinguished themselves in the previous defense battle of the capital, the possibility of betrayal, albeit slight, could not be ignored.
"The true power of the elements?" Harrov pondered, wondering what kind of magic could deserve such a title.
Could its power even surpass legendary magic?
Aurora, seeing that Lynn had no intention of revealing it publicly, reluctantly spoke up. "You might as well directly state what the problem is that even you, the Star of Magic, couldn't solve."
"I need the power of the council, as well as all your ingenuity to solve one thing!" Lynn spoke seriously.
The method for separating highly concentrated uranium-235 is already available, nuclear material only waits for those who went to explore the mines to return to be complete, now only one thing is missing, that is a controlled neutron source—a method for emitting neutrons!
This can be understood as a nuclear bomb's ignition device; while it can ignite without it, when and how it explodes would be totally uncontrollable!
This was clearly not what Lynn wanted!
And the usually used methods to create neutron sources are threefold...
The first is a radioactive neutron source, the principle being to bombard a target material with radiating energy rays released during the decay of radioactive elements, thereby causing a nuclear reaction and releasing neutrons.
For example, using Alpha particles to bombard beryllium.
After being struck and irradiated by various particles and rays, this rare element produces neutrons, making it an excellent target.
But since it's labeled a rare element, one can see that it's not so easy to find, at least currently, it's nowhere to be seen.
Indeed, finding a uranium mine was already extremely lucky!
The chances of the God of Destiny looking favorably upon him twice are quite slim...