1900: A physics genius wandering around Europe

Chapter 402: The Institute is launched! God's Declaration: I come for quantum theory! The physics community is shocked!
On March 1919, 3, after more than twenty days of travel, Ridgway and his two companions finally arrived in London.

His itinerary remained public, as he had a wireless telegraph on board.

A group of British physicist representatives, including Rutherford, Wilson, Richardson, and Buckland, had been waiting at the dock.

Behind them were their respective students, all of whom came to welcome Professor Bruce.

Wilson even sighed: "I feel like even the air has become sweeter since Bruce came."

Wilson is now in high spirits because he finally became a professor.

God bless you, I will never encounter such an embarrassment in a meeting again:
"Hello, Professor Thompson."

"Hello, Professor Rutherford."

"Hello, Professor Bruce."

"Hello, Mr. Wilson."

Wilson is now Professor of Natural Philosophy at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge University.

His research direction also turned to atmospheric electricity, and he successfully transformed himself into the King of Thunder and Lightning.

Wilson's point of view made everyone smile and nod in agreement.

The physics world without Professor Bruce always feels like something is missing.

Especially after four years of war, the physics community and even the entire scientific community now need a thorough venting.

When it comes to the ability to stir up trouble, is there anyone who can compare to Professor Bruce?

woo~~~
The low sound of the ship's horn brought everyone back to their senses.

Everyone's face was filled with excitement.

"coming!"

"Professor Bruce is here!"

Amidst everyone's anticipation and cheers, Li Qiwei finally appeared.

With his signature smile on his face, he shook hands and hugged everyone one by one.

"Oh, Rutherford, Wilson, you two have gray hair on your heads."

There was a hint of emotion in his tone.

The Cavendish trio, who were full of vigor and vitality at the time, are now middle-aged.

Rutherford is 48 years old this year and Wilson is exactly 50 years old this year.

Li Qiwei is already 39 years old, but in front of the two of them, he will always be the younger brother.

Rutherford smiled and said:

"Bruce, to use your Chinese words, I am still strong despite my old age."

“Although I have more gray hair, I have also achieved more.”

"This is a good thing, a good thing."

Wilson took over and said, "Bruce, I'm a professor now."

Li Qiwei teased, "Oh, congratulations, Professor Lei Dian."

Everyone laughed.

The three of them did not have the decadent air of middle-aged people at all, but were full of vigor and vitality like young people.

Perhaps this is the charm of physics.

In the face of great truth, even the billion-year-old universe is just a child.

How dare these devout seekers overstep their authority?

Such a cheerful scene gave everyone present a long-lost feeling of being moved.

came back.

Everything is back.

The physics community is starting to boil again.

After leaving the pier, everyone went straight to the hotel.

Richardson prepared an internal welcome party for Ridgway in London.

Most of the people who came were Li Qiwei's peers and friends.

This is also what Li Qiwei requested.

Firstly, he didn't want to make too much of a fuss.

Europe has just experienced such a trauma. If he continues to be high-profile, wouldn’t that be deliberately making people dislike him?

It does not match his status as a Nobel Prize winner for Peace.

Secondly, he has reached Li Qiwei’s current level and realm.

He no longer needs any additional form to express his glory.

His name has become a symbol, representing science.

Being with Rutherford and others, I can feel a sense of peace.

Here, he can speak freely.

As for the older generation such as Thomson, they did not come.

Because Li Qiwei is going to visit in person.

Regardless of the East or the West, no matter how high a person's status is, basic ethics such as respecting teachers and honoring elders are the same.

During the dinner, everyone was chatting and laughing, venting the emotions that were pent up in their hearts.

Rutherford gave a vivid account of his work in the British military.

Everyone can relate to this; the impact of war on ordinary people is truly enormous.

Rutherford lamented:

"This is almost a world-class war."

"Even Bruce's home country, China, sent troops to join the war."

"There has never been a war of this magnitude in the entire history of mankind."

“It’s an absolutely unprecedented disaster.”

Everyone agreed with Rutherford's point of view.

Such a war can be regarded as the climax in thousands of years.

Not only is it the most intense, but it also lasts the longest.

There will never be another one.

Only Li Qiwei took a sip of the whiskey in his hand.

"Unfortunately, you all guessed wrong."

"World War II will be more intense and longer lasting than World War I."

At this time, Rutherford suddenly changed the subject and asked with a smile:

"Bruce, I heard that you rejected many invitations from universities."

"Not only did they reject my proposal, but even Professor Planck and Bohr rejected it."

"Tell me honestly what your plan is."

"I don't believe you're planning to come to England and be a vagrant."

"I'm not going to give you charity."

Everyone laughed wildly.

However, Rutherford's question also made everyone very curious.

When the news that Professor Bruce was returning to Europe spread, it caused a storm in the scientific community.

Everyone wants to know what choice this top scientist today will make.

Wherever Professor Bruce goes, that place becomes the center.

Even in Asia, he was able to create an event like the Physics Olympiad that shocked the world.

With such influence, every move is gripping.

No matter which university he joins or which organization he joins, it will definitely cause a sensation.

But the strange thing is that Professor Bruce rejected them all.

It seemed as if nothing could move his heart.

Li Qiwei looked at everyone, then said with a smile:

"I came to Europe mainly for physics."

“Although Asian science has made great strides, it is not yet suitable for top-level academic exchanges.”

“Especially in physics, Europe is still the world’s center.”

“So, I have to come here.”

"But I don't really like working in a school. There are too many trivial matters that affect my thinking."

“So I’m going to go out on my own.”

"As for what the plan is, please allow me to keep it a secret for a while."

"If everything goes well, you should receive my invitation letter soon."

Li Qiwei's words made the bigwigs present look at each other in surprise.

Make it so mysterious.

It looks like Professor Bruce is up to something again.

However, Rutherford and Wilson, who knew Ridgway best, had wisdom in their eyes.

They had already guessed Li Qiwei's plan.
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The news that Li Qiwei had officially arrived in Britain spread like a hurricane.

Everyone was extremely curious about his whereabouts.

At this moment, Li Qiwei, accompanied by Wang Zhengyang, came to a suburban area in London.

Greenwich town.

It is located in a district in the southeast corner of Greater London.

The Royal Greenwich Observatory, where Eddington was previously located, is located here. The town is beautiful, tree-lined, and far away from the air pollution in the city center.

There is also a Greenwich Park, which is also one of the largest royal parks in the UK.

The town of Greenwich is located on the south bank of the Thames, only about ten kilometers away from the city center.

Wang Zhengyang couldn't help but sigh:
“This is simply a paradise.”

Where his hometown is, there is no big trees, not even grass.

Looking around, it was all bare.

People in later generations have a misunderstanding.

It is believed that the wilds during the Qing Dynasty must have been lush with vegetation and full of vitality.

Not at all.

Li Qiwei witnessed the underlying color of this era with his own eyes, which was gray.

Looking at the vast land, there is nothing in sight.

There were some wild grasses and vegetables, but they had all been dug up long ago.

As for real trees, they are precious strategic materials and ordinary people should not even think about them.

On the contrary, it was not until later times, when industry became extremely developed, that trees, flowers and plants began to grow in greater numbers.

But given Britain's national strength at the moment, it naturally has enough capacity to protect its domestic ecology.

So it’s no wonder that Wang Zhengyang was surprised.

"Principal, is the Quantum Research Institute right here?"

Li Qiwei smiled lightly.

"Yes."

“This is the place I chose.”

"Let's go and take a look together."

The two followed the path and soon arrived in front of a building.

The building has three floors in total and covers an area of ​​approximately 400 square meters.

Looking from the exterior windows, there are at least twenty rooms inside.

For a research institute, it is quite sufficient.

There is a large lawn in front of the building.

Wang Zhengyang was completely attracted.

"This doesn't look like a research institute, it looks more like a holiday villa."

At this time, a voice suddenly sounded.

"Of course, since this is the institute for Professor Bruce."

"He deserves the best, and that's what we mean."

A middle-aged man in a gentleman's suit walked out of the institute with enthusiasm.

"Hello, Professor Bruce, I am Mark, who is in charge of the research institute."

“Nice to meet you.

After hearing this, Li Qiwei had a smile on his face, but couldn't help complaining in his heart.

Crafty Brit!

He won't be able to take this research institute away in the future, so he has to stay in the UK.

No matter how well it is built, it is all British stuff and has nothing to do with Li Qiwei.

Moreover, the other party can also benefit from his theoretical achievements for free and train talents for the UK.

It can be said to be a huge profit.

But what he said was very nice and he really worked hard.

Of course, he himself was getting it for free and didn't spend a penny.

It’s hard to be too harsh on this.

This is the true meaning of cooperation.

Li Qiwei stretched out his hand, and Mark quickly met it with both hands.

"Hello, Mr. Mark."

"You guys really gave me a surprise."

“I think this place will definitely become the center of the UK in the future.”

"Maybe even better than Cavendish."

British official Mark smiled even more happily.

"I believe in Professor Bruce's ability."

"Come on, Professor, and this gentleman, I will show you around inside."

With that said, the two of them, accompanied by Mark, entered the interior of the Quantum Research Institute.

"Professor, according to your request, each room is designed with different functions."

“The first floor is mainly where large experimental instruments are placed.”

“The second and third floors are various meeting rooms and staff offices.”

“Part of the third floor is a utility room and a place for employees to have fun and rest.”

“In addition, we have a collaboration agreement with Cambridge University.”

"Your quantum laboratory is qualified to train graduate students."

"Whether it is a master's or a doctorate, as long as you pass the assessment here, you will be awarded a degree from Cambridge University in the end."

“It’s a co-cultivation strategy.”

"Of course, the criteria for recruiting graduate students is up to you to decide."

"Oh, God, Professor Bruce, please forgive my rudeness."

"I can't imagine anyone other than you who could convince those old fogeys on the Cambridge Board of Trustees to agree to this plan."

"It's just incredible."

“This has never happened before.”

Li Qiwei smiled slightly. It turned out that the highest level of pretense is to pretend to be something invisible.

It seems that Cambridge University gives him face as an outstanding graduate.

Half an hour later, Mark left, leaving behind the key to the institute.

Li Qiwei sat in the director's office and looked out the window to see the Thames River not far away.

His mood was like the river, calm on the surface but with surging undercurrents.

"Next, let the physics world tremble for me!"
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1919 3 Month 20 Day.

The Quantum Institute located in Greenwich, London, UK was officially established.

Ridgwell announced the news to his colleagues around the world through the journal Nature.

Along with it, there is his declaration:

"This time, I'm here for quantum theory!"

boom!
The entire physics community was shocked!
Everyone was shocked by the news.

"Oh my God, after Professor Bruce completed the theory of relativity, he finally turned his attention back to quantum theory."

"And they even set up a special quantum research institute."

“The next quantum theory will be even more popular.”

“I’m going to start studying quantum theory too!”

"You say, if I perfect quantum theory before Professor Bruce, wouldn't I become famous instantly?"

"Sorry, we won't tell."

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Countless physicists went crazy, as if they saw a bright future for quantum theory.

Cavendish Laboratory.

When Rutherford and Wilson heard the news, they looked as if they had expected it.

Wilson laughed and complained:
"Bruce is really good at playing tricks."

"Establishing a research institute is promoted as if it were establishing a new country."

Wei Ge's teeth were very sour, and the title of professor suddenly became unappealing.

Rutherford said proudly: "Now, the physics community will be bustling again."

“I’m really looking forward to it!”

Denmark.

Bohr looked at the news in his hand with shock.

"Wow!"

"The teacher actually set up a quantum research institute directly."

"He will devote all his energy to studying quantum theory."

"That's great!"

"This time, quantum theory is definitely going to shine."

"It is now far from being worthy of the title of a pillar of modern physics."

"I must go to the teacher's unveiling ceremony."

After the announcement was issued, Ridgwell invited physicists in the UK to attend the opening ceremony of the quantum laboratory.

As for friends from other countries, since they were too far away to come, they sent their congratulations via telegrams.

Unless you are like Bohr, who is determined to come to the scene.

(End of this chapter)