Chapter 225: The meeting ends and the aftermath is shocking!
When Ridgway made a bold statement that he would publish the general theory of relativity within three years, the atmosphere in the conference room reached its climax.
The big guys present also excitedly communicated and imagined the future of physics.
Seeing that the situation was almost over, Lorenz announced that Ridgway's speech was over.
Today’s speech is destined to go down in the history of physics and become a classic and a good story.
When later researchers analyzed Li Qiwei's speech, they could no longer think of any other adjectives except "amazing."
Because the development of physics is indeed as predicted by Li Qiwei, everything is within his framework.
No wonder one big boss sighed: "We are not studying physics, we are studying Li Qiwei."
Lorenz was energetic and radiant. He said loudly: "I must Admittedly, among the academic conferences I have hosted over the years, this conference left the deepest impression on me, even more than the previous seminar on relativity.
"Because Bruce's speech gave me a slight illusion."
"Today's meeting of more than a dozen people seems to be a meeting that can determine the fate of mankind and the future of physics."
" I don't think anyone here can resist this temptation."
"The ultimate goal of scientists is this."
"Bruce led us and gave us this. Such an opportunity for us.”
"No matter what changes occur in physics in later generations, the dozen or so people today are destined to become legends!"
Pop! Snap! Snap!
Warm applause erupted in the conference room.
Even if the big guys present are highly respected, they are usually serious and solemn.
But the future described by Lorenz still made these old guys excited.
No one wants to leave his name in history.
Especially in the field of physics, an industry that only the smartest minds in mankind are qualified to enter.
Even Ridgway was attracted by Lorenz's words.
I have to say that the other party is a natural host.
The meeting was brought to its highest point in one fell swoop.
At this time, he continued: "Of course, legends also need to study. If you don't study now, you may not even be able to compare with students in the future."
"In the following time, the meeting will be held in the form of special topics. Discussion. ”
“In order to ensure the efficiency of the meeting, it is recommended that everyone participate in all topics. ”
“The topics are conducted in order, which is also convenient for our record-keepers. Good record."
"Bruce describes a grand future, but the content needs all physicists to fill it in."
"Based on Bruce's speech just now and the preliminary discussion last night."
"The following topics have been tentatively formulated."
"Quantum theory, relativity theory, atomic research, radioactive research, X-ray research, spectroscopy research, and the arrangement of the periodic table of elements."
"We will sort out the latest progress and problems in each topic from a more subdivided perspective, combined with experimental results."
< br>"Okay, it will be lunch time later. I suggest everyone take a break and continue in the afternoon."
After saying that, the big guys in the conference room relaxed and prepared to continue the discussion after enjoying the food.
In the next three days, more than a dozen of the current top physicists held heated discussions on the content of modern physics.
Listening to Li Qiwei’s speech before, everyone was still able to hold their own.
But once the free discussion begins, the naturally stubborn character of physicists is perfectly revealed.
There were even some who were so noisy that they blushed and had thick necks.
But no one cares. This is an academic debate and does not involve personal attacks.
And there is Lorenz on the side to maintain order.
The younger generation like Einstein and Langevin listen more than they speak.
They are also absorbing useful ideas to develop directions for their own research.
As for Bohr and Morris, they were so busy writing notes on paper that they had no time to think.
The two of them had made up their minds to study and figure out the contents of the record after the meeting.
Especially Morris, after listening to the discussion about X-rays, he just felt enlightened and his previous research methods were simply wrong.
This made him sigh. Sure enough, there is a big difference between having a famous teacher and studying on his own.
Langevin is already a first-tier physicist in France.
But here, sorry, he can only be ranked in the last gear.
These three days were a feast for all participants.
No one showed any signs of fatigue. On the contrary, the more they discussed, the more energetic they became.
This is the charm of physics research. Once you fall into it, you will not be able to extricate yourself.
However, there is no such thing as a banquet that lasts forever, and the meeting finally came to an end.
At 5 o'clock in the afternoon on November 1, 1909, the three-day first blues conference officially ended.
This conference, which brought together the world's top physicists, opened up the direction and path for the future of physics.
Its influence will begin to erupt from the day the meeting minutes are made public, sweeping across the entire scientific community with an overwhelming force.
On the morning of November 2, it was time for everyone to part ways.
Millikan held Li Qiwei's hand tightly and said excitedly: "Bruce, you must come to the United States to give lectures next."
"All science and engineering universities in the United States are interested in you. Looking forward to it”
“Countless students from MIT, Princeton, and Caltech want to meet you and see what’s so special about you.”
“Many of my friends have asked me when I can bring Bruce Please come to the United States."
"And I agreed to them."
Li Qiwei said with a smile: "Millikan, don't worry, the trip to the United States is within my plan."
“I also want to see how the United States on the other side of the ocean rises.”
"You have achieved such great achievements in a short period of time."
"This is also of great reference value for our future development in China."
Millikan nodded heavily. Agreeing, he then asked: "By the way, Bruce, will this conference continue to be held in the future?"
Li Qiwei pondered for a while and said: "I plan to hold it every three years. Everyone sits down. Let’s summarize the latest progress together.”
“But this is just a preliminary plan, we will talk about it when the time comes.”
Millikan said excitedly: "It's good to have a plan."
"By then, our American physics community will definitely surprise everyone."
"This time, our presence at the meeting The feeling is very low, I believe it will change next time."
Li Qiwei smiled, poor child, "Good luck, Millikan!"
The first blues meeting. The news of the end spread throughout the physics community with lightning speed.
It immediately aroused cheers from all physics practitioners.
Countless people are talking about it.
They all want to know what important content was discussed in this meeting.
Does it have any significant significance to the development of physics?
“I’m really looking forward to it. This is the highest-level meeting in the physics community. What content will be discussed that will shock the industry.”
"I have decided to choose one of my doctoral projects from this conference. I have a hunch that I will definitely win the Nobel Prize."
"Tch, I think you can win the Ig Nobel Prize. ”
“This meeting is destined to go down in history!”
Half a month after the meeting, Li Qiwei asked the Pioneer Group to increase its efforts and publish thousands of minutes of the meeting.
The special team led by Zhang Maodong regarded this matter as the most important matter of the company.
However, what Li Qiwei did not expect was that thousands of records would be snatched up within a few days.
Everyone registered is a person in the physics industry.
This shows the influence of this conference in the field of physics.
Soon, the students, scholars, and physicists who got the minutes of the meeting were shocked and speechless by the contents. Everyone went crazy!
This is not a conference record at all, but a guide to the development of physics.
“The division between classical physics and modern physics.”
“Big cracks and small cracks in classical physics.”
“With atomic research as the core of the experiment, Create a new theory ”
“.”
"Bruce even publicly announced that he will publish the general theory of relativity within three years."
Boom!
One stone stirs up a thousand waves.
Such exciting content directly ignited the enthusiasm of the physics community.
The wonderfulness of modern physics has given hope to countless young scholars and physicists.
In terms of classical physics, it is impossible for them to compare with the older generation of physicists.
But for modern physics, everyone is on the same starting line, and maybe we can overtake in a corner.
The young people are gearing up and excited.
The meeting has pointed out feasible research areas for them, and they just need to concentrate on research.
The value of this meeting far exceeded everyone’s imagination.
Li Qiwei is like the god of physics, standing high in the sky, pointing the way forward for mortals.
“Oh, my God, is physics going to change next?”
“After Bruce sorted it out, I discovered the new discoveries in the past ten years or so. , and there is such a profound connection.”
“Atomic research determines everything!”
“I must devote myself to studying atoms next.”
Countless people screamed as if they had been beaten to death.
But there are also many classical physicists who can’t help but become pessimistic.
What they are pessimistic about is not the decline in the status of classical physics, but the emergence of a person like Li Qiwei.
The other party, just like Newton back then, dominated the world of physics.
Even Ridgway was scarier than Newton. He even predicted the future of physics.
In this way, all those who have high ambitions, try to make a splash, and are not afraid of authority feel a deep chill.
For the rest of their lives, their research will never be able to escape the shadow of Li Qiwei.
He is like the sun in the physical world, his light shines on the whole world, and all physicists will be bathed in his light.
Thinking about it makes people shudder and even feel a sense of despair.
Although this is still an illusion now, it will become a reality sooner or later.
However, there are still a few people who think this way, and most of them are beneficiaries and are very satisfied with this meeting.
Cambridge University, Professor Keyes looked excitedly at the records of the first blues conference and actually started dancing.
“Oh, Bruce, I thank you so much.”
“With this record, I am sure to become a physicist.”
Keyes The professor laughed in the office.
Colleagues raised eyebrows.
Department of Physics, King's College London.
Chris, Qian Wushi and other six people were chattering around Bohr and asking questions.
After Bohr returned from the hotel, he remained in seclusion. He was alone in the room and saw no one, just like Li Qiwei before.
It finally came out today, and it looked high-spirited.
Qian Wushi asked excitedly: "Bohr, please tell us how wonderful the meeting was."
Of course, those of them who read the records are not as good as Bohr, who experienced it personally.
At first, Li Qiwei chose to bring only Bohr to the meeting, which also caused dissatisfaction among the other people.
But Li Qiwei just looked at them quietly, and several of them instantly withered.
They have been with Li Qiwei for a long time, so they naturally know each other's temper.
If I'm joking with you, then whatever you want is fine.
If it is something he has decided, no one is allowed to comment.
This combination of two completely opposite personalities, approachable and strong and domineering, is extremely charming.
Bohr smiled and said: "Well, it's actually nothing."
"It's just the big guys bragging."
"I am just a note-taker. I am only responsible for recording what the big guys said. I don't have time to think at all."
"Look, after I come back, I have to study the meeting minutes carefully."
< br>"And don't worry, everyone, Professor Bruce has identified several topics this time."
Bohr was not stunned, he naturally knew what to say.
After hearing what Bohr said, several people finally felt balanced.
It seems that Bohr did not catch Xiao Zao.
They must study Professor Bruce's topic seriously next and strive to make achievements.
But the happiest person is undoubtedly Wilson.
At this moment, he is in Thomson's office, talking happily.
"Professor, Bruce believes that the focus of future research will be atoms, so my cloud chamber will be of greater use."
"More and more people will definitely start using cloud chambers."
Cloud chambers play an important role in the study of microscopic particles.
Although atomic heat has been set off before, in terms of scale and extent, it is far from comparable to this time.
Sixteen of the world's top physicists unanimously agreed on the direction, and the probability of error is really low.
If even these people are wrong, then there is no need to study modern physics.
Given the authority of this conference, the direction it sets will surely be sought after by everyone.
Thomson was also happy for Wilson. He, the least talented student, was finally coming through.
"Yes, we all agree that atoms are indeed very critical to the next research."
"Bruce also pointed out problems with his planetary model at the special meeting."
"I think in the near future, Bruce will face his first failure."
"His doctoral student, Bohr, I made a mistake."
Wilson smiled and said: "That guy just has too low emotional intelligence."
"Anyway, he is under Bruce. It’s equivalent to our Cavendish group.”
Thomson smiled slightly.
The thing with Bohr was just a small episode.
What he cares about is the next change.
The world of physics is about to truly begin!
Even Thomson didn't know what would happen to the world of physics.
But what is certain is that in the coming time, major achievements will continue to be released.
At the same time, the competition for the Nobel Prize in Physics will definitely be fierce.
Thomson, who has entered middle age, can't help but feel high-spirited, as if he has returned to that young age.
He wants to warn his students now that this is the best era for physics and they must not rush to get married and have children now.
The shock caused by the aftermath of this meeting is far from over.
(End of this chapter)