Chapter 459 Quantum Theory Seminar! Everyone is looking forward to it! The fourth quantum number, who will win? !
The Pauli-Bruce Exclusion Principle has once again made the world of physics excited.
On the one hand, Pauli's age makes many people envious.
To be famous in the scientific world at such a young age is considered the pinnacle of life.
On the other hand, this principle has overcome another major problem in quantum theory.
Now, there is only the last piece of the puzzle left, which is the existence of the fourth quantum number.
Once it is discovered, quantum theory will be complete.
As for the reshaping of quantum theory mentioned by Li Qiwei in his previous lecture in Germany, it is too illusory.
From the perspective of physicists, it is still unknown whether this revolutionary theory actually exists.
Only a super boss like Professor Bruce would think to such a height.
But so far, there is no special progress.
This is also very normal in the scientific community.
For example, Einstein is preaching his unified field theory everywhere recently.
It also caused widespread sensation and enthusiasm in the academic circles.
After all, the prospects of this theory are too tempting.
Throughout the ages, anyone who can put forward a "unified" theory has always been a real boss.
Many physicists have joined the research ranks in this field.
Different forms of unified theory have even been proposed.
However, it is still in the initial stage, and no shocking results have been published.
Therefore, in the eyes of the big guys, Professor Bruce's reshaping of quantum theory is almost the same as unified field theory.
The goal is very high and difficult, but the result is unknown.
Compared with the above, the existing quantum theory is undoubtedly more worthy of investment.
Because it can indeed solve many existing problems, spectroscopy, periodic table of elements, etc.
Physics is ultimately a subject that explains the world.
If the theory has been able to explain reality and predict reality well.
So even if there are still various problems, the first thing physicists want to do is to patch and make supplements.
Instead of being like Professor Bruce, swallowing mountains and rivers in anger, just going straight to the point of no destruction or establishment.
It sounds extremely domineering, but it obviously does not conform to most people's concepts.
Therefore, the existing quantum theory is still the backbone of modern physics, and physicists are working diligently to improve it.
Once the fourth quantum number is discovered, the last remaining anomalous Zeeman effect should be solved.
University of Munich.
After Pauli published his thesis, he soon ushered in his doctoral graduation defense.
Unsurprisingly, he became the youngest PhD student ever awarded by the University of Munich.
This made Pauli, who was already high-profile, even more awesome.
"Who is the peak at the end of quantum? When I see Pauli, the Tao becomes empty."
Heisenberg watched Pauli talking eloquently on the stage and scolding Fang Qiu, feeling very envious in his heart.
His doctoral thesis is still far away from meeting the qualifications for defense.
Although his Physics Olympiad score is higher than Pauli's, this only proves his strong problem-solving ability.
Perhaps in the future, there will be even stronger Orsay geniuses than him, Dirac and others.
The Olympiad is always the starting point for talent, not the end.
Problem solving is the basis of physics research, not a credential for innovation ability.
At this moment, Heisenberg let go of the shackles in his heart.
Suddenly he felt relaxed.
He was about to start looking forward.
There are still too many unknowns in modern physics and the opportunities are endless.
Inside the office.
Sommerfeld was learning what Pauli was going to do next.
"Pauli, with your current qualifications, after two or three years of experience, you can go to university and become a physics professor."
"Do you have any ideas?"
Pauli always looked humble in front of his mentor Sommerfeld, and he was completely different from his usual self.
Because he knew that without Sommerfeld being able to stand up to the crowd and appreciate his talent, he would not have been able to go as smoothly as he did.
Therefore, Pauli was very grateful.
"Professor, I would like to hear your opinion."
Sommerfeld nodded happily.
He felt that Pauli had a good nature, a simple mind, and a willingness to help others.
The reason why you like to troll people has a lot to do with the environment in which they grew up.
Pauli has been exposed to many big names in the scientific field since he was a child.
As a result, he has a very high vision and naturally looks down upon ordinary scientific researchers.
To put it bluntly, Pauli is somewhat similar to the character of Sheldon in a later American TV series.
Don't like to deal with unintelligent people.
Therefore, Sommerfeld wanted to polish his state of mind.
So, he said:
"Your future research direction must be in the quantum field."
"Then the following places are suitable for you."
"The first, of course, is Professor Bruce's Quantum Institute."
“It is still in the construction stage, and there is a huge demand for talents.”
"And Professor Bruce's reputation doesn't need me to say more."
"Second, it is the Institute of Theoretical Physics at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark."
“The director, Professor Bohr, is not only Professor Bruce’s PhD, but also the founder of the Bohr-Lee model.”
"There is no doubt about his strength."
"Third, it is the Department of Physics of the University of Berlin."
"Although Professor Planck has retired from the front line of research, he has also trained many experts in the quantum field."
"Although it is certainly not as famous as Professor Bruce and Professor Bohr, it is enough for research."
"Fourth is the Cavendish Laboratory at the University of Cambridge."
“Although they mainly study atomic structure there, their strength in the field of quantum theory cannot be underestimated.”
"As for other places, I don't recommend you to go."
"What you need now is a high-level research environment."
The four places Sommerfeld mentioned are definitely good places in the current field of physics.
Everywhere is full of talented people.
And this was also his purpose, he wanted Pauli to be with more geniuses.
Only by seeing the broader sky can we maintain a humble attitude.
Although Pauli is now a blockbuster, shocking the world of physics.
But compared with Li Qiwei, Bohr, Planck, and Rutherford, they pale into insignificance.
In these places, I'm afraid he will be more restrained.
However, this is just wishful thinking on Sommerfeld's part.
When Pauli criticizes people, he doesn't look at the other person's identity, only the other person's achievements.
This is his nature.
At this moment, after listening to Sommerfeld's analysis, Pauli also began to think.
Although he is carefree, it does not mean that he does not care about his future.
An exclusion principle was far from satisfying Pauli's ambition.
And he is still so young, his future is unlimited.
Therefore, he also wants to have a sparkling resume.
Soon, Pauli had a decision.
He said confidently:
"Professor, if you want to learn, learn from the strongest."
"I want to go to Professor Bruce's Quantum Institute."
"That is the holy land of quantum theory."
Sommerfeld was not surprised at all.
Pauli's choice was completely unexpected. Based on the other party's character, he would definitely choose Professor Bruce.
However, Professor Bruce's extremely domineering temper.
Sommerfeld felt that Pauli was going to suffer.
He smiled and said:
"Very good."
"I will write you a letter of introduction."
"Since the Quantum Institute is not a university, I'm afraid I can't give you any teaching position."
"Perhaps Professor Bruce will hire you as an assistant."
"Don't dislike this status. How many people dream of it but can't get it."
Sommerfeld was worried that Pauli was arrogant and unaccustomed to working for big bosses.
Pauli said:
"Don't worry, Professor."
"I will only stay at the Quantum Institute for a while."
"Sooner or later I will become independent."
He made no secret of his ambitions and ideas.
Sommerfeld, however, was very satisfied.
Any big boss in the field of physics will eventually become his own school.
This is especially true for someone like Pauli.
Next, Pauli did not go to England immediately, but under the leadership of Sommerfeld, he got to know the big guys in the German physics community.
Planck, Einstein, Laue, Born, etc.
At the same time, a piece of news came from the Quantum Research Institute.
Professor Bruce is going to give a small seminar on quantum theory.
The location is located in the Quantum Research Institute.
The time is set for June 10, and the duration will depend on the situation.
As soon as the news came out, it immediately set off a wave of enthusiasm in the high-end circles of the physics community.
Quantum theory has hosted two major conferences.
The first time was for the introduction of the quantum concept, and the second time was for the introduction of the Bohr model.
These two meetings were milestone meetings in quantum theory and witnessed the leap-forward development of quantum theory.
But this time, the big guys didn't expect it to be a private small discussion.
"It seems that Professor Bruce feels that the Exclusion Principle is not enough to hold a large public meeting."
"It may also be that they are worried about conflicting with the Third Blues Conference."
"And this is just a conference on pure quantum theory."
However, no matter what, this news is a bombshell in the quantum theory circle.
No matter how small the conference held by Professor Bruce, no one will look down upon it.
This is a humble house, but I am virtuous.
Whether a meeting is important or not depends not on how many people attend, but who attends.
Obviously, given Professor Bruce's status, this meeting was destined to not be simple.
University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Bohr said to Koronig and other people in the institute:
"This is not a formal meeting."
"You can think of it as a high-level group meeting."
"Professor Bruce hopes that everyone can communicate together."
"Each of you has the opportunity to go on stage and share your results."
After receiving Li Qiwei's notice, Bohr immediately understood that this was actually an academic salon.
It's just that the style of this salon is much higher-end than those salons where ladies compare themselves to fashion.
The people Professor Bruce invited must all be big shots in the physics community.
Everyone has many students and assistants.
This is a sorority in the quantum realm.
Wow!
Everyone was shocked when they heard this.
This is a rare opportunity!
It's exciting to think about being able to explain my research results in front of so many big guys.
There was a strange look in Koronig's eyes.
He didn't expect that he would be given such an opportunity.
Calculating the time, his thesis should be almost completed by then.
Originally, Koronig was ready to show his research results to Professor Bohr in these few days.
He made a major breakthrough in the fourth quantum number.
And the results are a bit scary, on an earth-shattering level.
He was not even sure about the accuracy of the results.
So I want to ask my tutor for help.
However, this sudden good opportunity made Koronig change his mind.
"Professor Bohr will definitely be very happy if he can make a splash on such an occasion."
In the Bohr Institute, which is full of talents, Kroenig's talent is below average.
After coming here for such a long time, he has never achieved anything remarkable.
Compared to his classmates, Kramos and others, he looked very unspectacular.
But despite this, Bohr never ignored him.
They even often encourage him and organize various relaxing activities.
This moved Koronig very much.
He has fallen in love with everything here.
Therefore, he wanted to give Bohr a surprise.
"I don't want to disappoint you!"
At this moment, no one present knew it.
What kind of waves will Koronig, who has always been insular and unknown, make waves and subvert their stereotypes.
On the other side, Leiden University in the Netherlands.
Ehrenfest also received an invitation from Ridgway.
Although he does not belong to the first echelon of physics circles.
But his research work is also related to quantum theory.
He innovatively combined quantum theory and statistical mechanics.
Use quantum concepts to re-examine the behavior of microscopic particles in statistical mechanics.
In this niche field, he is definitely an authority.
Statistical mechanics was Ehrenfest's strength, and he learned from his teacher Boltzmann.
In real history, Ehrenfest also made important achievements in the field of quantum mechanics.
He proposed Ehrenfest's theorem. (Too professional and difficult to explain)
Therefore, it was natural for him to be invited by Li Qiwei.
When Ehrenfest told everyone the news, everyone was very excited.
Being able to attend the conference organized by Professor Bruce is full of irresistible temptation for young people like them.
However, Ehrenfest still smiled and reminded:
"Although this meeting focuses on sharing, there are not many requirements."
"But I still hope that you can prepare your research results well and never make some stupid mistakes."
"Remember, your serious attitude is more important than the content of your research."
"Since Professor Bruce has given you such an opportunity, he doesn't care about the size of the results."
"Your logical ability and how to think about problems are the most important."
Everyone benefited a lot from Ehrenfest's words.
They feel very lucky to be able to receive such earnest teachings from a physics master.
At the same time, they were extremely grateful to Professor Bruce.
However, even Ehrenfest himself did not expect that the content of this meeting was far beyond his imagination.
Uhlenbeck and Gudsmit looked at each other, unable to hide their smiles.
This time, maybe the two of them will become a blockbuster!
Because the two of them had important inspiration on the issue of the fourth quantum number!
(End of chapter)