1900: A physics genius wandering around Europe
Chapter 208 Bohr's Study
Chapter 208 Bohr's Study
On April 1909, 4, when the physics world was in turmoil and competition was fierce, a 5-year-old Danish youth embarked on the road to study.
Bohr, who just obtained his master's degree this year, was in high spirits. His master's thesis was on the theory of metal electrons.
Simply put, physicists at that time speculated that the electrons in metal materials, like gases, filled the gaps between metal atoms.
Therefore, based on this model, we can infer and calculate the properties of many metal substances.
Bohr's master's thesis gave a subtle explanation of one of these details, which was well received by his supervisor.
Therefore, Bohr felt that he had some talent in physics.
After all, he was the one who dared to make a bet with Bruce, and everyone in the physics community knew it.
However, the physics world does not just look at fame. No matter how famous you are, it is useless without strength.
Unlike some fields, even laymen can pretend to be experts.
But in the field of natural sciences, especially physics, truth is revealed at first glance and there is no possibility of disguise.
Li Qiwei's honor and reputation were all earned through his own strength.
But Bohr's current strength is far from worthy of his fame.
Therefore, he needs to further his studies and prove himself to the world.
After graduating with a master's degree, Bohr had three paths before him.
First, continue your studies at a Danish university, such as continuing your doctorate at the University of Copenhagen.
Second, go to a German university for further studies, which is also the choice of many Danes at this time.
Because of Germany's influence in the field of natural sciences, it belongs to the first tier in continental Europe and is also close to Denmark.
Bohr's father Christian suggested that he go to the University of Leipzig in Germany, which is also one of the oldest universities in Europe and has produced many talented people.
And as a professor at the University of Copenhagen, Christian had many friends at the University of Leipzig and could take care of Bohr.
After thinking for a night, Bohr rejected his father's advice and chose the third path.
In Bohr's mind, Cambridge University, which produced Newton and Maxwell, is the center of physics.
The Cavendish Laboratory at the University of Cambridge is the center of the center.
It produced three Nobel Prize winners in succession: Bruce, Thomson and Rutherford, which is truly terrifying.
Although Bohr knew that Ridgway had returned at this time, he did not know that he had become a professor at King's College London.
So he decided to go to Cavendish's head, Professor Thomson.
Bohr was no longer the young man he used to be, and he was very clear about Thomson's status in the physics community.
So, he was a little nervous when he thought about visiting the other party.
The confidence I had before is no longer there.
However, he had to go ahead with it.
On April 1909, 4, Bohr arrived in Cambridgeshire.
On the way to Cambridge University, he held his master's thesis tightly in his hand.
The thesis is a stepping stone, and Bohr hoped that his paper on metal electrons would impress Thomson and make him accept him as a doctoral student.
In order to leave a good impression on Thomson, he also took a collection of papers published by Thomson.
Bohr first met Wilson in the Cavendish Laboratory.
Wilson was greatly surprised by Bohr's arrival.
"Ah? Aren't you the guy who made a bet with Bruce?"
"Have you succeeded? Are you here today to refute his theory in person?"
"Wow, that's exciting. Bruce is finally going to get humiliated."
"Oh, wait here. Bruce has left Cavendish and started his own business."
"I hurried him back. How could he not be here for such a big show?"
As he said this, he was about to pull Bohr to use the laboratory phone to send a message to Li Qiwei.
Now Cavendish is wealthy enough to have his own telephone.
Bohr looked at Wilson in front of him with a confused look on his face, thinking that this man might have some problems.
This series of words left him at a loss for words.
However, he suddenly changed his mind and wondered if the other party might be the big boss hidden in the Cavendish Laboratory?
It is said that many big guys behave strangely and speak irrationally. Could it be that the person in front of me is the legendary big guy?
For a moment, Bohr did not dare to be presumptuous and he quickly explained why he was there.
"Hello, professor. I'm here today to see Professor Thompson. I want to be his doctoral student."
"My current strength is not enough to overturn Bruce's theory."
Wilson stopped moving when he heard this and said disappointedly, "Oh, so that's how it is."
"However, you can't just call him Bruce now. You should call him Professor Bruce."
"Bruce is now Professor of Physics at King's College London and Head of the Physics Department there."
"My name is Wilson. I'm his good friend. You can come to me if you have any questions."
Bohr was shocked. It turned out that the other party was really a great guy. Anyone who could be friends with Professor Bruce must have a very high level.
Fortunately, I didn't do anything rash before, otherwise it would have left a bad impression.
"Thank you, Professor Wilson."
"After I visit Professor Thomson, I will definitely go to London to visit Professor Bruce again."
"Would you mind taking me to see Professor Thompson now?"
Bohr called Wilson "professor" all the time, which really helped him.
He took Bohr to the door of Thomson's office and then left.
Bohr took a deep breath and knocked gently on the door.
"Please come in."
"Hello, Professor Thomson. I am Bohr, who graduated with a master's degree from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark."
"I took the liberty of coming here today because I feel that the Cavendish Laboratory is the center of current world physics."
"I love physics so much that I want to study for a doctorate under you."
"This is my master's thesis. Please take a look."
After saying this, Bohr respectfully handed the paper to Thomson, and happened to reveal the title page of Thomson's collection of papers in his arms, which was seen by Thomson.
After Thomson received Bohr's master's thesis, he did not open it immediately, but said: "I know you, Bohr, right?"
"The boy who once wanted to challenge Bruce." "Why do you want to study for a doctorate at Cavendish?"
Then Bohr praised the laboratory and Thomson.
From ideals to relativity, from doctorates to Nobel Prizes.
His English was obviously very poor, but it was also very passionate, which made Thomson frown slightly, thinking that this guy was overrated.
There is nothing great about being a genius.
Thomson has seen too many geniuses, but only Rutherford and Bruce have truly grown up.
So he did not have a very good first impression of the boastful Bohr.
In real history, every time Bohr met Einstein, he would pull him into the room without saying anything and lecture him all night long.
It made Einstein miserable.
It can be seen that Bohr's strong energy may be related to the fact that he was a football player in the past.
At this point, Thomson changed the subject and asked, "I just saw what you have in your arms. It seems to be my collection of papers?"
"Do you often read my papers?"
Talking about the paper, Bohr became even more excited.
His earlier nervousness was gone, and he lost his reserve in Thomson's presence.
"Yes, Professor Thompson."
"From gas discharge to the discovery of the electron, I have studied each of your works in depth."
Thompson smiled slightly and thought that this kid was okay. At least his attitude towards him was impeccable.
But he was happy for a short time, because Bohr changed the subject and continued:
"But, Professor, in your paper on gas discharge, you have an equation that is wrong."
"Look, it's right here."
As he spoke, Bohr took the collection of papers, approached Thomson and pointed them out to him.
“There is one special case that this equation does not take into account.”
“Blah blah.”
Bohr spoke for a full ten minutes.
The smile on Thomson's face gradually disappeared, and he watched Bohr's performance quietly.
Anyone would feel uncomfortable about this.
As awesome as Ridgway was, he didn't point out to Thomson that the date cake model was wrong when he first met him.
But be neither humble nor arrogant.
Bohr was indeed a bit careless. In fact, his original intention was very simple, but his method was a bit inappropriate.
What's more, his English level is not very good.
The more Thompson listened, the more uncomfortable he felt, but he couldn't show it.
He had made up his mind, but just out of politeness, he said: "Bohr, I will read your paper when I have time."
"Maybe we could have dinner together sometime."
Bohr was overjoyed and walked out of the office happily.
I thought to myself that Professor Thomson was a really nice and friendly person. I guess I need to study English hard for a while.
Next time I see the professor, I will make sure he looks at me with new eyes.
Before leaving, Bohr specially thanked Wilson.
Wilson congratulated him: "Keep going, Bohr, I think you also have the potential to win the Nobel Prize."
"No worse than Bruce."
"I'm waiting for you to bring honor to Cavendish in the future."
Bohr said modestly: "I hope Professor Wilson can give me more advice."
Bohr left Cambridge University happily.
He spent the next few days wandering around Cambridgeshire, admiring the beautiful scenery.
After all, I'm going to study for a doctorate here.
However, after a week, Bohr finally discovered something was wrong.
Professor Thomson hasn't contacted him yet, which makes him feel a little anxious.
Three days later, Bohr finally faced the reality. He sat dejected and disappointed in the hotel.
He summarized the reasons for his failure.
I think it was because my English was so poor that Thompson didn't believe in me.
On the other hand, it is indeed a bit abrupt to point out the other person's mistakes in person.
He obviously had a better way.
Bohr was also a very competitive person. Since Professor Thomson disliked him, he would not pester him.
"Thirty years to the east of the river, thirty years to the west of the river, don't bully young people into poverty."
"In the future, I will definitely become famous in the physics community!"
"Cavendish, Professor Thomson, I'll be back!"
After that, he got on the train without looking back, ready to visit Li Qiwei in London.
In real history, after not receiving a reply from Thomson, Bohr went to Manchester to find a student of his father.
The other party was already a professor of physiology at Manchester University of Science and Technology. With his introduction, Bohr met Rutherford.
At just one glance, Bohr was sure that the handsome and elegant man was his destined mentor.
Rutherford liked Bohr very much, and Bohr also found Rutherford approachable.
However, in this life, the gears of fate have begun to turn.
Before going to Manchester, Bohr took a detour to London.
Seven years ago, when we met briefly in Denmark, I made a promise to you.
Meeting again in London seven years later is better than anything else in the world.
(End of this chapter)
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