Chapter 43: Pressure from everyone
After listening to Li Qiwei’s answer, Madame Curie was thoughtful.
She is also engaged in physics research, so she naturally knows that she cannot be full of words when the research results are not yet confirmed.
Moreover, she liked Li Qiwei very much and did not choose to get to the bottom of it, asking Li Qiwei what properties of electrons he discovered that could not be explained by classical mechanics.
However, this answer is enough to explain her doubts.
But Madame Curie always felt that the other person was trying to hide something. This was a woman's intuition, but it was often very effective.
So, she said casually, "Bruce, I just felt that you were a little hesitant to speak. Do you want to say something?"
Li Qiwei was surprised, okay As expected, no woman can afford to offend a terrible intuition, let alone a female scientist.
He smiled and said: "Yes, madam, I do want to say one more thing." So he continued:
"In 1895, Professor Roentgen discovered X-rays."
"In 1896, Marie Curie, your wife and Professor Becquerel discovered radioactivity."
"In 1899, my senior brother Professor Rutherford discovered alpha rays and beta rays based on radioactivity. "
"So who is here to tell me what the force is that produces these rays? "
"Gravity? Impossible, because the calculated value is too small; electromagnetic force? No, because X-rays are not charged and have no electromagnetic effect."
"Although alpha rays are charged, classical electromagnetic theory cannot explain why matter emits rays for no reason."
"So, I conclude that there must be a brand new force in nature that controls the generation and properties of these rays."
"And this force exists in atoms. Quantum mechanics can explain this. The theory of force."
Boom!
As soon as he finished speaking, another storm started in the venue.
Many people are like Tingtianshu. Li Qiwei’s knowledge is so advanced that many professors have no idea.
Not to mention lecturers and doctoral students, they are almost autistic.
After all, not everyone is a boss.
Only those who are truly at the forefront of physics understand the weight of Li Qiwei’s words.
This is unbelievable!
Everyone stared at him closely.
If his explanation of quantum mechanics just now is still within the acceptance range of everyone, after all, it is just a different research angle from Newtonian mechanics.
The so-called new force completely breaks everyone's perception.
Objects will fall because of gravity; people will fall, lightning, aurora, these are all the effects of electromagnetic force.
Physics has developed for more than three hundred years, but humans have not yet found the third force.
Now someone actually said publicly that there is a third force, and many people thought Li Qiwei was crazy.
"Does Bruce Lee really think he is the god of physics? He dared to directly predict that there is a third force without even seeing it." said the Oxford professor.
“I think he is starting to become arrogant, thinking that the invention of [quantum theory] is great, and starting to talk nonsense.” Another Oxford professor said.
“Young people really don’t know the heights of the world. Are there so many physicists here stupid?” Some people were indignant.
At this time, the atmosphere in the venue reached its peak, and even Lord Kelvin forgot to maintain order.
He was also shocked by Li Qiwei's bold words. This young man from the Qing Dynasty always liked to say things that were not surprising, but he had a magical confidence that made people believe in his ideas.
Madame Curie looked at Li Qiwei with beautiful eyes, attracted by the theory he described.
At this time, Baron Rayleigh suddenly said: "Bruce, you are such an amazing young man, no wonder you can invent [quantum theory]."
Li Qiwei quickly responded, this man is the only one with the lowest qualifications. Because of the existence of Lord Kelvin, he was also Thomson's teacher.
Baron Rayleigh continued: "The force you are talking about is still too far away. We can't even understand atoms now, let alone study the internal forces."
"I heard you With so many explanations, there is still one thing you can’t convince me about, and that is that apart from explaining the second dark cloud, the problem of black body radiation, your [quantum theory] has no other evidence.”
Then, Wien nodded to Baron Rayleigh and said: "As the discoverers of the black body radiation problem, Baron and I are very fortunate that your genius idea can solve this problem." "I have communicated with Planck privately, Could it be that [quantum theory] just fits this problem, like a unique mathematical technique?"
"When leaving this problem, quantum theory may no longer apply. , after all, the electron behavior you mentioned has not been proven.”
The two big guys’ speeches were more sharp, directly hitting the shortcomings of [quantum theory].
Many people in the audience agreed. Thomson knew that this was Baron Rayleigh testing Li Qiwei.
He was afraid that if Li Qiwei's path was too smooth, he would be prone to failure after encountering setbacks in the future, so he wanted to give him a blow now.
Sure enough, the real super bosses seemed to have reached a tacit understanding, and they all started to attack Li Qiwei.
Because they had just been shocked by the shocking remarks of the third force, they wanted to beat this young man.
At this time, Lorenz raised his hand and said: "Bruce, I am very happy to hear your sharing. This is my biggest gain in recent times."
Li Qiwei expressed his gratitude. He is the man behind Einstein. His Lorentz transformation provides important mathematical support for the special theory of relativity.
Lorenz continued: "Sorry, I interrupted your answer by asking questions behind Baron and Wayne."
"That's because my question is similar to theirs, so I Just say it together, you can answer the three of us together."
"I have also derived the blackbody radiation energy distribution formula. If specific mathematical equations are added, the result can also include the entire spectrum."
“Obviously, this kind of perfect conclusion cannot be regarded as a real physical theory.”
“So is it possible that your [quantum] concept is mathematics similar to mine? Form is just a different angle.”
"It's like, the angle is the same as the radian."
After Lorenz finished speaking, it instantly caused a sensation, and everyone present began to whisper to each other.
Obviously, the three physics tycoons launched attacks one after another, all targeting the core. Everyone thought that Li Qiwei was powerless now.
Planck looked at Li Qiwei distressedly, but in this situation, his face was not easy to use, unlike at the Berlin Physics Society.
But he also knew that this was the only path for a great physicist.
If he cannot overcome even this little doubt, then his achievements will not be great.
Therefore, his eyes became firm again, looking at Li Qiwei expectantly.
In the audience, Einstein and Grossman clasped their hands, eager to rush forward immediately and bear the pressure for Li Qiwei.
But they also knew that if they made such a move on this occasion, it would embarrass Li Qiwei and the Zurich School.
Wilson also stopped laughing, and his expression was rarely serious. He kept shouting Li Qiwei's name in his heart, as if to transfer all his strength to him.
As for the younger brother Chris, the junior brought here by Li Qiwei, he was even more depressed and breathless at this moment.
Even Professor Keyes became nervous. The young man once said to himself that light is both a wave and a particle, but he has never been able to understand the mystery of this sentence.
He will definitely get through this!
Lord Kelvin, Thomson, Roentgen, Boltzmann and other big guys all watched calmly, but the subtle trembling muscles on their faces betrayed their hearts. "Bruce, can you create another miracle this time?"
Li Qiwei's expression was moved for the first time, and his deep eyes slowly swept over everyone present.
Then he spoke firmly and slowly: "Since you all want additional evidence, fine, I'll give it to you now."
Boom!
The words were thunderous, and everyone in the audience was shocked.
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(End of this chapter)