Chapter 26 Questioning
On July 5, 1900, Li Qiwei entered the University of Berlin for the first time.
In later generations, this was also a world-class prestigious school, with famous alumni including Karl Marx, Hertz, Schrödinger and others.
Among them, Hertz was the man who discovered the photoelectric effect.
Like the University of Cambridge, the University of Berlin does not admit female students.
At this time, almost all universities in Europe and the United States did not recruit women, and there were even no female professorships.
Therefore, the campus also lacks a beautiful scenery.
When Li Qiwei arrived at the Department of Physics, Planck had been waiting with many people for a long time.
Everyone looked at this talented Cambridge student with curious eyes.
Li Qiwei is completely different from the Qing people they imagined, and they are not even comparable.
Tall and handsome, with a scholarly air, neither humble nor arrogant. The most amazing thing is those eyes.
The people who were shot showed unnatural expressions, lowered their heads slightly, and did not dare to look directly.
It was as if the other party had seen through him at a glance.
With a standard smile on his face, Li Qiwei complained in his heart: Anyway, I don’t have your information in my mind, which means they are all little Kalami, so what should I be afraid of.
So, amid the cheers of the crowd, he followed Planck into the venue of the Department of Physics.
At this moment, the place is filled with unique flowers, and the air is full of floral fragrance.
It can be seen that Planck and the students in the physics department valued him.
Of course, all this has nothing to do with Planck being the chairman of the Department of Physics.
After Li Qiwei and Planck were seated, everyone couldn't wait for Li Qiwei to share the paper.
For example, how he came up with the concept of [quantum] and how he collaborated with Professor Planck.
Some people also asked, how will [quantum mechanics] develop next and so on.
Most of the people present here are professors and students from the Department of Physics. Of course, they are curious about Li Qiwei's theory.
If it is true as Lord Kelvin said, then what is the significance of them learning physics?
It is better to study liberal arts and become a great writer.
After everyone gradually calmed down, Li Qiwei began to speak slowly.
He begins with the meeting of the Royal Society in London, describing why he made the bet with Lord Kelvin.
Through Li Qiwei’s slightly choked narration, this made everyone present feel the same.
Because the unification of Germany also went through countless blood and fire.
They could appreciate Li Qiwei’s sincerity of love for the nation, so they all applauded him.
Then he went on to tell interesting stories about Cambridge University and how he met Professor Planck.
Everyone lamented the fate that caused two completely unrelated people to meet together and spark a dazzling spark.
Finally, Li Qiwei focused on how he thought about the concept of [quantum] and Professor Planck's mathematical support for him.
The students here were envious.
Now they are still racking their brains for graduation and publishing thesis. The person opposite is about to become a physicist.
However, some people have raised some doubts.
A professor asked: "Hello, Bruce, your [quantum] concept is just a hypothesis for the time being. Have you ever thought about confirming it through any experiments?"
Li Qiwei replied: "I am at Cavan University in Cambridge. Dishu is working in the laboratory and is designing an experimental plan with his mentor, Professor Thomson."
"As for the specific details, I cannot disclose them for the time being."
Someone asked: " Bruce, since Professor Planck is your honorary tutor and the corresponding author of the paper, why do you still stay in Cambridge?”
This question made everyone laugh, including Planck. He also looked at Li Qiwei expectantly. Li Qiwei touched his chin and said awkwardly: "Well, Professor Planck and Professor Thomson are both people I respect."
“As for choosing to stay in Cambridge, I may be used to it, but who can say for sure about the future?”
Everyone was impressed by his wit and no longer deliberately embarrassed him. .
Just as the host and guest were enjoying themselves and the atmosphere was warm, a discordant voice suddenly sounded: "Bruce Lee, I think those mathematical proofs are the key, not the concept of [quantum]."
The room suddenly became quiet. Everyone looked at the speaker and found that it was Schlick, who was Professor Planck's favorite graduate student.
Sure enough, Planck said apologetically and helplessly: "Sorry, Bruce, Schrick is my graduate student."
Then he scolded Schrick: "Don't talk nonsense, Schrick, Please respect others."
Schlick didn't care about the eyes of everyone, nor looked at Professor Planck, but stared directly at Li Qiwei and continued:
"I will take you. I read the paper five times and found that the most important thing is the radiation formula: E=hv, which requires superb mathematical skills."
"As for the concept of [quantum], a few months ago, General Professor Ranke once accidentally suggested the word 'discontinuity' to me. ”
"I think you should understand, what does this mean?"
"So, Bruce, I think your contribution to the paper is not high!"
When Schrick finished, Everyone was shocked and said nothing, and the atmosphere became very awkward.
Li Qiwei took in everyone's expressions, then looked at Schrick, and smiled: "Schrick, I understand your thinking."
"You think I'm just a An undergraduate student just happened to have a good idea and was discovered by Professor Planck.”
"Then the professor used his profound mathematical skills to perfect the idea and actually created a brand new physical theory."
"Professor Planck had even thought of this good idea before."
Sure enough, Schrick's face changed after hearing this. This was indeed what he was thinking in his heart. He was also a little jealous of Li Qiwei, why he was so lucky.
Li Qiwei continued: "More than two hundred years ago, Newton and Leibniz argued about the right to invent calculus."
"No one thinks that they copied who, because the universe The rules are there, we are just the discoverers of the rules, not the creators.”
"I have never been arrogant enough to think that I am the only one who can think of the [quantum] concept."
"It's just that Professor Planck and I had a very good chat and hit it off right away, so I asked him for help. I will improve the mathematics part."
"But I can definitely ask Professor Thomson for help. I think he will be happy."
"So your doubts are not valid, physics. Laws never belong to any one person alone.”
“I was just lucky enough to discover [Quantum Mechanics] with Professor Planck.”
When Li Qiwei finished speaking, everyone was in awe, and the room suddenly burst into warm applause.
Everyone was moved by his sincerity, even Planck was very pleased.
He knew that he was not wrong about Li Qiwei. The other person's heart was as pure as the sky.
Schlick's face was full of shame. His impulse just now made him very ungentlemanly.
However, Li Qiwei soon came to his rescue.
"Schlick, don't worry about this. [Quantum mechanics] is just a seedling now, and it still has a broader space for growth."
"The future must belong to our younger generation, join in the new physics Let’s study!”
“You are Professor Planck’s favorite disciple. I think he must want to see you join the new era.”
“Let’s laugh at Lord Kelvin together. "
Li Qiwei's words successfully made everyone laugh, and also made Schrick look at him gratefully.
Lao Xu, please read and collect~
(End of this chapter)