1900: A physics genius wandering around Europe

Chapter 56 Letter from Switzerland
After sorting out the content of the special theory of relativity, Li Qiwei was in a very good mood, and at the same time there was a hint of anticipation.

Unlike quantum theory, the day the narrow phase theory is published is bound to cause a bloody storm. Countless bigwigs will inevitably criticize it, and even Planck may oppose it.

At that time, he will face this storm together with Einstein, and that will also be the first time that the Zurich School will appear in the physics world.

Just thinking about it makes one's blood boil and morale high.

However, it is a bit shocking that Li Qiwei did not decide to throw out the narrow phase this year.

Even if the trees are beautiful in the forest, the wind will destroy them!
Einstein could do that, but Ridgway couldn't.

So, just when he wanted to write to Einstein to reveal some of his narrow ideas in advance, he suddenly received a letter from Switzerland.

The letter was written by Einstein, describing his current situation and next plans.

"Bruce, I miss you so much every day since we last met."

"I have some good news for you, because you are the one who brought me good luck."

"The first is that I finally obtained Swiss citizenship. Because of my paper on the photoelectric effect, the Swiss government specially approved my information."

"The second is that the University of Zurich has approved my doctoral application, and my current supervisor is Professor Kleiner, who is a person who is very passionate about academics, and I like this very much."

"The third point is a long story. Mileva and I are planning to have a baby this year and move to a better place to live, which requires money."

"Although I am currently studying for a doctorate at the University of Zurich, my monthly salary is very meager. Why do academics have to live in poverty?"

Li Qiwei chuckled when he saw this. It seems that even a great man can be stumped by money.

At the same time, I also lament the scientists of this era. They created a brilliant material world, but they themselves did not enjoy much.

"But fortunately, Grossman found me a job at the Patent Office in Bern, Switzerland, through his family."

“I like this job very much. It not only solves my salary problem, but also allows me to see countless talented ideas and designs every day.”

“This is more fun than when I was studying at university, and I’m going to take advantage of this opportunity.”

"Also, Bruce, I have been thinking about the issue of the first dark cloud recently."

"I plan to start with the invariance of the speed of light. This issue is a crucial center, and I think we need to develop around it."

"Of course, if I have time, I still hope to communicate with you face to face. Your genius ideas will definitely help me to have some inspiration."

“Best wishes.”

After reading Einstein's letter, Li Qiwei was filled with emotion. He felt that he had really begun to change history and the fate of the people around him.

Because historically, Einstein was going to work at the Patent Office next year, but now it has happened earlier than expected.

Li Qiwei had to rely on himself to walk the rest of the way. In simple terms, his golden finger was instantly weakened by half.

However, Li Qiwei still has absolute confidence, because history can change, but knowledge will never change.

At the same time, Einstein's experience also made him understand that knowledge alone is not enough, money is also needed.

Although he himself is not short of money, as his power grows, he will have more places to spend money.

Li Qiwei didn't have much to do during this period. He had originally planned to start a company, but then he thought better of it.

After all, he is now on British territory. If he falls out with the British government one day, and he has a lot of physical industries on other people's territory, it would be like throwing meat buns at a dog, and there would be no return.

Don't think that Britain at that time was civilized and law-abiding. That's simply a joke.

The British Empire dominates the world, it is the law, it is heaven. If reason cannot solve you, physics will definitely solve you. If Ridgway was British, everything would be fine; but he is Chinese, and if there is a change, his own situation will be very dangerous.

If he needs to flee the UK one day, the best way is to transfer all the money directly without leaving any physical assets.

Now it just so happened that Einstein's work in the Patent Office reminded him that there was no need for him to work so hard to run a company when he could just sit back and collect money from patents.

After making money, he invested it all in the country to build schools and factories, and later even bought a piece of land to build a city of science.

The money that is saved is just waste paper; it can only have tremendous power when it is circulated.

This time when he leaves, he doesn't even have to transfer money, as it has all become his foundation and strength.

The money earned in Britain is spent in China!
Moreover, in the early stage, the Spark Project had just been launched, and he could directly form a joint venture with others to build a factory in Europe, and then bring people from China over for training.

After all, technical workers in this era are still a high-end profession, and the domestic foundation is too poor, so there is no place to learn.

At that time, Europe was already very developed, with cars, ships, airplanes, railways, guns, acids, alkalis, rubber, etc.

The manufacture of atomic bombs requires industrial systems such as geological exploration, mining, metallurgy, chemical industry, electricity, machinery manufacturing, construction, motors and precision instruments.

There are so many areas that need investment and construction that Li Qiwei even feels like God created the world.

Finally, the feasibility of the patent money-making plan.

First, in this era, the patent system in Europe and the United States has become very complete. As long as it is normal business competition, the law will protect the rights and interests of patent holders.

The UK had the rudiments of patent law hundreds of years ago, so this idea is completely feasible.

Second, through Solvay, Ridgway could get to know a group of industrialists in different fields, license patents to them, and then collect patent fees from them.

And as a physicist, he actually has more advantages in doing this kind of thing, and those industry leaders will be willing to trust him.

If he were an ordinary Qing citizen, no one would even look at him straight in the eye.

So the only question now is what patent to come up with.

It would be best if the patent could make money and not affect the development of key heavy industries. He doesn't want to be a wedding dress for others.

Li Qiwei thought about it carefully and decided that the industrial products field could start with automobiles. There were too many patents in this area and the future development was bright.

As for daily consumer products, you can consider practical household appliances such as refrigerators and air conditioners, and smaller ones such as kerosene lighters, flashlights, batteries, etc.

Next, he would look up information to confirm whether these products were feasible, and check with Solvay first to see what connections he had.

So, Li Qiwei began to write letters.

The first letter was written to Einstein, expressing his longing for him, and then revealing some key thoughts on the special theory of relativity to him.

I hope to speed up the miracle moment of the God of Love. It would be best if the narrow version can be published next year to shock the world.

The second letter was written to Solvay, expressing his desire to enter the industry and asking if the other party had a suitable direction or opportunity for cooperation.

At the same time, he vaguely revealed that he wanted to hold an exchange meeting for young scholars and asked Solvay if he was interested.

There was no way. Li Qiwei was worried that if he simply discussed money, the other party might not be interested, but the same might not be true if it came to academic matters.

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