Chapter 246 Confidence

"In 1944, the Japanese army invaded Bagui and Longcheng. At that time, they were bombarded with countless artillery shells every day. The house we rented was not spared either. It was hit by one bomb. It was already very small. All the belongings were reduced to ashes, but luckily the whole family had already hid in the air-raid shelter to avoid disaster."

"After the sound of shells disappeared for a few days, I quickly brought a shovel back and dug out a few books from the ruins that were somewhat deformed but still readable. I was so happy at the time! At your age now, it is already difficult Understand the value of a few books in years like that.”

"Except for this... cough." As he spoke, Yang Zhenning suddenly coughed lightly, waved his hands and said with a smile, "I'm getting older now, and I'm always reminded of the past. Where were we talking about just now?"

"What are your views on current physics education issues." Wu Bin replied with a smile.

It was already 10 o'clock in the evening, but neither of the two people sitting in the living room wanted to stop the conversation. Weng Fan took a blanket to cover Yang Zhenning and then returned to the room, without any intention of ruining their interest. .

When talking about education issues, Wu Bin read from Yang Zhenning’s words that he felt that physics teaching in universities seemed to be a little off track, because they always tried to replace the understanding of physical processes and physical images with abstract algebraic derivation.

"Oh, yes, yes." Yang Zhenning nodded, "Tell me what you think?"

Wu Bin: "I hold the same view as you. Although clever mathematical processing is used when giving physical examples, I still insist that physical thinking is the first priority."

"When thinking about physical problems, physical thinking and images are the content, and mathematics is equivalent to words and grammar. Mathematical techniques can greatly simplify physical calculations, but the role of mathematics should not be over-exaggerated. Personally, I strongly resist the tendency of mathematical formalization in physics textbooks .”

"Excellent." Although Yang Zhenning's tone was not strong, the look in his eyes when he looked at Wu Bin was a little more affirmative.

"Although our country's scientific research is now on the right track, there is still a long way to go before we can lead the world again, and on this road, young guides like you are indispensable."

"From a series of conversations with you today, I found that although you are obsessed with scientific research, you are not the kind of person who is blind to what is going on outside the window. You have your own views and opinions on everything you see and hear. I believe After a few years, your influence will inevitably penetrate into more areas."

"Professor Yang is ridiculous..."

But before Wu Bin could finish being humble, Yang Zhenning waved his hand and said, "Don't be humble at this time. Tell me what's on your mind. Have you ever considered this?"

"Me..." Wu Bin lowered his head and thought seriously for a while, "I do have the ambition to become an innovation leader in the field of scientific research, but for more fields... I don't have any more ideas yet."

Yang Zhenning: "As long as you have this ambition, that's fine..."

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Then the conversation between the two still didn't end. In the spacious living room, they talked a lot more, about academics and various things in life.

However, as a big boss who has lived for nearly a century, Yang Zhenning's casual recall story is full of legendary elements.

For example, he recalled his father Yang Wuzhi. This name may not be known by many people now, but he was a well-known academic figure during the Republic of China. He had been a professor of mathematics at Jinghua University for 20 years. Famous mathematicians such as Hua Luogeng and Chen Shengshen had is his student.

Wu Bin really found another sentence besides "awesome" for this casual mention of his deeds.

It is estimated that if his high school Chinese teacher Zhou Wenxiang saw him, he would definitely criticize him for his poor vocabulary.

However, from these stories, Wu Bin also understood that the old man in front of him spent his childhood in Jinghua Garden. No wonder he chose to teach in Jinghua Garden without hesitation after returning to China.

After receiving the top education in the country at the Southwest Associated University, Yang Zhenning went to the United States and began his academic career under Fermi, the "father of atomic energy."

After completing his studies, he met all the great scientists who were famous at that time in various research institutes.

For example, Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bomb, Pauli, the Nobel scholar who discovered the exclusion principle, and Shinichiro Tomonaga, who won the Nobel Prize in Physics for his "renormalization theory", etc.

They argued together, discussed together, learned together, and created together. It was an era full of miracles.

Hearing these scientists that Wu Bin had only heard of in textbooks appear in Yang Zhenning's daily life, Wu Bin had an indescribable feeling. In short, it was very strange, as if all kinds of legends were right in front of him.

In the end, Yang Zhenning couldn't help feeling sleepy and said that he had to sleep. After a while, Weng Fan came out and kindly told Wu Bin that the guest room had been prepared for him. Wu Bin did not refuse and said "thank you" before accepting. .

Before going back to the room, Yang Zhenning suddenly looked back at Wu Bin and said, "Maybe you have heard this sentence many times, but I still want to talk to you."

"What are the words?" Wu Bin asked.

"I have always felt that the most important contribution of my life is to help the Chinese people change their mentality of being inferior to others. I hope you can make a greater breakthrough on this point." Yang Zhenning said this with an unusual expression. serious.

Wu Bin, who felt a certain atmosphere, nodded seriously and said, "I will remember this sentence for the rest of my life."

"That's great." After saying that, Yang Zhenning opened his door and walked in.

"If you think the quilt is not thick enough, just tell me and you're welcome." Weng Fan said to Wu Bin with a smile before entering the room.

Wu Bin: "Okay, thank you."

"This is the first time I heard him say something like this to young people. Please don't take it as pressure. This is his good expectation for you."

Wu Bin: "I will turn it into my motivation."

"That would be best." Weng Fan waved towards Wu Bin after saying that, "Good night then."

"Good night."

As the door closed, Wu Bin also walked into his room, with Mr. Yang's words still echoing in his mind, "I have always felt that the most important contribution of my life is to help the Chinese people change their mentality of being inferior to others." "

In that confusing era when people almost abolished their own writing in order to imitate foreigners, the news that Chen Ning Yang won the Nobel Prize in Physics was a shot in the arm for China. It represented that what foreigners can do, we Chinese people It can be done too!

The motivation this kind of confidence can generate is immeasurable.

"Make a bigger breakthrough..." Wu Bin lay on the bed and looked at the ceiling, "What's impossible?"