1900: A physics genius wandering around Europe

Chapter 403 unveiling ceremony! Hot news! Bruce Conference resumes! The physics world is in turmoil!
Laboratory, Department of Physics, University of Chicago, USA.

In early 1917, Compton, who had just graduated with a doctorate, tried to apply for a job at the University of Chicago at the suggestion of his eldest brother, Professor Carl.

Because there are the big names in the American physics community, Professor Michelson and Professor Millikan.

Now that the former has retired, Millikan has taken up the banner of American physics.

He succeeded Michelson and is now chairman of the physics department at the University of Chicago.

Hubble was a young talent cultivated by the two big guys.

Davidson, who was discovered independently by Millikan, is now gradually coming to the fore.

After all, he is Richardson's doctor, who in turn has a close relationship with Professor Bruce.

So Davidson's future is destined to be limitless.

When Compton came to the University of Chicago, Millikan immediately discovered his extraordinary qualities.

Especially after hearing that Compton's research topic during his doctoral studies was the wave-particle duality of light, he was even more impressed.

He immediately made the decision to hire Compton as a researcher in the laboratory of the Department of Physics.

This researcher is not the equivalent of professor level in later generations, but is equivalent to lecturer level.

The only difference is that you don't have to attend classes, but can focus on academic research.

For a newly graduated PhD, this treatment is quite good.

After all, this is America, not China.

"Compton, welcome to the University of Chicago."

“I hope you can contribute to the cause of physics in the United States.”

Compton was thrilled.

Not only did Professor Millikan recognize him, but all the instruments and equipment in the laboratory were top-notch.

He fell in love with this place at once, just like a child who found a toy.

I stay in the laboratory every day without sleep or food, learning all kinds of cutting-edge knowledge.

At the same time, he was still waiting for someone, a confidant in China.

Wu Youxun graduated in June 1918 and then successfully obtained the qualification to study and exchange in the United States.

There are now frequent exchanges between universities in the United States and China, and they send each other students on government funding.

Because of Compton, Wu Youxun chose the University of Chicago without a doubt.

In early 1919, Wu Youxun set out from China, sailed across the ocean, crossed the Pacific Ocean, and finally arrived in the United States.

When Millikan learned that the individual gold medalist of the first Physics Olympiad was coming, he felt incredible.

"Oh, Compton, you are indeed a lucky man at the University of Chicago."

"They actually tricked Professor Bruce's treasure into coming to America."

Compton didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

"Wu Ke was not deceived by me. We are close friends."

Compton is 27 years old this year, while Wu Youxun is only 22 years old. They are of similar age and have the same ideals.

Soon, they got along well and worked hard towards their goals.

Wu Youxun also personally experienced the differences between China and the United States.

The background can be seen just from the laboratory.

Compared with Huangpu Institute of Technology, the various instruments and equipment here are just as advanced.

But there are still many such universities in the United States.

There is only one Whampoa Institute of Technology in China.

Wu Youxun made up his mind at that time that he must live up to the country.

So he began his formal physics research career under Compton's guidance.

When the news came that Ridgway was establishing a quantum institute in London, the American physics community was also shocked.

"Professor Bruce's return after five years is bound to create a huge wave in the field of physics."

"Quantum theory, the United States can't fall behind again."

At this moment, Compton and Wu Youxun were discussing this major event in the academic world.

Compton smiled and joked, "Wu, have you ever regretted it?"

"You are the individual gold medalist in the Physics Olympiad, and you also received a promise from Professor Bruce."

"As long as you ask, he will definitely be willing to accept you as a doctoral student."

“Even becoming the first PhD at the Quantum Research Institute.”

"The future is bright."

"It's much better than being with me at the University of Chicago."

After hearing this, Wu Youxun's mouth corners slightly raised.

"Compton, if I hadn't met you, I think I would have come to America too."

"Because I don't want to grow up under Professor Bruce's wing."

“Even Europe is too close.”

"I am different from Principal He Yujie and Professor Qian Wu."

“Because at the time when they were studying, my country was just starting out in the field of science.”

"The country urgently needs a navigator and a guide."

"And Professor Bruce is God's gift to China."

"Without him, China would still be a wasteland in the field of science."

"President He and Professor Qian must seize this opportunity and follow Professor Bruce closely."

“Only in this way can they lay a solid foundation for the country.”

"There is no doubt that they have accomplished such a great feat."

"I was able to get this opportunity to study abroad right after graduation because of their foundation."

Suddenly, Wu Youxun's momentum changed, and Compton felt a tremendous force erupting.

"Now, Professor Bruce and Professor Qian have completed their tasks."

"And my mission has just begun."

"I want to prove to the world that even without Professor Bruce's personal training, we in China can still produce excellent academic results."

"Professor Bruce has planted the seeds for more than ten years. Now it is time for me to let them sprout."

"China, there is a successor!"

“For me, physics is both my interest and my responsibility.”

"The difference between the two."

"I can no longer tell the difference."

"Or rather, they are one and the same."

boom!
At this moment, Compton felt his soul trembling.

The young man in front of him gave him a sense of fate.

The other person is carrying a heavy fate.

Compton even felt a little distressed.

He suddenly thought of American physics. Strictly speaking, what was the difference between American physics and Chinese physics?

He himself may have suffered a similar fate.

Compton didn't know how to describe this feeling, or how to describe Wu Youxun.

He could only think of one sentence in the end.

"Wu, you are a real man!"

Two pairs of hands were powerfully clasped together, and a strong philosophical atmosphere filled the air.

"Wu!"

"Kang!"

"Let the entire physics community tremble for us!"
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Just as Compton and Wu Youxun were looking forward to the future with great affection.

On the other side, Greenwich, London, April 4st.

The unveiling ceremony of Li Qiwei's Quantum Research Institute officially began.

On the lawn in front of the institute, many British physics masters were chatting in groups of three or four.

Holding wine glasses in their hands, the sound of clinking glasses could be heard when the conversation became more exciting.

Talk and laugh with ru, no contacts STOMATOLOGY.

Bohr was among the crowd, and people kept coming up to him to talk, most of them asking for advice.

He seemed full of vigor and vitality, and had the courage and determination to rule the country.

As the founder of the Bohr-Lee model, Bohr's position in quantum theory is unshakable.

Today is the happy day when Professor Bruce returns, and Bohr is happier than anyone else.

So even though the journey was long, he still came resolutely.

It is not only to express respect for teachers, but also for your own future.

Because he is the only one who truly understands how terrifying the teacher is.

"The spring of quantum theory is coming."

Bohr told everyone this. The next period of time was destined to be the era of quantum theory.

There will definitely be many theories that will shock the academic community.

After hearing what Bohr said, everyone agreed.

This kind of physics is what they like to see most.

Physics without Professor Bruce would be stagnant.

At this moment, Li Qiwei was in the research institute, talking with a heavyweight guest.

Thomson is 63 years old this year and his hair has turned completely gray.

Since becoming president of the Royal Society of London, he has no longer continued his career in university education.

He resigned from all his posts at Cambridge University, retaining only the title of Professor of Physics.

He devoted all his energy to the reform and construction of the society.

He came today to congratulate Ridgwell on behalf of the entire Royal Society.

The day after meeting with Rutherford and others, Ridgway went to Cambridge University to visit Thomson.

Ridgway had two mentors.

One is the nominal real mentor, Thomson.

The other is his emotional mentor, Planck.

The help of the two mentors in the early stages was crucial to his success today.

But it's strange.

The two gave Li Qiwei completely different feelings.

When he was with Planck, he felt free to do whatever he wanted, without any constraints at all.

But when I was with Thomson, I always felt like I was back in my doctoral days. He was quite the authority of a strict teacher.

Li Qiwei also found it amazing.

At this moment, Thomson said with emotion:

"Bruce, in the blink of an eye, it has been almost twenty years since we first met."

"I never thought you could reach where you are today."

"You have far surpassed me."

"Every time I think of you, I can't help but feel proud."

"Bruce is my student taught by Thomson."

Li Qiwei was deeply moved by the teacher's words.

There is no greater happiness than having my mentor be so satisfied with me.

"Professor, no matter what achievements I have made, I will always be a student seeking knowledge in front of you."

Thompson laughed heartily after hearing this.

The corners of the eyes are slightly red.

He muttered in a voice that Ridgway couldn't hear.

"Bruce, I really wish you were British and could stay in Britain forever."

Soon, he calmed down and asked with a smile:

"What are your specific plans for the future?"

"Your research institute is also qualified to recruit graduate students."

"Are you planning to recruit more graduate students for training?"

Li Qiwei smiled and said:
"This time, I'm going to go with the flow."

"Geniuses like Bohr are still very rare."

"If I find someone suitable, I'll consider it."

“I still want to focus more on quantum theory.”

"At the second Bruce Conference, we envisioned the future of physics."

“I want to make it happen myself.”

Thompson's eyes became sharper on his thin face.

"it is good!"

"Physics has been delayed for several years by the war. It's time to restart."

"Let's go, you are the protagonist today."

"Don't keep the people outside waiting too long."

"Otherwise, people will think that I, as the president, am showing off my seniority."

Li Qiwei flattered: "Professor, of course you are worthy."

The master and the disciple laughed and walked out of the research institute.

When Li Qiwei came out of the door, many bigwigs on the lawn immediately focused their attention on him.

Bohr even trotted over, his face full of joy.

Li Qiwei patted his shoulder.

Then he walked past Bohr, came to the front of the crowd, and said loudly:

“Thank you very much for attending the opening ceremony of the Quantum Institute.”

"Since those present are all my good friends and colleagues, I will not say polite words."

"Next, please welcome Professor Thomson, President of the Royal Society of the United Kingdom, to personally unveil the ceremony."

After saying this, Thompson held the red cloth in his hand.

He just pulled the curtain lightly, and the red curtain above the research institute fell down.

The English letters of "Quantum Institute" appeared in front of everyone.

The simple and solemn black color gives people a mysterious and solemn shock.

As if it represented the truth of the universe.

Immediately, thunderous applause broke out at the scene.

Everyone was sincerely happy about the establishment of the Quantum Institute.

Li Qiwei took a step forward and continued:

“The war in Europe has brought heavy disasters to all walks of life.”

“The field of physics is no exception.”

"In the past four years or so, there have been almost no major discoveries or theories published."

"I have to say, this is a tragedy. It was unimaginable before."

"Because we are living through a rare golden age for physics."

"Fortunately, the war is finally over."

"And science, including physics, should also see vigorous development."

“I wonder if everyone present here still remembers the Bruce Conference held every three years.”

When everyone on the lawn heard this, their expressions changed.

The Bruce Conference, the highest conference in the physics community, is of course well-known to everyone.

However, the third session, which was originally scheduled to be held in 1915, has been postponed until now.

Could it be?

The bosses suddenly looked excited.

Li Qiwei took in everyone's expressions and said with a smile:

"Yes, I plan to restart the Bruce Conference."

"As a sign of a new beginning in physics."

"As for the specific time, I will make it public in a post at that time."

"I hope this meeting can clear away all the gloom and misfortune."

“Let us continue to embrace the purest academic confrontation with the greatest enthusiasm.”

Wow!
As soon as Li Qiwei finished speaking, applause broke out again.

Everyone was shocked by the news.

After a seven-year hiatus, the Bruce Conference is finally making a comeback.

The world of physics is about to usher in another magnificent scene.

"From now on, hurry up and do research and publish papers to fight for a spot on the Iron Throne."

"The theme of the third Bruce Conference should be quantum theory."

"I'm really looking forward to it! What kind of world-shaking results will quantum theory bring?"

"As expected, it has to be Professor Bruce. His presence always makes people feel excited."

“We’ve been silent for too long”

This news will surely cause a sensation in the physics community again.

Li Qiwei smiled slightly.

"Let me be the first to write this paper."

(End of this chapter)