Chapter 38 Clouds are moving in all directions
In the days that followed, Li Qiwei was at ease in the Cavendish Laboratory.
And he did not forget his younger brother Chris. With Thomson's consent, Ridgway often assigned him some simple physics experiments.
As for how much Chris can learn, it depends on his own understanding.
Despite this, the young man was moved to tears and vowed to study hard and not lose face to Li Qiwei.
After getting to know each other, Ridgway often discussed issues with Rutherford, Wilson and others, and sometimes even brought his mentor Thomson together.
After an in-depth understanding, Li Qiwei has now officially entered Thomson's research core and began to learn the other party's atomic [Jujube Cake Model].
Today, although the existence of atoms has not been mathematically proven, it would have to wait until Einstein published his paper on [Brownian Motion] in 1905.
But physicists have become aware of the existence of atoms through various means and can already begin to study its properties.
And Thomson discovered that there are electrons inside atoms, and they have a negative charge.
Therefore, this will raise a question, in what form do electrons move or remain stable inside the atom.
Thomson proposed the [Jujube Cake Model]: that is, the mass and positive charge of an atom are evenly distributed in its internal space, like a spherical pastry; and the electrons are dates dotted on the surface of the pastry, randomly distributed.
Of course Li Qiwei knew that this model was wrong and would later be overturned by Rutherford.
But when he actually studied it and combined it with the background of this era, he unexpectedly discovered that this theory was perfect.
Not only can it easily explain the electric field distribution of atoms, but it can also use classical mechanics to analyze orbits.
No wonder it has to wait until more than ten years before it is replaced by the [planetary model].
Therefore, Li Qiwei sighed in his heart that physics cannot be achieved overnight.
He became increasingly suspicious that Einstein was an alien. But after two contacts, he could not find any evidence. It can only be explained by genius.
Those theories we studied in later generations were only retained on the basis of eliminating countless erroneous theories.
Only learning the right things without knowing where the wrong theories lie is actually an incomplete education and a cramming education.
At this time, the work of him, Rutherford, Wilson and others was to design more experiments to verify the [Jujube Cake Model].
Li Qiwei was not proud at all and dismissed these experiments. Instead, he did it seriously and analyzed it based on his own prophet, which made him feel very satisfied.
While Li Qiwei was concentrating on physics research, on the other side, a small-scale discussion was also held in Oxford University.
The topic is how to refute the concept of [quantum] and [quantum mechanics].
Lucas, the vice-chancellor of Oxford University, is a middle-aged man with a handsome appearance. At this moment, he is expressing his views impassionedly.
"My dear professors, now it is not just an academic battle, but also a battle for honor between Oxford and Cambridge."
"I know that all of you here are respected seniors in physics, or... Young talents with extraordinary talents."
"You have your own pride in academics and physics, and you disdain to be full of sophistry like those professors of literature."
"But, who can. Guaranteed, [Quantum Mechanics] must be right?”
“No matter what, you can at least ask some questions and let Bruce Lee answer them.”
Those present were all the treasures of the Oxford Physics Department, and Lucas could only rely on them to regain his face.
The sad thing is that many professors agree with the concept of [quantum].
There are also some who just don’t care at all, thinking that physics has ended long ago and [quantum mechanics] is a dream, and they disdain to debate.
In the last half, I really believed that Li Qiwei was wrong and found a lot of evidence.
Now, Lucas hopes that more people can join in and increase the opposition.
Cambridge's funding really made Lucas tremble. It was five times as much as Oxford University. Even the school council asked him why his academic standards were lagging behind Cambridge, and they quickly took remedial measures.
Thus, there was subsequent push to question the theory of [quantum mechanics].
Now, since everyone has decided to hold a public debate in the form of a meeting, Lucas can only agree.
He can only influence professors and scholars at Oxford University, others will not listen to his opinions.
Therefore, this mobilization meeting is very important.
One of the opposing professors said: "Mr. Lucas, don't worry, academic disputes are normal."
"If it can be proven that the theory is wrong, then naturally It's best, but if it proves to be correct, it will be a great thing for physics."
"No matter what, we will try our best," said an identity professor. : "I agree with academic disputes, but we can't make things out of nothing and act on impulse."
Lucas was helpless. Although he was the vice president, he was not qualified to manage these professors, so he could only continue to persuade them.
In addition, there are many other universities or individuals who are gearing up.
Some are fans of classical physics, while others are madmen trying to subvert physics.
Of course there are a group of people who support Li Qiwei.
In Planck's office at the University of Berlin, several people were sitting here chatting casually.
"Planck, are you confident about going to London this time?" asked Mr. Röntgen.
"I feel that I may not be needed anymore. That disciple of mine is not someone to be trifled with. He should be ready to face all doubts." Plank looked very relaxed.
Boltzmann took a deep breath and said with a smile: "The academic circle of physics has not been so lively for a long time. It is really a grand event."
Röntgen continued: "This is also a British person They deliberately show their appeal to the world.”
“This time, we also want to show them that the center of physics in the world will always be in Germany.”
After saying that, the three of them burst into laughter. The academic battle in physics made these old people excited.
Four people are sitting casually in the University of Paris, France.
They are 48-year-old Becquerel, 41-year-old Curie, 33-year-old Marie Curie, and Curie’s most proud doctoral student, 28-year-old Langevin.
Among them, Becquerel was the first to discover natural radioactivity, and jointly won the 1903 Nobel Prize in Physics with the Curies.
Therefore, the three of them have an extremely close relationship and often do experiments together and discuss physics research.
At this moment, Curie teased: "I didn't expect that the three of us were also invited by Lord Kelvin; it's really flattering."
Then he turned to Lang Zhivin and said: "This is your best A learning opportunity."
Mrs. Curie glanced at Lang Zhiwan, and then continued: "I just want to see what kind of young man Bruce is."
As the eldest, Becquerel smiled and said: "This is a grand event of physics, and any physicist should make a voice."
"I can't wait to see the event."
In Switzerland, Einstein and Grossmann had prepared everything and were waiting to leave for England.
Countless scholars and even industrialists interested in physics in the Netherlands, Belgium and other countries are eagerly looking forward to this meeting.
Really attracting worldwide attention!
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