The newspaper published the next morning contained all kinds of news.
"Unlucky cats and poor grandmothers: Dr. Chen Muwu presented his whimsical new theory at the Royal Society."
"London, February 1, 1925.
"Dr. Chen of Cambridge University, who has just won the Nobel Prize in Physics, faced several questions about quantum mechanics raised by Dr. Einstein from Germany at the Royal Society meeting that ended yesterday. Whimsical new theory.
"According to Dr. Chen's description, a cat was placed in a box with a switch that could trigger a fatal event.
"According to this theory, until the box is opened, the cat is thought to be both alive and dead at the same time.
“Only after the box is opened will you know whether the cat is dead or alive.
"To explain the absurdity of the unfortunate cat being both dead and alive: Dr. Chen then introduced his second theory, parallel universes.
"According to Dr. Chen's explanation, this theory believes that in different dimensions of time and space, there are multiple parallel universes that are similar to but slightly different from our world, and the experience and history of human life have therefore shown different directions and results.
"If we go back to the cat just now, the moment the cat is determined to be dead or alive, our universe is immediately divided into two, becoming a living cat universe and a dead cat universe. They are parallel to each other and have nothing to do with 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 give birth to him again, so the moment he killed his grandmother, he himself ceased to exist.
"If the parallel universe theory is introduced, then when this person travels back in time, he enters another parallel universe. He kills his grandmother in that universe, so that he will no longer appear in that universe. He has no influence now.
"Dr. Chen said that the parallel universe theory 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 Going deeper, it will become an important breakthrough in human understanding of the world.
“I have to say that these two theories are as imaginative as the plots in science fiction.
“It’s just that these theories overturned the current classical physics and philosophical thinking, challenged the traditional cognition of the fellows present, and immediately triggered a fierce debate among scholars and experts within the Royal Society:
"Some fellows agree that Dr. Chen's new theory is a groundbreaking development. Professor Eddington, the director of the Cambridge University Observatory, was beaten two years ago because Dr. Chen's paper was not published. The editor of the "Journal of Philosophy" highly praised the philosophical ideas put forward by Dr. Chen.
"He said: 'Dr. Chen Muwu's cat is much better than Laplace's monster. This kitten only meowed a few times to dispel the haze caused by the monster."
"'Relying on quantum mechanics, we finally get rid of the deterministic view of the universe and are no longer shackled by mechanical metaphysical materialism.
"'What really governs our world is no longer classical physics, but quantum mechanics proposed by Dr. Chen.
"'Although quantum mechanics is full of complex and vague rules such as randomness, fluctuation and probability, it has shattered the originally neat and regular world of classical physics.
"'It is these strange quantum laws that are evil, chaotic and even illogical, that give the entire universe we live in a glimmer of hope.'
“But more people have expressed doubts about the validity of Dr. Chen’s new theory.
"In an interview with this reporter, Professor Einstein rarely said something serious: 'I think Purgatory has reserved some special places for Dr. Chen and his supporters of quantum mechanics. They will be punished there by listening to at least ten hours of classical physics lectures every day until their brains are cleansed of those sinful quantum ideas.'
"Are these new theories proposed by Dr. Chen right or wrong? As of now, no one can tell clearly.
"Perhaps as Dr. Chen said, the moment he proposed a new theory, our universe was also divided into two. In one universe, his theory was correct. But in the other In a universe it’s the opposite.”
…
"Who is the smartest person in the world?" Dr. Einstein and Dr. Chen engage in passionate debate at the Royal Society."
"London, February 1, 1925.
"At the meeting of the Royal Society held yesterday, the 1925 Academic Honors were awarded.
“The Copley Medal was awarded to the 1921 Nobel Prize winner in Physics, Dr. Albert Einstein from Germany, while the Hughes Medal was awarded to the previous year’s 1924 Nobel Prize winner in Physics, Dr. Einstein from the University of Cambridge. Chinese Ph.D., Chen Muwu.
“However, during the award ceremony, an unexpected scene happened: Dr. Einstein invited Dr. Chen to the stage during his speech and debated with the latter on a series of physics and philosophy issues. Fortunately, both sides exercised restraint 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 caught my attention: a German and a Chinese discussed physics issues with each other in German for more than an hour at the Royal Society, the highest academic center in the UK. During this period, only Dr. Chen ever spoke a few words in 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. "
…
Although Chen Muwu had fled London and returned to Cambridgeshire before the award ceremony ended.
Although he ran away from the Royal Society, Einstein had already come to England, so how could he let him go so easily?
So on the day after the Royal Society meeting, after inquiring about Chen Muwu's whereabouts, Einstein followed Eddington to Cambridgeshire.
That very night, Einstein once again went to Chen Muwu's room at Trinity College in an attempt to continue the debate with this unrepentant young man.
"Dr. Einstein, since you have come to Cambridge University, I think we will have the opportunity to have academic discussions again. It's just that it's getting late today, and I still have some important work to do. It's really hard tonight. I can no longer listen to your teachings.
"This is your first time coming to Cambridge University. How about you walk around the school in the past few days and see where Newton and Maxwell, the predecessors in physics, lived and worked?"
Chen Muwu once read in Einstein's biography that he would only hang portraits of three physicists on his wall, whether in Germany or the United States, namely Isaac Newton and Michael Faraday and James Clerk Maxwell, and no one else.
The University of Cambridge 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 advice this time and visit this sacred place of physics. But I also hope that you can keep your promise and not just say empty words."
After cheating Einstein away, Chen Muwu ran to his teacher Rutherford's house overnight.
The person who opened the door for him was Rutherford's son-in-law Fowler. Seeing that the person coming was Chen Muwu, Fowler smiled and said: "Dr. Chen, you really stole the show at the Royal Society."
"That's exactly why I came here. Teacher, hasn't he rested yet?" Chen Muwu asked.
"Of course, we just finished dinner and we discussed your matter at the dinner table. Come in!"
Fowler has always had a good impression of Chen Muwu.
Before he came to Cambridge University, Fowler had seen from the papers found by Eddington how profound the physics level of this Far Eastern genius was.
And although 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 a problem with someone, he could only go to London first, and then cross the ocean to study theories with his physics colleagues on the European continent.
Therefore, although he is a theory professor at the Cavendish Laboratory, Fowler has always spent very little time in the laboratory. He is either on a business trip or on a business trip every day.
After the arrival of Chen Muwu, all this gradually changed.
Finally, there was someone at Cambridge University with whom he could discuss theoretical issues, and in the process, Fowler discovered something else: Even though Chen Muwu was young, his academic views seemed to be superior to those of his European colleagues. .
Fowler's recent academic research focus is on using the principles of Dirac-Chern statistics to examine the process of stars transforming into white dwarfs.
This Dirac-Chen statistics was studied by Chen Muwu and his good student Dirac.
The reason why Fowler knew about these things that happened at the Royal Society was not because his father-in-law Rutherford relayed it, but because he was thirteen years older than Chen Muwu and also became the new president of the Royal Society this year. Fellows, naturally witnessed with their own eyes what happened at the award ceremony on the last day.
"Chen, are you here?" Seeing his beloved disciple, Rutherford smiled so much that his beard was a little taller than usual, "But let me confirm first, which universe are you from, Chen? In your universe, the nucleus of an atom is Have you found the electrically neutral particle in it?"
It was just a joke from Rutherford, but Chen Muwu thought seriously for a long time about how to answer.
Is it "Teacher, you have discovered this. I am indeed not a person in this universe. There is indeed an electrically neutral particle in the nucleus of an atom. We call it a neutron. You can get it by bombarding the beryllium nucleus with alpha particles."?
Or "Teacher, you really know how to joke. Of course I am me. The thing about parallel universes is just an accidental conjecture."
Seeing that Chen Muwu never gave an answer, Rutherford continued: "Chen, I was just making a joke. Why are you so nervous now? Did I really make you right?"
"Of course it's not that. What makes me nervous is another thing." Chen Muwu simply did not 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?”
"I didn't understand this until you told me. However, I know the purpose of his trip."
Rutherford filled his pipe with tobacco and held it in his mouth.
Chen Muwu, who was asking for help, ignored the smell of burning tobacco and quickly picked up the match on the table like a douchebag, struck it and lit the pipe for the teacher.
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 must also have something to do with this great physicist. Tell me. , do you have any good ideas?"
Chen Mu came out with a pitiful look on his face, 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 relationship at the beginning. After all, I was brought to Europe, the world’s academic center, from China in the Far East by him. 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 the views I put forward in the microscopic field. He wrote many times to point out what he thought were my mistakes and advised me to turn back.
“It’s just that I thought I had done nothing wrong, so I never bowed to him.
"You have told me before that the Copley Medal does not require recipients from other countries to come to the Royal Society in person to receive it, but Dr. Einstein came to the UK to receive the award this time, which is only a small part of the reason. His The real purpose is to have a theory with me.
"So, teacher, you saw it with your own eyes, that scene happened at yesterday's award ceremony.
"I felt that Dr. Einstein would not and could not accept my views, so he came to Cambridge and wanted to continue discussing academic issues with me.
"Also, did you read today's newspaper? Dr. Einstein actually told those reporters that he cursed me to go to purgatory!"
Having said all that, Chen Muwu successfully created an identity for himself as 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 out in the laboratory all day long. I didn't understand most of the theories you talked about yesterday.
"But I'm still very grateful to you, at least you chose the cat instead of my old crocodile for the poor animal.
So, Chen, you told me so much, what do you want me to do? Contact the Chancellor and expel Professor Einstein from Cambridge University? "The strong New Zealand man rolled up his sleeves, exposing the strong muscles on his arms, "How about I go beat up that ungrateful German guy and say this for you? "
(End of chapter)
