1900: A physics genius wandering around Europe

Chapter 524 Professor Bruce finally takes action! Quantum Mechanics Conference! The academic community is shocked! Everyone is watching!
Inside the Quantum Research Institute.

Li Qiwei didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

This kid Heisenberg has come to see him several times.

The meaning is pretty much the same every time.

"Professor Bruce, you have to make the decision for me!"

"Schrödinger is deliberately going against me."

"And his theory can't explain electron spin, so there's obviously something wrong with it."

"Matrix mechanics is the only version of quantum mechanics."

Schrödinger was much more mature. He was emotionally stable and did not rush to prove himself.

However, from his eyes, it can be seen that he has absolute confidence in his wave mechanics.

In addition to Li Qiwei's high evaluation, Schrödinger often mentioned the praise of the other two.

Planck: "I read this paper like a child who has been puzzled by a riddle for a long time and now finally knows the answer."

Einstein: "This paper was inspired by a spring of true genius."

The comments from all the big guys are almost embarrassing for Schrödinger.

Therefore, he was fearless and calm.

At this moment, the two of them were sitting at a distance in the director's office, waiting for Professor Bruce's decision!

After thinking for a while, Li Qiwei finally spoke:
"A lot of physicists have written to me recently."

"They think there should be an open discussion on the problems of quantum mechanics."

"Only by thoroughly explaining the contradiction between wave mechanics and matrix mechanics can quantum mechanics be better developed."

“There’s still a year and a half until the fourth Bruce Conference next year.”

"Based on the current level of discussion, I'm afraid people won't be able to wait that long."

"So, I decided to hold a seminar on quantum mechanics before that!"

“I will invite all the big names in the physics community to work with us to study wave mechanics and matrix mechanics and continue to improve them.”

Wow!
Heisenberg and Schrödinger were immediately excited when they heard this!
To be honest, both of them had already fantasized about this moment in their hearts.

Whoever can defeat the other party's theory head-on in this conference will be the orthodox of quantum mechanics!

Simple and crude, yet very authoritative!
Neither of them would have any objections.

They thought again of the two old quantum theory conferences.

The first meeting discussed quantum concepts.

Professor Planck and Professor Bruce, master and apprentice, debated with many people and established a new foundation for the concept of quantum.

Eventually, he impressed many of the world's leading figures and even won the support of the first Nobel Prize in Physics.

What a style it is!

The second meeting discussed Professor Bohr's quantum orbital model.

Professor Bruce and Professor Bohr, master and apprentice, fought against the crowd.

Based on the Bohr model, Professor Bruce proposed two additional quantum numbers, which shocked everyone.

How domineering that is!

And now, Heisenberg and Schrödinger will get such an opportunity.

The Quantum Mechanics Conference was the first conference after the old quantum theory entered the quantum mechanics stage.

Significance!

For young people like them, it is a stage for them to move to a higher position.

Although one of them started matrix mechanics and the other started wave mechanics.

But there is still a long way to go to achieve the same terrifying influence as Professor Bruce.

On their own, it would be impossible for them to organize and call for such a meeting.

Therefore, they cherish this opportunity very much.

The two were shocked and trembling all over, full of anticipation.

At this time, the slightly older Schrödinger calmed down first and asked quickly:
"Professor, what format will this meeting take?"

Li Qiwei said:
"The development of physics has now surpassed the cognition and imagination of ordinary people."

"It's no longer meaningful to hold large-scale conferences like before."

“Not only will it fail to effectively disseminate knowledge, it will also reduce the professionalism and efficiency of discussions.”

"So, for this discussion meeting, the standard of the people I invited must be at least at the level of physicists."

"Of course, if there are talented people who are interested, we will welcome them all."

Wow!
Schrödinger and Heisenberg were shocked when they heard this!
It seems that the purpose of this conference is purely academic discussion rather than popular science.

In this case, the two of them must be adequately prepared.

After all, the participants at that time will be bigwigs and geniuses from all sides.

If I make some stupid mistakes at the meeting, I will be too embarrassed to face anyone.

However, the two soon became extremely excited again.

"This is worthy of my matrix mechanics (wave mechanics)!"
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1923 9 Month 1 Day.

Li Qiwei published a public article, inviting all the experts in the physics community to participate in the quantum mechanics conference.

The meeting was scheduled for October 1923, 10.

The conference will be held in Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands.

Li Qiwei said in the article:
"As one of the two pillars of modern physics, the development of quantum theory has surpassed our original imagination."

"From special relativity to general relativity, there has been almost no iteration of the theoretical framework."

"But quantum theory is very different."

"From the concept of quantum to the old quantum theory and then to quantum mechanics, the microscopic world once again shows a huge difference from the macroscopic world."

"It forces physicists to find a better theory."

"From what we can see so far, both matrix mechanics and wave mechanics have this potential."

“Therefore, it is necessary and important to hold such a conference to pool everyone’s wisdom to study quantum mechanics.”

As soon as the article and the news came out, it caused a sensation in the physics community!

Professor Bruce finally took action!

This internal dispute within the Quantum Institute swept across the physics community at lightning speed.

All because it is so topical.

If matrix mechanics and wave mechanics appeared alone, they would not cause such great heat.

The charm of academic competition and the passion of the collision of ideas make it impossible for anyone to resist this temptation.

Although the threshold of becoming a physicist blocks most people, it still cannot stop people's enthusiasm for quantum mechanics.

Physicists are looking forward to the conference.

“I hope the big guys can open up more subdivision directions.”

"My advancement to the level of a physicist depends on this meeting."

"The advantage of quantum mechanics is that it is much more closely related to the physical world."

"So it can be easily connected to other areas of physics."

Now quantum mechanics has completely surpassed the theory of relativity and become the mainstream of physics research.

Of course, the reason is not that relativity is inferior to quantum mechanics.

On the contrary, everyone felt that Professor Bruce's article was too self-modest.

The theory of relativity does not seem complicated and does not go through any twists and turns. It is not because it is simple, but because Professor Bruce is too awesome.

Directly get it done in one step!
No chance for discussion was given to others.

Compared with the theory of relativity, quantum mechanics is too mysterious.

After all, no one can see or detect what happens in the microscopic world.

Therefore, it is indeed a bit unrealistic to establish a perfect theory in one go.

Even under Professor Bruce's guidance, two completely opposite theories emerged.

This has given many people an intuitive understanding of the mystery of quantum mechanics.

It is mysterious and subversive.

For the bigwigs, this meeting is imperative.

The astonishment of quantum mechanics exceeded their expectations.

Everyone had a hunch that this was just the beginning of quantum mechanics.

University of Chicago, USA.

As Millikan went to Caltech, Compton became the head of physics at the University of Chicago.

At this moment, he was chatting and laughing with Wu Youxun.

"Wu, this meeting is bound to be exciting!"

"Matrix mechanics and wave mechanics, which side do you support?"

Wu Youxun smiled and said:

"I personally support wave mechanics."

“But I think Schrödinger may have misunderstood the wave equation he wrote.”

Compton was surprised when he heard this. "Huh?"

"What do you mean? Did you find something?"

Wu Youxun smiled and shook his head.

"No, I just analyzed the wave function."

"Since it is derived from de Broglie's matter wave theory, and there is even a parameter called particle mass in the equation."

"How can there be no particle nature?"

"I'm very curious about this. I don't know how Schrödinger thinks."

Compton smiled and said:

"Perhaps it is just to deliberately challenge Matrix Mechanics."

"I'm kind of looking forward to this meeting."

"It would be exciting if we could really fight then."

In real history, Compton, Wilson and other experimental physicists were just spectators.

Wu Youxun smiled.

Compared with the conference, he cares more about the latest research of Alpha Labs.

That was the work done by a new researcher, Dr. Davidson.

“Hopefully it’ll be a pleasant surprise!”

University of Copenhagen, Denmark.

Bohr looked solemn, and his sharp eyes seemed to pierce the sky!
In recent years, people like Wu Youxun, Pauli, Heisenberg, Hund, de Broglie, and Schrödinger have emerged.

The rise of geniuses in physics is so magnificent that it is hard to take in the sight.

Jiangshan has talented people on behalf of the people, and they have been leading the way for hundreds of years.

Many people have forgotten how glorious Professor Bohr was when he was young!
The quantum orbital model is amazing!

Bohr was full of vigor and ambition.

“This time, I will stand at the forefront again!”

Kronig, who was standing by, was moved by the sight of his mentor being so heroic.

"This is the invincible Professor Bohr in my mind!"

"What about matrix mechanics and wave mechanics?"

"Quantum mechanics has just begun, and heroes all over the world are chasing it!"

University of Paris, France.

Master and apprentice Lang Zhiwan and de Broglie held the invitation letters in their hands, looking relaxed.

Lang Zhiwan said with great emotion:

"I never expected that. I just had a meeting with Schrödinger not long ago."

"In a blink of an eye, he actually developed wave mechanics based on the theory of matter waves."

“It’s so irritating to see people compare to each other!”

"I was the first to give the opening speech at that meeting."

Lang Zhiwan was indeed depressed.

Matter wave theory was created by his doctoral student.

As a result, others are now conducting more in-depth research.

Doesn't this clearly show that he, the doctoral supervisor and professor, is a fake.

This is a bit embarrassing.

De Broglie smiled and said:

"The Schrödinger equation is truly a work of genius."

"I am also ashamed that I did not even think of considering the problem of wave equation at that time."

"otherwise."

De Broglie felt a little regretful.

If he had thought a little further, he might have been the founder of wave mechanics.

However, he still underestimated the difficulty of the wave equation.

It is not accomplished by reasoning, but by inspiration.

At this time, Lang Zhiwan smiled and asked:

"De Broglie, you should undoubtedly support wave mechanics."

De Broglie nodded.

In real history, de Broglie was also very funny.

He originally followed Einstein, and during a debate with the Copenhagen School, his waveguide theory was questioned by Heisenberg.

However, Einstein did not speak up for him.

De Broglie was so angry that he immediately changed his allegiance and supported Bohr and others.

Lang Zhiwan said expectantly:

“This is going to be an unforgettable meeting!”

University of Berlin, Germany.

At this moment, Planck, Einstein, Born and others were chatting about the upcoming quantum mechanics conference.

Einstein asked:

"Professor Planck, which side do you support?"

Planck smiled and said:

“I don’t support any of them.”

"I always feel that this meeting is not simple."

"Bruce might have some hidden trick up his sleeve."

Everyone laughed when they heard Professor Planck's joke.

This is very much Professor Bruce's style.

There was a gleam of light in Born's eyes!
Einstein murmured to himself:
"Why do I always have a bad feeling?"

University of Cambridge, UK.

Fowler never expected that he was also invited by Professor Bruce.

He was very happy in his heart.

He smiled and said to Dirac:

"Dirac, I hope that after you graduate with your doctorate, you can also go to the Quantum Institute for further studies."

"Following me in my PhD program is a bit of a waste of your talent!"

The topic that Fowler gave Dirac was to study white dwarfs using the methods of statistical mechanics.

This is not a question of astronomy but of pure quantum physics.

Professor Bruce introduced quantum mechanics and relativity into astronomy, opening up a whole new field of research.

At present, this field is still in its wild period and there is a lot of room for development.

Dirac's work was so beautiful that Fowler was amazed!

Because the other party even improved Professor Bruce's theory of stellar evolution.

This is a bit too awesome!

In real history, the title of Dirac's doctoral thesis only had two words: quantum mechanics.

It can be said to be the shortest doctoral dissertation in history.

But the quantum statistics content was very innovative and was later named "Fermi-Dirac statistics".

This is another extremely important achievement in the field of quantum mechanics, which caused a huge sensation.

Later, Yang Zhenning praised Dirac's papers as "clear and untainted by dust."

Dirac heard this and said quietly:

"Professor, I have learned a lot from you."

Fowler was very moved.

He had never seen a mind as pure as Dirac's, who always focused on physics itself rather than the sociality of physicists.

However, he laughed out loud:

"Haha, I still have self-awareness."

"Only Professor Bruce can better inspire your talent."

"I just happened to talk to Professor Bruce about this matter when I went to the meeting this time."

Dirac nodded and said nothing more.

The news of the quantum mechanics conference completely set off the physics community.

The big guys who received the invitation are all eagerly waiting for it.

What an incredible outcome this meeting will bring!

Great attention!

(End of this chapter)