my movie years

Chapter 380 The turmoil caused by academic exchanges

"I would also like to thank you, Zhang, for a chat a few years ago that helped me achieve the results I have now and win the Nobel Prize."

Zhang Hao was flattered by Kip Thorne's words: "Professor, I can't bear what you say."

Kip Thorne waved his hand and said: "You can afford it, science is actually an art, and many great scientists are also artists.

Do you know Oppenheimer? "

"I know..." Zhang Hao nodded.

Kip Thorne smiled and said: "Oppenheimer is a great nuclear physics and quantum physicist. He also likes opera, music and painting.

When doing his academic thinking, he usually listens to music or goes to art exhibitions. "

Kip Thorne also talked about many little quirks of scientists, such as Einstein liked to play the violin, Fermi liked to watch movies, and even tried to make movies, etc.

Before science, these scientists are individuals first. People have their own hobbies, which is normal.

The conversation was interesting. Kip Thorne was nothing like Zhang Hao's imagination of a scientist.

In imagination, scientists are all serious, and their words are full of science and philosophy, which are difficult to understand.But if you think about it carefully, it is so profound, but it lacks the unique flavor of being a human being.

The current scientist does not lack unique insights into scientific philosophy, but also has a humorous side. There is no obstacle to chatting with ordinary people, and he is more in line with a worldly image.

Of course, this varies from person to person, and everyone has a different personality.

After the conversation started, Zhang Hao also revealed the purpose of his trip: "Professor, I'm here to ask for your help and be a scientific consultant for my new movie."

Kip Thorne was stunned: "Scientific advisor? What kind of movie are you making? You actually need a scientific advisor?"

Zhang Hao smiled and explained: "I came up with a great story when I was chatting with you before, and now I am ready to turn this story into reality.

But you know, I want to make the story of this film real and reliable enough, which involves a lot of astronomy and quantum mechanics, so I need a scientific leader like you. "

Kip Thorne had always been interested in movies, so he asked, "Can you tell me a little bit about the story?"

Zhang Hao gave a brief description. After hearing professional astrophysical terms such as wormhole travel, relativity, and black holes, Kip Thorne was moved.

To be honest, these elements are not absent from previous movies, such as the famous time-travel movie "Back to the Future", "The Surface of the Black Hole", "Contact" and so on.

But these are all movies from the last century. After the new century, there are fewer and fewer original science fiction movies, and superhero movies are becoming more and more popular.

Although superhero movies are titled as science fiction movies, looking at the scenes and various superpowers, they don’t look like science fiction, but more like fantasy.

Kip Thorne has always been a loyal movie fan. After hearing Zhang Hao talk about the specific script and ideas, he agreed directly without much hesitation.

"One more thing, Kyungseong University would like to apply for a one-year term and ask you to give lectures at Kyungseong University. I think this is a good opportunity so that we can exchange specific ideas about movies in Kyungseong.

what do you think? "Zhang Hao did not forget the request from Capital University.

This Kip Thorne needs to think about it: "There are some troubles in the lecture and exchange procedures. After all, you know..."

Before he could finish his words, Kip Thorne pointed up.

Zhang Hao understood: "I know this, but basic cutting-edge physics is similar all over the world.

You are not in applied science, I think they will let you go. "

It is true that as long as it does not involve cutting-edge technologies such as semiconductors and photolithography machines, there is still basic scientific exchange.

You can say it, but you can't do it.

And now is not the time for tensions to rise in a few years. At this time, scientific exchanges between the two sides of the Pacific are still very frequent.

Kip Thorne thought about it and agreed: "Send an official invitation letter and I will explain the situation to the school committee."

"Thank you for your support..." Zhang Hao was delighted and quickly shook hands to express his gratitude.

But Kip Thorne was quite enthusiastic, and the handshake turned into a hug.

After visiting Kip Thorne, Zhang Hao did not stay in North America longer. Instead, he returned directly to China and told Beijing University the news.

The campus of Peking University was very surprised. Originally, they just hoped that Zhang Hao would persuade Kip Thorne to give a lecture for everyone to come and listen.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Hao directly talked about teaching for a year.

This is an internationally renowned cutting-edge theoretical physicist who just won the Nobel Prize last year.

Although it is often said on the Internet that the Nobel Prize has various tricks, it is undeniable that this award is the highest honor in the scientific community today.

It is an honor for Peking University for such a great professor to come to China to teach for one year.

Of course, the above is what Peking University thinks. It is a bit embarrassing to be so humble. After all, it is one of the top universities in the country.Zhang Hao uses honorifics, which is a junior's respect for his elders, respect for knowledge and science.And you're asking for help, so you can't be arrogant, right?

But such an attitude from a top university is a bit too much.

Just treat him as a foreign guest normally. How come he feels like he is serving his master?

But this has nothing to do with Zhang Hao. Anyway, he helped, so Beijing University owes him a favor.No matter what, if it is better than the Qingda Academy of Fine Arts next door, then it is truly charming!

Beijing University quickly sent an exchange invitation letter to Caltech through official channels. Because Kip Thorne had said hello, Caltech did not hesitate and approved the invitation letter.

Fortunately, the gentlemen in North America didn't stop me either. Maybe they thought this was just a normal academic exchange activity and no big deal.

But no one expected that the purpose of Kip Thorne's trip was to serve as a consultant for a movie.

It is unprecedented for a film to invite a physicist and a cutting-edge academic expert as a consultant.

The specific matters of the exchange were quickly settled. Beijing University specially built a European-style villa for Kip Thorne to live in. It also learned about Kip Thorne's habits and found someone to take care of him.

The school also made an announcement on its official website: “We welcome Nobel Prize winner and theoretical physicist Kip Thorne to come to China for exchange and teach in our school for one year.”

When the students at Peking University saw this announcement, they thought they were dazzled. After repeated confirmations, they realized that it was true.

I was instantly overjoyed, especially the students in the Department of Physics. They had the opportunity to listen to a lecture by a Nobel Prize winner. Such an opportunity does not come around every day!
Qingda next door also learned the news and heard that Zhang Hao helped. He regretted it and was angry at himself for not seizing the opportunity.

I heard that the physics professors at Qingdao University went to smash up the principal's office and wanted the principal to let Kip Thorne come to class.

The principal has a headache. Where is he going? What conditions are there for a great physicist to come to Qingdao University to give lectures?

To be honest, he didn't even know what kind of magic Zhang Hao used to bring Kip Thorne over.

In the end, a professor suggested that we could go if they didn’t want to come. It’s not like we have no legs.

When the president of Qingdao University heard that it made sense, he quickly called the president of Beijing University and made a lot of promises with a bow. Only then did some Qingdao professors and students have the opportunity to attend the lectures.

The president of Beijing University hung up the phone, with such a proud look on his face that he almost couldn't stand upright with a smile.

This was the first time I heard the principal of Qingda University next door relenting, and I felt so relieved!

The students of Qingdao University were ridiculed by the students of Beijing University. They felt depressed and secretly thought about why their school was so rubbish.

Unexpectedly, the school announced that some students would be selected to attend classes next door, and everyone immediately cheered for the school.

Not to mention Qingda University, after the news spread, all major universities were moved and began to apply for academic exchanges, allowing Beijing University to reap a wave of resources.

It can be said that all the money spent on Kip Thorne was earned back during this exchange, and a lot more.

The university is not a loss-making business, and it is for the advancement of domestic academic circles, which is high-sounding.

Of course, this matter could not be hidden from netizens, and soon the news that the great professor Kip Thorne was coming to China to teach for one year spread on the Internet.

There are various speculations. The most curious thing among netizens is, what happened to Kip Thorne?Want to come to China to teach?
Then an insider revealed that it was Zhang Hao who invited him.

Many netizens were stunned. Isn’t Zhang Hao a movie maker?What's his relationship with Kip Thorne?

At this time, some netizens found the announcement on the official website of the California Institute of Technology and Kip Thorne's personal social networking site, and summarized the information.

Yes, Kip Thorne is a social networking site user. He announced on his personal social platform that he will go to China for academic exchanges in the next year, which will make it easier for him to communicate with the famous director Zhang Hao and become a film consultant.

Okay, I found the reason for coming to China, which is to serve as a consultant for Zhang Hao's film.

All of a sudden, movie fans became excited. A physicist served as a consultant for Zhang Hao's new movie. It seems that Zhang Hao is going to make big moves.

So fans went to the official website and official WeChat account of Tianmi Film and Television Production Company to find news.

Unfortunately, there is no news released on the official website, only photos and videos of the launch of "Daydreamer".

But for such a big battle, it is obviously impossible for him to be a consultant for "Daydreamer". We will have to wait for further news for the details.

Zhang Hao indeed has no intention of revealing it. After all, he has just completed a script and hasn’t even started the preliminary preparations.

The promotion starts at this time, and it’s not a good thing if the audience’s expectations are too high.

As for why everyone noticed this, it was completely beyond Zhang Hao's expectation. He also didn't expect that it was just an academic exchange activity, and it was not unprecedented.

Just having a relationship with him has attracted so much attention.

It seems that science and film are completely different fields.But before that, Zhang Hao had achieved the combination of science and movies, and "The Martian" fully proved this.

However, doing this can attract more people's attention to science, which is also a good thing.

(End of this chapter)