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Chapter 527 The Youngest Winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics (Happy Year of the Ox!)

Not long after the winners of the 2017 Nobel Prize in Physics were announced.

Members of the Nobel Prize Committee for Physics, then at the press conference, began to introduce the main achievements of the winners and explain the relevant scientific background.

Olga Bertner, a member of the Nobel Prize in Physics Committee, introduced to the reporters at the press conference: "There was a collision between two black holes in the universe, and the gravitational waves generated spanned a long time and space and reached the earth after 13 billion years. , on September 2015, 9, was detected by the LIGO detector located in the United States, which is the first time that gravitational waves have been discovered in human history."

Gravitational waves can be thought of as ripples in space-time, like the ripples created by a stone thrown into water.

Einstein first predicted the existence of gravitational waves in his theory of relativity a hundred years ago.

But Einstein argued that gravitational waves are difficult to detect because the associated signals are so weak.

In fact, to some extent, the detection of gravitational waves is much more difficult than the detection of particles.

The LIGO project uses giant laser interferometers to detect changes much smaller than an atomic nucleus as gravitational waves pass through Earth.

When the Nobel Prize Committee in Physics introduced the relevant scientific background, it also emphasized one point.

That is, the LIGO project gathered the efforts of more than 1000 scientists from many places around the world. After years of exploration, they finally concentrated the wisdom of everyone and detected gravitational waves.

Of course, the two winners this time played a vital role.

Rainer Weiss proposed the method of detecting gravitational waves about 40 years ago, and Kip Thorne has made great contributions to science and management.

Anders Ilerbeck, a member of the Nobel Prize in Physics Award Committee, also said that for nearly half a century, the scientific community has gradually recognized the existence of gravitational waves, but it was not until 2015 that humans actually detected gravitational waves for the first time , which is the value of the contributions made by the winners.

At the same time, Anders Ilerbeck also believes that gravitational waves provide a new observation method for human beings to explore the universe, and there may be more new discoveries in the future.

After announcing the list of the two recipients of the Nobel Prize in Physics for the much-anticipated scientific achievement of gravitational waves.

Goran Hansson, the permanent secretary of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, also called Rainer Weiss and told Rainer Weiss the news through a live connection.

Professor Weiss, who was informed of the news, was naturally very happy, and also said that he would inform his colleague, another winner, Kip Thorne, of the good news.

After the gravitational wave awards were all explained, we came to the field of particle physics, that is, the discovery of glueballs.

Endrey Stanley, a member of the Nobel Prize in Physics Prize Committee, said first: "Since the birth of the Standard Model, particle physics has embarked on a rapid development track, and particle physicists are also committed to discovering what is predicted in the Standard Model." The existence of many particles."

"During this process, the particle physics community has successively discovered many particles such as charm quarks, top quarks, and bottom quarks, which have greatly supplemented and improved the theory of the Standard Model."

"However, even though we have discovered the "God particle" Higgs boson, the glueball has not been detected. It has always been a theoretical, hypothetical composite particle."

"Until this year, our awardee, Dr. Chen Zhou, led the researchers of SLAC to offer us a feast of glue balls from both theoretical and experimental aspects!"

After Enderi Stanley finished his speech, Anders Ilerbeck, another award committee member, also said: "Glueball is the particle predicted by quantum chromodynamics, and it is a particle that has been predicted for decades. particle."

"Actually, according to the current development of the particle physics community, the equipment configuration of each high-energy physics experimental research center meets the detection conditions."

"Even, as early as many years ago, our particle accelerator is fully capable of reaching the energy level that glue balls can be produced. However, we have not detected this predicted particle."

"It wasn't until this year that Dr. Chen Zhou solved the problem of color confinement by perfecting the theory of elementary particles, and finally he really cleared the clouds and brought the glue balls to people's eyes."

"In my opinion, even setting aside the fact that the glueball was discovered, the perfection of the theory of elementary particles alone is enough for us to award Dr. Chen Zhou a Nobel Prize in Physics!"

Anders Illerbeck obviously has a unique appreciation for Chen Zhou.

The theory of elementary particles in his mouth is actually a theory about the structure, interaction and transformation laws of elementary particles.

The theoretical system of elementary particle theory is actually quantum field theory.

After Anders Illerbeck, Olga Bertner also said that the perfection of the theory of elementary particles will surely further promote the development of particle physics, and the solution to the problem of color confinement is also likely to promote more basic particle theory. Particles are found.

Most importantly, Chen Zhou's contribution will most likely promote the further development of the Grand Unified Theory!
Members of the Nobel Prize in Physics Award Committee on the stage expressed their views on Chen Zhou's award one by one.

The reporters who participated in the press conference in the audience carefully recorded their first-hand news materials.

However, the members of the Nobel Prize in Physics Award Committee obviously found that the reporters who were invited to the press conference were more excited than before.

The reason, they are naturally very clear.

It's not because of those incomprehensible academic achievements and scientific background, but because the winner is Chen Zhou, a young man who is only 21 years old.

He will break history and become the youngest winner in the history of the Nobel Prize in Physics!
"Mr. Hansong, will you connect with Dr. Chen Zhou live later?"

After the members of the award committee introduced Chen Zhou's main achievements and explained the relevant scientific background, a reporter at the press conference took the initiative to ask.

To this question, Golan Hansson, who was in charge of hosting the press conference, replied with a smile: "Of course!"

After that, he signaled to the staff that he could connect with the youngest winner in the history of the Nobel Prize in Physics on the spot.

At this time, Chen Zhou, who was in the United States, was conducting his seminar at Brookhaven National Laboratory, and was looking at the unknown number on his phone with a puzzled expression.

After hesitating for a while, Chen Zhou said "sorry" to the people present, then left the meeting room and connected the phone.

"Hi, hello, I'm Chen Zhou, may I ask who you are?"

As Chen Zhou's voice came into the phone, his voice was also heard at the press conference in Stockholm, Sweden.

All the journalist friends participating in the press conference stared at the mobile phone in Hansong's hand with excitement.

Hansong smiled and said softly: "Hello, Dr. Chen Zhou, I am Goran Hansson, Permanent Secretary of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences."

Hearing the voice from the mobile phone, Chen Zhou was taken aback for a moment before reacting immediately.

Originally, Chen Zhou wondered if Sweden would call him in these two days and then tell him the news of the award.

That's why he chose to answer after seeing the unknown number.

Unexpectedly, he really guessed it.

Chen Zhou replied politely: "Hello, Professor Hansong, what can I do for you?"

Although it was past five o'clock in the afternoon, Chen Zhou, who had been conducting the seminar, did not know the announcement on the official website of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.

Han Song heard Chen Zhou's words and told him the news of Chen Zhou's award.

After hearing the news, Chen Zhou grinned and said secretly: "Sure enough, it's still mine."

But he still said politely: "I am very happy to hear this news, thank you for awarding me this year's Nobel Prize in Physics."

Han Song said seriously: "This is the honor you deserve."

Hearing this, Chen Zhou said modestly: "The discovery of the glue ball is not due to me alone. It is the result of long-term and unremitting efforts of physicists around the world. I just stood on the shoulders of giants and played a part of myself."

After Chen Zhou finished speaking, he heard warm applause coming from the headset.

He froze for a moment before realizing that there seemed to be a lot of people over there.

At the same time, Chen Zhou was also a little complacent, but fortunately he maintained a humble and low-key attitude.

Han Song replied with a smile: "Dr. Chen Zhou, you are too modest. Whether it is the discovery of the glue ball itself, the perfection of the theory of elementary particles, or the solution to the problem of color confinement, it is enough to be called an outstanding academic achievement. .”

Chen Zhou smiled, but didn't answer the words.

Afterwards, Hansong began to fulfill the wish of "answering reporters' questions" of the reporters at the press conference by means of on-site connection.

Chen Zhou didn't refuse because he was in a good mood.

Of course, Han Song also knew about the time issue. He controlled the question and answer time very well and did not cause too much trouble to Chen Zhou.

In the end, Chen Zhou said: "Compared with winning the Nobel Prize in Physics, what I am happiest about is being able to complete the project of glue balls. Seeing that this project has achieved perfect results, the whole research process is very exciting and exciting. I'm impressed."

After the on-site connection ended, Chen Zhou returned to the conference room.

It was said that Han Song controlled the time for the question and answer, but in fact, half an hour had passed since Chen Zhou went out to answer the phone.

So, when Chen Zhou came back, everyone in the conference room looked at him.

Chen Zhou couldn't help being a little strange, why are you looking at me like that?
"That..." After thinking for a while, Chen Zhou said, "Let's continue the question just now and start a further discussion..."

Even though everyone in the meeting room had guessed something, they were all very curious about what Chen Zhou's phone call was about, and whether it was consistent with their guess.

But no one took the initiative to ask their doubts in the conference room.

After all, this is more or less related to Chen Zhou's personal affairs.

It was a bit abrupt to ask in front of so many people.

At the same time, when Chen Zhou continued his seminar.

At the press conference in Stockholm, Sweden, although the journalists were still somewhat unhappy, they still had many questions they wanted to ask Chen Zhou.

But this press conference is finally over.

The result they were expecting finally matched the answer they had already expected in their hearts.

When I return from Stockholm, I will be able to send out the already written press release immediately.

This first-hand report was prepared by them long ago.

The purpose is to not waste any news timeliness at the first time when the news is confirmed.

As for revising the manuscript, it's not that they haven't thought about it.

However, Chen Zhou's odds of winning are too great.

The final result also proved that they guessed right.

With the end of the press conference, the announcement on the official website of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences spread.

The news about Chen Zhou winning the 2017 Nobel Prize in Physics began to spread rapidly.

The news media in some European countries were the first to report on this matter on a large scale.

The British BBC and Reuters successively carried out relevant news reports with the titles of "The Youngest Nobel Prize Winner in History" and "Breaking History! The First Nobel Prize Winner in Physics in China!"

Followed by France's Agence France-Presse, as well as America's CNN and many other media.

In their reports, "the youngest", "breaking history", and "Hua's first Nobel Prize winner in physics" are prominent titles.

When Chen Zhou's seminar in Brookhaven National Laboratory ended, he also saw these news reports.

In contrast, the reports this time were more violent than the previous ones.

However, Chen Zhou himself didn't care too much.

Anyway, being on the news has long been a common occurrence.

But unlike Chen Zhou, the researchers at Brookhaven National Laboratory, Friedman, Cross, and the original SLAC researchers who had academic exchanges together did not think so.

They finally verified their guess.

That is the calls Chen Zhou went out to answer during the seminar, and 90.00% of them were from Stockholm.

At the same time, Cross and a group of researchers were extremely excited.

Being able to be recognized by the Nobel Prize in Physics shows that their research results and their hard work are all worthwhile.

It also shows that the person they choose to follow is not wrong!

The first time Cross saw the news, he ran to find Chen Zhou.

Chen Zhou looked helplessly at Professor Cross, who was more excited than himself.

Finally, Chen Zhou said to Cross: "Don't worry, you must be my exclusive driver when I go to Stockholm to receive the award."

While there were already enthusiastic reports abroad, Hua Guo also began to slowly catch up with the rhythm.

Although it was already night in Huaguo at this time.

But as the news spread, everyone in Huaguo became extremely excited.

Because, winning this time, there are too many things that have been broken!
This will be an award that will be recorded in the history of the Nobel Prize!
Because, at the age of 21, Chen Zhou broke the original record of the youngest winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics at the age of 25!

This also belongs to the Hua people, the first Nobel Prize in Physics!

From now on, Hua Guo has finally achieved zero breakthroughs in the field of physics with the Nobel Prize in Physics!

Today, it will also be included in the annals of science in China!
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