1900: A physics genius wandering around Europe

Chapter 640: Paper published! The academic world is shaken! Research institute completed! Invitations extended to talents from around the world! Global shock!
1925 10 Month 10 Day.

Elena and Joliot published their paper on artificial radioactivity in the journal Nature.

The paper's publication instantly shocked the entire physics community!
"My God!"

"We just achieved artificial nuclear fission, and now we've made a breakthrough in artificial radioactivity!"

Is another golden age about to begin in the field of physics?

"It seems Professor Bruce's prediction was correct. Following quantum mechanics, nuclear physics is about to usher in a new era!"

"Say no more, just switch careers! Quantum mechanics isn't for someone like me with a brain."

"Doing experiments is still more promising."

After all, compared to quantum mechanics, these two experiments can give people the illusion that "I could do it too."

You might just get lucky once in a while and discover something extraordinary.

However, little did they know that Cockraf and Elena had failed countless times before they succeeded.

Furthermore, in terms of importance, artificial nuclear fission is undoubtedly greater than artificial radioactivity.

However, from an innovation perspective, the opposite is true; artificial radioactivity was completely unexpected by many.

Since Becquerel first discovered the natural radioactivity of uranium in 1896, physicists had never considered artificially creating it.

But now, it has appeared so simply!
This completely overturns everyone's common sense!
United Kingdom.

When Kokrof saw the paper, he was filled with admiration.

He recalled the day he first met Elena.

Today, the two have made important discoveries in the field of nuclear physics.

However, Kokroev was well aware that the shock of artificial radioactivity would be far more intense than that of artificial nuclear fission.

Because the latter is simply a discovery, and currently there seems to be nothing to expand or extend.

Nuclear fusion can explain the evolution of stars and is even the theoretical basis for creating new elements.

However, nuclear fission doesn't seem to be very useful; after the atomic nucleus splits, it simply becomes two elements with lower ordinal numbers.

However, artificial radioactivity is different; the scientific and applied value of radioactivity itself is immeasurable.

Now, the ability to artificially produce radioactivity will undoubtedly bring about tremendous changes.

At the application level alone, it may give rise to various new technologies.

These are all foreseeable.

Cockraf looked into the distance, his expression complex.

He could only bury those faint feelings deep in his heart.

"Silent appreciation is also a kind of happiness."

France.

Langevin was even more excited than when he first saw de Broglie's paper.

"Haha, that girl Elena has finally made it through."

"Professor Bruce remains as authoritative as ever when it comes to mentoring students."

"The record of all PhDs winning Nobel Prizes will not be broken."

"Too bad, he's gone back."

Germany.

Pauli even published an article specifically outlining various possible applications of artificial radioactivity.

The ending didn't forget to add a joke:
"Ms. Elena's achievements are not due to luck, but entirely to her strength."

When Elena saw this, she was so angry she wanted to grind her teeth.

Soon, perhaps because of Professor Bruce's relationship with Marie Curie, or perhaps because Irene herself was likable.

The bigwigs offered their congratulations.

In an instant, Elena went from being almost forgotten by the scientific community to becoming the brightest new star of the world.

Professor Bruce's only female disciple!
Marie Curie's beloved daughter!

A role model for French women!

Discoverer of artificial radioactivity!
Future Nobel laureate!
At this moment, Elena's family background and mentor are no longer shackles on her mind, but rather a powerful source of confidence standing behind her!

It was only natural that she took over the reins of the Radium Institute from Marie Curie.

Throughout the entire dissemination of the news, Joliot maintained a remarkably low profile.

In an interview with a French newspaper, he said:

"In our personal lives, we are close partners; but in our research, I am Elena's assistant."

However, the scientific community still affectionately refers to them as the "Little Curies".

Meanwhile, Ridgway's speech in Cavendish also spread far and wide.

The story of Kokrauf and Irene shows that the nuclear physics era truly is the next golden age!
The legendary experiences of Elena and her daughter also add a touch of mystery to this grand event.

Of the three great prophecies, two have now come true, leaving only the neutron to be fulfilled.

No one could have imagined that the tiny neutron would cause such a devastating earthquake!
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While the European scientific community was experiencing a surge of innovation, Borneo was also developing at a rapid pace.

Kuching.

Accompanied by Qian Wushi, Li Qiwei visited the newly built Institute of Physics.

Although the institute has just been established, it is destined to become the first research institute in the entire Borneo.

Because Li Qiwei personally served as the director.

Due to time constraints, not all facilities within the research institute are yet fully completed, but this does not affect their usability.

Sun River Group has been operating in Borneo for 20 years and has ample experience in building research institutes, which is why the progress is so fast.

Not only the Institute of Physics, but also various science and engineering institutions such as the Institute of Chemistry, the Institute of Biology, and the Institute of Geology were established at the same time.

Ridgeway was very satisfied after the visit.

"That's good. At least we can start recruiting students and researchers in the early stages."

In Li Qiwei's educational system, many research institutes and laboratories have the same postgraduate training qualifications as universities.

For example, both the Institute of Atomic Science and Huangpu University of Science and Technology can recruit graduate students.

Anyway, he calls the shots in Borneo, and the qualifications obtained from these places are recognized in all countries around the world.

This is Rigge-Wei's standing in the scientific community.

Master Qian asked:
"Teacher, will you be personally mentoring students again, like you did at the Quantum Institute in the UK?"

Li Qiwei waved his hand.

"I don't think it's going to work. I don't have the time or energy for it."

"However, I will offer appropriate guidance."

"The main purpose of establishing the Institute of Physics is to train our own people."

"If I only take care of a few students, I won't be able to reach a wider audience."

Master Qian understood.

Given my current position as a teacher, I certainly can no longer recruit master's and doctoral students indiscriminately.

Recruiting students but not nurturing them properly, leaving them to fend for themselves, is not in line with a teacher's style.

Furthermore, after the establishment of the Borneo Academy of Sciences, Qian Wushi easily understood the positioning of the Institute of Physics.

"The Institute of Future Physics will become a calling card for Borneo's physics community."

"It is not only a research institute, but also the highest institution in physics."

Li Qiwei continued:

"Let's register the students under the names of Huzhou and Huaining."

"They both need to take on more responsibility."

This pattern became very common in later generations.

One academician is the big boss, and under him are several Yangtze River Scholars who are middle-level bosses. Under these middle-level bosses are even more professors and associate professors who are small bosses.

The top leader doesn't mentor students; instead, based on the overall research direction, he seeks resources for the entire team, such as investment, funding, and policy support.

The Chinese boss then went to discuss the specific details of the cooperation and lead the team.

The small business owners are the main force in research and development. They work with the PhDs and Masters students they supervise to complete specific research projects.

Of course, PhD and Master's students are definitely the most miserable.

Qian Wushi nodded after hearing this.

"Okay, teacher, I understand."

The four brothers who were originally there have now gradually multiplied and their families have flourished. Leaving aside their administrative positions within the Borneo Academy of Sciences...

He is currently in charge of the mechanics laboratory and has supervised many graduate students.

Yu Yin is in charge of the Atomic Research Institute, which is currently expanding its staff.

Qian Huzhou and Deng Huaining had previously worked at the Institute of Atomic Energy.

Now that everything is on track, I can gradually become independent.

He may succeed his teacher as the director of the Institute of Physics in the future.

Finally, Ridgeway, brimming with pride, waved his hand:
"Next, send out invitations!"

Three days later.

A single piece of news instantly ignited the global scientific research community.

"Professor Bruce is really generous!"

"At the same time, we will establish dozens of research institutes and laboratories, and invite heroes from all over the world!"

"Borneo's scientific endeavors reach new heights!"

Countless people stared with envy and admiration.

Unfortunately, Borneo is far too far away for researchers in Europe and America.

Most people are still reluctant to leave their hometown for the time being.

Furthermore, the fact that one doesn't directly become Professor Bruce's mentor after going there significantly reduces its appeal.

Li Qiwei didn't care; his main goal was to attract scientific researchers from China.

But for the Asian scientific community, this news is nothing short of a massive earthquake.

These newly established research institutes are all located within science cities, greatly enhancing the cities' cultural heritage.

Therefore, some people lamented:
"Without Professor Bruce, the City of Science is just an ordinary city."

"With Professor Bruce's City of Science, it is a city that truly possesses a scientific soul."

The Asian scientific community was thrown into turmoil.

And the situation in China was absolutely uproar!

Countless young people with a passion for science embarked on their journey south!
On the busy waters of the South China Sea.

An ordinary ship is sailing peacefully.

On the deck, a group of people were excitedly discussing the latest big news.

Occasionally, you can also hear terms like "revolutionary army," "general strike," and "new government."

Clearly, this is a group of passionate young people.

Most of them were scholars who, even if they couldn't fight on the battlefield, wanted to change the country through science and technology.

When Lee Chee-Wei raised his voice in Borneo, tens of thousands responded!

Suddenly, Zhao Zhongyao exclaimed with delight:
"Keats! What are you doing here?"

Yan Jici was stunned for a moment, then said incredulously:
"Zhongyao, are you also planning to go to Borneo?"

Zhao Zhongyao said:
"Yes, I'm going to the physics institute."

Yan Jici smiled and said:
“That’s wonderful. I thought that after I went to Borneo, Pei Yuan would be my only acquaintance. I didn’t expect you to go there too.”

"By the way, I'm planning to pursue my PhD at the Institute of Optics."

The three of them were good friends who participated in the Olympiad together back then, and it is a great blessing that they can study together again now.

From Yan Jici, Zhao Zhongyao learned that the Institute of Optics was a specialized research institute similar to the Institute of Atomic Energy.

It mainly conducts research in the field of optics.

Zhao Zhongyao asked curiously:

"I don't know why Professor Li built so many specialized research institutes, covering almost all science and engineering disciplines."

Yan Jici smiled and said:
"Isn't this a good thing?"

"Not everyone is suited to doing basic physics research."

"Europe is so powerful, but the truly outstanding people are only a few, such as Heisenberg and Pauli."

"Most people will eventually choose a niche area."

Zhao Zhongyao nodded.

However, he felt it was definitely not that simple.

Professor Li's vision is as vast as the ocean, and every move he makes carries profound meaning.

Unfortunately, given Zhao Zhongyao's current level of expertise, there's no way he could possibly see it clearly.

These research institutes may seem diverse, but each one is related to a specific topic within Project Pangu.

For example, the Institute of Chemistry conducts research on centrifugation methods and filtration materials; the Institute of Optics manufactures precision instruments; and the Institute of Geology studies the relationship between explosions and soil.

The devil is in the details!

At this moment, Yan Jici pulled over another young man and said with a smile:

"Zhongyao, let me introduce you to my friend."

"Ma Yucheng is a top student who graduated from Capital University."

"He has just graduated and is preparing to pursue his doctorate at a biological institute in Borneo."

Zhao Zhongyao snapped out of his thoughts, warmly shook hands with the other person, and said:

"Hello, Ma!"

"We can study together in the future."

"Professor Li once told me that the more you communicate with people from different fields, the easier it is to generate new inspiration."

Ma Yucheng seemed very optimistic and cheerful. He smiled and said:
"sure!"

"It is my honor to communicate with a friend like you, Brother Zhongyao."

Soon, the three young people became familiar with each other and spoke more casually.

Ma Yucheng sighed:

"Sometimes, I envy you physics students, who can follow in Professor Li's footsteps."

"There might even be a chance to receive personal guidance from him."

Zhao Zhongyao smiled and said:
"Yu Cheng, you are mistaken."

"Professor Li's expertise in the field of biology is also quite high."

"Whether it's the gene chain hypothesis or creationism, both have shaken the biological community."

"So you can take the initiative to ask the professor for advice; he might just be very interested in you."

Ma Yucheng nodded, then smiled and said:

"The scientific community still reveres physics, and the Nobel Prizes in medicine or physiology, which are related to biology, are far less prestigious than those in physics."

Yan Jici then jokingly added:
"So Yucheng, you're under a lot of pressure, as you have the responsibility to promote and develop biology."

"Perhaps your studies in Borneo will lead to groundbreaking academic achievements that will shake the world."

"At that time, who will dare to say that the Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology is unclaimed?"

Zhao Zhongyao burst into laughter.

Ma Yucheng scratched his head sheepishly.

He did have such a dream, but he never dared to say it out loud.

It's so embarrassing.

That's even more unbelievable than a fairy tale!
"Keats, please stop making fun of me."

"I just want to graduate with my doctorate smoothly."

Zhao Zhongyao was very confident. He pulled the two of them aside, looked at the vast and boundless sea, and said domineeringly:

"Everything is possible!"

"Can a young person be called a young person if they aren't spirited?"

"Let's all set ourselves a small goal first."

Yan Jici and Ma Yucheng asked:
"What small goal?"

Zhao Zhongyao calmly said:

"Winning the Nobel Prize!"

The sound of three people laughing heartily echoed across the sea.

(End of this chapter)