1900: A physics genius wandering around Europe

Chapter 225 The meeting ends, and the aftermath is shocking!
The atmosphere in the conference room reached its climax when Ridgwell declared that he would publish the general theory of relativity within three years.

The bigwigs present also excitedly communicated with each other and imagined the future of physics.

Seeing that the situation was almost over, Lorenz announced the end of Li Qiwei's speech.

Today's speech is destined to be recorded in the history of physics and become a classic and a legend.

When analyzing Li Qiwei's speech, later researchers could not think of any other adjectives except the word "astonishing".

Because the development of physics is exactly as Ridgway predicted, everything is within his framework.

No wonder one of the bigwigs lamented: "We are not studying physics, we are studying Ridgway."

Lorenz was in high spirits and radiant. He said aloud: "I must admit that in all the academic conferences I have presided over over the years."

“This conference left the deepest impression on me, even more than the previous relativity seminar.”

"Because Bruce's speech gave me a false impression."

"Today's meeting of more than a dozen people seems to be a meeting that can decide the fate of mankind and the future of physics."

"I think no one here can resist this temptation."

“This is the ultimate goal of scientists.”

"And Bruce led us and gave us such an opportunity."

"No matter what changes happen to physics in the future, the dozen people today are destined to become legends!"

Snapped!Snapped!Snapped!
There was warm applause in the conference room.

Even though the bigwigs present are highly respected, they are usually serious and solemn.

But the future described by Lorenz still made these old guys excited.

There is no one who does not want to leave his name in history.

Especially in the field of physics, this is an industry that only the smartest minds in the world are qualified to enter.

Even Li Qiwei was attracted by Lorenz's words.

I have to say that the other party is a natural host.

The meeting was immediately brought to a climax.

At this time, he continued: "Of course, legends also need to learn. If you don't learn now, you may not even be able to compare with your students in the future."

"In the following period, the meeting will conduct discussions in the form of special topics."

“In order to ensure the efficiency of the meeting, it is recommended that everyone participate in all topics.”

"The topics are presented in chronological order, which makes it easier for our recorders to keep good records."

“Bruce paints a grand picture of the future, but the content inside 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 drafted for the time being.”

"Quantum theory, relativity, atomic research, radioactivity research, X-ray research, spectroscopy research, periodic table arrangement problems."

"Everyone sorted out the latest progress and problems of each topic from a more detailed perspective and combined with the experimental results."

"Okay, it will be lunch time soon. I suggest you take a break and continue in the afternoon."

After that, the bigwigs in the conference room relaxed and prepared to continue the discussion after enjoying the food.

Over the next three days, more than a dozen of today's top physicists engaged in heated discussions on the content of modern physics.

Before, when listening to Li Qiwei's speech, everyone was able to control themselves.

But once the discussion began, the physicists' inherent stubbornness was perfectly revealed.

Some even quarreled until their faces turned red and their necks became thick.

But no one cares. This is an academic debate and does not involve personal attacks.

And Lorenz was there to maintain order.

Young people like Einstein and Lang Zhiwan listen more than they speak.

They are also absorbing useful ideas and exploring new directions for their own research.

As for Bohr and Morris, they were so busy writing on paper that they had no time to think.

The two of them have already made up their minds that after the meeting, they must study and ponder the contents of the minutes carefully.

Especially Morris, after listening to the discussion about X-rays, he suddenly felt enlightened and realized that his previous research methods were completely wrong.

This made him sigh. It turned out that there was a big difference between having a famous teacher as a guide and studying on one's own.

Lang Zhiwan was already a first-tier physicist in France.

But here, sorry, he can only be ranked at the bottom.

These three days were a feast for all participants.

There was no sign of fatigue among the group, and instead they became more energetic as the discussion went on.

This is the charm of physics research. Once you get into it, you will be unable to extricate yourself.

However, all good things must come to an end, and the meeting finally came to an end.

At 1909 p.m. on November 11, 1, the three-day first Bruce Conference officially ended.

This conference, which brought together the world's top physicists, opened up directions and paths for the future of physics.

Its impact will begin to explode from the day the conference minutes are made public, sweeping across the entire scientific community with overwhelming force.

On the morning of November 11, it was time for everyone to say goodbye.

Millikan held Ridgway's hand tightly and said excitedly, "Bruce, you must come to the United States to give lectures next time."

“All science and engineering universities in the United States are looking forward to you.”

"MIT, Princeton, Caltech, countless students want to meet you and see what's so special about you."

"Many of my friends asked me when they could invite Bruce to the United States."

"Besides, I promised them."

Li Qiwei smiled and said, "Millikan, don't worry, the trip to the United States is within my plan."

"I also want to see how the United States, across the ocean, has risen."

“You have achieved so much in such a short period of time.”

"This is also of great reference value for the future development of our China."

Millikan nodded his head in agreement, and then he asked, "By the way, Bruce, will this meeting continue to be held in the future?"

Li Qiwei pondered for a while and said, "I plan to hold this event every three years, and we will sit together to summarize the latest progress."

"But this is just a preliminary plan. We'll talk about it when the time comes."

Millikan said excitedly, “It’s good to have a plan.”

"When the time comes, our American physics community will surely surprise everyone."

"This time, our presence at the meeting was very low, but I believe that will change next time."

Ridgway smiled, poor kid, "Good luck, Millikan!"

The news of the end of the first Bruce Conference spread throughout the physics community at lightning speed.

This immediately caused cheers from all physics practitioners.

Countless people talked about it.

They all wanted to know what important things were discussed at this meeting.

Does it have any significant significance for the development of physics?

"I am really looking forward to what will be discussed at this highest-level conference in the physics community, which will shock the industry."

"I have decided to choose a PhD thesis from this conference. I have a feeling that I will win the Nobel Prize."

"Tsk, I think you could win an Ig Nobel Prize."

“This meeting is destined to go down in history!”

Half a month after the meeting, Li Qiwei asked Pioneer Group to step up its efforts and print thousands of meeting minutes.

The special team led by Zhang Maodong regards this matter as the most important matter for the company.

However, what Li Qiwei did not expect was that thousands of records were sold out within a few days.

All the people registered are people in the physics industry.

This shows the influence of this conference in the field of physics.

Soon, the students, scholars, and physicists who received the minutes were so shocked by the contents that they were speechless. Everyone went crazy!

This is not a meeting record at all, but a guide to the development of physics.

"The division between classical physics and modern physics."

“Big cracks and little cracks in classical physics.”

"Using atomic research as the core of the experiment, create a new theory."

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"Bruce even publicly announced that he would publish the theory of general relativity within three years."

boom!
A stone stirred up a thousand waves.

So much explosive content directly ignited the enthusiasm of the physics community.

The brilliance of modern physics has given hope to countless young scholars and physicists.

When it comes to classical physics, they can never compare with the older generation of physicists.

But for modern physics, everyone is on the same starting line, and maybe we can overtake others.

The young people were eager to try and were extremely excited.

The conference has pointed out feasible research areas for them, and they just need to concentrate on their 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 out the direction for mortals to move forward.

"Oh my God, is physics going to change next?"

“After Bruce sorted it out, I realized that the new discoveries in the past decade or so have such a profound connection.”

"Atomic research determines everything!"

"I must next devote myself to the study of atoms."

Countless people screamed as if they were given a shot of chicken blood.

However, many classical physicists could not help but become pessimistic.

What they are pessimistic about is not the decline of the status of classical physics, but the emergence of people like Ridgway.

The other party, just like Newton in the past, dominated the world of physics.

Even Ridgwell is more terrifying than Newton, as he even predicted the future of physics.

In this way, all those who have lofty ambitions, want to make a big splash, and are not afraid of authority, feel a deep chill.

For the rest of their lives, their research could no longer 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 bathe in his light.

It’s chilling to think about it, and even makes one feel a sense of despair.

Although this is still an illusion now, it will become a reality sooner or later.

However, only a few people think this way. Most of them are beneficiaries and are very satisfied with the conference.

At Cambridge University, Professor Case was so excited as he looked at the minutes of the first Bruce Conference that he actually danced with joy.

"Oh Bruce, thank you so much."

"With this record, I am confident that I can become a physicist."

Professor Case laughed out loud in his office.

This attracted the attention of colleagues.

Department of Physics, King's College London.

Chris, Qian Wushi and six other people were surrounding Bohr and asking him questions non-stop.

After Bohr came back from the hotel, he stayed in seclusion in his room, alone, and didn't see anyone, just like Li Qiwei before.

He finally came out today, and he looked very high-spirited.

Master Qian Wu asked excitedly: "Bohr, please tell us how exciting the conference was."

Those of them who read the records are certainly not as good as Bohr, who experienced it personally.

When Li Qiwei chose to bring only Bohr to the meeting, it caused dissatisfaction among the others.

However, Li Qiwei just looked at them quietly, and they instantly wilted.

They have been with Li Qiwei for a long time, so they naturally know each other's temper.

If I'm joking with you, you can do whatever you want.

If he has already made a decision, he will not allow anyone to interfere.

This combination of two completely opposite personalities, approachable and domineering, is extremely charismatic.

Bohr smiled and said, "Well, it's nothing."

"It's just the big guys bragging."

"I'm just a recorder, responsible only for recording what the bosses say. I don't have time to think."

"Look, when I get back, I'll have to study the minutes carefully."

"And don't worry, Professor Bruce has confirmed several topics this time."

Bohr was no fool, so he naturally knew what to say.

When the few people heard what Bohr said, they finally felt relieved.

It seems that Bohr did not get any special treatment.

Next, they must study Professor Bruce's topic carefully and strive to achieve results.

But the happiest person is undoubtedly Wilson.

At this moment, he was in Thomson's office, talking with a smile on his face.

"Professor, Bruce believes that the focus of future research will be on atoms. Wouldn't that mean my cloud chamber will be of greater use?"

“More and more people will start using cloud rooms.”

Cloud chambers play an important role in the study of microscopic particles.

Although there has been atomic fever before, it was far from comparable to this time in terms of scale and degree.

The probability of error is too low for a direction that is unanimously agreed upon by sixteen of the world's top physicists.

If even these people can be wrong, then there is no need to study modern physics.

Given the authority of this conference, the direction it sets will surely be welcomed by everyone.

Thomson was also happy for Wilson, as his least talented student was finally about to make it.

"Yes, we all agree that atoms are indeed crucial for the next step of research."

"Bruce also pointed out problems with his planetary model during the special meeting."

"I think Bruce will face his first defeat in the near future."

"I misjudged his doctoral student, Bohr."

Wilson laughed and said, "That kid just has a very low EQ."

"Anyway, since he is Bruce's disciple, he is equivalent to being a member of our Cavendish school."

Thompson smiled.

The incident with Bohr was just a minor episode.

What he cares about is the changes that come next.

The great era of physics is truly about to begin!

Even Thomson didn't know what changes would happen in the world of physics.

But what is certain is that in the coming time, there will be a continuous release of major results.

At the same time, the competition for the Nobel Prize in Physics will surely be very fierce.

Now in his middle age, Thomson can't help but feel full of energy and vigor, as if he has returned to his youth.

He wants to warn his students right now that this is the best era for physics and they should not rush into getting married and having children.

The shock caused by the aftermath of this meeting is far from over.

(End of this chapter)