Chapter 325 The ultimate goal of physics! The only truth in the universe! Grand unified theory!
Unify!
This word shocked many physics experts present.
If this word were spoken from other people's mouth, it would not cause the slightest ripples at all.
Because unification has happened several times in physics.
Newton unified the phenomena of various forces in the world and created Newtonian mechanics.
Maxwell unified the two independent phenomena of electricity and magnetism, and conveniently unified optics.
Proved that light is only a type of electromagnetic wave.
These are also the two most classic unifications in the history of physics.
Now, Bruce's theory of relativity can actually be regarded as a kind of unity.
It unifies time, space, and matter.
However, these unifications have one characteristic.
That is, they are unified only within their respective fields and systems.
Newtonian mechanics cannot control electromagnetism, and electromagnetism cannot control thermodynamics.
They are distinct, and together they form a vast physical system.
It's like the entire European continent, made up of dozens of countries.
Every country is unified internally, but countries are separate and independent.
Therefore, the word unity is not unfamiliar.
If ordinary people say that the future of physics is unity, the big guys will definitely slap them in the face.
“You are called Tongyi, but I think you are still a white elephant.”
This is simply nonsense.
But it is Bruce who says the word now.
The unity he talked about in front of so many physics masters was definitely not unity in the ordinary sense.
Everyone present can figure this out instantly.
The unity of blues must have a broader meaning.
So, can there be any greater form of unity in physics?
Einstein suppressed the excitement in his heart and asked impatiently: "Bruce, can you tell us in detail?"
"What exactly do you mean by unity?"
"It certainly doesn't refer to the unity of electricity and magnetism."
Others also looked at Li Qiwei eagerly, as if they were about to stab him.
Peel open his brain and see how he is different from ordinary people.
Why do you always make such shocking remarks?
Facing everyone’s eager eyes, Li Qiwei smiled and said:
“Of course, the unity I am talking about is not a small unity like electricity and magnetism.”
“And It is a true grand unified theory.”
hiss!
When Li Qiwei said the word [Grand Unified Theory], everyone felt their blood boiling.
That is the cry deep in the genes of physics masters like them.
For those here, nothing compares to a huge breakthrough in physics.
The word grand unified theory is like having a feeling of facing God.
The big guys were extremely shocked and talked a lot.
"Grand unified theory, my God, is Bruce planning to unify all physics?"
"Is this really possible? The complexity of our world exceeds Human imagination."
"Water and fire, stone and trees, sand and ocean"
"These are manifestations of the rules of the universe. How can they be unified?"
"Although general relativity claims to be a formula written by God himself."
"But it describes the framework of the entire universe, not everything in the universe."
"Atoms, electromagnetism, These are not the objects described by the general theory of relativity. "
"So, the general theory of relativity is only a small unified theory, not a grand unified theory."
The big guys present can't imagine what is called. Grand unified theory, what exactly is it going to do.
To what extent can a theory be called grand unity?
Li Qiwei looked at everyone’s expressions, still smiling, and continued:
“Of course, it’s the same as what everyone said.”
“The theory of relativity is just a small theory. Unified theory is not the ultimate future of physics.”
“The goal of a grand unified theory is to unify everything in the world.”
"End all physics!"
Boom!
The words just fell.
A huge gasp instantly erupted in the venue.
Everyone was stunned and stunned.
Bruce actually thinks this way.
He wants to unify everything in physics and everything in the universe.
Hiss!
So scary!
Thomson, Planck, Lorentz, Michelson and other older generation physicists felt that the sky was falling.
They grew up under Newton's classical mechanics and Maxwell's electromagnetism.
Newton and Maxwell are their heaven, high above and untouchable.
Their biggest wish since childhood is to one day be able to compete with these two sages.
Create the same theory as them, a great theory.
However, as they grow up, they realize how difficult their childhood dreams are.
That is a state where even with their genius, they can only look up and sigh.
Even being close is enough to leave a name in the history books, let alone being comparable.
However, this dream that they thought was impossible was realized by a young man with amazing talent.
Up to here, these big guys were just admiring and pleased.
However, this young man is not satisfied yet. He wants to challenge a higher level.
Beyond the realm of Newton!
There is no doubt that once the grand unified theory described by Bruce is really realized.
Then its creator will definitely create history and overwhelm Newton and Maxwell.
Become the first person in human history.
The real first person!
Arbitrary for eternity!
Rutherford, Einstein, Laue, Born and other contemporaries looked at Li Qiwei with complicated expressions.
He is still so dazzling.
Standing among the crowd, like fireflies in the dark night.
Everyone can only be his foil.
No matter what they say, there is always an unyielding spirit in their hearts.
However, as soon as the general theory of relativity came out, everyone's Taoist heart was shattered.
That is a gap bigger than the natural chasm.
I will never be able to catch up in this life.
With such a big gap, Bruce is still not satisfied.
He also wants to challenge himself.
The connotation of the grand unified theory has made them dare not imagine it.
“If anyone in this world can create a grand unified theory.”
“It can only be Bruce.”
This is the consensus of everyone present.
Even Einstein, who was excited before, was stunned now.
He hopes to surpass Bruce one day.
But never thought of it this way.
“Does a grand unified theory really exist?”
“I can’t even imagine it.”
"Bruce, is this your true strength?"
"It turns out that the theory of relativity is just the beginning for you."
As for Bohr, Qian Wushi and other juniors, at this moment they only have to face God of infinite admiration.
Especially Qian Wushi, his shock exceeded everyone's imagination.
Because through the grand unified theory, he firmly believed in a terrible fact.
That means Pangu’s plan will definitely come true.
And if it really comes true.
Then the status of mentor Li Qiwei
Qian Wushi no longer dared to continue thinking about it.
Because there has been no such example in human history.
The smartest person in the world is also the person with the highest military power in the world.
His realm is unimaginable.
“Isn’t this the god in Chinese myths and legends?”
“Knowing everything and being omnipotent.” At this moment, Master Qian was completely convinced.
The last doubts about Pangu's plan disappeared.
If he can propose the existence of a grand unified theory, is there anything he can't do?
At this time, Einstein said with a slight trembling:
"Bubulus, does the theory you predicted really exist?"
"Are you going to use it? What form of unity? ”
"Is it still like the general theory of relativity, which only uses one formula?"
Einstein's question aroused everyone's curiosity.
If we can really unify, how can we unify them?
Li Qiwei looked at Einstein and said with a smile: "I don't know the specific form."
"But I already have a preliminary idea."
"I will start with the concept of [force]."
"All the rules of the universe, in the final analysis, are different manifestations of force."
"Lightning and thunder are the effects of electromagnetic force ;Sunset and sunrise are the effects of gravity."
"All the forces discovered by physicists so far are, in the final analysis, electromagnetic force and gravity."
"Especially electromagnetic force. It exists in almost every aspect.”
"However, my intuition tells me that there are definitely more than just these two forces in the world."
"There must be completely new forces."
"At the first quantum theory conference, Marie Curie once asked me a similar question."
"I predicted at that time that there must be another force that governs the movement of atoms."
"But with the discovery of the atomic nucleus. Still haven’t found another force.”
"So, I dare to conclude that that force should exist within the nucleus."
Boom!
Many of the people present had attended the first quantum theory conference in 1900.
Although more than ten years have passed.
But Bruce’s demeanor at that time is still impressive.
At that time, he was already keenly aware of the existence of a third force in nature.
This intuition is simply terrifying.
At this time, Li Qiwei continued:
“As long as we discover all kinds of forces that exist in nature.”
“And then unify them, then it means Unified the whole of physics."
"With it, we can know."
"The so-called electromagnetic force and gravity are just the same source, different manifestations under different conditions."
"This is the big Unified theory. ”
“The ultimate future of physics”
Phew!
Everyone in the room was completely numb at this moment.
Bruce not only proposed a grand unified theory, he even had an entry point.
This.
Everyone no longer knows what to say.
Genius is no longer enough to describe him, but an insult.
Because there are too many geniuses in the world, it lowers the popularity of this word.
At this moment, a word suddenly popped into everyone's mind at the same time.
“The God of Physics!”
If a grand unified theory can be realized, Bruce will be the undisputed God of Physics.
Lorenz stood there, having long forgotten to continue hosting.
He never thought that there would be someone like Bruce in the field of physics.
It’s ridiculous that there are so many people outside, ready to debate the general theory of relativity with Bruce.
As everyone knows, what they consider to be a huge theory has already been thrown aside by Bruce.
He has already begun to move towards the ultimate goal of physics.
Leaving everyone far behind.
Compared to him, Lorenz laughed at himself.
I am no different from those undergraduates at Leiden University.
We are all just mortals.
Lorenz couldn't help but sigh, and suddenly he thought of something again, and asked with a smile:
"Bruce, I have to say that it takes a big heart to host a meeting where you are here."< br>
"Otherwise, the blood supply to the heart will be insufficient due to excessive excitement, and we will have to be carried out."
"You can give us endless shock every time."
" I can’t be the host next time, it’s too scary.”
Lorenz’s humorous words made everyone recover from the shock, and they burst into laughter.
The words are rough but the reasoning is not rough.
Every prediction made by Bruce is challenging everyone's acceptance limit.
Especially this time the grand unified theory is even more horrifying.
Everyone knows that it is definitely more difficult than general relativity.
But Bruce still charged, undaunted.
At this time, Lorenz continued to ask:
"Bruce, I really want to know. I'm afraid everyone here wants to know one thing just like me."
"When can you publish the Grand Unified Theory?"
Wow!
Everyone in the house was shocked.
Lorentz actually asked this question directly.
Everyone thought of the scene at the first symposium on the theory of relativity.
Is it still ten years this time?
Hearing Lorenz’s question, Li Qiwei couldn’t help but be startled.
For the first time in history, he lost the confidence to strategize.
Grand unified theory, that is a difficult problem that even his later generations have not completely solved.
According to the mainstream view in the physics community in later generations.
It is a grand unified theory that unifies the three forces of electromagnetic force, strong interaction and weak interaction.
The unification of the four forces of electromagnetism, strong interaction, weak interaction, and gravity is the theory of everything.
This shows the special nature of gravity.
It is like a ghost, blocking countless talented physicists from accomplishing the feat of true unification.
Its difficulty is beyond the imagination of ordinary people.
Of course, the grand unified theory proposed by Li Qiwei has not yet clearly defined the specific scope.
Perhaps he will replace all things with great unity.
Li Qiwei suddenly said leisurely:
"It only took me a few months to publish quantum theory."
"It took me more than a year to publish the special theory of relativity."
"And it took me ten years to publish the general theory of relativity."
"As for the grand unified theory."
At this point, he paused.
Lorenz and others swallowed, waiting for the ultimate answer.
Li Qiwei looked around, took a deep breath, and said calmly:
"Sorry, I don't know either."
"Because until now, we haven't even understood the nature of the atomic nucleus."
“Maybe more than ten years.”
“Maybe forever.”
Wow!
Everyone in the room didn't know what expression to show.
This is the first time they have seen such an ambiguous answer from Bruce.
Even for the original general theory of relativity, he made a ten-year commitment for himself.
And now, for the first time, he hesitated.
This shows how terrible the grand unified theory is.
Even Bruce can’t guarantee it.
However, instead of looking down upon him, the people present respected him even more.
Because, Bruce is actively working towards a higher goal.
Although he was defeated, he was still glorious.
But,
will it really be defeated?
(End of this chapter)