Reborn and become a Great Scientist

Chapter 178 Chapter 126

The newspapers published the next morning contained various news.

Unlucky cat and poor grandmother: Dr Chen Muwu presents his whimsical new theory at the Royal Society.

"London, February 1925, 2.

"Dr. Chen of Cambridge University, who just won the Nobel Prize in Physics, at the Royal Society meeting that ended yesterday, faced with the doubts about quantum mechanics raised by Dr. Einstein from Germany, he raised several more questions. A whimsical new theory.

"A cat was placed in a box with a switch capable of causing a fatal event, as described by Dr Chen.

"According to this theory, the cat is considered to be both alive and dead at the same time until the box is opened.

"It is only after the box is opened that it is possible to know whether the cat is dead or alive.

"To explain the absurd fact that this hapless cat is both dead and alive: Dr. Chen then introduced his second theory, parallel universes.

"According to Dr. Chen's explanation, the theory believes that in different time and space dimensions, there are multiple parallel universes that are similar to our world but slightly different, so that the experience and history of human life show different trends and results.

"If we go back to the cat just now, at the moment when the cat is determined to be dead or alive, the universe we live in is immediately divided into two, becoming a living cat universe and a dead cat universe, both Parallel to each other, independent of each other.

"Dr. Chen also pointed out that this theory can also perfectly help you go back in time and murder your grandmother: If a person goes back in time and murders his grandmother, then the grandmother will not give birth to his mother, but His mother would not regenerate him, so at the moment of killing his grandmother, he himself ceased to exist.

"If the theory of parallel universes is introduced, then when this person travels back to the past, he enters another parallel universe. He kills the grandmother in that universe, so that he will no longer appear in that universe. Now he has no effect.

"Dr. Chen said that the theory of parallel universes is based on the combination of quantum mechanics and relativity, and is calculated through mathematical models. Although the theory has not yet been experimentally verified, Dr. Chen believes that with the development of technology and research In-depth, it will become an important breakthrough in human cognition of the world.

"It has to be said that these two theories are like the plots in science fiction novels, extremely imaginative.

"It's just that these theories have subverted the current classic physics and philosophical thinking, challenged the traditional cognition of the members present, and immediately sparked fierce debate among scholars and experts in the Royal Society:
"Some members agree with Dr. Chen's new theory, which is a pioneering development. Professor Eddington, the director of the University of Cambridge Observatory, beat Dr. Chen's paper two years ago because it was not published. The editor of the "Journal of Philosophy" highly praised the philosophical ideas put forward by Dr. Chen.

"He said: 'The cat of Dr. Chen Muwu is much better than that monster of Laplace. This little cat just meowed a few times, and dispelled the haze brought by the monster.

"'Relying on quantum mechanics, we finally get rid of the deterministic view of the universe, no longer subject to the shackles of mechanical metaphysical materialism.

"'It is no longer classical physics that really dominates our world, but the quantum mechanics proposed by Dr. Chen is at work.

"'Although quantum mechanics is full of various complex and vague rules such as randomness, fluctuation and probability, it breaks the original neat and orderly world of classical physics.

"'It is these strange quantum laws that are evil, chaotic, and even illogical at all, so that the entire universe we live in sees a glimmer of life.'

"However, more people have expressed doubts about the validity of Dr. Chen's new theory.

"When Professor Einstein was interviewed by this reporter, he rarely said a serious sentence: 'I think that Purgatory has reserved some special places for Dr. Chen and his supporters of quantum mechanics. They will be fined to listen to lectures on classical physics for at least ten hours a day until their brains are cleared of those evil quantum thoughts.'

"Whether these new theories put forward by Dr. Chen are right or wrong? So far, no one should be able to say clearly.

"Perhaps as Dr. Chen said, the moment he proposed a new theory, the universe we live in also split into two. In one of the universes, his theories are correct. But in the other In a universe it's the opposite."

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"Who Is the Smartest Man in the World?"Dr Einstein and Dr Chen battle passionately at the Royal Society".

"London, February 1925, 2.

"At the meeting of the Royal Society yesterday, the 1925 academic honors were awarded.

"The Copley Medal was awarded to the 1921 Nobel Prize winner in Physics, Dr Einstein from Germany, while the Hughes Medal was awarded to the previous year's 1924 Nobel Prize winner in Physics, from Cambridge University Chinese doctor, Chen Muwu.

"However, during the awards ceremony, an unexpected scene happened: Dr. Einstein invited Dr. Chen to the stage during his speech, and debated with him on a series of physics and philosophy issues. Fortunately, both sides were very restrained and did not turn the academic debate into a bloody conflict.

"The content of the dispute between Dr. Einstein and Dr. Chen is really profound and obscure, and this newspaper will not discuss it in depth here.

"However, another thing has aroused the author's attention: a German and a Chinese, in the UK's highest academic center, the Royal Society, discussed physics issues in German for more than an hour. During this period, only Dr. Chen spoke a few words of English.

"Is this an act of disrespect for the Royal Society and even the United Kingdom? After all, English is the most noble language in the world. If a person cannot speak English, he should not be awarded the title of Fellow of the Royal Society. "

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Although Chen Muwu fled London and returned to Cambridgeshire before the awards ceremony ended.

Although he ran away from the Royal Society, Einstein had already come to England, how could he let him go so easily?
So on the second day after the Royal Society meeting, after inquiring about Chen Muwu's whereabouts, Einstein also came to Cambridgeshire with Eddington.

That same night, Einstein went to Chen Muwu's room at Trinity College again, trying to continue his debate with this unrepentant young man.

"Dr. Einstein, since you have come to Cambridge University, I think we must have the opportunity to conduct academic discussions again. It's just that it's getting late today, and I still have some important work to do. It is impossible to listen to your teachings.

"This is the first time you have come to Cambridge University. Why don't you go around the school these few days and see the places where Newton and Maxwell, the predecessors of physics, lived and worked, how about?"

Chen Muwu once read in Einstein's biography that whether in Germany or in the United States, he would only hang portraits of three physicists on the walls of his home, namely Isaac Newton, Michael Faraday and James Clerk Maxwell, and no one else.

And Cambridge University is the alma mater of two of them, and Chen Muwu's suggestion directly touched Einstein's heart.

"Okay, Dr. Chen, then I will follow your suggestion this time and visit this sacred place of physics. But I also hope that you can keep your promise instead of just saying empty words."

Flicking away Einstein, Chen Muwu ran to the home of his teacher Rutherford overnight.

It was Rutherford's son-in-law Fowler who opened the door for him. Seeing that it was Chen Muwu, Fowler smiled and said, "Dr. Chen, you have really made a splash at the Royal Society."

"That's why I came here. Teacher, hasn't he rested yet?" Chen Muwu asked.

"Of course, we just finished dinner, and you were discussed at the table, come in!"

Fowler has always had a good impression of Chen Muwu.

Before he came to Cambridge University, Fowler saw how profound the physics level of this Far Eastern genius was from the papers he found from Eddington.

And even though he is Rutherford's son-in-law, his father-in-law, Lao Taishan, has never been very interested in theoretical research.

Before Chen Muwu came to Cambridge University, every time Fowler wanted to discuss issues with others, he had to go to London first, and then cross the ocean to study theories with his physics colleagues on the European continent.

So even though he is a theoretical professor at Cavendish Laboratory, Fowler spends very little time in the laboratory. He is either on a business trip or on the road every day.

After Chen Muwu's arrival, all this gradually changed.

At Cambridge University, there was finally someone who could discuss theoretical issues together, and in the process, Fowler discovered one more thing, that is, Chen Muwu's academic views seem to be superior to those of his colleagues in Europe, even though he is young .

The focus of Fowler's recent academic research is to use the principle of Dirac-Chern statistics to investigate the process of stars transforming into white dwarfs.

And this Dirac-Chen statistic was researched by Chen Muwu and his good student Dirac together.

The reason why Fowler knew about these things that happened at the Royal Society was not from his father-in-law Rutherford, but because he, who is 13 years older than Chen Muwu, also became a new member of the Royal Society this year. Naturally, he witnessed with his own eyes what happened at the award ceremony on the last day.

"Chen, are you here?" Seeing his lover, Rutherford smiled so much that his beard grew a little higher than usual, "But let me confirm first, in which universe are you Chen? In your universe, the atomic nucleus Have you found the electrically neutral particles in the

It was just a joke from Rutherford, but Chen Muwu thought about how to answer it for a long time.

It is "Teacher, you have discovered this. I am indeed not a person in this universe. There is indeed an electrically neutral particle in the nucleus. We call it a neutron, which can be obtained by bombarding the beryllium nucleus with alpha particles"?
Or "Teacher, can you really be joking? Of course I am me. The thing about parallel universes is just an accidental conjecture"?
Seeing that Chen Muwu didn't give an answer, Rutherford continued: "Chen, I was just joking, why are you so nervous now? Could it be that I really hit the mark?"

"Of course it's not the same thing. It's another thing that makes me nervous." Chen Muwu simply didn't answer Rutherford's first question, but directly explained the purpose of his trip, "Teacher, do you know , Just today, Dr. Einstein also came to Cambridge University?"

"After you said it, I didn't understand this matter. However, I do know the purpose of his trip."

Rutherford filled the pipe with tobacco and put it in his mouth.

The needy Chen Muwu also ignored the smell of burning tobacco, so he quickly picked up the match on the table like a dog's leg, and lit it for the teacher to light the pipe.

After taking a deep breath, Rutherford said with satisfaction: "He must have come to Cambridge because of you, and the reason why you came to me so late should also have something to do with this great physicist. Tell me. , do you have any good ideas?"

Chen Mu armed himself with a pitiful look, trying to win Rutherford's sympathy: "Teacher, although you are not very interested in theoretical matters, I still want to talk about this matter from the beginning.

"Dr. Einstein and I had a very good friendship at the beginning. After all, I can be regarded as being brought by him from China in the Far East to Europe, the world's academic center, and I have always been grateful to him.

"But last summer, after I published a few papers, everything changed.

"Dr. Einstein did not agree with many of my views in the microscopic field, and wrote many times to point out what he thought was my mistake, and advised me to return to my mistakes.

"It's just that I don't think I have made any mistakes, so I have always refused to bow to him.

"You once told me before that the winners of the Copley Medal do not need to come to the Royal Society to receive the Copley Medal in person, and Dr. Einstein came to the UK this time to receive the award, which is only a small part of the reason. His The real purpose is to have a theory with me.

"So teacher, you also witnessed that scene happened at yesterday's awards ceremony.

"I think Dr. Einstein will not and cannot accept my point of view, so that's why he chased me to Cambridge, wanting to continue discussing academic issues with me.

"Also, have you read today's newspaper? Dr. Einstein actually told those reporters that he cursed me to go to purgatory!"

Having said so much, Chen Muwu successfully created himself a victim of academic bullying.

This little trick of his might be fine for teasing others, but it couldn't fool Rutherford.

"Chen, to be honest, I'm just a rude person who hangs around in the lab all day, and I didn't understand most of the theories you talked about yesterday.

"But I'm still very grateful to you, at least you chose a cat instead of my old crocodile in the choice of that poor animal.

So, Chen, you told me so much, what do you want me to do?Contact the Chancellor and kick Professor Einstein out of Cambridge University? "The strong man from New Zealand rolled up his sleeves, revealing the strong muscles on his arms, "Why don't I beat that ignorant German guy to vent your anger for you?" "

(End of this chapter)