1900: A physics genius wandering around Europe

Chapter 321 The stars gather! The world is watching! The secret of the Iron Throne! Conference theme: Relativity and Quantum Theory!

The Langham Hotel, London, evening of October 1912, 10.

This is where the first Bruce Conference was held.

Li Qiwei likes this place very much because of its high-end positioning and decoration style.

So we went ahead and held the second Bruce Conference here.

As early as a few days ago, Li Qiwei announced the theme of this conference in advance: relativity and quantum theory.

This theme is expected by most people.

At the first Bruce Conference, Ridgway predicted in a strong manner that the core of modern physics is quantum theory and relativity.

You have to know that at that time, the theory of relativity only existed in the special theory of relativity, which had huge flaws.

Quantum theory, on the other hand, only has pitiful concepts and a few experimental proofs.

Neither of them seems like a pillar of modern physics in any way.

However, facts once again prove that Bruce's predictive ability far exceeds his physical strength.

Just a few years later, quantum theory made a strong breakthrough, and the Bohr-Lee model shocked the physics world.

The three quantum numbers are self-contained and logically rigorous. They put an end to spectroscopy and successfully explained the atomic structure problem that had been debated for more than a decade.

The world is shocked!

Bruce even proposed a probabilistic explanation, which shocked the world.

Everyone thought this conjecture must be wrong.

However, until now, no one has been able to provide strong evidence to refute it.

Then, the general theory of relativity came out of nowhere, like a bolt of thunder from the blue, shaking the world.

It not only makes up for the shortcomings of the special theory of relativity, but also goes a step further and elevates physicists' understanding of the universe.

This article can be said to have changed astronomy.

The five predictions were earth-shattering and attracted everyone.

The breakthroughs in the two major theories made Bruce's prediction at the first session come true.

At this moment, no one doubted it anymore.

Relativity dominates the macroscopic world, and astronomy is its battlefield.

Quantum theory dominates the microscopic world, and atomic science is its battlefield.

The two theories are clearly distinct and can be regarded as the two pillars of modern physics.

And now, Li Qiwei is about to lead everyone to analyze these two theories together.

All the bigwigs attending the conference checked in here tonight one day in advance.

Li Qiwei shook hands with everyone who attended the meeting.

Most of them were his old friends, so there was no need for small talk.

Everyone sat or stood casually, discussing the latest research in their respective fields.

There is also a public meeting to look forward to on the third day.

That was the highlight of this conference, and its excitement certainly exceeded everyone's imagination.

Einstein looked in high spirits, as he had completely emerged from the shadow of general relativity.

He excitedly said to Li Qiwei: "Bruce, congratulations, the theory of relativity has been a great success."

"In the past three months, I have devoted almost all my time to mathematics."

"Grossman is already annoyed by my questions, hahaha."

Ridgway laughed and said, "No, Einstein, you are wrong."

"You should be congratulating us. You also contributed a lot to the theory of relativity."

"Without the special theory of relativity, there would be no general theory of relativity."

Einstein was stunned. He didn't expect Li Qiwei to think this way.

He suddenly felt warm inside, but still smiled and said:

"Oh, Bruce, stop being modest with me."

"No one else could have published the theory of general relativity except you."

“The physics behind it is just amazing.”

"In my opinion, the mathematics of general relativity is just the icing on the cake."

“Without the equivalence principle, no matter how complex and sophisticated mathematics is, it is useless.”

At this time, Rutherford suddenly came up and said jokingly:

"I agree with Einstein."

"General relativity belongs to you, Bruce."

"In the entire physics community, you are the only one who dares to be so unorthodox."

"I still remember the moment you told me that gravity didn't exist."

"God, I really thought that was going to be a joke."

Li Qiwei was very pleased to see Rutherford's shocked expression.

"Rutherford, it seems that you also understand my theory of general relativity?"

Rutherford was stunned.

"Um, Bruce, I'm not lying to you. I still don't understand it."

"I'm so bad at math that I'm too lazy to study anymore."

"Anyway, I know that the theory of relativity has been completed by you alone."

"The people behind me won't have any chance at all, so I won't join in the fun."

"I want to study the atomic nucleus now, and I am ready to overtake you."

"Hey, you're great at theory, but I'm very confident when it comes to experiments."

"I heard that it took you several months just to assemble the equipment during your doctoral studies."

"In this regard, you are not even as good as my doctoral students."

Einstein laughed out loud.

I didn't expect Bruce to have such a dark history.

However, as a theoretical physicist, it is normal to have clumsy hands.

For example, Einstein himself had a life worse than death when doing experiments during his doctoral studies.

It’s more comfortable to do theory, all you need is a pen and a piece of paper.

Li Qiwei shrugged and said helplessly: "There's nothing I can do. I guess God saw that I was too good and deliberately closed a window for me."

"However, I don't know how to do the experiment, so I can let my doctoral students do it."

"Today's young guys are more capable than each other."

“They need to be given more responsibilities.”

The three cunning professors smiled as if they were exploiting their students.

After Einstein and Rutherford left, Bohr and Qian Wushi took the opportunity to come over.

As students of Li Qiwei, the two of them were able to attend the conference as participants thanks to the training of their mentor.

Therefore, they are very grateful and respectful to Li Qiwei.

Bohr said sadly: "Professor, I now regret graduating so early."

"I should have stayed and continued to study with you."

Li Qiwei said earnestly: "For a top researcher, learning too much from others is not necessarily a good thing."

"Because it may affect your own thinking."

"For example, Bohr, in your atomic model, you involuntarily added the concept of orbital."

“The whole process is so natural that you don’t even notice anything unreasonable about it.”

“That’s the power of mindset.”

"You studied classical physics during your undergraduate studies, so you will naturally be substituted into its system."

“This is actually a bit confusing.”

"Because it is impossible for a person to not learn the basics when he is a beginner."

“So, this is the difference between geniuses and ordinary people.”

"Geniuses don't let inherent things influence their brains."

Bohr and Master Qian Wu listened very carefully and couldn't help nodding frequently.

The reasons Li Qiwei talked about are not helpful for specific research.

But he stood at a higher level, studying the act of "research" itself.

Li Qiwei remembered a novel he had read in later generations.

The big boss inside said to his disciple: "How well do you remember the moves I just showed you?"

Disciple: "Ninety percent."

The boss continued to demonstrate again.

"now what?"

Disciple: "Seventy percent."

Until the last time, the boss asked, "What about now?" The disciple's eyes flashed with brilliance, and he said firmly, "Not even one percent."

The boss laughed.

"Okay, you have mastered the magic skill."

"Now you can go and pretend to pick up girls."

Li Qiwei didn’t understand the reason before.

But now, he has become a big boss in the eyes of others, and a super big boss.

The more he understands the profound truth contained therein.

“The more you know, the more you don’t know.”

“The more you don’t know, the more you know.”

Bohr and Master Qian nodded in unison, pretending that they understood.

From what Li Qiwei just said about the difference between geniuses and ordinary people, it seems that he thinks Bohr is not a genius.

Bohr thought this was natural.

In front of Professor Bruce, who dares to call himself a genius?

"Professor, I understand. I must look at the current quantum theory from a higher perspective."

Li Qiwei nodded with satisfaction.

Then, he asked about Teacher Qian Wu’s recent visiting scholar exchanges.

The four of them were hardly ever in London during this period, but were traveling around the world, absorbing the strengths of various schools.

Master Qian Wu felt very fulfilled and gained a lot.

"Professor, my biggest feeling is that there may be differences in the superiority and inferiority of theories in physics."

"But in physics as a whole, no size matters."

“If physics were a person.”

"Then the three theories of classical mechanics and the two theories of modern physics are like the human heart."

"They provide the most powerful impetus for all of physics."

"And the second-order physical theories and phenomena, such as X-rays and superconductivity, are capillaries."

"They deliver the essence of physics to various fields and enrich the entire system of physics."

"These vast networks of capillaries have their own tricks and rules."

"In some ways, it can even make up for deficiencies in heart function."

Li Qiwei's eyes lit up.

He didn't expect that Master Qian Wu had such profound insights.

He is not wedded to the grand narrative of physics.

Instead, we should seriously study the essence of the segmentation direction.

This is very commendable.

It is said that Newton unified mechanics.

But there are countless branches under mechanics.

These branches are not just an extension of Newton's three laws, but a sublimation.

For example, the famous analytical mechanics.

Although it was developed from mechanics, its rich connotations far exceed the scope of Newton's three laws.

It became a huge subject in later generations.

Without these deep branches.

Then Newtonian mechanics alone has no power, like a rootless duckweed, just a piece of exquisite porcelain.

Those branch disciplines constitute the flesh and blood of the theory.

In this world, genius is certainly important.

But we cannot ignore the achievements of ordinary people.

Because there are only a few geniuses, and their energy is limited.

If we want to carry forward the theory, we can only rely on countless people who are not so talented but are willing to study hard.

Li Qiwei looked at Master Qian Wu with new respect.

He thought that the other party would follow him and look down on those who did not have original theories.

Now it seems that the other party has long since transformed from a PhD into a real physicist with his own ideas.

"Yes, Fifth Master, you have such insights, which is very rare."

“It means you are growing rapidly.”

"I'm looking forward to your future."

Li Qiwei patted Master Qian Wu's shoulder heavily and smiled in a way that only the two of them could understand.

Their discussion attracted two big names, Planck and Thomson.

Thompson smiled and said, "Bruce, it seems that you are very satisfied with these two students."

"You never praise others easily."

When Bohr saw Thomson, he no longer felt the embarrassment he had felt before.

He smiled respectfully and greeted the other person.

Thomson joked: "Bohr, I am most afraid of seeing you now."

"As soon as I saw you, I felt that I was getting old and couldn't recognize talent anymore."

Everyone laughed.

Bohr could only touch the back of his head, not knowing how to respond.

Li Qiwei smiled and said, "Professor, you just want to leave Bohr to me."

Everyone laughed again.

At this time, Lorenz came over.

He smiled and said, “Bruce, the topic of this conference is relativity and quantum theory.”

"I'm not actually curious. I'm just curious about what your Iron Throne looks like."

"Can you take us there now?"

"I also want to try being a king."

Lorenz's words instantly attracted everyone.

Everyone was looking over here, obviously having been looking forward to the legendary Iron Throne for a long time.

Li Qiwei smiled and said, "Please rest assured, all twenty Iron Thrones have been transported to the hotel yesterday."

“I believe they will bring surprises to you.”

Li Qiwei spoke with great determination and confidence.

Everyone's breathing became heavier and they looked at each other, seeing expectation in each other's eyes.

All the bigwigs present are successful and have a high status.

But I am still deeply attracted to the Iron Throne.

The most important factor is that it was created by Li Qiwei, the world's number one physicist.

It's like if Newton were alive, he would personally mint twenty gold coins.

Specially presented to top figures in the field of physics.

It is conceivable how much people covet the gold coins.

And now, Li Qiwei already has such influence.

Everyone present had an incredible idea in their mind.

That is, Bruce is still so young, and his future is really unimaginable.

Will there be a day when the other party surpasses Newton?

Then the value of the Iron Throne will be raised to a higher level, even surpassing all honors.

Even the so-called Nobel Prize may not be enough.

After all, it seems that the Nobel Prize will continue to be awarded, and there will be at least a hundred of them.

But as for the Iron Throne, judging from how dedicated Bruce is, there will be less of it in the future, not more.

After all, it was the first time and no one had any experience.

Maybe the number will be fixed later.

However, no one present could have imagined what the Iron Throne would represent in the future.

It transcends everything and is far more than just the king of physics.

But the king of the world!

Many of them were glad that they got the upper hand because it was their first time.

Otherwise, according to future standards, only a small number of people present would be eligible to sit there.

The Iron Throne truly fulfills its kingly purpose. (I thought of a super awesome setting)

(End of this chapter)