1900: A physics genius wandering around Europe

Chapter 277 The Second Quantum Theory Conference! The Summit of Quantum!
Bohr's quantized atomic model was a great success because of its theoretical explanation of atomic spectrum.

Not only did he become famous and join the ranks of top physicists, but he also pushed quantum theory to the pinnacle.

At this point, quantum theory is no longer a concept or hypothesis, but a systematic physical theory that has been verified by experiments.

It can explain the internal structure of atoms, the nature of X-rays, and flame color reactions.

These indisputable physical phenomena prove the correctness of quantum theory without a doubt.

Add to that the blackbody radiation problem, the photoelectric effect, and the specific heat of quantum solids.

It can be said that the probability of quantum theory being wrong is so low that it can be ignored.

And according to Bruce's prediction, quantum theory will be one of the two core concepts of modern physics, the other being relativity.

Planck, Bruce, and Bohr are also known as the "Three Giants of Quantum Theory" in the physics community.

Quantum theory will also become the sharpest weapon in atomic research.

This master, disciple and grandson are simply living legends in the world of physics.

The Bohr model not only brought glory to Bohr himself, but also had an extremely profound impact on the physics community.

Because the Bohr model confirmed one thing: Bruce's prediction about the direction of modern physics was most likely correct.

This is even more shocking than quantum theory itself.

To what extent does one have to be so talented that a mortal can have a vision of the mysterious truth of the universe?

When there is a fog ahead, you can rely on your intuition to see where the road under your feet leads.

It can be said that Bohr's success pushed Bruce to the altar.

Even a genius like Bohr was unable to step out of Bruce's framework, but only took the crucial first step in the established direction.

The thought of this is chilling.

"My God, Bohr's theory makes me feel terrified about Bruce."

“Even a super genius like Bohr could not break through his predictions.”

"Yeah, it feels like all the efforts of physicists are just to prove Bruce's conjecture."

"Bruce has become a banner for physics."

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What Li Qiwei did not expect was that Bohr's paper made him even more famous.

At this moment, he was discussing the Second Quantum Theory Conference with Bohr.

Li Qiwei looked at Bohr and said with a smile:

"Bohr, I will be the host of this meeting and support you."

"Please don't embarrass me, kid."

"The people who come here must be big names in the physics community. You should be careful with their questions."

"Your Bohr model is not particularly perfect yet. You need to continue to study it in depth."

Bohr nodded vigorously, looking excited and breathing rapidly. He did not expect that he would receive such an honor.

Professor Bruce personally hosted the event and invited all the top physicists in the world to gather together to discuss quantum theory.

Bohr will serve as a representative, give a speech at the conference, and become the center of everyone's attention.

Even though Bohr was a rich second-generation, had been knowledgeable since childhood, and had participated in many so-called big scenes, he couldn't help but feel nervous at this moment.

Because everyone who comes here is from the upper class.

Many of the great European scientists of this era were either extremely wealthy or aristocrats, and were people of prominent status.

Compared with them, Bohr's family background is not worth mentioning.

He is no longer the cynical Mr. Bo, but the low-key and reserved Xiao Bo.

"Professor, don't worry, I will never embarrass you."

“I have studied a lot of cases recently, and my model can solve them perfectly.”

“I am confident that I can handle any problem.”

"And I can't thank you enough for giving me this opportunity."

Bohr was speaking the truth.

Don't underestimate him because of his sudden fame and success in the quantized atomic model, which made him a well-known figure in the physics community.

But if he were to organize the second quantum theory conference himself, few physicists would buy it.

Because everyone is not familiar with him and has no idea what kind of person he is, they all choose to be conservative.

At the same time, meetings also place great emphasis on connections and qualifications.

It's a meeting hosted by a young man like you. If a big boss like me attends it, it would be a lowering of my status.

However, Li Qiwei is special. Although he is young, he has rich experience and is a freak.

Moreover, Li Qiwei is already 31 years old this year. Combined with his strength, he can obviously give people a sense of calmness.

Therefore, his appeal is unmatched by others.

Li Qiwei smiled and said, "This meeting is to discuss the future of quantum theory."

“A physical theory must be able to solve practical problems.”

"But physical phenomena are complex and intricate. If you dig deeper, you'll find a lot of interesting stories behind many simple things."

“So you must not be proud and complacent, but be humble.”

“When the news of the second quantum theory conference comes out, many physicists will surely do experiments overnight to try to find problems with quantum theory.”

“It’s hard to create a completely new theory, but it’s much easier to find a counterexample.”

"I also want to see what questions physicists around the world can raise about quantum theory."

Bohr was shocked by Ridgway's courage.

This is the style of today's top physicist.

Bohr was obsessed with the domineering attitude of taking over the world and looking down on countless geniuses and talents.

He received an elite education since childhood and could not develop such a temperament.

And his character is that of a polite gentleman.

So it is easy to be attracted by the rough aura of people like Li Qiwei.

"Professor, when is the meeting scheduled?"

Li Qiwei pondered for a while and said, "Let's put it on September 9st."

"Give everyone some time to prepare."

"I think many people will work hard to prepare all kinds of difficult questions, hahahaha."

"Bohr, you will understand when you are in my position."

"It's very cold at high places."

Bohr felt a chill in his heart. At this moment, he already knew how difficult it was for his mentor.

Especially when the other party is from the Qing Dynasty, it is a hundred times more difficult.

Unlike himself, he has been exposed to science since childhood and his father is a university professor.

The mentor has reached his current position entirely through his own wisdom and hard work, step by step.

Sweat brings glory, and suffering leads to the pinnacle.

Bohr admired him greatly.

Ridgeway:
Bohr was just about to say something to comfort Li Qiwei and tell him not to think too much.

Suddenly, Li Qiwei shouted loudly: "But I, Bruce, want to stand at the highest point in this life and overlook the world."

"I want to see if this cold air can reach me."

"I have decided on the theme for the second quantum theory conference."

“Just call it: Quantum Peak!”

boom!
Such domineering words made Bohr climax instantly.

This is a real man!

At this moment, Bohr had nothing but endless admiration for Ridgway.

The pinnacle of quantum!
Bohr felt tremendous pressure at this moment, but at the same time he was full of passion.

This conference was the pinnacle of quantum theory, and it was also the pinnacle of Bohr.

Who says it’s lonely at the top?

I want to be taller!

"Heroes are everywhere in the world."

"I have nothing to fear!"
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On May 1911, 5, Ridgway published a public announcement inviting physicists and physicists from around the world to gather in London to attend the Second Quantum Theory Conference.

The meeting was scheduled for September 1911, 9 and would last three days.

This conference is by registration.

Anyone who is willing to participate can enter the venue free of charge.

Bohr will deliver a keynote speech, Bruce will be the moderator, and everyone can ask questions.

Conference theme: The pinnacle of quantum!
boom!
The physics community exploded instantly!

The news of the Second Quantum Theory Conference was like a bombshell, shocking everyone.

Especially the last theme: Quantum Peak.

It has driven countless people in the field of physics completely crazy.

What a crazy declaration.

The person who says such words has a spirit higher than the sky and deeper than the sea.

This is the arrogance of the world's number one physicist!

"Brilliant!"

"Bruce really loves Bohr. He even served as the host himself. I think he did it to save the situation as soon as possible." "Oh my God, I really envy Bohr. He was only 26 years old, but he could give a speech in front of the big names in physics."

"This is what Bohr deserves. He brought quantum theory to a new height. Just like the theme of the conference, it is the pinnacle of quantum theory."

At this moment, the eyes of the whole world were on Bohr and Ridgway.

Everyone is looking forward to the Second Quantum Theory Conference.

It will be a feast for the eyes of physics.

It was also the first congress of modern physics.

Although it is only about quantum theory, it is enough to attract countless people.

In Switzerland, Einstein was overwhelmed with emotion after reading Li Qiwei's article.

"Bruce listened to my advice."

He loves talking to strong people and also loves attending such high-level physics conferences.

Only in this way would Einstein not feel lonely.

In Switzerland, he couldn't find anyone with whom he could communicate without any problems.

And now, there is finally such an opportunity.

He wants to make a splash at the conference.

Because during this period, he studied the Bohr model and discovered a theoretical phenomenon that was very likely to occur.

The Bohr model believes that electrons have two ways of transition.

But after in-depth research, Einstein had an inspiration.

wrong!

There is a third way to jump!

boom!
Einstein smiled mysteriously.

In the United States, after reading Bohr's second paper, Michelson recalled the time when he was doing spectroscopy research.

“That was a beautiful day.”

Michelson is well-known in the physics community for his work in making precision optical instruments.

This was inherited from the predecessor Roland.

The reason for his winning the Nobel Prize in Physics was: precision optical instruments, and the spectroscopy and metrology research done with their help.

When he saw the spectrum of hydrogen, Michelson smiled knowingly.

As the simplest element in the periodic table, hydrogen had been thoroughly studied by countless people when he was young.

Various absorption spectra and emission spectra have been measured.

But Michelson was different from them, he liked precise measurements.

He had nothing to do, so he took out his previous research materials and looked at them again.

It would have been fine if he hadn't looked at it, but once he did, Michelson was stunned.

At this moment, what he was looking at was the data he had measured on the Balmer series of hydrogen.

"This is this"

"how is this possible?"

"Oh my god, why didn't I notice that."

"The Bohr model can't explain this problem!"

boom!
Michelson was stunned with shock.

What a remarkable thing he had discovered.

"No, I want to repeat this experiment immediately."

"The Bohr model may have serious flaws."

Germany, Frank and G. Hertz are conducting experiments.

The two of them have a very good relationship.

Atomic research is in full swing today.

So the two decided to study electrons together, focusing on the collision of electrons.

The experiments they had been doing before were to bombard various atoms with electrons.

After G. Hertz collected the experimental data, he performed a simple analysis through mental arithmetic as usual.

Suddenly, he shouted, "Frank, look, our experimental results can be perfectly explained by the Bohr model."

Frank took the manuscript, read it quickly, and laughed: "Oh my God, we really should treat Bohr to a meal."

"He helped us a lot, hahaha."

The two laughed, and the experiment achieved a major breakthrough.

In the Netherlands, Lorenz and Zeeman were chatting over coffee.

Lorentz smiled and said, “Quantum theory is good for everything. It can explain most of the spectrum problems.”

"But the only thing it can't solve is the Zeeman effect."

“I don’t know if Bruce and his beloved disciple Bohr have considered this issue.”

"I will ask questions at the September meeting."

"They didn't even let me be the host. Humph, I must teach these two masters and apprentices a lesson."

Zeeman agreed with a smile and said, “I have read Bohr’s paper three times, and it really cannot explain the Zeeman effect.”

"It can only be said that this theory is far from solving all the problems of atoms."

Lorenz sighed, "That was so difficult."

"Even a genius like Bruce hasn't gotten to the bottom of the atom."

Zeeman said, "Or maybe it has something to do with Bruce's continued work on general relativity."

"When he has time, I'm afraid quantum theory will make great progress."

Lorenz said with relief: "I hope so."

King's College London, UK.

Chris, Gregory, and Yu Yin, the three brothers were so excited that their bodies could not stop shaking.

On the experimental table in front of him, the latest experimental data were being viewed.

Chris' mouth was dry and he asked in disbelief, "This should be considered a completely new physical phenomenon, right?"

Gregory swallowed and said tremblingly, "That should be the case. I haven't seen any papers reporting similar results."

Yu Yin was calmer, "Very good."

After Qian Wushi, Bohr and others achieved great success in succession, the pressure on Chris and the other two can be imagined.

The topic that Li Qiwei gave them at the beginning was to study the changes in element spectra under the action of electric fields and weak magnetic fields.

Zeeman discovered the Zeeman effect by studying the effects of light on the spectrum under strong magnetic fields.

Then Li Qiwei concluded that the spectrum of elements must also change under electric fields.

Although Zeeman and others tried, they all failed.

Chris and others also failed many times.

At one point they wondered if Professor Bruce might be wrong.

However, the success of Qian Wushi and Bohr made the three of them dare not express their doubts no matter what.

And now, it turns out that Professor Bruce is never wrong.

The three of them really did it!

Although there are no results yet for weak magnetic fields.

However, the elemental spectrum will change under strong electric fields, and this achievement was enough for them to graduate with a doctorate.

Because this is a new phenomenon that can be compared with the Zeeman effect.

Chris said excitedly: "Professor Bruce is my God."

Both he and Gregory were of average caliber.

In the physics world where many great people gather, he is at the very bottom.

Chris and Gregory never thought about becoming as famous as Bohr and Qian Wushi.

They only hope to complete Professor Bruce's task and graduate with a PhD.

Because the path of a physicist is too difficult.

For people without talent, it is simply a torture.

Several years later, Gregory, the Nobel Prize winner in physics who had been in charge of Nature for decades, said in an interview:

“The reason I didn’t continue doing physics research is simple.”

"Because compared to Bohr and others, I am too stupid."

“A problem that takes me a month to think about, Bohr can solve in an afternoon.”

"I was able to win the Nobel Prize in Physics entirely because of my most beloved Professor Bruce."

“This is a gift he gave me that I will never forget.”

Countless professors who could not even publish in Nature's journals were all hit hard by Gregory's Versailles.

What a bully!
If you, an old man, are considered stupid, then aren't we as stupid as pigs?

The second quantum theory conference was like a fuse that completely ignited modern physics.

Countless people are making adequate preparations for this meeting.

Will the Bohr model be enshrined or questioned?

Everything is unknown.

(End of this chapter)