1900: A physics genius wandering around Europe

Chapter 532 Schrödinger does not understand the Schrödinger equation! The essence of the wave function! The third wave! The audience was shocked!
inside the room.

When Li Qiwei used his extraordinary mathematical skills to prove the equivalence of matrix mechanics and wave mechanics, everyone was delighted.

Quantum mechanics has reached a new level!
No one doubts the correctness of the deduction.

With Professor Bruce's terrifying strength and his uninterrupted calculation and proof process.

The main one is reassuring.

Einstein and Dirac were the first to understand and comprehend all the processes.

They couldn't help but exclaim:
"too strong!"

“This is a perfect example of the combination of mathematics and physics!”

“It seems to have made me see the beauty of the original theory of general relativity.”

Everyone was filled with emotion.

Starting from general relativity and quantum mechanics, the development of physics has gradually become inseparable from mathematics.

Riemannian geometry, matrices, Hilbert space.
The amount of mathematical knowledge that future physicists will have to learn will increase exponentially.

However, mathematics is always only an auxiliary to physics, not the core.

The physical problem comes first, then the mathematical answer, and we should not put the cart before the horse.

In real history, the Yang-Mills equation proposed by Yang Zhenning and Mills is, strictly speaking, a mathematical framework.

But at the same time it also has profound physical connotations.

It generalizes the concepts of quantum electrodynamics to non-Abelian groups.

Only with a mathematical foundation can the unification of electromagnetic force, strong force and weak force be possible.

But another cutting-edge theory, string theory, is different.

String theory is a purely mathematical concept and has nothing to do with physics.

Therefore, many physicists do not accept string theory and believe that those researchers have gone astray.

Therefore, this point in time is the most golden age in the history of physics.

Although the mathematical knowledge that physicists need to use is advanced, it is not to the point of despair.

At least you don't need to reinvent a set of mathematical theories yourself.

But the level of physical results they produced far exceeded the level of mathematics they used.

This is the power and charm of the times!
At this moment, Li Qiwei said with a smile:

"Heisenberg, Schrödinger, you two should stop arguing."

"Matrix mechanics and wave mechanics are both expressions of quantum mechanics."

“Everyone can use whichever one they want.”

Suddenly, Li Qiwei joked:
"Of course, I personally like wave mechanics."

Everyone smiled knowingly.

Heisenberg was heartbroken after hearing this and was in tears.

At this moment, he and Schrödinger had returned to their respective seats.

Although he did not lose the debate today, his matrix mechanics will probably be neglected.

Since the two expressions of quantum mechanics are equivalent, everyone would of course choose the more familiar wave mechanics.

Everyone saw what Professor Bruce had just deduced.

The Matrix is ​​really a torture.

Schrödinger looked delighted.

From today on, his wave mechanics is synonymous with quantum mechanics.

Everyone will learn and develop his theories.

A few years later, he became the well-deserved "Ancestor of Waves".

At this time, Lorenz continued to host and said with a smile:

"Bruce, you've got a surprise for all of us."

"I originally thought that today's discussion might end in vain."

"But now, everything is perfect and everyone is happy."

Everyone nodded.

Those present are the authorities on quantum mechanics.

The result of today's meeting represents the final decision on the two forms of expression.

Next, the physics community will use this as a standard to continue their research on quantum mechanics.

However, when Li Qiwei heard this, he shook his head slightly, looking thoughtful.

Seeing this, Lorenz asked in confusion:
"What's wrong, Bruce?"

"Matrix mechanics and wave mechanics have been proven to be equivalent. Is there still a problem?"

Upon hearing this, Li Qiwei paused for a moment, then a smile spread across his face.

He smiled and said:

"Professor Lorentz, have you forgotten the questions Einstein and Bohr raised before?"

“I was just thinking about these two questions.”

"Fortunately, I think I already have the answer."

boom!
When these words were spoken, everyone was shocked again.

"My God!"

"impossible!"

"Professor Einstein and Professor Bohr's questions hit the nail on the head and stumped everyone present."

"Professor Bruce actually..."

"This is incredible!"

"How can a person be so strong?"

Lorenz himself was stunned with surprise.

He just asked casually and didn't expect the problem to be solved right away.

"This"

The light flashed in Einstein and Bohr's eyes, piercing the sky!
"Is this the strength of Bruce (mentor)?"

"He has been getting stronger and stronger and has never stepped back."

"One person's power can resist all the quantum masters combined!"

They both couldn't wait to know the answer.

Schrödinger and Heisenberg were even more dumbfounded.

The two looked at the man in disbelief.

Tall and majestic, dominating the world!
It is like a huge sun, making people unable to help but worship it!
Just standing there gives people an infinite sense of security.

It seems that there is no problem in this world that can stump each other.

"Professor Bruce, this is so terrifying!"

If both of these problems are solved, it means that quantum mechanics is perfect.

Their status will also be recognized by the physics community.

Quantum binary stars born from the eternal sun!

hiss!
The rest were all stunned.

Today's meeting was full of twists and turns, ups and downs, and it really made people excited!

Under the eager gazes of the crowd, Li Qiwei said:
"First, let me make one thing clear."

"After I give my answer, I think many people here will find it hard to accept it."

Wow!
Everyone was shocked!
"What's happening here?"

“Isn’t the answer weird?”

"With Professor Bruce's status and strength, he said something like this. I can't imagine how shocking the answer will be!"

Rutherford suddenly sighed:

"This feeling is a bit like the state I was in when I first heard Guang Xiang."

"Is Bruce going to come up with another theory that will shake the nature of the world?"

Everyone was breathing rapidly, their expressions were agitated, and they were unable to speak.

Their curiosity has reached its peak.

"Professor Bruce, what exactly did you find?"

Li Qiwei smiled slightly, feeling extremely domineering inside.

"Next, let the entire physics community go crazy for me!"

Suddenly, his demeanor changed.

The vast and terrifying power suppressed the entire audience.

"Let me explain the problem of wave mechanics first."

Then, he looked directly at Schrödinger with his sharp eyes. The latter was shocked and immediately felt uneasy and his mouth was dry.

Schrödinger had no idea what was going on.

He just felt that Professor Bruce's eyes were too scary.

However, Li Qiwei suddenly smiled again, making people feel like spring breeze.

He said it in a joking tone, but said something that shocked everyone.

"Schrödinger didn't understand his Schrödinger equation."

Wow!
Everyone was shocked!

Everyone was immediately stunned.

"What?"

"Isn't the Schrödinger equation the wave equation? It was proposed by Schrödinger?"

"How could Schrödinger not understand the Schrödinger equation?" This time, Heisenberg even forgot to mock Schrödinger.

He felt that Professor Bruce was a little bit weird.

He smiled shyly, feeling warm inside.

"Professor Bruce, even though you like me the most, there is no need to support me so much in public."

"I am afraid."

"Brother Xue is a nice guy, but the Schrödinger equation is really annoying."

Schrödinger himself was simply stunned.

He rubbed his eyes and pinched his thigh with his hand.

"I'm not dreaming."

“How could I not understand the Schrödinger equation?”

“I am Schrödinger!”

Although he had huge doubts in his heart, Schrödinger was not like Heisenberg, who had a quick temper and was easily impulsive.

He sorted out his thoughts, stood up quickly, and asked respectfully:

"Professor Bruce, what do you mean?"

Li Qiwei looked at him, stretched out his right hand and pressed the air, motioning him to sit down.

Then he said:

"What I mean is that Schrödinger's interpretation of the wave function ψ is wrong."

“Moreover, de Broglie’s interpretation of matter waves is also wrong.”

"Matter does have the dual nature of wave and particle, but its wave nature is not the same as the wave nature you understand."

These words left everyone confused.

Is there anything special about volatility?
Those present are all big names in the field of physics, and wave physics is the foundation of the foundations of physics.

All physics undergraduate programs have relevant courses.

There is no one who is not familiar with wave physics.

Although many people have forgotten the specific details.

But they still say:
"Bo, what's so difficult?"

Although Schrödinger was puzzled, he felt a tremor in his heart.

He always felt that what Professor Bruce said was not simple!
At this time, to everyone's surprise, Li Qiwei suddenly said:

"Wu Youxun, please tell us how you understand wave theory?"

Wu Youxun was puzzled when he heard this.

He was just bragging to Compton.

As a result, I was called upon to answer questions.

He was like a primary school student who was distracted in class and was caught by the teacher.

However, Wu Youxun is no longer the naive student he used to be.

As the discoverer of the Wu-Compton effect and the head of Alpha Labs.

He is a well-known figure in both academia and industry.

And all of this stems from the precious opportunity given to him by Professor Li.

Wu Youxun stood up generously and quickly glanced at everyone.

When he saw the smile on Professor Li's face, he felt relieved.

This is not a test, but an opportunity to perform!

At the same time, this also reflects Professor Li's special attention to him.

"We are all Chinese!"

So, he frowned, thought for a while, organized his words, and said:
"By definition, a wave is a way matter moves."

"Based on the nature of the waves, there are currently two types of waves in nature."

"They are mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves."

“Mechanical waves are generated by the mechanical vibration of matter, and they require a medium for propagation.”

"Water waves, sound waves, earthquake waves, etc. are all mechanical waves."

"Water waves must propagate in the medium of water."

"Sound waves can travel through air as well as through solid objects."

"Electromagnetic waves are a special type of wave formed by the alternating changes of electric and magnetic fields."

“It’s fundamentally different from mechanical waves.”

"In addition, electromagnetic waves can not only propagate in a medium, but also in a vacuum."

"Here, one point needs to be emphasized."

“Waves and the matter that produces them are two essentially different physical entities.”

“Waves are a mode of motion, not the motion itself.”

"For example, water waves and water are not the same thing."

“When there is vibration at the source of the water, the water moves.”

"This movement is not a straight line, but an undulating one."

"We use waves to describe this mode of motion, and the wave function is used to quantitatively describe this mode of motion mathematically."

"So, water waves are just a mathematical model used to describe the motion of water."

"Similarly, electromagnetic waves and electromagnetic fields are not the same thing."

"Electromagnetic waves are a mathematical model used to describe the changing process of electric and magnetic fields."

"So the wave itself has no energy, it's just a form of energy transfer."

"The wave function proposed by Dr. Schrödinger, according to his definition, belongs to mechanical waves."

"That is, the wave function describes the electron wave, not the electron itself."

"Of course, Dr. Schrödinger believed that electrons themselves are waves, which is another topic."

"The waveguide theory proposed by Dr. de Broglie also belongs to mechanical waves."

“Take water waves, for example.”

"According to his understanding, electrons are water, and electron waves are water waves."

"The trajectory of the waves determines the direction in which the water moves."

“So, water won’t fly up to the sky.”

"And the existence of water allows the waves to spread far and wide."

After Wu Youxun finished speaking, all the bigwigs present nodded in praise.

As expected, he is worthy of being the gold medalist of the first Physics Olympiad.

The foundation is very solid.

The understanding of fluctuations is very thorough and profound.

Moreover, it was obvious that he listened to the content of today's meeting very carefully.

It can clearly explain the relationship between wave function, waveguide theory, etc. and wave mechanics.

Compton was very happy as he watched Wu Youxun talking calmly and confidently.

However, he was very confused.

"There is nothing wrong with Wu's discussion of wave theory and his understanding of wave functions and waveguide theory."

"What does this mean, Professor Bruce?"

Not only him, everyone else had the same doubt.

Everyone didn't understand why Professor Bruce asked this question.

Li Qiwei looked at Wu Youxun with satisfaction and smiled at him.

Then he said:

"good."

“Wu Youxun’s teachings on wave theory are very rigorous and detailed.”

"But he was wrong about one thing."

"That is, from today onwards, there will no longer be just two types of waves in nature."

"But there will be a third wave!"

"Schrödinger said that the wave function describes electron waves just like water waves."

“This statement is wrong.”

"Electron waves, or matter waves, are a new type of wave that is completely different from mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves."

"It's that third wave!"

boom!
The whole audience was shocked!

Everyone is in disbelief.

How can this be?

Quantum mechanics has even discovered a third type of wave!

It’s so appalling!

Schrödinger muttered to himself:
“What is the third wave?”

The next chapter will be the most crucial one.

If everyone can understand that chapter, quantum mechanics will no longer have any secrets for you.

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(End of this chapter)