Chapter 398 Paper published! A sensation in the world of physics! The genius appears! A bright future!
December 20, 1916.
The latest issue of the journal "Nature" is published.
Yu Yin’s paper undoubtedly made the headlines.
When submitting the paper, when Gregory saw that the author of the paper was Yu Yin, he was immediately ecstatic.
"You should verify it faster. This is my brother's paper."
Of the original three-person team, only Yu Yin continues to engage in physics research.
Gregory looked at things and thought about his emotions, and recalled the wonderful experiences he had during his Ph.D.
So, he was extremely concerned about this paper.
As a result, all the papers in this issue, even with the impact of the war, were still published globally on time.
Soon, the physics community was in a frenzy.
Everyone can’t believe that quantum theory, which claims to end spectroscopy, has encountered unexplainable spectral problems.
They thought again of the quantum theory conference five years ago.
Three large quantum numbers suppress everything!
Let quantum theory shine and become qualified to compete with the theory of relativity.
No matter how you look at it, quantum theory is perfect.
As for those remaining issues, they do not affect its core concept.
However, now, the anomalous Zeeman effect discovered by Yu Yin goes straight to the core of quantum theory.
It must explain the problem clearly.
Is there a fourth quantum number?
If it exists, what would it be?
At this moment, many physicists feel extremely excited.
For many people, they are not afraid of problems, but they are afraid that the problems are not big enough.
In this era of physics, problems mean opportunities and great discoveries.
“The discovery of the fourth quantum number must be mine!”
"I have thought about what the fourth quantum number is, but it needs experimental verification."
"If you are willing to invest 100 pounds in me, I will take your name on the paper."
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The world of physics has begun a new round of quantum heat.
It even overshadowed the theory of relativity.
There is no way, because the theory of relativity is too perfect.
In the eyes of everyone, Professor Bruce directly ended the theory of relativity by one person.
It will be difficult for future generations to make any major theoretical breakthroughs.
There are currently two main research directions on the theory of relativity.
One is to verify the five major predictions, and the other is to apply the theory of relativity to other fields to see if any new chemical reactions will occur.
Quantum theory is completely different.
It is based on atomic composition and structure, and there are still too many secrets.
This also means that quantum theory is far from perfect, and there are still countless opportunities for unknown people to soar into the sky.
Yu Yin’s paper is the best proof.
The anomalous Zeeman effect is more sensational than the previous GKY effect.
Yu Yin's name has also resounded throughout the physics community and he has become a hot figure.
This is the influence of quantum theory in the current world of physics.
The Netherlands.
Ehrenfest from Leiden University and Zeeman from the University of Amsterdam are discussing Yu Yin's paper.
As Lorentz's successor, Ehrenfest is now a professor of physics at Leiden University, guiding the development of physics at the school.
Because of Lorenz's relationship, he had a good relationship with Zeeman, and the two communicated frequently in private.
Ehrenfest smiled and said:
"Zeeman, I didn't expect that the Zeeman effect you discovered actually has abnormal phenomena."
"I'm very happy I’m curious, why didn’t you discover this phenomenon before?”
Zeeman shook his head slightly and said with a wry smile: “Hey, I actually thought of using a weak magnetic field experiment at that time.”
"But on the one hand, under a weak magnetic field, the spectrum is too weakly split, and it is difficult to observe obvious phenomena."
"On the other hand, I thought that the spectrum is split under a strong or weak magnetic field, which is the same thing. "
"The principles are the same anyway, so I don't think there is any need to study it in detail."
"So, I don't pay too much attention to it."
"Now that I think about it, I really regret not persisting."
Ehrenfest sighed: "This is how times make heroes."
"When you were studying, the Bohr-Lee model had not yet appeared."
"Even if someone discovered it at that time If there is an abnormality, I probably won’t pay much attention to it, let alone study it systematically.”
Zeeman agrees with this point of view.
“The fate of a physicist, of course, depends on personal efforts, but the development of history must also be taken into consideration.”
Ehrenfest then smiled and said: "It seems that I have to follow the trend and recruit a few graduate students to study quantum theory."
"Otherwise Professor Lorenz will have objections to me."< br>
“He now dislikes me for being too salty.”
Seyman laughed. "Then you have to hurry up."
"The fourth quantum number will definitely make the world of physics famous."
"I just don't know which lucky person will find it."
Zeeman can clearly feel that the current world of physics is dominated by young people.
An "old antique" like him who is over 45 years old no longer has the unbridled imagination in the face of the new modern physics.
Maybe training the next generation is a better choice.
Denmark.
Bohr looked at the paper in his hand and paced back and forth anxiously.
“Well, you Yu Yin, you have hidden it too deeply.”
“Brothers’ relationship is really weak. You don’t tell me such important things.”
“This paper is so crucial to quantum theory.”
In this world, Bohr is probably the one who cares most about this paper.
As the founder of the Bohr model of quantum theory, in a sense, he made a greater contribution than his mentor, Professor Bruce.
From the proposing of the quantum concept to the quantum orbit model, this step can be described as a huge leap.
Therefore, the physics community rates Bohr very highly, even higher than Qian Wushi.
This can reflect the importance of quantum theory.
Now, Yu Yin’s discovery is likely to further develop quantum theory.
One can imagine Bohr's excitement.
For him, the most important thing now is to find the fourth quantum number.
Bohr had a mysterious premonition:
“Maybe after gathering the four quantum numbers, quantum theory will enter a new realm.”
Recently Bohr He is recruiting for his research institute.
He is also preparing to recruit some good talents to help him do scientific research, and at the same time increase Denmark's influence in the physics world.
A student at Columbia University in the United States was contacting him recently, and Bohr was a little moved.
Germany, University of Munich.
Sommerfeld, professor of theoretical physics, was chatting with his old friend August.
August is a professor of linguistics at the University of Munich. Although he does not understand physics, he is a good friend of Sommerfeld.
At this moment, August asked with a smile:
"Sommerfeld, what are you looking at? You are so focused."
"The history of Eastern Rome that I discussed with you a few days ago, you I haven’t said your point of view yet.”
Sommerfeld is not in the mood to listen to his old friend’s history lesson now.
He was looking at the latest issue of "Nature" attentively.
Originally, he thought that due to the impact of the war, he had not had any good papers recently.
I didn’t expect to see such significant results.
"Haha, sorry, I just got distracted."
"I was looking at the latest major discoveries in our physics." August heard this and said in surprise: "Oh? Recently? Are there any scholars in Europe who can concentrate on doing experiments? ”
Sommerfeld sighed: "Hey, it's the author from Asia."
"The doctorate of the famous Professor Bruce."
"This is an original physics achievement from Asia. .”
Even if August is not a physics major, he can still feel the weight of Sommerfeld’s words.
“Professor Bruce is amazing.”
"How can we cultivate a country that is a scientific desert into what it is now."
"We in Europe are killing each other here, and others can take the opportunity to develop."
Sommerfeld said: " Who says not?”
“Maybe in a while, the science center will no longer be in Europe.”
“Although Germany won the team gold medal in the Physics Olympiad, it is far from it. It’s time to relax.”
"Germany is not the only country with geniuses in this world."
Feeling that the topic was a bit heavy, August quickly joked:
"Sommerfeld, in less than two years, I will I’ll send you a genius.”
Sommerfeld wondered.
“What do you mean?”
August's old face turned red, but he still said bravely:
"Hey, he's not that brat from my family who clamors to learn physics every day."
"Even at home. , hung Bruce’s head on the bedside, saying that sooner or later he would surpass him.”
“I couldn’t laugh or cry either.”
“But his math scores are very good, look at it. Is there any chance?”
Sommerfeld laughed quickly and said:
“Haha, so that’s what happened.”
“Don’t worry, after he graduates from high school, he can come to the University of Munich.”
"As long as I pass the exam, I still have this power."
As the successor appointed by Boltzmann before his death, Sommerfeld still has a strong voice at the University of Munich.
What's more, he knows his old friend very well.
If the child fails to live up to expectations, the other party will never even mention it.
Auguste thanked: "That's great."
"The child is a bit introverted and quiet."
"Without the care of an acquaintance, I'm worried about him Your studies will be affected.”
At this time, Sommerfeld suddenly thought of something.
“By the way, that’s a coincidence.”
“There is another person who is more exaggerated than you.”
“Half a year ago, Professor Joseph from the Department of Physics of the University of Vienna, Send me a letter."
"He hopes that after graduating from high school in 1918, his children can skip college and directly become my graduate students."
"I can only reply and say that we will see the children then."
Now that Germany and Austria-Hungary are allies, Sommerfeld does not want to make the relationship too tense.
Auguste found it very strange, how confident the other party was in his child.
"It seems that the child is a peerless genius."
Sommerfeld smiled and said: "I don't know the specific situation."
"But at least it's at the level of a genius."
"Because the child's godfather is Professor Mach."
"With this relationship, it's not easy for me to refuse."< br>
August was suddenly startled.
The famous Professor Mach is a highly respected senior figure in physics. (Yes, it’s the Mach ring)
The other party just passed away in February this year.
Looking at it this way, it is really difficult for Sommerfeld to refuse Professor Joseph.
Auguste asked casually: "What's the name of that child?"
"It seems that I want my son to learn from him in the future."
Sommerfeld said: "Oh, my name is Wolfgang Pauli."
"By the way, what are your children's names? I remember you have two sons."
August said: "The one who wants to study physics is my eldest son."
" His name is Werner Heisenberg, he is 15 years old this year.”
At the same time, there is a doctor who graduated from the University of Vienna and is also planning to come to Germany for research.
The 29-year-old Schrödinger is currently serving in a remote artillery fortress during the war.
He often spends his free time studying theoretical physics, especially relativity and quantum theory.
Although he had met Professor Bruce off the court, he had not spoken to him.
For this reason, Schrödinger had a trace of regret in his heart.
He has communicated with a professor at the University of Jena in Germany through letters.
The two parties agreed that when the war is completely over, he will work as an assistant in the other party's laboratory.
Schrödinger felt that only in a scientific powerhouse like Germany could he give full play to his ingenuity.
At the same time, he also had the opportunity to get to know the top guys in the physics world.
UK.
While working in the military, Rutherford met a young man named Ralph Fuller.
The other party, like Li Qiwei, also graduated from Trinity College of Cambridge University, and regarded Li Qiwei as his idol.
The Royal Naval Artillery Corps, where Fowler belonged, once invited Rutherford for training for a period of time.
Because Fowler studied mathematics and physics during his undergraduate studies.
Therefore, he was also the only person in the artillery team who could understand Rutherford's physics theory.
Thus, Rutherford and Fowler became both teachers and friends.
Today, Rutherford came to the artillery team again for some reason.
After seeing him, Fowler said excitedly:
"Professor, have you seen this paper?"
"There has been another major discovery in quantum theory. Yu from China actually discovered an anomaly. Zeeman effect."
Rutherford said with envy: "Hey, of course I know."
"I calculate the trajectories of cannonballs and submarines here every day, but Bruce is doing real science. Research.”
"I really envy him."
Fowler comforted: "Professor, don't worry, the war will be over soon."
Rutherford suddenly asked: "Fu Le, have you thought about the future after the war?"
Fowler touched his head and said shyly: "Professor, I want to return to Cambridge to do scientific research."
Lu. Serfo patted his shoulder happily and said with a smile:
"Come on, you will definitely achieve results."
However, Rutherford didn't know that five years later, Fowler would kidnap his daughter and become his son-in-law.
Similarly, Fowler did not know that seven years later, he would admit a young British doctoral student and give him the topic of quantum mechanics.
The other party’s name is Paul Dirac.
With the publication of Yu Yin's paper, the entire Western physics community was shocked.
They eagerly hope that the war will end soon so that they can return to the happy days of doing research in peace of mind.
Quantum theory has also become the hottest topic in the world of physics.
The hidden fourth quantum number is like a bait, causing all those amazing geniuses to appear.
In such a prosperous age, who can be lucky enough to be the trend-setter.
At this moment, Asia is still in the shock brought by Yu Yin.
Who says there is no original research in China?
(End of this chapter)