1900: A physics genius wandering around Europe

Chapter 34 Individual plans
Inside a cafe called "Metropolis" next to the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich.

Li Qiwei and the other two sat by the window, enjoying a very comfortable time sipping coffee and admiring the beautiful scenery of Lake Zurich.

Einstein was very keen on drinking coffee. After taking a sip with satisfaction, he smiled and said, "Bruce, how long do you plan to stay in Switzerland?"

Li Qiwei showed a helpless expression and said, "I will leave in two days. I have to rush back to Cambridge to do experiments as soon as possible."

Grossman was a little disappointed after hearing this. He wanted to have a long talk with Li Qiwei all night. "Bruce, I really envy you. You haven't even graduated from college yet, but you've already started doing experiments with a big mentor."

Obviously, Grossman had heard of Thomson's name and knew his status in the physics world.

Li Qiwei smiled and said, "Professor Thomson is a very strict elder. I am under a lot of pressure." Then he changed the subject and said, "What about you, Einstein, what are your plans after graduation?"

Einstein sighed and said, "I want to continue my doctoral studies, but the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology cannot offer doctoral degrees for the time being, so I am still looking for a suitable school."

Li Qiwei asked: "Any goal?"

Einstein replied: "I would like to apply for a doctorate at the University of Zurich, and I have already had preliminary communication with Professor Kleiner, who is a great experimental physicist."

Grossman was surprised and asked quickly, "Ah, Einstein, are you not going to continue to follow Professor Weber?"

After hearing this name, Einstein suddenly became depressed. He said listlessly: "Oh, don't mention it. I had a big fight with him."

"What's going on?" Li Qiwei and Grossman asked at the same time.

Einstein recalled: "Professor Weber has forgotten his original intention. He is now obsessed with the construction of the Institute of Physics and does not do any research in theoretical physics at all."

"To be honest, I often skip his classes and study at home."

After listening to Einstein's words, Li Qiwei was deeply moved.

This is Einstein, pure, direct, you could even say he has low emotional intelligence.

He also knew a little about the love-hate story between Einstein and Professor Weber.

Historically, Einstein transferred to an experimental research group because of his deteriorating relationship with Weber, and his doctoral studies were not smooth because he was good at theory.

In addition, he is now in a relationship with Mileva, and the financial pressure is huge.

So, later on Grossman's advice, Einstein chose to work at the Swiss Patent Office, for no other reason than that the salary there was very high.
As expected, even Einstein knew that the end of the universe is a system.

Then he studied for a doctorate, had children, and worked at the same time. The life of a big boss is so simple and unpretentious.

Li Qiwei comforted Einstein and said, "It's okay. With your IQ, you can achieve something even if you teach yourself."

Then he turned to Grossman and asked, "What about you, Grossman, what are your plans after graduation?"

Grossman shrugged and said indifferently, "Einstein, you know, my family is not short of money anyway, and I don't want to find a job, so I will probably find a university to continue my academic studies."

"Bruce, how about I go to Cambridge University to follow you? You can just be my tutor."

Li Qiwei was stunned by this guy's jumping thoughts. What a joke! He will graduate next year and already he has to supervise graduate students?
The three of them took the opportunity to joke around, and Einstein asked, "What about you, Bruce? What are your plans next?"

Grossman also quickly put down his coffee and listened carefully to see if there was any opportunity to curry favor.

Li Qiwei touched his chin with his hand, lowered his head and thought for a while, then said: "My goal is to continue to climb the peak of physics."

“Although I have proposed quantum mechanics, this theory is like a young seedling, still very weak. I hope to cultivate it into a towering tree.”

"Now, I have a certain plan. I plan to start with Hertz's photoelectric phenomenon and prove the correctness of [quantum]."

"Then, I will delve deeper into the atomic structure. My intuition tells me that there is a vast space to be explored." "Finally, I will also start research on the principle of the speed of light, hoping to solve the first dark cloud problem."

When Ridgway finished telling them his plan, Einstein and Grossman were shocked beyond words.

There is only one word to describe how they both feel about Li Qiwei now: stunning.

While he and others were still confused about the future, Li Qiwei had already begun to attack the pinnacle of physics.

This made the two of them instantly respect him, and at the same time they felt that meeting Li Qiwei as a friend was the happiest and most correct thing in their lives.

Einstein looked serious and said in a serious tone: "Bruce, you are really great. I didn't make a mistake in recognizing you as my friend."

"I feel much better now. I shouldn't complain about the environment. I can study physics anywhere as long as I keep my original intention."

"Thank you, Bruce. Your passion has enlightened me."

After he finished speaking, his eyes became firm, and his whole demeanor changed, which frightened Li Qiwei.

Oh no, the God of Love is not going to publish the photoelectric effect and the special theory of relativity in advance, then I will lose a lot.

Suddenly, Li Qiwei thought of an interesting topic and he could ask these two for their opinions.

"Einstein, Grossmann, since the three of us are so compatible and we all have a special interest in physics."

"How about we form a school?"

"In the future, we can frequently organize physics conferences in the name of our school to exchange academic achievements."

Grossman was so excited that he even shouted out loud, attracting the attention of people around him. "Oh my God, what a genius idea, Bruce, you are really good at giving people surprises."

"Maybe in the future we will all be the leaders of the school, and this school will definitely influence the world!"

Einstein was also moved by Grossmann's imagination and his thoughts drifted away.

Yes, it is a brilliant idea, not only beneficial to the three of them, but also to the development of the physics community.

After all, after they establish a school, they will definitely absorb more members and also communicate with other schools.

Just thinking about it made Einstein tremble all over and his blood boil.

"Bruce, since we have established a school, we should have a name. What do you think is a good name for our school?"

Li Qiwei smiled. Before the idea was even started, Einstein already mentioned "our school".

However, this also shows that his suggestion is very good.

Li Qiwei looked into the distance. The purpose of establishing the school was to unite forces so that they could be used by China in the future.

As for the name, he thought about it and finally said, "Since the three of us met in Zurich and decided to establish the school here."

"Why not just call it the Zurich School?"

Einstein and Grossmann repeated the name several times in their minds and both felt that it was very good and memorable.

The two kept repeating the name, as if they saw its future fame.
Thus, in this unknown coffee shop, a school of thought that changed the future world of physics and even the direction of the world was born.

At this moment, the three young men just celebrated its establishment with a cup of coffee each.

Congratulations on the birth of the protagonist’s first force!
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(End of this chapter)