1900: A physics genius wandering around Europe

Chapter 324 Everyone is shocked! Bruce never stops! The future of physics must be unified!

The second Bruce Conference seemed a bit dull compared to the first.

After Li Qiwei finished his lecture on general relativity, there were very few people asking questions.

Unlike previous meetings, the bigwigs engaged in a heated debate, with questions asked and answers given.

It looks extremely exciting, with every second being a collision of inspiration and a clash of wisdom.

But all of this has a premise.

That is, the levels of both parties must be at the same level and cannot be too far apart.

You can't expect an elementary school student to communicate effectively with a university professor.

Whether it was the quantum theory or the special theory of relativity.

Their difficulty lies not in mathematics, but in the physical ideas and intuition they contain.

These are the same issues that the bigwigs are arguing about.

Although Li Qiwei is ahead of everyone else, there is no qualitative difference in everyone's level in these theories.

However, the situation changed when general relativity came out.

Li Qiwei is now far ahead of everyone.

His general theory is derived based on strong mathematical logic.

It is as indestructible as Euclidean geometry.

It would be really awesome if someone could find the problem of general relativity just like he proposed Riemannian geometry to supplement Euclidean geometry.

But unfortunately, the bigwigs present did not believe that such a person would exist.

That's absolutely impossible.

General relativity is impeccable from any perspective.

So, there is really no problem with the big guys.

Because it has been written in great detail in the paper.

From the defects of special relativity, to the proposal of the basic principle of general relativity, and then to Riemannian geometry and field equations.

Every step Li Qiwei takes stands the test.

General relativity is a great example of the perfect combination of physical ideas and mathematical formalism.

Worth learning for everyone.

This is the awesomeness of general relativity.

When other theories come out, they are met with a lot of doubts, especially quantum theory and special relativity.

As for the general situation, no one can question it and can only choose to believe it or not.

In real history, the Swedish Physics Nobel Prize Committee chose not to believe it, so they did not award the Nobel Prize to Guang Xiang.

They did not think that Guang Xiang was wrong.

I just simply don't believe it.

Because it's too unbelievable.

And in this life, because of Li Qiwei's existence, there are more people willing to believe in Guangxiang.

Once the bending of light is verified, more people will surely believe it.

Li Qiwei is very confident that he will bring Guangxiang to the height it deserves.

After listening to Li Qiwei's report to Guang Xiang, everyone present looked intoxicated.

This theory is perfect.

It sounds like a real treat.

Suddenly, a strange question occurred to me.

None of these authorities in the field of physics could question the theory of general relativity.

So how will people from other disciplines raise questions at the public conference on the third day?

Everyone had a sense of absurdity.

The more ignorant a person is, the more angles and reasons he has to question the general truth.

"Is Bruce going to start a war of words?"

“I feel like there will be philosophers who ask, where does the general aspect come from?”

Many bigwigs showed expectant expressions.

They really wanted to see how Bruce, who was known for his sharpness, would deal with problems from bigwigs in other fields.

Now, having introduced the general theory of relativity, Ridgwell moves on to the second part.

"Next, I would like to talk about my views on the future of modern physics."

"The theme of today's meeting is relativity and quantum theory."

"From a theoretical point of view, the theory of relativity is already mature, and what remains is to supplement its details."

"The special theory of relativity shows that space and time are one and the same, and are relative."

"Every moving object has its own time and space."

"And general relativity proves the relationship between matter and space-time."

"Matter bends space-time, and space-time affects the motion of matter."

"Whether it is the special theory of relativity or the general theory of relativity, they both describe the entire macroscopic world."

"And quantum theory is a theory that describes the microscopic world."

"I once told Bohr not to be proud. The current quantum theory is actually the original special theory of relativity."

“It’s just one piece of a larger theoretical framework.”

“The biggest problem with quantum theory is that we cannot directly observe the objects it studies.”

"The macroscopic phenomena studied by the theory of relativity, such as gravity, space-time, and matter, are very convenient to observe."

"And all that we know about atoms we know by indirect means."

"The downside of this approach is that we lose a lot of important and real information."

"Therefore, the most important thing in physics in the next stage should be to perfect quantum theory."

"Referring to the theory of relativity, starting from the most basic principles, we can derive the existing quantum theory."

Wow!
After Ridgwell finished talking about the problems of quantum theory, everyone present, except Bohr, was shocked beyond words.

His words revealed two meanings.

First, the theory of relativity has been ended by me, Bruce, so you don’t have to worry about it.

Second, quantum theory is not complete. You can try to study it. I have provided the direction.

So domineering, yet so convincing.

The bigwigs present showed a bitter expression.

Living in the same era as Bruce is both a blessing and a misfortune.

However, they soon rekindled their fighting spirit.

Laue said excitedly: "Professor Bruce, is this what you think the future of modern physics will be?"

"Of the two pillars of modern physics, the theory of relativity has been completed, and what remains is quantum theory."

“Once quantum theory is as good as general relativity, it will be another breakthrough.”

"Does it mean that modern physics will be as complete as classical physics?"

“Perhaps then, it will be Professor Bruce’s time for you to give the Two Dark Clouds Lecture on Modern Physics.”

“For example, one is a field and the other is a force.”

“What they are.”

Laue's words made everyone laugh.

If what Bruce says is true, that seems to be the trend.

Classical physics has three pillars, and modern physics has two pillars.

“Once the two pillars of modern physics are completed, that should be the true end of physics.”

"I really hope to see that kind of prosperous era, when humans understand all the secrets of the universe."

The older generation of bigwigs began to fantasize and look forward to the beautiful scenery at the end of physics.

However, after listening to what Laue said, Li Qiwei just shook his head slightly with an ambiguous smile on his lips.

Laue suddenly felt something was wrong.

According to Senior Wilson, Professor Bruce in this state usually starts to show off.

The longer you laugh, the more pretentious you appear.

At this time, everyone gradually discovered that something was wrong with Li Qiwei.

“Isn’t this the future of modern physics?”

Li Qiwei smiled and said, "Laure, don't worry, I won't give you a chance to bet with me."

Everyone smiled knowingly.

Li Qiwei said seriously: "If quantum theory is as perfect as relativity, then both will be perfected."

"Then we can say it."

Having said this, Li Qiwei deliberately paused.

All the bigwigs present held their breath.

What earth-shaking remarks will this world's number one physicist make?

Li Qiwei's eyes slowly swept over each person.

Then, he said word by word: "Modern physics has just begun!"

boom!
The voice just fell.

There was a sound of people sucking in their breath in the room.

Then it was terribly quiet.

Everyone was petrified instantly.

Unbelievable!

Can't believe it!

Planck raised his arms with difficulty and rubbed his eyes.

Why does this scene seem so familiar?

Could it be that history is repeating itself?

Planck still clearly remembers the speech he gave in 1900.

A stubborn and confident young Chinese man was not afraid at all when facing Lord Kelvin.

He shouted arrogantly: "Physics has just begun!" which also shocked everyone in the room.

Planck was sitting in the crowd at the time.

The shock that sentence brought to him was no less than the creation of the world.

In a blink of an eye, twelve years have passed.

The young man back then has grown into a super giant in the field of physics.

Far beyond Lord Kelvin.

But he never changed.

In Planck's eyes, the blues of 1900 and the blues of today gradually overlap and become complete.

He has been climbing to the top of physics.

Never stop!

Even now he has achieved such great success.

He is the founder of the two pillars of modern physics.

He and Planck jointly proposed the concept of quantum and guided Bohr to propose the quantized orbital model.

Faced with doubts, he took decisive action, completed the two extra quantum numbers, and proposed a probabilistic explanation, shocking the physics community.

After he and Einstein jointly proposed the theory of special relativity, they were not satisfied with this.

After ten years of patience and accumulation of strength, the general theory of relativity shocked the world.

The simplest basis is that he works together with others.

But he undertook the most difficult deepening alone.

He defined modern physics and personally opened its curtain.

As a result, countless geniuses emerged.

Modern physics has produced brilliant results.

Even the bigwigs present thought that once quantum theory was completed, modern physics would be almost the same.

Going further, physics will soon come to an end.

Lord Kelvin's dream was about to come true.

However, all of this was torn to pieces because of Bruce's words.

Modern physics was just beginning.

At this moment, Laue was so surprised that he was speechless.

He was just joking.

"My God, modern physics has achieved greater results than classical physics."

“It’s just the beginning?”

"Relativity corrected Newtonian mechanics and correctly understood the invariance of the speed of light and the nature of gravity."

"Quantum theory completes the rules of the microscopic world and is distinct from the theory of relativity, each governing half of physics."

"How could it be that they are just beginning when they are already so perfect?"

The shock Laue felt at this moment was even stronger than the first time he saw the general theory of relativity.

The other big guys felt the same way.

Bruce's remarks are really unbelievable.

What seems like earth-shattering, perfect and stunning results to ordinary people are just a starting point in the eyes of others.

Was his starting point so strong?
At this moment, everyone had a deeper understanding of the starting point.

Bohr and Master Qian Wu looked at Li Qiwei with admiration.

“Is this the professor’s strength?”

"It's ridiculous that I studied for two and a half years as a doctoral student under the professor and thought I learned even one-tenth of what he did."

"Now it seems that I haven't learned even one percent of it."

"The professor is as unfathomable as the ocean."

Bohr thought that the quantum theory was shocking enough even though it still needed to be supplemented.

At that time, he told Oersted that Professor Bruce's general theory of relativity was a stage goal, not the end.

Professor Bruce will definitely reach higher levels.

But he never thought this would be the starting point, it was just the beginning.

All this was beyond Bohr's imagination.

While everyone was still in surprise and shock, Einstein in the back row had a breathtaking light in his eyes.

His whole body was shaking, and it felt like there was fire burning in his chest.

"I knew it. I knew it."

"There's no way Bruce would be easily satisfied."

"Everyone says that Professor Bruce will have nothing to do in the future."

"Because the theory of physics has reached its limit."

“He fulfilled the prophecy of the first Bruce Conference.”

“Relativity and quantum theory really became the backbone of modern physics.”

“But it’s just the beginning.”

No one could describe Einstein's excitement at this moment.

He has always regarded Li Qiwei as his lifelong goal.

Keep chasing, just to keep up with that man.

Special Relativity was the closest he ever got to Bruce.

At that time, he was full of energy and published several important papers.

Einstein felt he had reached his peak.

However, when Guang Xiang appeared, everything in the world became eclipsed.

When facing the general situation, Einstein was no different from Professor Case.

Under the Prime Minister, we are all ants.

That was Einstein's darkest hour.

He was genuinely happy for Ridgeway.

But I feel endless sadness for myself.

No one can understand this kind of contradiction.

Now, however, Einstein finally saw a whole new opportunity.

He clenched his fists secretly.

"Bruce, this time, I won't be left behind."

Soon, everyone recovered from their shock and had different expressions.

Madame Curie had beautiful eyes.

"Irena will definitely be my pride in the future if she follows Bruce."

Rutherford was nervous.

"It seems that I have to speed up my research on atomic nuclei, otherwise I won't even be able to see Bruce's back."

Planck, Thomson, Lorentz, etc.: "Just be a good mascot and applaud these guys."

Mosley: "If Professor Bruce invites me again next time, I will never come. It's embarrassing to sit here. I don't deserve it."

Michelson and Millikan: "All the excitement is theirs, and we in America have nothing."

Although everyone had different thoughts in their hearts, no one doubted what Li Qiwei said.

If he said it was just the beginning, then it definitely is.

Lauer took a deep breath and asked nervously, "Professor Bruce, can you tell us in advance?"

"Since modern physics has only just begun."

"So is there an end to physics, and what would it be?"

"This way we are mentally prepared and know which direction to work towards."

"Just like the first Bruce Conference."

At this moment, everyone's eyes were fixed on Li Qiwei.

Laue's question was also the one they wanted to ask most.

They were eager to know.

What is the future or end point of modern physics?

Is it really achievable?

Facing the expectant eyes of Laue and everyone else, Li Qiwei sighed softly.

This sigh contains too many complicated emotions.

Memories of the afterlife, experiences of this life.

All the glory in the field of physics, his lifelong dream was there.

Lauer felt it, and so did everyone else.

At this moment, Bruce does not look like a young man, but a great wise man who has experienced many vicissitudes of life.

Physics seemed to be embodied in him.

Li Qiwei's demeanor suddenly changed. He was no longer hesitant, but full of endless fighting spirit.

He spoke.

The tone is firm and confident.

The figure is tall and straight.

“The future of physics is unification.”

"It must and can only be unified!"

"Any theory that hinders unification is a wrong theory."

"Anything that supports unification is the right attempt."

boom!
Tyrant's words shocked everyone present.

Everyone was so shocked that their mouths opened wide, their faces filled with disbelief.

The future of physics is unification?

(End of this chapter)