Free Web NovelChapter 562: Chapter 330: A Woman Without a Soul (League Leader Ye Night Never Leaving)
Half a month ago, the European Organization for Nuclear Research conducted a large-scale particle collision experiment, and after analyzing a series of data, the organization officially announced the solid evidence of the existence of the Higgs boson, known as the "God Particle."
Lars Bent, a member of the nuclear organization, said, "We are confident that the signal we have discovered meets the standard of ’sufficient scientific discovery’."
"The data analysis was carried out by two independent teams of scientists, without communication between them, to enhance the authenticity of the experimental results."
"One of the teams was led by Dr. Gianotti, who believes her group has discovered evidence of the existence of the God Particle."
"We have made precise measurements and compared the validation data from the previous two test experiments. We are certain that a new particle signal has been discovered in the same location, and this new particle exhibits some characteristics of the Higgs particle described in theory."
"Of course, validation will continue, and it will take several months to verify. There is still much future research to be done, but all members involved believe we have found the Higgs particle."
At the same time, several physicists involved in the collision experiment data validation work accepted interviews with reporters, and all of them believed that the results were ’exciting’.
"We believe there will be more discoveries!"
"Now we are certain that Zhao Yi’s calculation data is correct, we did not use that method this time, but we have reached the same conclusion."
"Indeed, there is a new particle in the position of 123-126GeV mass, and it is very likely to be the Higgs particle. They all say they are sure, but I can only say that it is ninety-nine percent certain. Physics is a rigorous discipline, of course, but I also believe that this is the God particle."
"Our assessment of the possible discovery is ’Sigma’, and this time the rating is three Sigmas. The chances of statistical errors in the results are very low, only about one in 370 or even less."
The European Organization for Nuclear Research’s announcement of the discovery of the Higgs particle immediately spread around the world, and the discovery of a new particle is undoubtedly big news for physicists.
Many physicists believe that the Higgs boson is the key to understanding the universe, as it gives mass to the particles that make up atoms. If these particles had no mass, they would travel through the universe at the speed of light, unable to bind together to form atoms, and in turn unable to form anything in the universe, including planets and humans.
The significance of the discovery of the Higgs particle can be imagined.
This time it is much more sensational than before.
More than a year ago, Zhao Yi calculated the existence of an undiscovered particle in the 120-130GeV mass range through the creation of a screening algorithm. The coverage at that time was relatively limited, mainly due to methodological issues. His approach was considered somewhat ’shortcut’, making a ’probability assessment’ was not feasible, and the official organization of nuclear science only released a message without making a real announcement.
Now, with the official announcement that the Higgs particle has certainly been discovered, the impact is naturally different.
Domestic public opinion also boiled.
News of a major discovery in world physics would naturally attract much attention. The main reason for the domestic public opinion uproar is that Zhao Yi is the ’first discoverer’. His conclusion is the same as the one now officially announced.
According to the rules of contribution in physics, Zhao Yi is the discoverer of the Higgs particle, and public opinion naturally praises him.
"Zhao Yi has become the first domestic scientist to make a significant contribution to the perfection of the particle model!"
"His name will go down in history with the Higgs particle!"
"The discovery of the Higgs particle is a very important one, and Zhao Yi’s contribution is indelible..."
Reports always tend to go like that.
At first, it was a matter-of-fact report, but later it became somewhat exaggerated. Some reports even confirmed that Zhao Yi would win the Nobel Prize for this discovery.
Of course, that’s impossible.
From the perspective of the rules for contribution in physics, those who make theoretical contributions will always be the ones with the greatest merit, while the discoverers’ merits can only come afterwards.
This is inevitable.
In physics, especially in microscopic physics, without the contribution of those who make the theoretical foundations, there would be no discussion of discoveries. If you couldn’t even see the reality and didn’t know the theory, how could you go about verifying it?
Therefore, the contribution of theory is the greatest.
Last year, the media had already predicted that the discovery of the ’Higgs particle’ would create two and a half Nobel Prizes in Physics. One for Peter Higgs, who proposed the Higgs field and predicted the existence of the Higgs boson, and another for Francois Englert, who proposed the Higgs mechanism and Higgs boson theory.
Francois Englert had a partner named Robert Brout, and the two published their research results together. However, unfortunately, Robert Brout has already passed away, and deceased people cannot be awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics.
The remaining half of the Nobel Prize in Physics will belong to the discoverer, Zhao Yi.
Of course.
Nobel Prizes are not awarded in ’halves’, so Zhao Yi will unfortunately not be awarded.
Zhao Yi also knows that it is impossible to win a prize for this, and he doesn’t feel any regret because he didn’t do too much work. He just designed a set of screening algorithms to expand the discovery of ’unusual’ signals.
If one could get the Nobel Prize in Physics so easily, it would be too easy to win awards.
He doesn’t mind.
The biggest gain is the completion of the physics achievement task and the rewards given by the system--
[Discovered the Higgs particle.]
[Research Coin +24.]
[Academic reputation increased!]
[Research Coin +24.]
[Academic reputation increased, Study Coin +4800.]
[Higgs Particle Mission Completed!]
[Study Coin +1000.]
[Research Coin +10.]
Both Study Coin and Research Coin have made significant gains. Looking at the system’s character interface, it feels so delightful--
[Name: Zhao Yi.]
[Brain Domain Development: 7.6%.]
[Wisdom: 90.] ƒreewebηoveℓ.com
[Energy: 191.]
[Study Coins: 27090.]
[Research Coins: 368.]
[Abilities: 『Causality Law』, 『Connection Law』, 『Supervision Law』, 『Correlation Law』(To activate the next stage of ability, 54000 Study Coins are required).]
"Finally, my Study Coins have exceeded 25,000, and my Wisdom reached 90."
Looking at the data on the system interface, Zhao Yi couldn’t help but smile. He had always been troubled by the low value of his wisdom attribute. Wisdom wasn’t the same as IQ, but seeing the wisdom score in the tens made him feel uncomfortable.
In reality, the judgment of IQ is said to be within the range of 90 to 110 for average people.
If he took wisdom as IQ, then the data would be rather pathetic. Fortunately, it had increased to 90, and from today onwards he would be considered within the normal range, right?
The speed at which his Study Coins increased was also quite fast.
Above 27,000, it was equivalent to half of 54,000, as if he could see the hope of ’upgrading’. Upgrading was essential, as each new ability could bring significant improvements.
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After summarizing the gains from the discovery of the Higgs particle, Zhao Yi continued his normal life. The only impact was that many reporters wanted to interview him.
The school could only hold a press conference and let a group of reporters interview Zhao Yi together.
When asked about the discovery of the Higgs particle by reporters, Zhao Yi had a nonchalant attitude, saying, "Last year, I believed that we had discovered the Higgs particle, but there was no better evidence to prove it. This time, the large-scale collision experiment found the same signal, and I was not surprised."
"As for the rumors on the Internet, I’ve seen them too, but I can’t make decisions for the Nobel Committee." He made a little joke, "I’m pleased with the new discovery, but not excited. I hope everyone can view this discovery and its results rationally."
"I hope I can win the Nobel Prize in Physics in the future, but not in this way."
"Thank you."
Zhao Yi felt there wasn’t much to say. The public opinion tended to affirm his achievements, but they weren’t enough for a Nobel Prize.
That was determined by the rules.
Of course, he also wanted to win the Nobel Prize, but just because everyone said he was eligible, that didn’t mean he could actually win it.
For him, the discovery of the Higgs particle only brought Research Coins and Study Coins; he didn’t feel too excited or thrilled about it. After all, the Higgs particle belonged to others, not him. Once the event was over, it was over.
After the interview with reporters, Zhao Yi didn’t want to talk about the Higgs particle anymore and instead discussed other areas of physics.
Edward Witten had arrived.
Edward Witten had been in the capital for three days, visiting Capital University and Shuimu University and giving lectures at both schools. After completing his schedule, he went straight to Yanhua University.
Yanhua University had also invited Edward Witten to give a lecture, but perhaps due to giving two consecutive lectures, he wasn’t in the mood to continue. However, he accepted the university’s arrangement and stayed in an apartment on campus, so he could be closer to Zhao Yi and conveniently discuss matters together.
When Zhao Yi met Edward, he couldn’t help but tease, "I heard that you rejected the invitation to give a lecture the day before yesterday but were thick-skinned enough to stay on campus."
"Haha."
Edward Witten laughed indifferently, "It’s all because of you. I wanted to be closer to you for convenience. It’s a pity you won’t go to Princeton; otherwise, we could’ve worked together."
"I have no interest," Zhao Yi flatly replied.
Edward Witten was still enthusiastic, and he introduced Zhao Yi to the female student who came along, "Camila Reyna Armando, my research student. Don’t underestimate Camila; she’s very talented in mathematics, and moreover..."
Before Edward Witten could finish, Camila reached out her hand and said enthusiastically, "Professor Zhao, just call me Camilla."
Her big eyes blinked like they were about to drip water.
Zhao Yi felt electrified, and as Camilla held his hand, she scratched his palm a few times before releasing it.
"Hello..."
Zhao Yi tried to smile as he uttered the words, then looked confusedly at Edward Witten.
Edward Witten smiled and continued his words, "Camila admires you very much. When she heard that I was coming here, she begged me many times to bring her along."
"It was my initiative," Camila took over the conversation. "Professor Zhao, I’ve studied your particle energy theory, and the perfect mathematical construction of it had me fascinated. I really wish that when there’s time, we could discuss it."
Following that, she asked, "How about having coffee together tonight?"
"...Well."
Zhao Yi was speechless and didn’t know how to answer, as this was the first time he’d encountered such a blunt woman. Did she almost say ’let’s meet up’ in front of others?
NO!
Of course not!
A woman who couldn’t earn Study Coins, no matter how beautiful, had no soul!
He quickly said, "Let’s skip the coffee. You and Edward just arrived, I’ll give you a tour of the school and listen to your new research."
The last sentence was for Edward Witten; Camila was not considered in this case.
Camila looked disappointed, stroked her cheek, and then playfully stuck out her tongue, making one’s heart tremble when seen.
Zhao Yi took a deep breath and repeated in his heart, "A woman who can’t earn Study Coins has no soul!"
