Chapter 249 America is crazy! Bruce will visit the United States!
If any historian of science wants to study the role of the United States in the advancement of human science from the 19th century to the early 20th century.
Then he will be very disappointed.
This later superpower had a long period of mediocrity.
Looking at the entire 19th century and early 20th century, not a single achievement in physics was born in the United States.
Not just physics, but mathematics, chemistry, astronomy, etc.
In all fields of natural science, the United States is insignificant compared to its European counterparts.
In real history, between 1901 and 1939, of the 128 Nobel Prize winners in natural sciences, only 15 were Americans.
This also includes people who were not trained in the United States.
At that time, an American critic commented: "All the energy in this country has been invested in material development. This atmosphere is not conducive to the birth of the highest level of wisdom."
In the United States, when people talk about a professor, they ask: "What does he know?"
And in Europe, people ask: "Did he discover anything new?"
This gap reflects the vast gulf between the two.
This is also the reason why Michelson is very anxious.
In fact, during the colonial period, the United States was also very creative in science.
A group of local scientists emerged.
Although it cannot be compared with Faraday, Maxwell and others at the same time.
But at least it has its own pure science, or theoretical science.
But why didn’t this tradition continue after the founding of the People’s Republic of China?
Most people believe that it is the rise of applied science that has hindered the development of theoretical science in the United States.
Americans grew accustomed to absorbing the scientific achievements of Europeans without adding anything of their own.
The most typical one is the inventor, Edison.
Americans are more interested in making money than studying theories.
So theoretical science is far less valued than applied science in the United States.
Americans do not have the rare and rich enthusiasm for profound knowledge that European aristocrats do.
In 1883, the American physicist Roland once lamented: "The status and living standards of pure scientists are even worse than those of novelists, painters, etc."
This is evident from this.
As the golden age of physics begins in Europe, geniuses from all walks of life are taking turns to compete, chasing each other.
Natural science has entered the most prosperous period in history.
As a country whose national power is growing day by day, even surpassing that of the United Kingdom, the United States is bleak.
Although American science now has a place in the world.
But its level is far from matching its own strength.
So, the big guys in the American theoretical science community, headed by Michelson, Millikan and others, met together to discuss.
The United States must make changes!
Michelson said excitedly at the meeting:
“The formation of any country’s tradition of scientific progress cannot rely on the achievements of individual scientists.”
“But it must have a continuous, innovative, and stable academic environment.”
“I once studied Bruce Lee’s Spark Project.”
“I think the name of this plan is very meaningful.”
“Through changes bit by bit, it gradually affects the entire overall situation. , this is what spark means.”
"The Qing Dynasty was a country countless times weaker than the United States."
"Before Bruce returned to China, his country didn't even have a decent university."
"But in Bruce's case Thanks to the efforts of the Qing Dynasty, the science of that country is growing at a terrifying speed."
"I know that everyone here may not even bother to understand the Qing Dynasty, nor the scientific level of the Qing Dynasty."< br>
“But don’t forget, the Qing Dynasty produced a Bruce Lee.”
"That man single-handedly raised the level of natural science in the Qing Dynasty to a higher level."
"Although the locals there have not yet produced any famous figures."
" But I once met an undergraduate student from Huangpu University of Technology. "
"It is no exaggeration to say that his physics level is far beyond that of our American students."
"For such a talent, his task is not to do scientific research, but to be a teacher."
"Because according to Bruce's plan, they are going to spread the seeds of science across the country."
"My God, Bruce's ambition is too great."
"He wants a People, completely change the inertia of that ancient country.”
“After hundreds of years of backwardness, he will catch up within a few decades.”
“Such an ambition is not something that can be felt. Scared? ”
Michelson's inspiring words shocked everyone present.
In the minds of many people, Bruce Lee is just a genius scientist.
Although he has made great achievements in physics, so what?
No matter how great an individual's achievements are, they are insignificant compared to a country.
But what Michelson said today broke everyone's inherent understanding.
That man's academic level was nothing compared to his grand aspirations.
Bruce Lee wants to change the fate of science in a country!
Such a broad mind made everyone present feel ashamed.
They are still immersed in the dream of the rise of the United States.
Not enough attention is paid to the coming scientific explosion.
At this time, Michelson spoke softly and continued: "I know that people here may be dissatisfied."
"I think the United States has the most cars, the longest telephone lines, and the most complete range of products in the world. "
"What is there in the Qing Dynasty?"
"There is only ignorance, only war, and only feudalism."
“What’s the use of having too many cars?”
“As long as the money is enough and the people are in place, is there any country in the world that can’t build cars?”
“What’s the difficult scientific theory of cars? Does the problem need to be solved? "Ignorance will be eliminated and the war will end."
"Sooner or later the Qing Dynasty will have countless cars."
"Even with their huge population, it is easy for them to surpass the United States in the number of cars."
"However, there is one thing that the Qing Dynasty has that we in the United States will never have."
< br>"That's Bruce Lee."
"I don't think I need to go into details about his genius."
"Physics in Europe has been changing with each passing day recently. , countless new theories and phenomena were discovered.”
"These are all closely related to Bruce."
"It is no exaggeration to say that if you communicate with Bruce for an afternoon, maybe you will win the Nobel Prize in Physics next year."
Laughter erupted in the venue.
“Don’t laugh, everyone, isn’t Laue an example?”
“Just by reading a sentence from Bohr’s notes, he did an experiment to prove the nature of X-rays.”< br>
"Is there anything more incredible than this?"
"As for creationism, let alone mention it."
"I'm not qualified to comment anyway."< br>
“Maybe in the future, Bruce will create greater theories.”
“These theories will make Qing’s technology lead the entire world.”
"What's so great about cars."
"Maybe Bruce can invent a car that flies in the sky."
"He can even fly to the moon or Mars one day."
A burst of exclamations suddenly erupted in the venue.
Everyone felt that Michelson's awesomeness was a bit exaggerated.
But what he meant was fully understood by everyone present.
If the United States remains content with the status quo, it will be surpassed by others sooner or later.
If Michelson had a deep understanding of Chinese culture, he would definitely say: Born in sorrow, died in happiness.
At this time, the American scientists present were all in awe of Michelson.
Such an old man who won the Nobel Prize in Physics is 58 years old this year, and he already has enough honors.
Even if he does nothing now, it will not affect his life and status in any way.
His position in the American physics community is unique.
But Michelson is still fighting for the future of American science.
What he cares about is not his own small profit, but the big profit of the entire country.
It seems that Li Qiwei’s Spark Project really stimulated Michelson.
In this era, if we only talk about the level of science.
The United States and the Qing Dynasty are the eldest brother. Don’t laugh at the second brother.
In the eyes of those scientists in Europe, they are all inferior and there is no need to divide them.
That’s why Michelson is impatient.
He carefully studied Li Qiwei’s series of actions after returning to China.
The more I looked, the more frightened I became.
If someone else did this, Michelson would definitely sneer at it.
Can a country’s scientific literacy be improved by just one person?
But if it’s Bruce, it’s different.
In Michelson's opinion, Bruce has transcended the concept of a scientist.
It is no longer possible to evaluate that man simply based on his academic level.
What the other party is going to do is something unprecedented.
Michelson believed that even Newton, Maxwell and others were far behind Bruce.
Of course, only people like Michelson, who care about the fate of a country, can understand Li Qiwei's depth and layout.
What followed was endless admiration and admiration.
At this time, Michelson's younger brother Millikan saw that the time was almost up, so he cooperated and said:
"Professor, how should we change it?"
Michelson paused his voice and said : "Only by learning from excellent people can you make progress."
"What kind of person is Bruce Lee?"
"Why does he have such accurate knowledge of physics? Intuition? ”
"He can even make extraordinary achievements across fields."
"Such a great scholar in the field of science deserves to be learned by all of us."
"So, I invited Bruce to come Study exchange in the United States. "
"And he has agreed that the time will be November 1st."
"Considering Bruce's time and other reasons, his lecture will be held. Placed at Princeton University ”
"At that time, I hope that science and engineering personnel from universities across the United States can go there to observe."
"Princeton University has already taken the initiative to contact me privately."
"Their school has made this visit a priority. Studying is the first priority, and we are fully prepared.”
Boom!
Michelson’s news shocked the entire audience.
Everyone didn't expect that Michelson was so proud that he could invite Bruce.
With the other party's current status, even if the president comes forward, it will not be possible.
If you want to come, you can come. If you don’t want to come, it’s useless to invite anyone.
Almost all previous conferences in the scientific community were held in Europe.
That is the center of science.
But there are not many people in the United States who are qualified to go to Europe to attend meetings.
So, many people are very curious about those great scientists.
After all, learning about it from newspapers and meeting reality are completely different feelings.
And now, the number one genius in physics today is finally coming to the United States.
When the news of today’s meeting came out, the United States went crazy.
(End of this chapter)