Chapter 357 International Physics Olympiad! Shocking appearance!
June 5, 1915.
Li Qiwei took Tagore and his party around the City of Science and introduced them to the layout of the city.
After seeing the bustling scene on the completed site, Tagore couldn't help but sigh:
"It is said that the Chinese people are the nation that is best at construction in the world. When I saw it today, it was indeed true to its reputation. ”
“In just over a year, the original wasteland has been reclaimed.”
“In some places, the foundations have even been laid.”
“This is the case in India. It’s simply an incredible project.”
Li Qiwei smiled slightly after hearing Tagore’s praise.
“Construction land is a mark engraved in the blood of the Chinese people.”
"Even if there are millions of Chinese in Nanyang, wherever they go, no matter how barren it is, they will start to build their own homes."
"A place like the City of Science, for the Chinese, It’s really simple.”
The construction capabilities of this era are certainly incomparable to those of later generations, with buildings hundreds of meters high at every turn.
The famous Empire State Building will not be completed for more than ten years.
In Li Qiwei's plan, the buildings in the City of Science will not be too high for the time being.
Anyway, for scientific research, the height of the building has no impact. Five or six floors are enough.
At this time, Tagore pointed to a place similar to a ravine and asked:
"Bruce, what are these signs?"
"I have seen them along the way. There are many such marks.”
Li Qiwei laughed and said:
"Yes, this is my plan for a city of science."
Tagore and others became interested.
As the first city built for science in Asia and even the world.
Everyone is curious about what kind of picture he will look like.
Li Qiwei pointed at these ditch lines and said:
"These are actually the dividing lines of each district."
"In my plan, the City of Science is temporarily divided into several major districts."
"These districts have laboratories and research areas respectively. Institutes, technology company research departments, libraries, science exhibition halls, etc."
"The functions of each area are different."
"The remaining places are necessary. Scientific infrastructure, living facilities, etc. ”
"If the City of Science continues to expand in the future, it can continue to be divided."
"This cluster effect will bring about a great amplification effect and accelerate the development of catalytic science."
" The first phase of the Science City is only 20 square kilometers, so the most important parts will be built first.”
“The Science City is positioned for research rather than education, so there will be no university here.”
After listening to Li Qiwei’s introduction, Tagore was shocked.
Although he is a great poet and knows little about science, this does not prevent him from understanding the planning of the City of Science.
From just a few words revealed by Li Qiwei, Tagore knew that once the construction here was completed, it would inevitably become the scientific center of Asia.
Li Qiwei's urban planning concept was completely ahead of its time.
Those first-tier cities in later generations will almost all set aside a piece of land to create a technology demonstration area.
What supporting facilities are there, what are the functions of the park, etc.
Li Qiwei followed his mentor in his previous life and traveled to science and technology parks like this frequently, so he knew it well.
And he doesn’t need to do it himself. As long as he puts forward the demand, the hired American architect will naturally design it.
Tagore sighed:
"Bruce, I thought you would divide regions according to countries."
This issue was considered by Ridgway soon after he proposed the city of science. Passed.
At first, he even thought that there would only be Chinese people in the City of Science, but then he gave up because that was simply impossible and unrealistic.
As for partitioning, it is also inappropriate.
“The purpose of the City of Science is to provide the purest communication platform for scientists around the world.”
“Here, regardless of nationality and race, as long as there is a passion for science Anyone can join.”
“If I divide the area according to the country, the meaning of the city will be lost.”
"Moreover, this European war has made me even more convinced that the City of Science is right."
"Countless scientists have been coerced by the war and cannot even carry out their own research smoothly."
>"Here, we can give them a new possibility."
"Perhaps one day in the future, this will be a scientific platform that serves all mankind."
Tagore was heartbroken when he heard this. Trembling, he thought carefully about that sentence: serve all mankind.
What a broad mind!
Raman and Bose on the side were even more shocked and trembling.
The purpose of both of them studying physics is to improve the scientific cause of their motherland.
However, compared with Professor Bruce in front of him, the gap in realm is too big.
The other person has the whole world in his heart.
Tagore sincerely admired him and said:
"Bruce, you make me feel ashamed of myself."
"What a great ideal."
Li Qiwei laughed.
“I just did what I should do.”
Suddenly, he sighed with emotion:
“The most incredible thing about this world is that it can be understood.”
“If human beings fail to live up to this most incredible talent, then and There is no difference between animals."
"It is absolutely impossible for one person to study the truth of the universe."
"Only by gathering the smartest brains in all mankind can we do it step by step. Climb the highest peaks of science ”
Everyone was shocked by Li Qiwei's arrogance.
At this moment, he is like the sun in the sky, leading the light of the stars, illuminating the dark universe together, bringing light and the way forward for mankind.
He Yujie, Qian Wushi and others were also excited.
Although they know that the City of Science is a cover for the Pangu Project.
But that in itself is Li Qiwei’s greatest wish.
Therefore, the entire City of Science, from planning to construction, is filled with Li Qiwei’s countless efforts.
After China takes off in the future, its true appearance will be shown here.
Tagore looked at Li Qiwei with kind eyes and a gentle smile.
Although he is nearly 20 years older than Li Qiwei, the two of them know each other as equals.
In Li Qiwei, he seemed to see all the best qualities of human beings.
We are extremely lucky to have such a person appear in Asia.
Given time, he will surely surpass those great sages and philosophers throughout the ages.
At this time, Tagore said to Bose and Raman: "You two may conduct scientific research here in the future."
"Do you have any questions for Professor Bruce?"
The two looked at each other, and finally the older Raman asked:
"Professor Bruce, according to my prediction of the project progress, it will probably take at least three or four years before large-scale move-ins can be carried out here."
"Prior to that, real scientific research should not be possible here. "
"So, do you have any additional plans to improve the scientific level in Asia during this period?"
Raman's question made everyone in the Indian delegation nod.
Obviously, if India wants to get to the moon first, it is not possible for the time being. At least it has to wait until the city is built.
So before it is built, how can we get the spotlight from Professor Bruce? After listening to the question, Li Qiwei said: "You came in time."
"If I had come some time in advance, I really didn't know how to answer."
"But now, I can tell you."
Everyone is very curious, even He Yujie and others are no exception. They don't know what Li Qiwei's plan is.
It seemed that the principal had just made up his mind at the last minute and hadn't had time to inform them yet.
Looking at everyone’s expectant eyes, Li Qiwei smiled and said:
“If you want to choose what is the largest and most famous event in the world now, I think it must be the Olympic Games.”
“That is an event that belongs to the whole world.”
“On the competition field, the athletes sweat and constantly challenge the limits of the human body.”
"It was indeed a hearty and entertaining event."
"Even now in Shanghai, China, the Far Eastern Games are in full swing."
"But, you don't Do you feel any regrets?”
Everyone was confused when they heard this.
Why did Professor Bruce mention the Olympics so well? Does that have anything to do with the City of Science?
"Is it possible that the City of Science will host the Olympic Games?"
"This is simply impossible, the venue is not enough."
At this time, Tagore asked: "Bruce, what regrets do you have?"
Li Qiwei glanced at everyone and continued:
"Both the East and the West believe that human beings are composed of spirit and body."
"Since there are Olympic Games for physical competitions, why are there no similar competitions for the spirit?"
Wow!
As soon as Li Qiwei finished speaking, many people suddenly changed their expressions. They seemed to understand.
He Yujie, in particular, guessed Li Qiwei’s thoughts almost instantly.
“Principal, do you mean to hold an Olympic Games in science?”
Li Qiwei nodded happily and said with a smile:
"Yes, so far, there is no international competition in the scientific community."
"Then why don't we hold such an event? ?”
“Firstly, it can increase the influence of science, and then it can cultivate more talents.”
“I am going to hold a physics competition first, and the name is. : International Physics Olympiad ”
"As you can tell from its name, this is an event open to the world, just like the Olympic Games."
"But the participants in the Physics Olympiad are a little different."
“I have always believed that education is the foundation of a country.”
“The development of science and technology requires a steady stream of new blood.”
“But science is very difficult. This alone, It discourages countless young people.”
“Compared to science, everyone is more willing to learn those practical subjects.”
“In the long run, this will be very detrimental to the development of science.”
“So, how to improve young people’s Enthusiasm for science is a very important task.”
“I initially envision that the Physics Olympiad is only open to college students.”
“Any student who has not graduated from college can participate. Competition.”
"I will set up generous awards and honors in my own name to attract college students from all over the world to participate."
Boom!
When Li Qiwei finished speaking about his plan, there was an immediate exclamation.
Even a person like Tagore who does not understand science can understand the great significance of this event.
Young people are always the future.
If young people do not have vitality, the world will eventually decay.
Tagore could already foresee that this event would bring huge changes to the world.
An Olympic Games allows cultures around the world to fully communicate.
Then the Olympic Games in the scientific community will promote the development of scientific undertakings.
"Bruce, your idea is really good."
"I almost want to hold a competition in the literary world."
Li Qiwei joked: "Haha, that probably won't work."
"There are standard answers to whether physics is right or wrong. "
"But literature, especially poetry, does not have a unified standard of evaluation."
"I think you are the only one who likes the few lines of poems I wrote. Maybe you can change them. Anyone else would be dismissive.”
Tagore laughed.
"Who else in this world dares to laugh at you Bruce."
Soon, this exchange ended in a cheerful atmosphere.
Tagore successfully completed his mission, and all that was left was to return home and let the people in the scientific community take over.
Bose and Raman looked even more excited.
Although they are no longer eligible to participate in the International Olympiad.
But from now on, they can cultivate outstanding young geniuses in the country.
The two of them knew very well that with Professor Bruce's current status in the scientific community, the competition he held would definitely shock the world.
And this kind of international competition can better reflect the country's honor.
Raman said excitedly:
"If we in India can win the first place in the competition, I can't imagine how big a sensation it will cause in the country."
Bose also followed up and said: "This is simply a competition of geniuses from all over the world. ."
"I guess Professor Bruce will come up with the question himself."
"It makes my blood boil just thinking about it."
"How I wish I could do it now. I haven’t graduated from college.”
The two looked at each other and smiled.
He Yujie and others also turned red with excitement.
They are absolutely destined to win the Physics Olympiad.
“The time has come to test the results of Huangpu University of Technology.”
“If we fail to achieve a good ranking in the competition, I will be ashamed of the principal’s trust in me.”
After Tagore and others left, Li Qiwei called He Yujie and the others to discuss the specifics of the event.
In order to adapt to this era, he made modifications to the International Olympiad.
This event, which would only appear decades later, later became the most famous science event in the world, attracting countless students from around the world.
However, its participants are only high school students, and college students are not allowed to participate.
Li Qiwei got Orsay out in advance, so naturally he couldn't just copy it mechanically.
Today's high school students cannot be compared with future generations.
So, he changed the entry criteria.
On July 1, 1915, an announcement was sent from Borneo, which instantly caused a sensation in the entire scientific world.
The world's first scientific man, the famous Professor Bruce, is about to hold a global physics competition.
It is the Olympics of science.
The International Physics Olympiad makes its shocking debut!
(End of this chapter)