1900: A physics genius wandering around Europe

Chapter 294: Aftermath of the meeting! Global shock! Physics development competition among countries!
September 1911, 9, noon.

The three-day Second Quantum Theory Conference ended successfully.

The conference was an unparalleled success.

At the moment of the end, everyone felt unsatisfied and the shock in their hearts had not subsided.

Li Qiwei said farewell to many friends at the door of the auditorium.

Everyone excitedly held his hand and invited him to give a speech in their own country when he had time.

Li Qiwei could only agree with a smile.

Karp was grinning from ear to ear.

From today, the name of King's College London will be known throughout the scientific community, not just in physics.

The school is now qualified to sprint towards becoming a first-class university.

As long as the subsequent source of students can keep up and the overall strength is improved, there will naturally be a chance for us to compete.

And all this was brought about by the man in front of him.

Cap watched Li Qiwei chatting and laughing with many big names in the scientific field, and everyone was extremely enthusiastic.

He realized that Bruce's influence was no longer limited to the field of physics.

"Oh, it would be great if Bruce were one of us British."

Cap couldn't imagine what position Bruce would be in now if he was a native Englishman.

I'm afraid there won't be any problem even if he runs for prime minister.

In real history, Einstein was invited by the Israeli government to be president.

This is the influence of top scientists.

However, what Karp didn't know was that Li Qiwei had no interest in all this.

In the next few days, scholars from various countries returned one after another.

Several major scientific journals also reported this conference in a grand manner.

Of course, under Li Qiwei's instruction, its scope of dissemination did not expand, and it was mainly in the field of science.

The content of the meeting spread across the world like thunder, creating a huge wave.

Bohr's fame was at its peak, and he instantly surpassed Laue and others. He stood at the top of modern physics and overlooked the world.

As for Li Qiwei, he has been completely deified.

Judging purely from his contribution to quantum theory, Ridgway far surpassed Bohr.

But Bohr was the first person to introduce quantum concepts into electron orbits.

Therefore, his status was only slightly lower than that of his mentor.

But the two of them didn't care about all this.

Quantum theory has only reached a temporary peak.

There are still many problems that have not been resolved.

Now is far from the time to relax on rewarding merit.

But no matter what, the importance of this meeting is far-reaching.

Quantum theory, one of the two pillars of modern physics, has finally begun to show its power.

Suddenly, the physics community began to study quantum theory.

The Bohr-Lee model, in particular, is of paramount importance.

Countless people don’t dare to dream of making a completely new breakthrough, such as a fourth quantum number.

Their goal is to be like G. Hertz and others.

Use the Bohr-Lee model as a theoretical tool to create your own academic achievements.

These results, in turn, prove quantum theory.

Thus forming a good positive cycle.

So, all countries began to make plans.

After Michelson returned to the United States, he immediately convened a regular meeting of the Physical Society.

At the meeting, he shared the content of the second quantum theory in detail.

Li Qiwei's move made the members of the American Physical Society present feel a sense of oppression as if a mountain was pressing down on their heads.

It feels like being there in person.

Everyone gasped.

"Oh my god, Professor Bruce is horrible."

"In such a tense meeting atmosphere, he was able to come up with two quantum numbers in a row in just a dozen minutes of thinking. This talent is simply enviable to the point of madness."

"Alas, Bruce's genius is completely unreasonable. I feel he is almost on par with Newton and Maxwell."

"As long as he can achieve a breakthrough in general relativity, I think he can be on par with them, or even surpass them."

"Sigh~"

Listening to the conversation of his colleagues, Michelson's mind was full of thoughts.

Didn't he think so too?
Finally, he suggested: "I hope that we can devote some of our energy to the study of quantum theory."

"According to the summary of the conference, there is still a lot of room for improvement in quantum theory."

"Pure physics theory research has always been our weakness in the United States, and this time we can use quantum theory to improve it."

Everyone nodded slightly.

These people can almost decide how all funds are used in the field of physics.

Therefore, everyone must reach a consensus to avoid wasting resources.

Of course, these Americans don’t know yet that they have been cheated.

Still immersed in the sweetness of leading Europe in superconducting research.

As for how much resources they are willing to spend on researching pure theories that have no future, it is unknown.

In the Land of Sakura, Hantaro Nagaoka received the detailed report of the Second Quantum Theory Conference on the third day after the meeting.

As a big shot in the domestic scientific field, he naturally has connections in Europe.

The information could be quickly transmitted to him via telegram.

But when he saw the content of the meeting, his mouth opened so wide that he almost swallowed the table in front of him.

Jun Ishihara and Yoshio Nishina, who came in to report, were both shocked when they saw the professor's expression.

It took a full three minutes for Nagaoka Hantaro to return to normal, and then he sighed heavily.

Only then did he notice Ishihara Jun and the other person.

"This is the content of the Second Quantum Theory Conference. You two can take a look at it."

Jun Ishihara stepped forward and took the more than ten pages of information. He and Yoshio Nishina began to read it together.

"Balmer system fine structure, quantization of orbital shapes."

"Zeeman effect, GKY effect, and orbital direction quantization."

"Internal structure of the nucleus, fine structure constant."

Until the end, "A probabilistic interpretation of electronic transitions."

"hiss!"

After the two of them spent more than ten minutes taking a quick look, there was a sudden sound of people gasping in the room.

Jun Ishihara held the documents, his eyes widened and his fingers trembled.

"My God, has European physics developed to this point?"

“The essence of the world is actually probabilistic.”

"What kind of brain can come up with this idea? It's simply unbelievable."

"This is that man's handiwork again."

Yoshio Nishina next to him was not much better.

Even though he has a calm and serious personality, he couldn't help but be moved at this moment.

The content of the meeting shocked him so much that it was beyond his imagination.

He considered himself a genius with a keen intuition and talent for physics.

But to him, Li Qiwei was like a mountain that he could never climb over.

genius?

The genius doesn't even have the qualifications to meet the other party.

Although Yoshio Nishina had never met Li Qiwei.

But the figure of the Tyrant has been imprinted in his mind. Now there is only the back view, maybe in the future the figure will turn around.

At this moment, no matter how arrogant he was, he had to admit:

"That man, Li Qiwei, is really terrible."

"With him here, the physics of our Sakura Country will always be suppressed."

"It's such a despairing gap."

Nagaoka Hantaro sat in his seat thinking quietly and did not respond to the shock of the two students.

After a long while, he adjusted his mood, and while writing on the paper, he said in a serious tone:

"We in the Great Sakura Empire must change our strategy."

"At this stage, we should stop focusing on so-called original research, because that would simply make others laugh."

"Even if we put all the researchers in our country together, not to mention Ridgway, even his student Bohr cannot compare to him."

“This is not even a level of competition.”

"It is shameful to pursue that illusory face."

“I will suggest to the government that it increase support for studying in Europe.”

"We must start from the basics and lay a solid foundation before we are qualified to talk about originality."

"European physics is at least 20 years ahead of us. Our first priority is to catch up with these 20 years."

"Ishihara-kun, Nishina-kun, do you two understand what I mean?"

The two of them replied loudly in unison: "Hi."

Nagaoka Hantaro looked out of the office window and muttered to himself:

“Perhaps this is a battle for the future of our country.”

"Li Sang, even though I admire you personally, I have to fight for the sake of my country."

In Germany, after Planck and Roentgen returned to school, although they did not hold a meeting, they each published an appeal in German newspapers.

Call on the government to increase investment in science, especially basic sciences such as physics and chemistry.

The spectroscopy that Germany had previously been proud of was directly ended by a completely new theory.

This is the charm of basic science.

Without these profound foundations, the so-called prosperity is nothing but superficial and can easily be surpassed by others.

What the two did not expect was that the German government actually responded quickly.

A lot of money began to be invested in science.

But strangely, the government is very focused on practical areas, that is, applied science.

In particular, applied physics, engineering, materials science, etc. are all areas of key support.

German physicists, led by big names like Roentgen and Planck, were often visited by the military.

The military hopes that these scientific giants can serve as consultants and help provide some weapons solutions.

For example, Planck was invited to participate in the research and development of an iron-shell transportation equipment.

He has to calculate the optimal relationship between speed and intensity.

Physicists were also asked to calculate the aerodynamic data of the aircraft.

For example, maximum load capacity, cruising time, etc.

After all, it was their own country asking for help, so Planck and other German physicists did not shirk.

They just thought that the military was developing new weapons as usual.

This is not uncommon in this day and age.

Even the most closed-minded people know that the world has never been at peace.

It is normal for the military to prepare for a rainy day and make military technology reserves in advance.

Moreover, as consultants, their job is not to actually participate in research and development, but only to provide feasible solutions to key technical issues.

Of course, a big shot like Planck would not do the calculation himself.

He provided ideas and asked his team to carry out specific verification work.

Since the workload was not very large, physicists such as Planck did not take it seriously.

Their focus is always academic physics, which is their real battlefield.

The military's needs were just a sideshow.

Just consider it as compensation for the huge government funding.

In the UK, after the conference, Ridgway handed over the task of publishing the paper to Bohr and became a hands-off manager.

In a euphemistic way, he said, "Bohr, you should review all the contents yourself. This will be very helpful for you to have a deeper understanding of quantum theory."

So, the poor Bohr could only grunt and bury his head in writing his paper.

Although Ridgway asked the author of the paper to write Bohr's name.

But Bohr quickly refused, he didn't dare to agree.

After all, all of this was thought up by Professor Bruce on the spot in front of everyone.

His contributions are obvious to all and cannot be erased by anyone.

Li Qiwei didn't care and just let him go.

To him, the thesis was just something that could be ignored.

Anyway, it’s OK as long as the installation is completed.

During this period, Hubble talked to Ridgway again.

Li Qiwei asked: "Hubble, do you have any research interests of your own?"

Hubble said seriously: "I want to study astronomy."

Li Qiwei smiled and nodded, "You Americans have made many achievements in astronomy."

"It just so happens that your undergraduate major is also astronomy."

"But I think if you just want to look at the stars through a telescope, it's not that interesting."

"I suggest you combine astronomy and physics."

“Maybe there will be some unexpected directions.”

Hubble was shocked. "Combination of astronomy and physics?"

"What does this mean, Professor Bruce?"

"But the physics here certainly doesn't refer to the so-called law of universal gravitation."

Ridgwell went on to say, “Soon my general theory of relativity will be completed.”

"I think it still has some reference value for astronomy."

"You can try it then."

Wow!
Hubble's face flushed with excitement.

The famous general theory of relativity is actually related to astronomy.

"Oh my God, this is the best news I've ever heard."

Looking at Hubble's excitement, Li Qiwei smiled knowingly.

The shock that general relativity brings to cosmology is the same as the shock that quantum mechanics brings to microscopic particle physics.

The Big Bang it predicted is a strong theoretical support for Hubble's law discovered by Hubble.

In this life, Hubble is destined to be Li Qiwei's little brother.

In the next few days, Li Qiwei received news from the country again.

This quantum theory conference did not cause any waves in China.

Because it is now the eve of a storm there.

All those who were well-informed felt a sense of tension that a storm was about to come.

Li Qiwei took a deep breath. Such a major historical event could not be affected by anyone's will.

Fortunately, he had arranged everything in advance.

Even if the situation changes unpredictably, the family will be able to escape in time and go to Borneo.

All he had to do was wait.

However, the impact of the Second Quantum Theory Conference had not yet dissipated.

A piece of news from France instantly caused a sensation throughout Europe.

(End of this chapter)