1900: A physics genius wandering around Europe

Chapter 676 The meeting has ended! The world is in shock! Influence comparable to that of a major power leader! The Sakura Clan's conspiracy!
Borneo, the center of the water droplet.

The particle physics proposed by Ligvii was officially born, becoming a new branch of physics.

Existing atomic and nuclear physics can no longer represent the entire microscopic world of particles.

Therefore, this expansion was a natural progression.

Although particle physics is still in its infancy, the bigwigs present all knew that a field that Professor Bruce valued so highly was definitely extraordinary.

Pauli was in high spirits, believing that his neutrino conjecture had solidified Professor Bruce's idea.

Unfortunately, his experimental skills were so poor that he was unable to search for neutrinos himself.

Compton, Elena, Fermi, and others were full of confidence.

Particle physics is practically the exclusive domain of these experimental physicists.

Whoever discovers a new particle will lead the trend!
Finally, the host, Langevin, concluded:
"Both theoretical physics and experimental physics are about to enter a new era."

"As witnesses and participants, we must dare to explore and innovate, and point the way for those who follow."

Everyone laughed.

Professor Langevin's summary sounded like a lecture to undergraduates.

The Fifth Bruce Conference was a complete success.

Physics is undergoing a profound transformation, with quantum field theory and particle physics at its core.

However, these changes are only just beginning, and apart from the few dozen bigwigs present, no one else can understand them at all.

However, the transuranium element discovered by Fermi was different.

If we're talking about which is more powerful, transuranic elements or particle collisions, the latter is clearly superior.

However, the latter is too advanced for ordinary people to understand what makes it so impressive.

Transuranic elements, however, break the limitations of the periodic table and overturn common sense, making them all the more likely to cause a stir.

At this time, the global scientists' conference was still in full swing.

When Fermi's experimental results were disseminated, they immediately caused a sensation at the conference.

"My God!"

"Professor Bruce's meeting was indeed terrifying!"

"I just came here to attend a conference, and I still managed to encounter something as shocking as overturning the periodic table of elements."

"This trip was truly worthwhile!"

The chemistry experts went absolutely crazy, swarming Fermi and bombarding him with every detail.

"Professor Fermi, have you really discovered transuranic elements?"

Is it element 93 or element 94?

Have you named it?

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Fermi finally understood what it felt like to be in the center of thousands of people.

He quickly and humbly stated:

"I cannot currently determine whether it is element 93 or element 94."

"The experimental results still need further verification."

"Professor Bruce said that this will be the most important topic in the field of nuclear physics next, and it must be studied clearly."

Wow!
Everyone was shocked again!

In everyone's eyes, this was a sign that Professor Bruce had given his approval.

For a time, Fermi became the most talked-about person in the entire venue.

His research achievements pale in comparison to anyone else's.

After all, that extends the periodic table!

Among the crowd, Maitner and Hahn exchanged a glance, and both saw a fire in each other's eyes.

That was a passionate flame!

Who could be better suited to study transuranium than their combination of physics and chemistry?

The two felt extremely honored to be invited to attend the meeting.

Meitner said:
"Hahn, we must begin our research immediately upon returning to Germany."

"I have a feeling that transuranic elements will produce important results."

Hahn said confidently:
"That's right!"

"Although Fermi was a genius, he was, after all, a physics major and did not understand the chemical methods of separating elements."

"That's why he couldn't actually find transuranic elements."

"The chemistry of Italians is just as bad as that of the French; I can't believe their papers."

Meitner smiled helplessly.

His old friend is great in every way, except that he can be inexplicably arrogant at times.

They always look down on the chemistry of countries like France and Italy, thinking they are still in the alchemist stage.

As for British Chemistry, it is indeed quite strong, even Hahn has to admit it.

Meitner sighed:
"It's a pity that Strassmann was sick and couldn't come, otherwise he would definitely have gotten more information from Fermi."

Hahn couldn't help but nod.

Of the trio, Meitner majored in pure physics, while Strassmann majored in pure chemistry.

He himself was a graduate of both physics and chemistry and was responsible for coordinating the results of the three of them.

In terms of individual ability to separate tasks, Strassmann is definitely a top-tier player.

This is also where Hahn's confidence comes from.

"It's alright, we can just take the message back to him."

“Fermi received a favor from Professor Rutherford, so we are somewhat related.”

After saying that, he led Meitner toward Fermi, hoping to have a detailed discussion with him about transuranic elements.

On the other side, Yu Yin found Li Qiwei and said:
"Teacher, I have a detail about transuranic elements that I would like you to review."

Li Qiwei laughed:
"tell me the story."

Then, Yu Yin shared his idea of ​​using a cyclotron to accelerate neutrons and bombard uranium.

"I believe that if we can precisely control the speed of the bombardment, we can set the impact gradient and make it easier to discover patterns."

"This has been verified in the bombardment by protons and alpha particles."

Li Qiwei listened with deep emotion.

Was it because of his exceptional teaching abilities, or was Yu Yin simply highly talented?

The other side actually came up with an improved method for bombarding uranium with neutrons so quickly.

He smiled and said:

"Yu Yin, your ability to make connections is amazing!"

Yu Yin chuckled.

Suddenly, he said again:
"Teacher, I would like to assign this project to Chengren."

Li Qiwei was instantly dumbfounded.

"Chengren went to your place?"

He really didn't know about this.

All I know is that my third child is a sophomore in college this year.

I heard their grades are quite good.

Yu Yin laughed:

"Yes."

"Not long ago, Chengren came to me with several of his classmates, wanting to intern at the research institute."

"He doesn't like theory, he just likes doing experiments."

"I haven't decided what topic to give him yet."

“Fermi’s transuranic elements gave me the inspiration.”

"So, I thought I'd just hand this project over to him."

"If Chengren can really achieve the method of accelerating neutrons, it shows that he has a very strong talent."

“It doesn’t matter if I fail.”

"Anyway, transuranic elements will soon become the hottest research area, and many people will definitely study them, so failure is inevitable."

"It won't damage Chengren's confidence."

Li Qiwei was both amused and exasperated.

Isn't this cheat code a bit too overpowered?

He sensed that Yu Yin had gone to great lengths to cultivate Li Chengren.

"Okay, let him give it a try."

"Thank you for your trouble," Yu Yin said quickly.

"Teacher, you flatter me."

“Chengren is also my junior brother, so it’s only right that I help him.”

"Moreover, the students he brought—Wang Ganchang, Wu Dayou, Shu Xingbei, and Zhao Jiuzhang—I feel are all very talented."

"I have already made arrangements to specifically train them."

Li Qiwei nodded.

These are all historically renowned figures.

Wang Ganchang was the first Chinese physicist to propose a method for detecting neutrinos.

In addition, he was a recipient of the "Two Bombs, One Satellite" Medal, one of the founders and pioneers of nuclear science in my country, and dedicated his life to the nuclear cause of the Republic.

Wu Dayou is hailed as the "Father of Chinese Physics".

His teaching materials covered all areas of physics and trained an entire generation.

Shu Xingbei is hailed as the "Father of Chinese Radar".

Zhao Jiuzhang was engaged in atmospheric and space science research and established my country's first space environment laboratory. He was also a recipient of the "Two Bombs, One Satellite" Medal.

Li Qiwei felt gratified that his children could become friends with these future bigwigs.

"Yu Yin, you did a great job."

"In the West, many undergraduates even skip the undergraduate and master's stages and go directly to doctoral research."

"For example, Heisenberg and Pauli."

"I originally wanted to implement this system as well."

"But in the past, China's scientific foundation was really too weak."

"Foreign experience is simply not applicable to us."

"But now, the situation is different."

"We are accumulating more and more knowledge and experience, and our foundation is becoming stronger and stronger."

“For those truly gifted children, we can certainly provide advanced training and special programs.”

"For example, students who enjoy delving into science are encouraged to enter the laboratory and engage in real research during their undergraduate studies."

"You should know that age is not a disadvantage for them, but rather an advantage."

"The younger the person, the bolder they are, and the more likely they are to try new things."

Yu Yin nodded repeatedly.

He felt that what the teacher said was right.

Those exceptional geniuses almost all began to show their talent in their early twenties.

For them, there is absolutely no need to follow the traditional undergraduate-master-doctoral training path.

"Teacher, I understand."

“I will discuss this matter with Brother He Yujie and the others to develop a joint training program.”

Li Qiwei nodded.

"Go ahead and do it boldly."
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The resounding success of the Global Scientists Conference and the Fifth Bruce Conference has had a tremendous impact on the world.

The conference produced a dazzling array of scientific findings.

Some large companies even signed cooperation agreements with scientists on the spot to jointly develop high-tech products.

The news that Ridgway spent $10 to purchase the patent for the Elena tracer method caused a stir!
"Oh my God!"

"I never knew doing science was so lucrative!"

"That's $10!"

Someone explained:
"what is this!"

“A truly good patent can be worth millions of dollars.”

"Professor Bruce started out with patents."

"These scientific giants don't want to make money, otherwise becoming a millionaire would be a piece of cake."

Countless people are extremely envious.

However, most people underestimate the difficulty of transforming science into technology and then into products.

Even a success rate of one percent is considered extremely high.

Among all those discoveries, Fermi's discovery of transuranium was undoubtedly the biggest dark horse.

When the news reached Italy, Education Minister Corbino excitedly shouted:
"Get me a car ready immediately, I need to meet with the King and the Prime Minister!"

"We Italians can finally hold our heads high in the scientific community!"

As an education minister with a scientific understanding and a major financial backer of Fermi, he knew very well what transuranic elements meant.

Immediately, Italian newspapers rushed to publish articles praising the event.

From the country's glorious history to its current advanced system, it discusses the issue from various angles:

"Fermi's emergence was inevitable!"

"He inherited the will of the ancient Italian scientific sages!"

One can imagine the glory and treatment Fermi will receive once he returns to his home country.

Meanwhile, the Sakura Clan.

Yoshio Nishina, along with Hideki Ogawa and Shinichiro Tomonaga, began their real scientific research.

He also drew inspiration from Borneo.

"There's something I can tell you both now."

"If you pass the 4th Physics Olympiad next year, Professor Nagaoka plans to send the two of you to Borneo for an exchange program."

"This is not an ordinary exchange, but an opportunity to learn under Professor Li Qiwei and receive his guidance."

"You should know that Professor Li Qiwei only gave Professor Nagaoka two spots."

"So you should know how rare this opportunity is."

"I hope you two will seize this opportunity."

Wow!
Hideki Ogawa and Shinichiro Tomonaga could hardly believe their ears when they heard this.

"Professor Nishina, is this true?"

Yoshio Nishina said:

Am I a person who likes to joke around?

The two men immediately shrank back, knowing full well the big boss's temper; he didn't like people who asked questions they already knew the answers to.

Therefore, they could only secretly rejoice in their hearts.

the other side.

Sakurai Joji, the current dean of the Sakura Clan's Academy, arrived alone at a military base.

He was received by a powerful military leader.

"Hello, Dean Sakurai Joji."

In front of this person, Sakurai Joji could not act arrogantly, but spoke as an equal:
"Hello, Lieutenant General."

The lieutenant general got straight to the point:

"Director Sakurai, we attach great importance to the report you submitted last time, which suggested that the military pay attention to the application of cutting-edge science in weaponry."

"Lord Lu has instructed me to coordinate with you and take full responsibility for this matter."

Upon hearing this, Joji Sakurai nodded and said:
"Looking at the world, the center of science is still in Europe."

"There is the latest technology and the latest weapons there."

"However, our relationship with European countries has not yet reached the point where we can have in-depth scientific exchanges with each other."

"Therefore, I suggest that the military focus on scientific development in Borneo."

"Li Qiwei is truly a once-in-a-millennium genius."

"The atomic research institute and Alpha Laboratory that he built are among the best in the world."

"His recent conference of scientists has shocked the world."

"This person's influence is now on par with that of the leaders of major powers."

"Most importantly, I deduced from various clues that this person must be plotting something."

The lieutenant general asked in confusion:
"But I haven't heard of him manufacturing weapons or other prohibited items."

Sakurai Joji, with his shrewd calculations, said:
"This is an intuition that only scientists have."

"In short, I suggest that the military keep a close eye on its every move and take emergency measures if necessary."

Upon hearing this, the lieutenant general's heart stirred.

This newly appointed dean is quite something.

Li Qiwei was unaware that someone was weaving a large net against him.

(End of this chapter)