Chapter 209 Li Qiwei seizes food from the tiger's mouth
After returning from his visit to Germany, Li Qiwei devoted himself to the work of the physics department.
While formulating the annual plan and budget for the department, he sorted out his own research directions and assigned several topics to the next Ph.D.
When he was a doctoral student, Thomson gave him four research topics.
Each one has Nobel Prize-level potential.
Li Qiwei is now a Nobel laureate and the most senior physicist, sitting at King's College London. Of course, his subject cannot be too inferior.
At this time, his assistant Delia, wearing a popular purple dress, came in and told him that Professor Rutherford came to visit.
Li Qiwei had a smile on his face. Rutherford still couldn't wait any longer. If he didn't come, he would be ready to go to Manchester to find the other party.
The Delia in front of me is the assistant to the head of the Physics Department.
King's College London, as a civilian university, recruits women and provides women with on-campus jobs or work-study positions.
Delia was originally a student in the physics department. After graduation, due to her outstanding performance, she was hired as an assistant to the director, responsible for assisting in the administrative management of the department.
Delia, who is only 25 years old this year, is intellectually generous and well-organized, and is deeply liked by Li Qiwei.
The other person looks amazingly beautiful, much like a later British actress: Emma Watson, and she has an enhanced figure.
However, Li Qiwei is a well-known gentleman. He never takes another look or asks another gossip. Every time it is a normal work exchange.
But Delia treats Li Qiwei differently.
Her successor was an old professor in his 60s who was unsmiling and extremely serious. He had no common language with her and it was always unnatural to get along with her.
Li Qiwei is only 29 years old this year. He is tall, handsome, knowledgeable and a super boss in the field of physics.
As a physics major, Delia’s admiration for Li Qiwei can be imagined.
So every time she went to work, she dressed up neatly and sprayed on perfume, just to leave a good impression on the other person.
After getting along with him for more than half a month, Delia found that Li Qiwei was very approachable and never had any airs.
But when it comes to things he is sure of, he is extremely domineering, unquestionable, and full of hormonal masculinity.
Such a strong yet gentle character made Delia obsessed with her.
However, both parties adhere to professional ethics and do not overstep their bounds.
At this time, Li Qiwei smiled and said: "Delia, please take Professor Rutherford to the reception room, I will be there right away."
"By the way, remember to flush him The cheapest coffee.”
"The department's funds are tight, so save what you can."
Delia was dumbfounded. It seemed that Professor Bruce and Professor Rutherford had a very good relationship.
This may be related to the fact that both of them came from the Cavendish Laboratory of Cambridge University.
Delia said sweetly: "Okay, Professor Bruce."
Five minutes later, in the reception room, Li Qiwei just appeared, and he and Rutherford had a heavy bear hug.
Rutherford complained: "Bruce, you are too boring. If I didn't come, you wouldn't even come to me." After becoming the head of the department, I have so many things to do that I really can’t spare any time.”
“I took the professors from the department to visit Germany some time ago.”
Rutherford pouted, “ Hey, who is not the head of the department now?”
“My recent research has reached a critical moment, and I will probably win another Nobel Prize by then.”
"And I have recruited a few good doctoral students."
"Bruce, it seems a little deserted here."
Li Qiwei listened to Rutherford being sarcastic about himself, But very happy.
Only Wilson and Rutherford would say this about him, not even Thomson or Planck.
The latter is worried about irritating Li Qiwei, while the former is his best friend.
Wilson has experienced so many stimulations and nothing has happened. Could it be that Ridgway is so fragile?
Only true good friends can communicate casually without any interests.
Moreover, Rutherford is no longer the cool and handsome persona he used to be. Instead, he has become a bit childish and wants to compare with himself.
It seems that the big guys are living more and returning to their original nature, rather than being cunning and cunning.
Li Qiwei smiled slightly and said arrogantly: "Humph, that's why I let you fly for a while."
"During this period, many blockbuster papers have been published in the physics community."
"Finally, I have a little interest. Otherwise, it would be boring for me to be a one-man show all the time."
"Just wait, after a while, I can suppress all of you with one paper."
Rutherford was stunned by him, and asked carefully: "What, your Have you figured out the general theory of relativity?"
Li Qiwei smiled mysteriously, looking inscrutable, "We have an old saying in China: secrets cannot be revealed."
Rutherford didn't want to see him show off, so he drank the coffee silently, then suddenly frowned and said, "Bruce, your coffee tastes a bit weird."
Because it was made by such a beautiful assistant for him , Rutherford was embarrassed to directly say that the coffee was too low-grade.
Li Qiwei said: "You don't understand. This is the top-quality coffee I brought from China. It is usually supplied to the royal family."
"If you hadn't come today, I would have I can’t bear to soak it.”
“It’s more expensive than gold. I only use it to entertain real distinguished guests.”
Rutherford's face was shocked and he thought, does China still have coffee? Isn't it the favorite place to drink tea?
However, if you think about China's vast land and abundant resources, which is larger than the whole of Europe, it is not unusual to produce special coffee.
So, he tasted it slowly and carefully for a few more times, and found that it was indeed interesting, and the taste gradually changed.
At this time, Delia came in and watched Rutherford tasting the cheap coffee intoxicatedly, covering her mouth with her hands to suppress laughter.
But soon, she returned to normal, pretending not to know anything, and said to Li Qiwei:
"Professor Bruce, there is a man named Bohr outside who wants to see you."
"He said he is a master's degree from the University of Copenhagen, Denmark. You should remember him."
Li Qiwei is very happy. Surprised, why is Bohr here? Shouldn't he still be studying for a PhD in Denmark?
"I know him, just bring him here directly."
"Okay." Delia replied.
Soon Bohr came in. After experiencing the incident with Professor Thomson, Bohr became more calm.
He greeted Li Qiwei as a junior, and then sat down under Li Qiwei's arrangement.
Both parties naturally talked about the speech seven years ago.
Unknowingly, we got closer.
Li Qiwei asked with a smile: "Bohr, why did you come to England?"
So Bohr told his experience. Of course, he did not slander Professor Thomson, but said that both sides might still be able to talk about it. Not very familiar.
After listening to Bohr's narration, Li Qiwei and Rutherford laughed.
Under Li Qiwei’s introduction, Bohr also met Rutherford and was immediately excited.
Of course he has heard of Rutherford, who is on par with Bruce.
Rutherford smiled and said: "Bohr, do you feel wronged and think Professor Thomson should not treat you like that?"
Bohr quickly waved his hand and explained: "No, no, it's me. "I was rude."
Rutherford continued: "The professor Bruce in front of you has been wronged many times more than you."
"But he has never been wronged. No complaints, but earning respect based on your own strength."
"Everyone has their own personality and preferences. Just because Professor Thomson rejected you does not mean that you have poor qualifications."
“He has just been elected as the president of the British Association for the Advancement of Science recently, and his time is fully booked every day.”
“Even when I look for him, I have to make an appointment.”
“He is willing to spare time. Talking to you for so long is enough to show respect for young scholars."
"So, this matter is not a big deal."
"PhD research requires guidance from the supervisor, but in the end. You still have to look at yourself.”
"As long as you are willing to calm down, I think you can achieve good results anywhere."
Rutherford's sincere words were like the warm wind in the twelfth lunar month, instantly blowing away Bohr's heart of chill.
As a passionate young man, Bohr was rejected by the boss. To say that he felt no sense of loss in his heart would be a lie.
He also doubted himself.
Although in the eyes of contemporaries, the paper on metal electrons is an extremely impressive achievement.
But in the eyes of Professor Thomson, there is not much difference from undergraduate slider research.
Bohr's expectations were too high, which led to his disappointment.
But now Rutherford’s enlightenment has made him understand that physicists who do not experience setbacks are not real physicists.
For a moment, Bohr looked at Rutherford, and his favorable impression increased infinitely.
“Thank you, Professor Rutherford.”
"Without your guidance, I would definitely not be able to truly grow."
Li Qiwei thought to himself, this is bad, Bohr is about to be accepted by Rutherford.
That’s not possible!
When Bohr came this time and expressed his intention, Li Qiwei had already made the decision that Bohr must be his doctoral student.
The leaders of quantum mechanics in the future must be our own students.
Li Qiwei watched Bohr being impressed by a bowl of chicken soup, and shouted in his heart:
"Bohr, stop comforting yourself, Professor Thomson just didn't like you."
" Bohr, ask your favorite Professor Rutherford, has he ever suffered any setbacks?"
"All great physicists have it smooth sailing"
"When they were young. If you are not awesome, you won’t be awesome when you are old.”
But when the words came to my mouth, it became, "Bohr, I don't have a single doctoral student now."
"I am also recruiting students recently. If you are willing, you can consider studying for my Ph.D. "
"In the future, I will take you to Cavendish, and Professor Thomson will definitely not make things difficult for you again."
Rutherford laughed after hearing this, "Bruce, You, you, you are really good at coming up with ideas.”
“But this is indeed a good idea.”
"Bohr, you were originally going to challenge Professor Bruce. Now, as his doctoral student, you can have a deep understanding of your opponent."
"I support you. It is best to overturn your tutor's theory next year. Shocking Let’s take a look at the world of physics.”
“Your mentor has been silent for a long time and is in urgent need of a proof, even a negative proof.”
Bohr was confused for a while. He was really lucky today. He couldn't believe it.
Two big guys, one is very kind to me, and the other wants to become a doctoral student himself.
The grievances I felt with Professor Thomson suddenly disappeared.
I, Bohr, am not a potential stock either!
He never thought about rejecting it. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
And if Li Qiwei is rejected in person, I am afraid that Bohr will not need to hang out in the physics community in the future.
"Professor Bruce, I am willing to be your doctoral student." Bohr said firmly.
Li Qiwei seemed calm, but he breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. Fortunately, he had snatched food from Rutherford's mouth.
"Bohr, just wait for my notification next."
"I will organize a unified doctoral entrance examination. Don't worry, you will definitely pass based on your level."
Bohr felt relieved now. He was really frightened.
So, after the three of them continued chatting for a while, Rutherford took Bohr and left.
Bohr had no place to live next and was going to Manchester to join his father's students, who happened to be traveling with Rutherford.
The two took the train back together.
On the train, Bohr and Rutherford had a very good chat.
Based on the relationship between Li Qiwei and Rutherford, Bohr will actually be a double mentor in the future.
Learning from two Nobel laureates, Bohr was full of confidence in the future.
(End of this chapter)