Reborn Bao Guowei, I really didn’t want to be a great writer!

Chapter 393 "Science Fiction Mentor" Bao Guowei
Bao Guowei once considered using some scientific theories from later generations to show off.

For example, the "Schrödinger's cat" which has been overused by time travelers.

Now, he can simply reveal this theory to the other party through chatting.

Then, through Williamson, the news was spread slowly, and after seeing it, countless scientific award winners sighed and said that Bao Guowei was too awesome.

But after thinking about it carefully, Bao Guowei gave up the idea.

In this era and at this point in time, it is really unreasonable for a writer to put forward scientific conjectures that are extremely professional.

In medicine, music, and literature, he could perhaps be said to be gifted, a flash of inspiration.

However, the foundation required for scientific theories cannot be achieved by ordinary people simply through talent.

Just like the poem-copying segment in historical novels that is often criticized by readers, if one does not even understand the basic rhythm of poetry, he or she can still create poems that are handed down from generation to generation. This is too disrespectful of the wisdom of the ancients.

In a sense, Bao Guowei is also respecting these great scientists who have changed the world in this era.

Perhaps, Bao Guowei can come up with an idea like penicillin.

But compared to the newly emerging medicine, the physics theory of this era had already reached a peak.

Using reasons like a sudden inspiration is probably not enough to convince others.

Therefore, Bao Guowei will be extremely cautious about related "plagiarists".

In comparison, popularizing existing cutting-edge scientific theories and explaining the principles of these scientific research in a popular way is obviously more in line with the identity of a "literary giant".

“The so-called debate on the nature of quantum mechanics mainly focuses on two key points: one is the completeness of quantum mechanics, and the other is the explanation of quantum phenomena.”

After hearing Bao Guowei's explanation, Williamson immediately sat up straight. Just by opening his mouth, he could feel the value of Bao Guowei's words.

He was so absorbed in listening that he even forgot to refill the coffee in his hand. He took several sips in vain. Finally, when he found that the coffee was almost gone, he simply pushed it aside and listened attentively to Bao Guowei's description.

Williamson had some understanding of the framework, but he was more curious about its specific explanation.

Bao Guowei briefly organized his words and said with a smile: "This is mainly a debate led by two scientists, you should be very familiar with them, one is Mr. Einstein, and the other is Mr. Bohr of the Copenhagen School.

They had a very heated discussion on the completeness of quantum mechanics.

Mr. Einstein believed that quantum mechanics was not complete and that physical phenomena could not be described solely by probability.

The Copenhagen School, led by Bohr, advocates that quantum mechanics is now a complete theory, and its basic physical and mathematical hypotheses cannot be further modified.

With a loud "boom", Williamson felt like a muffled thunder in his head, and for a moment many doubts seemed to be answered.

Compared with the literature and the professional communication between scientists and scholars, Bao Guowei's description is easy to understand.

Moreover, Williamson was not completely ignorant. He had done a lot of homework, but due to some knowledge gaps, he was unable to understand many concepts.

After listening to it, he was immediately certain that the gentleman in front of him must have done very detailed research on the relevant debate or the theory of quantum mechanics.

It can even be said that the other party's understanding far exceeds one's own.

"Huh~" Williamson took a deep breath. He began to get familiar with this feeling of powerlessness. After all, it was not surprising that it happened to Bao Guowei.

Williamson had already vaguely regarded Bao Guowei as his real teacher.

He thought about it briefly, but still had some doubts in his head, so he continued to ask.

"Mr. Bao, can you give us some more explanation on this completeness?"

After seeing Williamson's reaction, Bao Guowei began to be glad that he was restrained and did not want to show off just because "quantum mechanics" looked so great.

Actually, I am only a bit skilled at this. I read the book “Does God Play Dice?” for details. However, I am more than capable of dealing with Williamson, who is a half-witted person.

Bao Guowei had a lot of thoughts in his mind, but his face remained calm and he spoke in very gentle words.

"The so-called completeness is a question Mr. Einstein raised about the current quantum mechanics theory. He once proposed the view that 'God does not play dice' to express his dissatisfaction with the uncertainty and probability in the current theory.

In short, Mr. Einstein believed that behind the physical phenomena in the microscopic world, there should be more definite laws that are more in line with the law of causality.

It just hasn’t been discovered yet.”

"I understand! I understand!"

Williamson covered his head, as if a string had been plucked, and immediately stood up and said excitedly: "I understand! So Mr. Bohr and the Copenhagen School he represented believe that today's quantum mechanics has become complete, and the relevant theorems cannot be modified. Even if the causal law and determinism of mechanics are destroyed in the microscopic field, the importance of objective observation should be followed!"

Bao Guowei was stunned for a moment, then nodded and said, "In a sense, you can think so."

He continued to explain in detail.

"The Copenhagen School emphasizes the importance of observation in quantum mechanics, and believes that under microscopic conditions, it is impossible to simultaneously measure conjugate variables such as particle position and momentum, and that they follow an 'uncertainty relationship'."

Immediately afterwards, Bao Guowei gave explanations on some quantum mechanics theories.

The concepts mentioned, such as "diffraction experiment of electrons passing through a small hole" and "action at a distance", even though they still seemed a bit abstract, were enough for Williamson to understand.

After listening to Bao Guowei's arguments, Williamson spoke excitedly.

"That is to say, the microscopic theory of mechanics, in a sense, violates the macroscopic theory of mechanics, just like the action at a distance implied in the electron experiment violates the theory of relativity."

He sighed, frowned tightly, and continued.

"Is this the reason why Mr. Einstein strongly opposed it?"

Bao Guowei's face was a little embarrassed, but he never speculated about the relevant motives.

You know, even nearly a hundred years later, the debate between Einstein and Bohr still has no conclusion.

According to Bao Guowei, after a long debate, the views of the Copenhagen School were accepted by the mainstream physics community, and some of their views were verified through many experiments.

But Einstein still insisted on his point of view that quantum mechanics could not be complete, perhaps just some laws have not yet been discovered.

Even many of the experiments he proposed were later successfully refuted by the Copenhagen School.

Related theories are still being improved in later generations.

So, facing Williamson's question, Bao Guowei let out a breath and finally made a summary.

"Who knows? More detailed questions are obviously left to great scientists to study. As literary creators, all we have to do is to find out what can benefit our writing from these cutting-edge theories and let readers appreciate the mysterious microscopic world in a more understandable way, right?"

"That's right!" Williamson clenched his fists, his eyes sparkling, and said excitedly. "This is the meaning of our study!"

For a moment, he began to feel extremely lucky that he was able to meet this gentleman on the cruise ship. In just a few days of getting along with him, he gained more from Bao Guowei than he would have gained from working behind closed doors for several years.

As the cruise ship sailed, the journey gradually came to an end.

Bao Guowei and his companions also realized the change of seasons. It was already December, and it was getting colder the further north they went.

After the cruise ship gradually entered the west coast of Europe, it became much more comfortable than the damp and cold weather in Hangzhou and Shanghai.

Affected by the warm Atlantic current, the temperature here does not even drop below zero in some places.

However, Bao Guowei and others still dug out the clothes that had been prepared long ago.

Standing on the deck, Zhang Nianyue saw the coast, wrapped in a coat, and said with emotion while holding Bao Guowei's hand.

"Bao Guowei, it looks like we're going to spend Christmas in Europe. I wonder what it's going to be like."

Bao Guowei knew the other party's expectations, but he still couldn't help but pour cold water on them.

"Don't have too high expectations. Europe is still suffering from the economic depression and ordinary people have a hard time. However..."

He sighed.

"But it's much better than the Chinese people in the Republic of China."

Who knows how many victims will freeze to death in Hangzhou and Shanghai this year.

Hearing this, Zhang Nianyue's expression also became solemn.

As they were about to arrive in London, Williamson had no plans to travel with Bao Guowei and his group due to schedule issues.

Therefore, Bao Guowei and Williamson would often get together to discuss issues related to science fiction literature.

After all, face-to-face conversations are much more efficient than communicating through letters.

A few days ago, the scope of their discussion was still on the development of "quantum mechanics", but these days the topic has shifted to more important issues.

How to use "quantum mechanics" to improve the theories in science fiction literature.

Or in other words, what prospects can be found in the application of "quantum mechanics" in future science and technology.

This is what Williamson is most concerned about.

"Mr. Bao, the quantization you mentioned last time is the particle properties revealed by quantum mechanics. Through the change of discrete quantities, it is imagined that in the future technology there will be a special energy source based on quantized energy. This energy has higher energy density and characteristics, which can drive powerful technological equipment."

Obviously, Williamson has done a lot of homework in the past few days, and he regards this journey as his own refresher course.

He gave a simple smile and said a little embarrassedly.

“It was an exciting idea, and I went back and came up with a lot of science fiction ideas based on that.”

Williamson was not afraid to reveal his ideas and introduced them to Bao Guowei one by one.

He is used to writing "space opera" plots, so even if he has good ideas, it is inevitable that there will be some influences.

Bao Guowei first encouraged the other party, and then corrected him appropriately.

Bao Guowei doesn't mind giving some pointers to such a young brother.

After all, maybe an idea they are discussing now will become a masterpiece in the future.

He narrowed his eyes and said, "These ideas are good, but they still seem a bit petty and can't get away from the various entanglements of love between young men and women in stage plays."

This was a common problem with "space opera" thrillers of the time.

"Petite?" Williamson was a little confused, looking for an answer.

"Yes," Bao Guowei explained. "Just like what I told you about the various applications of quantum mechanics, you're still working on energy swords and energy cannons, which are actually just knight novels in a different skin."

This reminded Bao Guowei of a later science fiction masterpiece "Star Wars". They were clearly in the universe and on a starship, but in the end they were fighting with laser swords. It was really unbearable.

"What does Mr. Bao mean?" Williamson was still a little confused.

Bao Guowei had no choice but to introduce them to him one by one.

“With the development of technology, when interstellar spacecraft are manufactured, the means of attack will not be limited to swords and artillery.

In the future world, your use of these weapons would be as ridiculous as primitive people who, after developing bronze ware, created a weapon out of a bronze stone tied to a wooden stick.

As technology develops, the form of weapons and the form of life should change.”

He then continued to give examples.

“For example, if we bring wave-particle duality into science fiction, it will not only enable ultra-long-distance communication, but also enable long-distance transmission, wall penetration, invisibility, and other effects?

Heisenberg's uncertainty principle also shows that when we observe certain microscopic phenomena, we can never eliminate errors or explore the basic principles.

Is there a possibility that aliens are limiting the development of human technology in order to achieve some purpose?"

After hearing Bao Guowei's final description, Williamson suddenly felt a chill all over his body, because they had just discussed the "dispute in quantum mechanics" a few days ago.

From Bao Guowei's explanation, Williamson understood the meaning of what the current cutting-edge scientists in physics are arguing about.

He did not forget that Bao Guowei once mentioned that when scientists observed microscopic mechanical phenomena, they found that previous mechanical experience seemed to be invalid.

It even violates the theory of relativity.

Then as Bao Guowei said, is there a possibility that neither side is wrong?

It’s just that human’s means of experiment and observation have been interfered with by some kind of alien force!!!
The thought of this made him feel goosebumps all over.

This level of science fiction is much more advanced than any knight science fiction!
Because it is a "reasonable" explanation that is not very reasonable based on current research.

Williamson couldn't imagine how shocking this work would be if it were written.

He even felt that if he used this idea, it would be a waste of resources.

Bao Guowei could sense that something was wrong with the other party, but he pretended not to notice it.

In fact, this conjecture, in a sense, is derived from the interference of "intelligent particles" to humans in the work "The Three-Body Problem"!

(End of this chapter)