1900: A physics genius wandering around Europe

Chapter 435: Germany's Tragedy! The speech is made public! The academic community is shocked! The future is uncertain, you and I are both dark horses!
After the speech, Ridgway stayed in Berlin.

He first discussed scientific research cooperation between the two countries with Planck.

Today, because of Li Qiwei, the Chinese scientific community has become a force that cannot be ignored in Asia.

Germany is now facing internal and external troubles and is in urgent need of finding allies.

Although it is not their turn to make decisions on major political matters.

However, in terms of scientific research, both of them are absolute authorities in the country and have full say.

Speaking of which, Li Qiwei definitely gained a lot from the cooperation between the two countries.

After all, at this time, Germany's scientific strength was probably even stronger than that of Britain, and it was the scientific center of Europe.

China will definitely be able to learn countless valuable experiences from here.

For Planck, Ridgway's public speech was the greatest reward for him and the best response to Germany.

At least in the current situation, Professor Bruce, the world's top scientist, resolutely came to Germany.

Significant!

With Li Qiwei's current status and position, he cannot decide many overall situations.

But his actions will also be interpreted by all parties.

Using science as a buffer may ease relations between countries.

This is also something that leaders of various countries would like to see.

When Li Qiwei signed the cooperation agreement, he sighed inwardly:

"The Americans gathered all the German scientists in one fell swoop, which is how they became the superpower of later generations."

In real history, after the end of World War II.

Country M launched a top-secret operation code-named "Paperclip".

The purpose is to secretly bring scientists, technicians, technical data, etc. from Country D back to Country M.

From 1945 to 1947, Country M took away about 1600 technicians from Country D.

This includes the top scientists and engineers in various fields.

In later generations, almost all of M country's missiles, aircraft, rockets, aviation and other industries were built with the participation of this group of people.

Country M instantly leapt from a second-rate scientific country to a first-rate country, and then developed rapidly.

At this moment, Li Qiwei used a more gentle way to absorb Germany's nutrients for his own benefit.

For a country's scientific undertakings, people like Li Qiwei are the number 1.

Ordinary scientists and senior engineers are number 0.

Without the 1 of Li Qiwei, there would be no way to talk about the country's scientific strength, and no matter how many zeros are followed, it would be useless.

But he alone can only form a combat power of 1 point.

He is not even as good as a hunter with a gun, even though he is just a piece of trash with a combat power of 5.

Only by adding thousands and millions of 0s and 1s at the end can it unleash tremendous power.

Let the world be shocked!
In real history, it was after Mr. Qian returned to China that China's military scientific research capabilities began to advance by leaps and bounds.

This is the leadership role of top scientists.

They do not need specific skills such as drawing blueprints or assembling electronic components.

Instead, he used his high-level perspective to build an overall scientific framework for a country.

This is the most important.

But Li Qiwei's role goes beyond this.

Because he knows what the world of the future will be like.

After the agreement was completed, Planck brought good news to Ridgway:

"Bruce, the German National Academy of Sciences has entrusted me to grant you the title of foreign academician."

"I hope you won't refuse."

Li Qiwei felt calm when he heard this.

It seems that the German scientific community has been inspired by the Royal Society of London and also wants to cling to Ridgway's strong thigh.

In this era, countries attach great importance to scientists.

The war that just ended has proved that scientists play a vital role in both military and civilian fields.

Not to mention scientists of Li Qiwei's level.

As long as he is not openly against other countries or humanity, he will be the target of all forces.

Even though he is a Chinese.

Li Qiwei smiled softly and said, "Professor, I am most pleased to do so."

"But I may not be able to attend the honor ceremony."

Planck laughed:
"Small things."

"I'll have someone send you the certification documents when the time comes."

After saying goodbye to Planck, Ridgway visited the Kaiser Wilhelm Institute of Physics accompanied by Einstein.

Unexpectedly, before I even entered the door, I saw Harber standing at the door pacing back and forth.

At this time, Haber became the most famous chemist in Germany and was famous throughout the world because of his sensational achievement in artificially synthesizing ammonia.

And because of Li Qiwei, the other party did not participate in the research of poison gas in this life.

So now he only has the reputation of "Bread Saint".

After the war, I don't know whether it was because of guilt or other reasons.

Haber was dedicated to using chemical methods to extract gold from seawater to help the country pay huge war reparations.

But the gold content in the sea water was too little, so his efforts were in vain.

However, this patriotic spirit touched many German leaders.

Immediately afterwards, Haber was chosen as the director of the Kaiser Wilhelm Institute for Chemistry.

Under his leadership, the Institute of Chemistry became one of the world's centers of chemical research.

Harber created an environment within the institute that was free of prejudice and respected individual independent research.

Half of the members in his laboratory are from other countries.

This earned him great prestige and connections in the chemical community.

At this moment, the 52-year-old Harbour is still energetic and his eyes are bright.

Of course he came for the speech he gave a few days ago.

The moment Harber saw Li Qiwei, he immediately walked forward impatiently.

The excitement was palpable.

"Professor Bruce, nice to see you again."

After that, he complained to Einstein next to him:

"Professor Einstein, you have really caused me so much trouble."

"If I had known that Professor Bruce's speech would be so shocking, I would have definitely turned down the overseas conference."

"Missing that speech is one of the biggest regrets in my life."

Einstein touched his nose awkwardly.

Don't know how to comfort me.

Harbour's complaint will definitely not be the last.

"Professor Harber, don't worry. I have asked someone to record the entire content of Bruce's speech."

"When the time comes, I will organize the details and send them to everyone."

"After all, this speech is very important to the chemistry community."

Harber said excitedly:
"It's not just very important, it's a revolutionary change."

"From now on, chemistry is no longer an experimental subject."

"It's like physics, using theory to guide experiments."

"In the past few days, our chemistry community has held an urgent meeting and will hold a global academic conference."

"Together we discuss the electron shell model and chemical bond theory."

“Chemistry is going to have an explosive growth.”

As the director of the Kaiser Wilhelm Institute for Chemistry, Haber advocated combining theoretical research with applied research.

But in fact, this is just his compromise.

Because at that time in chemistry, there was no such thing as pure theory.

It is not like physics, which can separate theory and experiment so clearly.

Therefore, Haber felt that instead of pursuing unrealistic theories, it would be better to study more chemistry related to real life.

For example, the artificial synthesis of ammonia, although the chemical theory used is not very cutting-edge, it is just about catalysts and reaction conditions.

However, the social value it can create cannot be compared with theory.

However, this does not mean that chemical theory is unimportant.

On the contrary, the theory proposed by Ridgway will raise the upper limit of chemistry and make its applications more unlimited.

That's why chemists are so excited and hold a meeting to study it as soon as possible.

Looking at Harber's excitement, Li Qiwei smiled slightly.

“I believe the future of chemistry will be bright.”

Suddenly, he thought of another thing.

"By the way, Professor Harber, I have a favor to ask."

"I hope you can visit China and teach your artificial ammonia synthesis technology."

“We really need this kind of technology.”

Harber laughed when he heard this:

"Professor Bruce, I was just about to tell you."

"The president of your country's science society, Ren, has already contacted me."

"I plan to visit China at a scheduled time after I finish my recent work."

"By the way, I also want to go to the City of Science to see how it's developing."

Li Qiwei nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile:

"I'll have them entertain you."

He hasn't asked about domestic affairs recently.

Moreover, before coming to the UK, he resigned from the position of president of the Chinese Science Society, and Ren Hongjun took over.

After all, he has been away from the country for a long time, and some things are a bit troublesome for Ren Hongjun to handle as the vice president.

So Li Qiwei simply delegated power and gave young people the opportunity to train.

It seems that the other party has adapted very well.

They even take the initiative to do things.

What he needs to do is to provide support in the general direction.

For example, if Li Qiwei had not spoken up about Harber's visit to China, things would definitely not have gone smoothly.

At least not to a degree that satisfies both parties.

Once he opened his mouth, even if Harber had something big to deal with, he would definitely find a way to go to China.

This is the influence that Ridgway has now.

Countless people are connected with him as the hub, forming a huge network of contacts.

After exchanging greetings, Harber and Li Qiwei left without staying long.

Because he still has to prepare for a conference in the chemistry community.

This meeting, which concerns the future fate of chemistry, is the most important thing for all chemists now and cannot be taken lightly.

As a big shot in the field of chemistry and a close friend of Professor Bruce, Haber is naturally the person that everyone relies on.

At this moment, Einstein smiled and joked:
"Bruce, you might as well switch to studying chemistry now."

"Just leave the physics to us."

Li Qiwei laughed and followed Einstein into the Institute of Physics.

In the director's office.

The two sat opposite each other and had a pleasant conversation.

Let’s recall every little detail of the past together.

"Bruce, do you remember this guy Federico?"

Li Qiwei smiled and said, "Of course I remember. It was that kid who looked down on you and me."

"They say that Jews and Chinese are inferior people."

Einstein smiled and said, “He is now a lecturer at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich.”

“I met him last time I went to Switzerland for a conference.”

"Not only did he publicly apologize to me, he also insisted on treating me to a meal."

"If I hadn't met you, I don't know if I would be who I am now."

Li Qiwei felt a little embarrassed when he heard this.

Deep down, I really want to tell Einstein: If you hadn’t met me, you would be a hundred times more awesome than you are now.

But soon, his expression became serious again.

Because the Federico he just talked about reminded him of bad things.

Einstein saw that Li Qiwei looked a little strange, and asked:
"What's wrong, Bruce?"

After thinking for a while, Li Qiwei decided to tell this matter so that Einstein could be mentally prepared in advance.

"I read the German newspaper yesterday and there was a piece of latest news." "A party called the National Socialist German Workers' Party was established."

"I looked carefully at the ideas that this party advocates."

"It's very detrimental to your identity."

"Do you know about this?"

After hearing this, Einstein's expression changed.

After experiencing the war, he became more mature than before.

He also had a deep awareness of his situation.

In Germany today, there is a prevailing anti-Y sentiment.

It was said that the Jews caused Germany to lose the war.

And this newly formed party even used it as a propaganda slogan.

"I know about this."

“But the party is currently very weak.”

"It shouldn't be a big problem."

This is also the reason why Einstein was very calm.

Although Germany has lost the war, there is still no problem with domestic order.

The content in the newspaper may just be the work of some ambitious people with ulterior motives.

Einstein still had great faith in the government.

Otherwise, he would not have been chosen as the director of the Institute of Physics.

At least he thought that he had made many outstanding contributions to Germany.

He doesn't believe he is facing unfair treatment.

Li Qiwei sighed inwardly.

It really wasn't a cause for concern.

But when an artistic man joined in, things changed.

The main thing that Ridgwell changed in this lifetime was the course of science.

The impact on other aspects is currently small.

Therefore, history will continue to move along its established trajectory.

In real history, Einstein was forced to leave Germany in 1932 and then settled permanently in the United States.

Subsequently, all the materials in his Berlin apartment were burned and his property was confiscated.

There was even a bounty of 100,000 marks on his head.

But in this life, the situation may be reversed.

At that time, the God of Physics, the most powerful scientist in the world, the Lord of Borneo, Bruce Lee will speak.

"I'm protecting Einstein. Who's for and who's against?"

"Art student, you'd better not mess with me."

"Otherwise, even if you run to the moon, I can shoot you down."

After Li Qiwei thought it over, he didn't care anymore.

Let them do whatever they want.

In this life, he is the one who protects the purity of science.

"Don't worry, Einstein. When that day comes, my city of science will always welcome you."

"And by then I will have developed a secret weapon, and I guarantee that no one will dare to act recklessly."

Einstein smiled knowingly, thinking that Li Qiwei was comforting him.

In his view, scientists have enormous influence, but they cannot directly compete with violence.

Since ancient times, whether in the East or the West, "scholars" have never had real voice.

But he couldn't think of it anyway.

Just over a decade later, when he saw the mushroom cloud that covered the sky, he was stunned with surprise.

And now, he just smiled and agreed:
"Bruce, I believe you."

"If you become a warmongerer, no one will be able to stop you."

After that, he took Li Qiwei's hand again and said:

"Come on, Bruce. I'll show you around here and show you how your Quantum Research Institute is."
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1920 3 Month 5 Day.

Ridgway concluded his visit to Germany.

Before leaving, he received a grand farewell from the German scientific community.

Just as he returned to the UK, the content of this speech finally became widely circulated.

As a result, the entire scientific community was in an uproar!
For a moment, everyone was shocked by the rich content of the speech.

"Oh! Oh my God! Is Professor Bruce going against the will of heaven?"

"The electron shell model, clues to the fourth quantum number, reconstructing quantum theory, chemical bond theory."

"Each of these four contents is a success that shocked the academic community."

“I didn’t expect to be featured in a speech.”

"The Quantum Research Institute is now a veritable holy land of quantum theory."

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The chemical world is like a huge wave.

More than a dozen Nobel Prize winners in Chemistry published a statement:

“Professor Bruce’s theory will completely change the future of chemistry.”

“All scholars in the field of chemistry need to thank him.”

As for the physics community, the popularity of quantum theory has reached an unprecedented level.

The big guys all felt a sense of oppression as if the curtain had been opened.

University of Copenhagen, Denmark.

Bohr looked at the scientific journal in his hand excitedly, which contained the content of Ridgway's speech.

"Teacher, his first move is at the peak!"

"The boldness of reconstructing quantum theory is so shocking."

"When the teacher comes back, I will go to the Quantum Research Institute immediately."

For Bohr, the fourth quantum number was just the icing on the cake.

As a giant in quantum theory, he did not take achievements of this level seriously.

The reconstruction of quantum theory was what Bohr was most concerned about.

Over the years, as he traveled to various places to give lectures, he had more and more of this intuition.

This time, Ridgway gave Bohr confidence.

Quantum theory and relativity are a little different.

Although the theory of relativity is difficult, its logical ideas are consistent.

The derivation from beginning to end is very smooth.

Moreover, the theory of relativity is a pure thought experiment and ideological theory.

But quantum theory is much weirder.

Not only are there unimaginable concepts like quantum, but there are also unstudied probability transitions and so on.

In addition, it is closely related to the atomic structure, and the two complement each other.

These are all things that need to be explained from the underlying architecture.

So Bohr felt that Professor Bruce could create the general theory of relativity on his own.

But there is absolutely no way he could have perfected the entire quantum theory by himself.

This is destined to be a relay race of geniuses!
It requires the participation of top physicists from all over the world.

And Professor Bruce is the leader.

Bohr is the opponent's number one general!
However, this time he miscalculated.

The importance of the fourth quantum number far exceeds the previous three quantum numbers.

It can be said that it is precisely because of its existence that physicists have a new understanding of the nature of microscopic particles.

This is an extremely exciting journey of scientific exploration.

Kronig next to him was unusually quiet at this moment.

He is very self-aware. Reconstructing quantum theory is too far away for him.

It's not an area he can participate in at all.

However, the fourth quantum number is different.

It doesn't take a genius to study it.

The main thing is imagination.

Since coming to Bohr's theoretical institute, Koronig has been focusing on the fourth quantum number.

So, he immediately found inspiration from the content of the speech.

Even Bohr did not notice the transformation that was taking place in his student.

At this moment, Kronig muttered to himself.

"The nature of the electron itself?"

“And it’s binary?”

Suddenly, he thought of something.

"up and down?"

"about?"

"Before and after?"

"Clockwise or counterclockwise?"

Kronig's eyes became brighter and brighter, and he felt as if he had grasped something.

But he was not good at mathematics and was not as talented as Heisenberg.

So, he still needs to think carefully.

At this time, Bohr finally noticed Kronig's abnormality and asked casually:

"what happened?"

Koronig replied:

"Oh, nothing, Professor."

"I just had a few thoughts on what Bruce taught."

Bohr said "Oh" and didn't care.

He felt that the other party's qualifications were indeed a little lacking, and it was still a bit difficult for him to study such an advanced topic as quantum theory.

He even planned to find time to help the other party change his research direction.

Unfortunately, if Kronig had said it just now, it might have changed his fate.

Leiden University, The Netherlands.

Ehrenfest was definitely one of the first people to receive the speech records.

Because he had a good relationship with Einstein.

He also invited the other party to serve as a full-time professor at Leiden University.

So Einstein would take one or two weeks every year to give lectures at Leiden University.

At this moment, Ehrenfest faced the two students and said with a smile:
"Uhlenbeck, Gudsmit."

"I'm afraid it will be difficult for the two of you to win the gold medal in the Physics Olympiad this time."

"This young man named Pauli is quite impressive."

"At such a young age, he has a deep understanding of relativity and quantum theory."

Uhlenbeck and Gudsmit are both sophomores at Leiden University.

Moreover, Ehrenfest is very optimistic about them. If nothing unexpected happens, they will become his graduate students after graduation.

So, he now starts to guide the two of them and take them to participate in some research projects.

Uhlenbeck is more low-key and said:
"Professor, I will do my best."

Goudsmit is full of confidence.

"Professor, I won't let you down."

Ehrenfest smiled with satisfaction, and then said:

"To expand your thinking and better prepare for the Olympiad questions."

"I was originally planning to find some cutting-edge physics topics for you to practice on."

"That's great. Professor Bruce's latest speech is very suitable."

"You can also give it a try. Maybe you can find the fourth quantum number."

Ehrenfest did not expect that his unintentional action would soon cause such a stir.

After Lorentz, Dutch physics became famous again.

No one expected it.

The next trendsetters in quantum theory turned out to be those unknown young people.

The universe is uncertain, you and I are both dark horses!
(End of this chapter)