Chapter 138 The golden age of physics!
Li Qiwei, who was far away in the UK, didn't know that Fuso, the future father of physics, had already regarded him as his biggest opponent.
But even if he knew, he would only smile disdainfully.
In this life, he will suppress Fusang for a hundred years!
Whether it is in the field of science or other aspects, he will let Fusang kneel at the feet of China forever.
However, now, whether it is Fuso, the Qing Dynasty, or all of Asia, they belong to the bottom of the world.
If Africa is the desert of mankind and America is the desert of history, then Asia is the desert of science.
Only Europe is the mainstream of the world.
In the early 20th century, no matter whether other countries recognized it or not.
Europe at this time must have been the absolute center of science and culture.
Whether it is physics, chemistry, biology, art, philosophy, or literature, without exception, they are all leaders.
Even the United States is only a rising star now, far from being the overbearing and self-centered country it will be a few decades later.
There is an example that illustrates this situation well.
Among the Physics Nobel Prize winners from the 1st to the 21st, they are basically from the four countries of England, Germany, France and the Netherlands.
There was only one American among them, and that was Michelson.
This is why he is very optimistic about Millikan, because physics talents are so rare.
Millikan lived up to Michelson's expectations and won the 22nd Nobel Prize in Physics.
Since Li Qiwei was born in 1900, physics has undergone earth-shaking changes in just 2 years.
The three pillars of physics have been broken, and physicists have begun to call it classical physics.
With the publication of quantum theory as the dividing point, the subsequent physics is called modern physics.
The research content of modern physics is more profound and close to the essence. And the impact is broader.
Quantum theory, special relativity, atomic structure, atomic radiation spectrum, radioactivity.
Any achievement and theory challenges the limits of countless geniuses.
Physics has never been like this, with countless new problems suddenly emerging and bringing about profound changes.
Time, space, matter, thought, physics are constantly changing people's concepts.
Some physicists even shouted: The golden age of physics is coming!
Everyone knows that there is a protagonist in this great world.
He is as dazzling as the sun, standing across the sky of physics, making people unable to get close to him.
In the Cavendish Laboratory, Thomson, Ridgway, and Wilson were discussing things.
Thomson said with a smile: "I went to attend a regular meeting of the Royal Society a few days ago and discovered something very interesting."
"That's the older generation of physicists. They all seem to have lived their second life now, and they are all in high spirits."
"People keep asking me, Bruce, how did you train yourself. "
"After they returned to their own schools, they also wanted to follow this model and cultivate physics geniuses in large numbers."
Li Qiwei was very embarrassed by what he said and didn't know what to do. answer.
Wilson was outspoken and said with a smile: "If geniuses can be cultivated, how can there be ordinary people in this world."
"I think it would be more reliable if they invited Bruce to give a lecture and impart some physics learning experience."
Thomson looked at himself, the most ordinary student, and smiled: "Have you been doing well recently? I'm addicted to giving lectures outside."
"I see you are rarely in the laboratory anymore."
Wilson immediately stopped talking, like a mouse meeting a cat.
Li Qiwei could only hold back his secret laughter.
Wilson has really drifted off during this time.
There is no way, Lao Wei was suppressed too much.
In the entire Thomson research team, he is currently the weakest, and he can only pretend to be the big brother in front of Richardson and others.
Now that I have finally become someone else’s favorite, I naturally cannot resist the temptation and go out to communicate frequently.
However, Wilson also knew that Thomson was making fun of him and was not really angry.
Because only by communicating more can we grow faster.
Wilson's cloud chamber, the more people use it, the more perfect its functions can be debugged, which is actually a good thing for him.
Then, Thomson turned his eyes to Li Qiwei, feeling filled with emotion.
I did not expect that an unintentional act of mine would have such a profound impact on the world of physics.
Thomson has also heard about the rumors about the great world of physics.
Although that is just a joke made by some people, it also vividly expresses the current situation of physics.
Changing with each passing day, innovating with the old and bringing forth the new.
If you don’t study for a year, you may not be able to keep up with the latest theoretical progress.
Isn’t this the so-called great world?
Once in a century.
When Thomson was young, he was also a genius in the eyes of others, extremely dazzling.
However, now, in this upcoming world of physics, he actually has the illusion of being abandoned.
The dignified director of the Cavendish Laboratory, he began to become less confident.
The source of everything was the calm and calm young man in front of him.
The other person is like the darling of the times, destined to change the world.
He single-handedly solved two dark clouds in physics.
Let all physicists see the broader sky, which is vast, bright and mysterious.
And now, the protagonist of this world is about to graduate. "Bruce, have you thought about the time for your doctoral defense?"
"As a doctoral thesis, your planetary model will undoubtedly meet the graduation standards."
"I keep my word. Since the results have been enough, I will allow you to graduate."
"I think Mr. Caldwell will definitely agree with my decision."
Wilson With an expression of admiration, the 22-year-old Ph.D. in Physics is so enviable and jealous.
Although Bruce may not be the youngest doctor, he must be the most genius doctor and the doctor with the most achievements.
For an ordinary person, with his achievements, he would have graduated with a doctorate a hundred times.
Even the title of professor is enough to get ten.
And such a physics legend was born under his own eyes.
Wilson sometimes thinks that his name will definitely be in the history books of physics in the future.
Because he once gave Li Qiwei a difficult problem. I wonder who else can have such an honor.
Hearing this, Li Qiwei thought for a while, and then said: "I am going to set it on January 20th."
"I still need to add some content to my doctoral thesis."
Thomson nodded. January 20th happens to be the beginning of next year's semester.
Li Qiwei had carefully considered choosing this time.
On the one hand, his doctoral thesis still needs polishing.
And a doctoral degree is not comparable to an undergraduate degree. Both the process and the professional level are the most rigorous.
Therefore, Li Qiwei did not want to rush into the process and leave regrets in his academic career.
On the other hand, the graduation date of He Yujie and the others is scheduled for December 1st.
From mid-December to mid-January, Cambridge University is on holiday.
Li Qiwei took advantage of this time to plan and arrange follow-up matters.
Thomson asked again: "Bruce, what are your plans after graduation, have you thought about it?"
"I think you should continue to engage in academics and don't think about the love of your children too early."
Li Qiwei was speechless. He thought of a rumor about Thomson.
Most people have very good comments about Thomson: he is amiable and not rigid at all.
But he has one biggest problem, that is, he likes to persuade people to marry late.
Thomson himself did not get married until he was 34 years old, just so as not to delay his physics research. In the end, he could no longer delay and had to get married.
He also often advised Rutherford not to get married too early, otherwise it would affect the progress of the experiment and the gain would outweigh the loss.
So Rutherford didn’t get married until he was 29 years old, that is, in 1900.
In this era, people are definitely getting married at an older age.
This made Rutherford's wife very dissatisfied with Thomson, and often said to Rutherford, your teacher is not a good person.
Now that Thomson knows the existence of Wang Luyao, he has started to PUA Li Qiwei again.
"Well, professor, my initial plan is to return to China and get married first."
"Then stay in China for a few years and then return to the UK."
As expected, Thomson heard this , frowned slightly, and then said earnestly: "Bruce, you are still so young, why are you in a hurry to get married."
"After getting married, there will be a lot of trivial matters, and if you want to do research quietly, you will not be able to do it." It’s possible.”
“Your career is booming now. Once it stops, it will be easily surpassed by others.”
"And after you returned to the Qing Dynasty, there was not even a decent laboratory there. How could you continue to study your theory."
Li Qiwei could not explain the reason. He could only say that the customs of the East and the West were different. Likewise, parents’ orders cannot be violated.
Thomson shook his head, feeling very sorry.
At the dawn of the great age of physics, Li Qiwei chose to return to China. This was a missed opportunity.
However, he still made thoughtful arrangements for Li Qiwei and said, "Let's do this. When you come back, I will recommend you to become a professor in other universities."
"Just like Rutherford, I hope you can start a sect and bring honor to Cavendish."
Now Li Qiwei was really moved.
You know, after he returned to China, he basically stayed away from the orthodox physics academic circle.
This is a very unwise choice in Thomson's opinion.
Who would suddenly retire at the youngest age?
Fortunately, Thomson felt relieved knowing that Ridgway would return to England in a few years.
When the time comes, with Li Qiwei’s achievements and his recommendation, every university will definitely be rushing to get it.
Wilson also expressed sadness that Ridgway was leaving.
However, he soon felt relieved.
Because he and Thomson both believed that Li Qiwei must shine in the field of physics in the future.
The Qing Dynasty could not attract such a physics genius.
Sooner or later Li Qiwei will return to the embrace of civilization and continue to do academic research in the UK.
This is of course also the consensus of all Europeans in this era.
So Thomson never understood why Li Qiwei was unwilling to change his nationality.
As long as the other party agrees, he is even confident that Li Qiwei will become an academician of the Royal Society next year.
However, they could never know how ambitious Li Qiwei was.
Thanks to the book friend [2018791] for the reward
(End of this chapter)