1900: A physics genius wandering around Europe

Chapter 650: Paper Published! The academic world is shaken! Chinese science is rising! The world is watching! The Sakura Clan's ambitions!
Zhao Zhongyao's second attempt to fly only reached a little over a thousand meters, far less ambitious than his first.

Because this was a verification experiment, he only needed to find the path of the anti-electron again.

Even if you're willing to spend a little more time, you could conduct experiments on the ground.

Although cosmic rays are blocked by Earth's atmosphere, the remaining rays may still contain antielectrons.

However, conducting experiments in the sky would obviously greatly shorten the time required to find it.

The field of cosmic rays is developing rapidly these days, and it would be dangerous if someone else found the antielectron and published a paper on it first.

Zhao Zhongyao didn't even have time to cry.

So, as soon as the group meeting ended, he immediately prepared to go back to space.

Soon, they found another particle path that was opposite to the electron path.

Moreover, this time it was done according to the method of adding lead to the bottom proposed by Li Qiwei.

The final result showed that the particles entered the cloud chamber from the front.

Therefore, the mysterious new particle discovered by Zhao Zhongyao is very likely an antielectron.

The news caused an uproar throughout the entire physics institute!

Everyone tried hard to suppress their excitement, deciding to wait until Zhao Zhongyao finished publishing his paper before discussing it publicly.

Of course, the paper still needs to be verified by more experimental physicists after it is published.

However, all the teachers and students who heard the report firmly believed that it must be anti-electron.

Deng Huaining smiled and said to Zhao Zhongyao:

"Get ready to win the Nobel Prize."

Countless people envy Zhao Zhongyao; he possesses talent, diligence, and luck—he has it all.
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1926 4 Month 10 Day.

Zhao Zhongyao's paper was published on the cover of the journal Nature.

The news of the discovery of the positron instantly caused a sensation throughout the physics community.

All scholars were stunned!
"My God!"

"Professor Bruce's prediction of antimatter really exists!"

"Matter particles actually have a reverse side!"

"It's incredible!"

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United States.

After reading the paper, Anderson was so shocked that he was speechless for a long time.

He had only just begun studying cosmic rays when someone had already found antimatter in them.

This is too exaggerated.

Millikan exclaimed:

"Well, it's partly my fault."

"Professor Bruce mentioned at the conference that cosmic rays may contain many new particles."

"I tried a few times, then gave up."

"But I never expected that we could actually find antimatter."

"That Zhao Zhongyao is really amazing. He discovered the only remaining anti-electron path out of more than 1300 paths."

"Most people would probably just ignore it."

Anderson could hear envy in his mentor's voice.

That's antimatter!
It is definitely one of the pinnacle achievements in experimental physics.

Even a leading figure in experimental science like Millikan coveted it.

It can be said that Zhao Zhongyao used this opportunity to rise to prominence and instantly become a superstar in the field of physics.

Anderson also greatly admired Zhao Zhongyao.

He sensed a pure passion for science from the other person's story.

The other party's efforts fully deserve this great achievement!
Suddenly, Anderson's confidence strengthened!
"Professor, I want to verify Zhao Zhongyao's experiment."

"Perhaps there are other new particles in cosmic rays."

Millikan was pleased to hear this; the young man's fighting spirit had not been dampened.

"Go."

"Physics is a vast field, and antimatter is only one part of it."

United Kingdom.

After reading the paper, Blackett was heartbroken and complained to his advisor, Rutherford.

"Professor, I'm so miserable."

"I had just entered the field of cosmic rays when someone found antimatter in them."

"Then what else can I study?"

Rutherford's gaze was far-reaching, as if it pierced through thousands of miles of space.

"Bruce, is this your true strength?"

"Even if only a portion of his efforts are devoted to this, it would be enough to crush all experimental physicists."

"I am not as good as you."

At that moment, Rutherford was completely convinced.

He knew very well that both the neutron and the anti-electron were discovered under Bruce's guidance.

A single sentence from the other party can create a Nobel laureate.

It's so scary!
“Blackett, I think you can continue your research on cosmic rays.”

"Since Zhao Zhongyao was able to find antielectrons, does that mean we might be able to find other types of antiparticles?"

In real history, physicists have discovered many new particles from cosmic rays.

However, the process was very difficult.

Because cosmic rays are mainly composed of protons and alpha particles, the content of other particles is extremely low.

Finding that one special path among tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of paths is no easy task.

This is the fate of experimental physicists.

Blackett's eyes lit up.

"Yup!"

"This is a good thing!"

"This shows that cosmic rays are far more complex and amazing than we imagined!"

His fighting spirit was instantly rekindled.

"But before that, I need to verify Zhao Zhongyao's results."

Just a few days later.

Anderson, Blackett, and others subsequently published their verification experiments.

They also found the trajectory of antielectrons in ground rays.

Thus, the existence of antielectrons is definitively established!
China.

When the antielectron was confirmed and Zhao Zhongyao made a name for himself, the China Science Society vigorously publicized his glorious achievements.

"Warmest congratulations to Dr. Zhao Zhongyao, a Chinese scientist, for his first discovery of antimatter, filling a gap in international research!"

"Shocking! Traces of anti-electrons discovered! Chinese scholar Zhao Zhongyao battles the heavens at an altitude of 8000 meters!"

"The Story of Zhao Zhongyao: Conducting Experiments with His Life!"

"China's pride shakes the world!"

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The entire Chinese scientific community was in an uproar.

This feat greatly boosted national confidence and shattered ingrained prejudices in Europe.

Chinese science is at a world-class level!
Those who have received some scientific education understand exactly how significant the antielectron is.

They can truly understand how amazing and hard-won Zhao Zhongyao's achievements are.

Even ordinary people who don't understand it feel proud because of the science club's promotion.

What is antimatter?

"Are you stupid? Antimatter is obviously the reverse of matter. Look at your palm, you can see both positive and negative sides."

"Isn't this simple? Discovering this makes you better than those foreign devils?"

"You don't know anything! Do you think scientists' work is simple? I can't explain it to you."

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At the same time, Rigvii's Borneo project once again shocked the global scientific community.

Everyone was completely impressed by Professor Bruce.

"That man's ability to train students is simply incredible!"

"For him, there was no difference between theory and experiment."

"He suppressed the experimentalists with just a slight move!"

While Liggeve was in Europe, he mentored and guided many outstanding students, such as Bohr, Heisenberg, and Hubble.

However, the scientific community in Europe and America generally believes that it's because their students are excellent. Good students are more likely to succeed when they meet good teachers.

However, in their view, Borneo certainly doesn't have such excellent students.

After Professor Bruce returns, he will likely be unable to cultivate top-tier geniuses.

However, it turned out they were terribly wrong.

Zhao Zhongyao is a native Chinese student who has only been in Borneo for a little over six months.

But the results of the other party in six months are more important than many people's research in a lifetime.

At this moment, everyone understood.

The truly amazing ones are not the geniuses themselves, but Professor Bruce himself, who surpasses even the geniuses!
He's like a medieval magician, possessing the ability to turn lead into gold!

The rise of Chinese science is unstoppable!
Sakura Clan, Institute of Physical Chemistry.

Director Nagaoka Hantaro read Zhao Zhongyao's paper several times in his office.

He kept muttering to himself:
"so perfect!"

"This student named Zhao Zhongyao and his achievements are too perfect."

Yoshio Nishina came to report on his work today and was deeply moved by his teacher's sighs.

Although he was very reluctant to admit defeat, Zhao Zhongyao's charisma was indeed too great.

Risking their lives, they flew to an altitude of 8000 meters and discovered anti-electrons among more than a thousand paths, shocking the world.

It sounds like a made-up story.

Science is a very serious thing; it doesn't have that many legends and anecdotes.

Newton's apple tree might not even actually exist.

But Zhao Zhongyao's affair did actually happen, right under their noses.

Many scholars from the Sakura Clan are also conducting research in the City of Science, and the information they bring back is certainly accurate.

Nishina Yoshio said with emotion:
"Professor Li Qiwei is truly amazing at mentoring students!"

Only now did he truly understand why Professor Nagaoka had been so moved.

Li Qiwei said he would give two spots to the Sakura Clan.

Although this spot is not a postgraduate spot, it means that the two people will have the opportunity to receive personal guidance from each other.

Looking at Zhao Zhongyao's life story makes it clear how precious such an opportunity for guidance was.

Yoshio Nishina greatly admires him.

He knew that given Professor Li Qiwei's status and position, he would never deliberately try to appease him because of a previous unpleasant encounter.

Otherwise, why would the other party go to all this trouble?

"Professor Li is a great man."

"His passion for science transcends nationality."

Just as Yoshio Nishina was lost in thought, Nagaoka asked:

"By the way, have you discovered any promising talents lately?"

Yoshio Nishina knew that the teacher was asking about the candidates for those two spots.

After returning from studying in Europe, with the support of Nagaoka, he became a leading figure in the Sakura Clan's physics community, holding multiple positions.

Therefore, he is able to come into contact with many people frequently.

“Teacher, when I went to Kyoto Imperial University to teach quantum mechanics, I met two extremely extraordinary young people.”

"I have a strong feeling that they will definitely make a breakthrough in physics!"

Upon hearing this, Nagaoka frowned.

He knew his student well; the student had high aspirations and ordinary geniuses simply wouldn't catch his eye.

For Yoshio Nishina to describe them as "extraordinary," it's clear that the two students had left a deep impression on him.

Nagaoka immediately became interested.

"Oh?"

What are their names?

Yoshio Nishina said:
"Hideki Ogawa and Shinichiro Tomonaga."

"They are both currently undergraduate students in the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Kyoto Imperial University."

"And the two knew each other and had a good relationship."

After hearing this, Nagaoka muttered to himself:
"Ogawa Hideki?"

"Why does this seem so familiar?"

Yoshio Nishina smiled and said:

"Teacher, do you still remember Professor Bruce's speech in Nagasaki?"

A hint of nostalgia appeared in Nagaoka's eyes; how could he possibly forget those wonderful times?

"There was a child who boldly answered a question posed by Professor Ridgway."

"That child is Hideki Ogawa."

Nagaoka suddenly realized.

"Oh, it turns out it's him!"

"No wonder I felt like I'd heard this name before."

"In the blink of an eye, the kids from back then are now in college."

Yoshio Nishina briefly introduces the backgrounds of the two:

"Hideki Ogawa's father was a geology professor at Kyoto Imperial University."

"Therefore, he received a good scientific education from a young age, which made him significantly better than his peers."

"Shinichiro Tomonaga's father was a philosophy professor at Kyoto Imperial University, specializing in Western philosophy and admiring Western civilization."

"Therefore, he greatly encouraged Shinichiro Tomonaga's love of science, which he had developed since childhood."

Nagaoka nodded.

Both children come from extraordinary family backgrounds.

The professor father would bring them great convenience.

In this era, only a minority of children from poor families have ever embarked on a scientific career.

At this point, Yoshio Nishina continued:
"The two of them happened to have the opportunity to participate in the 1928 Physics Olympiad during their senior year of college."

"I am confident that we will achieve good results."

“After they graduate, I will recommend that they both go to Borneo for further studies.”

Nagaoka nodded slightly.

Even geniuses need nurturing and observation.

Suddenly, he said:

"The prosperity of science not only requires geniuses, but also fertile ground for their growth."

Why are Europe and Borneo so powerful?

That's because science has always maintained its independence.

“Even in Germany, where the regulations are most stringent, government intervention in the scientific community is relatively limited.”

"But look at us, you can see our shortcomings just from the name Imperial Academy!"

“There might even be shocking things like the assassination of Professor Ridgway.”

"The root cause is still a problem with the system!"

"The scientists of the Sakura Clan do not receive enough respect!"

When Yoshio Nishina saw his teacher suddenly get angry, he felt a chill run down his spine, thinking of something bad.

He asked carefully:

"Teacher, what is the latest result from the Dean of the Imperial Academy?"

Nagaoka said sullenly:
"I was not selected."

"The 12th dean was Professor Joji Sakurai."

"It will be announced in a few days."

Nishina's ambition trembled.

Joji Sakurai is a chemistry professor at Tokyo Imperial University. He has studied in Europe and America multiple times and has a first-class academic level.

Moreover, he belongs to the hardliners in the scientific community.

The other party once said in a speech entitled "The Nation and Science":
"The significance of scientific research lies in enhancing a nation's value and allowing its national prestige to be promoted overseas!"

Nishika Yoshiro wondered.

Logically speaking, the appointment of such a prominent figure as the dean of the academy should bring about a new atmosphere and elevate the status of scientists. Professor Nagaoka should be happy.

Why am I actually a little annoyed?

Of course, he didn't dare to ask directly.

There is a proper order of seniority; it's best to refrain from interfering in matters between powerful figures.

In real history, Nagaoka Hantaro was the successor to Sakurai Joji.

(End of this chapter)