Chapter 9 Invitation to Join
The next morning, April 29, 1900.
Li Qiwei approached Professor Planck with the first draft of his paper.
After the other party read it for the first time, he couldn't help but let out an exclamation.
“It’s incredible!”
"I can't imagine what kind of criticism we will face when the paper is published."
Yes, Planck used criticism, because this kind of paper that violates Newton's classical view of time and space is simply presumptuous. The world is in disarray.
Li Qiwei smiled and said: "A theory that cannot withstand criticism is not a good theory, isn't it, professor?"
"Haha, with your words, I feel relieved." Langke smiled heartily.
“I estimate that the mathematical calculation part should be completed within a week.”
"I have 10 more days to stay in Cambridge, and I have enough time."
"By the way, Bruce, have you decided which journal to submit to?"
Li Qiwei said without thinking, "I'm ready. Submit to "Nature". "
Planck asked: "Oh, I seem to have heard that it is not a physics special issue, but a comprehensive journal."
Li Qiwei replied. : "Yes, Professor."
"I think famous journals may not dare to accept our papers."
"Besides, Nature magazine is in the UK, which is convenient for me."
Yes, this "Nature" is the famous "Nature" in later generations.
If domestic scientific researchers can publish a paper on this, they will not have to worry about it for the rest of their lives.
All kinds of funds, honors, and professional titles can be obtained.
The decision to vote for it was also based on Li Qiwei's careful consideration.
Nature was first published on November 4, 1869, and was established by Sir Joseph Lockyer.
He is an astronomer and currently serves as editor-in-chief himself.
As a weekly magazine, "Nature" mainly publishes original and original research in various fields.
From an authoritative point of view, its influence is sufficient at least in the UK.
And it's very close to me, which makes it easier to manage the relationship in the future.
As for another reason, it was Li Qiwei's vanity.
After all, in his previous life, he couldn't even see the threshold of "Nature".
Now we have to publish papers that lead the times.
This feeling is very exciting.
Li Qiwei even imagined in his heart that it is possible that in the future, if he writes a sentence casually, it will be published on the front page of Nature as a treasure.
Professor Planck does not see Li Qiwei's dream, and he does not care where Li Qiwei invests.
He smiled and said: "Then it will be as you wish."
"No matter where it is published, it will definitely make waves!"
Li Qiwei smiled knowingly. .
After the two discussed some more details about the paper, Planck couldn't wait to improve the paper.
Li Qiwei called his younger brother Chris and asked him to send a letter to Switzerland.
It was the letter he wrote to Einstein last night.
Now Chris admires Ridgway even more.
Now the word has spread throughout Trinity College that Bruce Lee became a blockbuster and was a physics genius.
Not only did he receive the attention of Dr. Wilson, but he also communicated with big figures in the physics community on campus.
It is said that the two parties had a very happy conversation.
So Chris Pidianpidian ran to deliver the letter.
He still has some questions that he doesn't know how to solve, and he wants to ask his elder brother for help. At this time, he must serve him well.
At this time, Li Qiwei came to the Cavendish Laboratory again.
After talking to Planck yesterday, Wilson approached Ridgway and informed the laboratory director, Professor Thomson, that he wanted to see him.
He also said it was a happy event, so he made an appointment today.
Wilson greeted him at the door.
After seeing Li Qiwei, he jokingly said:
"Bruce, what did you and Professor Planck talk about? He is so excited now that he even ignores my tutor."< br>
Li Qiwei smiled and said: "Professor Planck and I discussed some academic issues and prepared to jointly publish a paper."
Wilson even suspected that he heard wrongly.
"What? You want to publish a paper? With Professor Planck?"
"Are you kidding me!" He kept looking at Li Qiwei, shouting crazily in his heart.
Even if you can solve your own problem in public, now you have to publish a paper.
Brother, you haven’t even graduated from your undergraduate degree!
Is the gap between ordinary people and geniuses so big?
“Well, can I ask, what paper are you going to publish?”
“Solutions about blackbody radiation.”
Wilson was so shocked that he was completely speechless and deeply shocked.
He brought Li Qiwei to Thomson in a daze, and then left alone.
Confused his mentor Thomson.
Li Qiwei looked at the sharp-faced Director Thomson in front of him.
The other party’s resume comes to mind:
"Joseph Thomson was born in England in 1856."
"In 1880, he graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge University, with a bachelor's degree in mathematics."
"In 1883, he obtained a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Cambridge University Master's degree. "
"In 1884, he served as director of the Cavendish Laboratory; in the same year, he was elected as a fellow of the Royal Society. "
"In 1897, he discovered electrons in vacuum cathode ray experiments. , proving that electrons are part of an atom.”
"In 1906, he won the Nobel Prize in Physics."
According to the classification, this is a T3 level expert.
While Li Qiwei was lamenting this man's achievements, Professor Thomson was also observing him.
The conversation with Planck just now made Thomson understand how amazing and talented the young man in front of him is.
Although I don’t know what the specific paper he is going to publish is, it must be extraordinary to make Planck so excited.
So, he stretched out his hand and said very politely:
"Please sit down, Bruce, it's a pleasure to meet you for the first time."
Li Qiwei said politely: "My pleasure, Professor "
I thought Thomson would ask about his studies, but the other party actually said directly:
"Bruce, are you interested in working in the Cavendish Laboratory?"
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"You should be very aware of the strength of our laboratory."
Li Qiwei was shocked. He was only an undergraduate, so what qualifications did he have to be invited by Thomson?
Besides, the paper has not yet been published.
Is it Professor Planck’s recommendation?
He thought in his heart.
"Sorry, Professor, I was so shocked just now. I think I am very willing."
Thomson smiled slightly.
"You don't have to worry too much, I have full confidence in Professor Planck's vision."
"The laboratory needs young blood like you to join."
Li Qiwei said modestly: "Thank you for your compliment and invitation, professor."
Thomson continued:
“Considering that you have not graduated yet, you can do some auxiliary work with Wilson for the time being.”
“He will help you become familiar with the laboratory procedures and master the instruments. "
"After you graduate, I will recruit you as a doctoral student in the laboratory and let you undertake experiments independently."
Li Qiwei said: "Okay, professor. ”
"I have a very good relationship with Dr. Wilson, and I think we will get along very happily."
Thomson finally encouraged Li Qiwei to find Wilson.
As the director of the laboratory, he has a lot of things to do.
When Li Qiwei found Wilson, he was studying instruments and seemed a little absent-minded.
"Hi, Dr. Wilson, Professor Thomson asked me to come find you."
Wilson raised his head, and although he had mixed feelings in his heart, he finally smiled.
"Welcome, Bruce, we will work together in the future."
"Tomorrow I will take you to officially visit the laboratory."
Li Qiwei smiled and said: "I hope I can learn from you, Dr. Wilson."
Wilson shrugged: "At least I can teach you the instrument."
"Hahaha." Both of them laughed.
Li Qiwei said: "I'm going to treat you tonight, let's have a drink."
"I'm very happy."
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(End of this chapter)