Chapter 113 Reactions of Physics Big Guys
After Li Qiwei and Einstein’s theory of relativity was published, the physics world was never calm again.
Different from the original quantum theory, it was a development of existing physics and had little impact on classical theory.
The theory of relativity directly challenges the authority of Newton's classical mechanics.
Once the theory of relativity is admitted to be correct, it means that Newtonian mechanics is wrong.
But the real top bosses can understand that the theory of relativity and Newtonian mechanics are actually two theories.
In the real low-speed state, Newton's three laws of mechanics based on experience are indeed correct.
Many of its results are predictable and falsifiable, and it is a very mature and elegant theory.
In this sense, the theory of relativity is more like an expansion of Newtonian mechanics.
In high-speed motion, relativistic effects need to be considered.
But at low speeds, Newtonian mechanics can perfectly predict the motion of objects.
There is no direct conflict between the two.
But no matter what, the results of the theory of relativity prove that Newtonian mechanics is not perfect and has limitations.
This is the core concept of the opponents.
But soon, physics giants discovered that the theory of relativity also has limitations.
That is, it must be established in an inertial reference frame.
As long as there is acceleration, the theory is incompatible.
Newton's law of universal gravitation happens to include acceleration caused by gravity.
In other words, if gravity is taken into account, the theory of relativity cannot be justified.
This is the reason why many big guys think that the theory of relativity is wrong.
An imperfect theory proves that Newtonian mechanics is wrong. Is it possible that this theory is wrong, not Newton?
Most people think it is the former without thinking about it.
The theory of relativity is wrong!
At the University of Berlin in Germany, Planck wore glasses and was carefully reading a paper on the theory of relativity.
Thanks to his profound mathematical skills, the derivation of the theory of relativity is very clear in his eyes.
He was sure that there was no problem in the entire mathematical derivation formula.
As long as those two axiom assumptions are correct, then the final conclusion should also be correct.
Two axioms, one is the principle of special relativity and the other is the principle of the invariance of the speed of light.
It can be said that the core of the theory of relativity is that the speed of light remains unchanged.
Because of this special ghost-like factor, it leads to such a bizarre result.
Planck still believed in his belief that this might be a mathematical coincidence rather than a physical fact.
After all, no one can accelerate an object to a speed that uses the theory of relativity to verify this theory.
If this paper was published by Einstein alone, Planck would definitely support it.
Even if he disagrees, he will let different opinions be expressed and everyone will study and criticize together.
Young people have many ideas and always want to make big news and show their presence. This is understandable.
No one stipulates that the theory in the paper must be correct.
Didn’t the phlogiston theory in the field of chemistry prove to be wrong in the end?
Physics is constantly improving in this spiral advancement.
But now, the first author is actually Bruce Lee.
This gave Planck a headache.
He understood that although his most proud student was modest and courteous, he was always good at physics.
Since he is the first author, it means that the other party recognizes this conclusion.
This is amazing.
Bruce Lee is now the winner of the first Nobel Prize in Physics. He personally represents the authority of physics.
Therefore, when treating the theory of relativity, we should not just treat it as a toy for young people, but should study it seriously and in-depth.
Even if they want to refute Bruce Lee, they have to provide full evidence.
Leiden University in the Netherlands, Lorenz is chatting with Zeeman.
Zeeman once worked as an experimental assistant for Lorenz, so he respected him very much.
He is a professor at the University of Amsterdam, and now he is invited by Lorenz to give lectures at Leiden University.
"Mr. Lorenz, are you saying that the core transformation used by Bruce Lee in the theory of relativity is the same as you previously imagined?"
Lorenz smiled bitterly: "How should I put it? I was just calculating the results in my mind and did not formally write them down on paper."
"But my core philosophy is completely different from Bruce Lee's."
"Under the framework of the absolute view of space and time, I believe that there is a medium such as ether, and that the ether itself will shrink."
"But he actually directly imagined that space is shrinking."
"Bruce Lee is indeed the same as before. He is arrogant about everything in physics and has no authority in his eyes."
Zeeman heard this, "Sir, but the theory of relativity also has its limitations. I think Bruce Lee may not have the last laugh this time."
Lorentz remained silent.
University of Paris, France, the three giants in radiology, are drinking coffee and chatting.
Mr. Curie sighed with emotion: "I suddenly found that I am old and can't keep up with the times."
"Today's young people are too deviant. Even Newton has to be proven to be Wrong.”
"A 23-year-old Einstein and a 22-year-old Bruce, are these two people ready to subvert physics?"
"I feel that this era is likely to be a great era for physics. , and I can only play with stones there, feeling unwilling to do so."
Becquerel took a leisurely puff of his cigarette and joked: "Curie, you think too much, don't underestimate yourself. . "
"Maybe in the future, the Radiology Society will conduct more in-depth research, and it may not be impossible to change the world." "And the theory of relativity has obvious flaws. I can see how Bruce will deal with everyone's doubts."
If Li Qiwei were present, he would definitely give Becquerel a thumbs up. The study of radiology led to the subsequent discoveries of neutrons, nuclear fission and other phenomena.
In a sense, it has indeed profoundly changed the world structure.
University of Chicago, USA, Michelson and Millikan sit opposite each other.
As a big figure in the field of physics, Michelson is the chairman of the Department of Physics at the University of Chicago and is currently the president of the American Physical Society.
It is no exaggeration to say that he himself is the leader of the American physics community.
However, compared to the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, the gap in physics between the United States and the United States is still too large.
Therefore, Michelson was very concerned about the cultivation of younger generations, and Millikan was his focus.
The other party became famous because he used experiments to prove the theory of the photoelectric effect, and was also called a physicist.
"Millikan, what do you think of the theory of relativity jointly published by Bruce and Einstein?"
Millikan thought for a while and said: "I once attended the Brussels Young Scholars Exchange Meeting. I heard Einstein give a report.”
"He is a very imaginative and insightful young man."
"I think this is why Bruce is willing to be friends with him."
"At the meeting, Bruce gave the LQW transformation, but it has no actual physical meaning. It was Einstein who added it at the end."
"From this point of view, I think Einstein is a genius not weaker than Bruce. "
"I personally think that the theories of these two super geniuses in the field of physics must be of research significance."
"However, I don't seem to be able to prove it through experiments."
"Because it is currently impossible to accelerate an object to close to the speed of light, even 1% of the speed of light."
"So I'm very curious about how Bruce is going to prove that his theory of relativity is correct."
Michelson nodded happily. Millikan did not follow the crowd and oppose the theory of relativity, but had his own thinking included.
He is even considering verifying it through experiments.
If there is anyone in the world who has the deepest impression of the theory of relativity, it is Michelson.
Because the theory of relativity solves the first dark cloud problem, the principles used are also the results of my own experiments.
"The speed of light, why does a magical existence like you exist?" Michelson murmured to himself.
McGill University, Canada, Rutherford is sitting alone in his office, with the latest issue of "Nature" on his desk.
He said to himself, "Bruce, Bruce, it's been so long since we last met, and you have made such big news again."
"Is your inspiration endless?"
"My entire life, Rutherford, I have prided myself on being no weaker than anyone, but the only one I admire is you."
"Regardless of the theory of relativity In the end, right or wrong, you are a warrior who dares to challenge authority."
"I can't wait to participate in this debate of the century."
Finally, Rutherford said. Start and look towards the other side of the ocean.
In London, after Lord Kelvin struggled to read the Theory of Relativity, a satisfied smile appeared on his lips.
Bruce Lee finally fulfilled his promise. He used two completely different theories to solve the two dark cloud problems.
Although this time it seems even more incredible, the theory of relativity is opposed by almost all physicists.
But Lord Kelvin felt a little fluttering in his heart. He was imagining that maybe the theory of relativity was really correct.
The physics of this era has completely surpassed Lord Kelvin's imagination.
It begins to become bizarre, weird, and inconsistent with people's daily intuition.
When he was young, any physical discovery would eventually be confirmed by experiments.
However, the theory of relativity is so profound that it cannot even be falsified.
It is a beautiful and wonderful physical theory that is completely imagined through the human brain.
The degree of genius is no less than the original Maxwell's equations.
Kelvin is already looking forward to the upcoming physics event.
At this moment, all physicists in the world are paying attention to the progress of the theory of relativity.
Whether they are Li Qiwei’s friends or those who have had tit-for-tat confrontations with him, they all want to see how he can convince everyone.
Either Bruce Lee becomes a god in one battle, or his reputation is ruined.
In real history, Einstein did cause a huge sensation after he published the theory of relativity in 1905.
But soon, the theory fell silent.
Because physicists cannot tell whether it is right or wrong.
Therefore, even the Swedish Nobel Prize Committee in Physics did not dare to award the special phase for fear of making a joke.
However, in this life, there is a variable like Li Qiwei.
He wants to call on the world's top physicists to sit down together and focus on the theory of relativity.
This undoubtedly brought the theory of relativity to its peak of fame.
Together with him, there was Einstein, who rose from an unknown young man to the most popular figure in the field of physics at the time.
As for Li Qiwei, he is in retreat and thinking hard about how to deal with the next discussion of the century.
The twin paradox?
Min's geometry?
Mass-energy equation?
Riemannian geometry?
General Relativity?
He scribbled on the paper, hoping to find the most reasonable solution.
(End of this chapter)