Chapter 534: Greetings from Rutgers University
Theories are always ahead of reality, and the basic theories of physics usually take a long time to be confirmed.
It took about 100 years for Newton's law of gravitation to be verified by Cavendis's precise experiments.
Einstein's E=mc^2 was confirmed by Croft and Walton's experiments, 27 years after the formula was published.
In 2012, CERN discovered the Higgs boson, which excited the physics community, and the prediction of the Higgs boson appeared half a century ago in 1964.
Superstring theory was born about half a century ago, and until now, precise experiments and observations about it have been difficult to achieve.
In 2005, the Brookhaven National Laboratory in Long Island, USA, used a particle accelerator to conduct heavy ion collision experiments, successfully released quarks in protons and middle fingers, and obtained quark-gluon plasma, verifying a prediction in superstring theory.
The verification of this prediction has unveiled the tip of the iceberg of superstring theory, and it is extremely difficult to directly observe the entire "iceberg" with the current level of human technology.
Researchers of basic theories such as Shen Qi and Witten have no choice, and even if contemporary technology cannot thoroughly verify the superstring theory, they can only go on with the head. Because the contradiction between the theory of gravity and the theory of quantum mechanics can only be solved by superstring theory.
Even if human beings can devise a precise experiment to prove that superstring theory is a correct proposition in many years, what contemporary scientists need to do is to realize the self-justification of superstring theory at the theoretical level and improve its self-consistency.
A group of scholars in China and an old man in the United States are talking about the most profound and difficult topics of physics.
After going around in circles, they returned to the most basic math problem, Euler's number = number of faces - number of edges + number of vertices.
Witten chose the absolute value of the Euler number as 6, that is, the second revolution in superstring theory was initiated in the six-dimensional "Kabila-Chiu space".
Why it must be 6, Witten did not give specific proof.
This certification work will be taken over by Shen Qi.
Shen Qi entrusted this important task to his 17 doctors of physics.
The pressure of 17 physics doctors is so great, I don't know where to start!
"Boss Shen, can you give me some more hints?" Sha Dongdong, who was most familiar with Shen Qi, asked cautiously.
"There is an immature idea. Shen Qi picked up the water-based pen and wrote a formula on the whiteboard: ∂aFg=1/2Cabce^2kg^bbg^cc
"This is ......" Sha Dongdong's eyes lit up.
"Could this be ......" Dr. Wei tightened.
Witten's body was shocked: "This is a quantum effect calculation method. ”
Sha Dongdong raised a doubt: "It's just that, it seems, this equation is missing some content and is only half written?"
"In the Standard Model, there are six types of quarks, and calculating the quantum effects of quarks involves three generations, and taking into account the six electron neutrinos, the constraints to achieve theoretical mathematical coordination are getting stronger and stronger. I've been working on this equation for a while, and as Dongdong says, I did only write half of it, or even a third or less. The right to throw bricks and lead the way to complete the equation of this quantum effect calculation method, please everyone. What Shen Qi means is that by completing the equations and solving the equations, the system self-consistency of superstring theory will be improved, and at least it can support the birth of a new generation of experimental equipment and experimental methods.
Why did Shen Qi only write an incomplete equation, was he doing it on purpose, or could he only write so much at his level?
Shen Qi didn't give a clear answer, anyway, everyone should work together.
The problems of M theory and superstring theory focus on an equation that is more complex in form than E=mc^2.
The terminal performance of theories with universal laws is often extremely simple, with a line of formulas, a dozen or even a few characters, from complex to simple, and then from simple to deduce the entire universe.
Shen Qi threw out an unfinished equation, and then went home to take the baby.
Witten is very interested and passionate about this equation, and he led 17 young Chinese people to carry out in-depth research work.
After studying for a month, there was no progress, and there was no clue how to supplement the second half of the equation.
In December, Shen Qi and Witten flew to Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, to participate in this year's Nobel Prize ceremony.
Shen Qi received the Nobel Prize in Physics for the second time, and he was awarded the prize with Witten, and the two shared the prize money equally.
Witten slipped into the bathroom and cried for a while, then energetically faced reporters from all walks of life, expressed his joy at winning the promise, and praised Shen Qi, saying that Shen Qi is the most outstanding alumnus in Princeton's history and the most outstanding scientist of our time.
Shen Qi answered reporters' questions in another area, and he was much calmer, after all, he had won awards.
"There is no doubt that Edward is a leading figure in contemporary physics, and his achievements in mathematics are equally brilliant. "The cooperation between Shen Qi and Witten is very tacit, and the two officially praise each other, reflecting the friendly atmosphere of harmonious coexistence between Chinese and American scientists.
"I know that you are very concerned about the two unification issues, and our team is at the forefront of the world when it comes to the unification of mathematics. On issues such as the unification of the four forces of physics and elementary particles, our team is temporarily at the forefront of the world. Shen Qi mentioned their latest research progress in a high-profile manner.
The international community has praised the landmark research topic of Shen Qi's team and looks forward to the follow-up research results of Shen Qi's team.
Just when the world was fans of Shen Qi and Witten, a few people expressed dissatisfaction.
One of them is a heavyweight, this year's Nobel laureate in economics, Carl Dundee.
This year's Physics, Chemistry, Physiology and Medicine prizes are shared equally among more than one winner.
Dundee is the only winner of the Economics Prize, and he dominates this year's Economics Prize.
Professor Dundee, from Rutgers University in the United States, said in an interview with reporters: "At the theoretical level, the Riemann conjecture, the Hodge conjecture, and the Navier-Stokes equation have been solved seemingly self-justifying, but what is the practical significance of this? We do not see any valuable contributions based on these theories. Let's talk about the two great unifications when they are truly unified, and what is the practical significance of the so-called world leadership now?"
As soon as Professor Dundee said this, it immediately caused an uproar, and Shen Qi and Witten were in the same hall with him.
The solutions of the Riemann conjecture, the Hodge conjecture and the Navier-Stokes equation are the most dazzling academic achievements of Shen Qi so far.
The unification of the two is Shen Qi's scientific research plan.
Target, Chiguoguo's target.
"Dundee, this guy ......" Witten snorted unhappily and said to Shen Qi: "He is a member of the Ox Blood Society." ”
"Rutgers University, Ox Blood Society......" Shen Qi suddenly realized and understood, Dundee this guy is the official target, Rutgers University is Princeton's official sworn enemy, and the Ox Blood Society is Rutgers University's death vanguard against Princeton.
There are some famous rival universities in the United States, such as Princeton vs. Rutgers University, Stanford vs. Berkeley, Duke University vs. North Carolina, Purdue University vs. Indiana University, etc.
Interestingly, these rivals are often located in the same state, with campuses not far apart.
Princeton University and Rutgers University are both located in New Jersey, and Rutgers University is several times the size of Princeton University, making it the largest university in New Jersey.
Rutgers University is also a prestigious university, producing Filipino Prize and Nobel Prize winners, as well as many well-known figures in American politics, business, and entertainment.
Founded in 1834 at Rutgers University, the Ox Blood Society is a fraternity similar to the Yale Skull and Bones Society.
Each year, the Ox Blood Club selects 12 new students and invites them to join the Ox Blood Club in the coming year.
The chosen recruits must prove their loyalty by performing a series of ingenious shenanigans on their sworn enemy, Princeton University.
Several of the most famous figures in the Ox Blood Society include former Nobel laureate economist Milton Friedman, former US Vice President Hobart, former FBI Director Lewis Free, etc.
Obviously, in the eyes of Rutgers University and the Ox Blood Society, Shen Qi is from Princeton, not to mention Witten, who has spent his time in Princeton after the age of thirty.
The purpose of the Ox Blood Society is not to target any country, but Princeton must be targeted, and the higher the achievements of the people from the University, the more energetic it will be.
"Team battles can be lost, Princeton's C position must be ...... death" Shen Qi smiled, feeling a little interesting.