[1] THE SCHOLAR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM (END)

[1] THE SCHOLAR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM (END)
Chapter 171: Frank Wilczek

Translator: Henyee Translation


Editor:Translation Henyee


The discovery of the pentaquark is exciting news for the entire theoretical physics community.


However, Frank Wilczek was not very happy.


Of course, it wasn't because of the experiment, it was because of the six-year bet.


Six years ago, at a physics conference in the Azores, he was betting with a man named Garrett Lisi.


Mr. Lisi stood up and interrupted Frank's talk of the standard model while insisting that supersymmetric particles do not exist at all, because one cannot find supersymmetric particles at all. Mr. Frank naturally insisted on maintaining his theory. He predicted that the Hadron Collider (LHC) would detect supersymmetric particles within 6 years!


They bet in front of everyone.


The arbitrator is the host of the conference, Mr. Max Sigma Mark, a professor at MIT.


The bet is $ 1000 USD.


Now, six years have passed.Despite the discovery of pentaquark particles, there is no sign that super-symmetrical particles were found.


Even though the standard model proved to be correct again, he would still lose the bet.


This was because he overestimated CERN's abilities, and was overly optimistic about the LHC's improvement.


In fact, betting against someone is common in the world of physics.


This is not the first time Frank Wilczek has bet.


In 2005, he made a bet with "beautiful scientist", Jane Conrad. He was convinced that the LHC would detect the Higgs particle whereas Jane disagreed.


The bet is a chocolate coin presented at the Nobel Prize awards ceremony. In the end, Frank won 10 chocolate coins.


However, he was not so lucky this time. Unfortunately, he lost the bet.


For these scholars, betting is a measure of work.


The problem is that Garrett Lisi is a real masterpiece.


First of all, Mr. Lisi is by no means a physicist. He has a PhD in philosophy at the University of California.


Also, the greatest achievement of a PhD is to use the Lie Group E8 structure to build an integrated theory. This theory is incomplete and is not accepted by the physics community.


Einstein's unfinished work has always been a treasure of theoretical physics, but this treasure is not only for physicists, but also for laypeople.


Garrett Lisi could at least read.He was at least smarter than those flat Earth believers.


Because of this, he was named "King of Civil Sciences".


Although his philosophical mathematical theories were ridiculed by physicists and mathematicians, normal people believed in his schtick.


Therefore, Wilczek is ashamed to lose this bet.


He was a winner of the Nobel Prize in physics, and he lost to the "King of Civil Sciences".


Although he admitted that he lost, and he even tweeted that he would fulfill the $ 1000 USD agreement, it is clear that he is not as calm as his tweet.


It's not about $ 1000 USD, but that Lisi is very disrespectful and he will brag online all day.


Recently, many people scoffed at Frank about this incident. Frank would constantly blame himself for being stupid.


That's too embarrassing!


Frank sits in the office CERN assigned him to. He was drinking coffee and reading an article about pentaquark particles.


Suddenly, his assistant knocked on the door and entered.


"Sir. Frank, someone asked me to bring you this thing. "


Frank asked, "What thing?"


"It looks like a thesis," the assistant replied.


"Give it to me."


"Good."


Frank took his thesis and flipped through the pages while he casually said, “There is no name here.Who brought this? "


The assistant replied, "The man said that he was an apprentice."


"The internet?" Frank frowned, but he did not throw away his thesis.In exchange, he continued to read the thesis.


Anyone who can intern at CERN is incredibly talented. If this thesis turns out to be interesting, Frank will be happy to help out with this internship.


This is why Frank is popular among many people.


Frank almost stopped reading when he suddenly had a blank expression before being replaced by interest.


He read a word about the thesis and the expression on his face turned serious all of a sudden.


He then put the thesis down and looked at his assistant.


"How do I contact this guy?"


The assistant immediately replied, “He didn't leave a phone number, but he left an address. This is a hotel near CERN building. If you want, I can find it for you. "


"Find him for me. This thesis is interesting, ”said Frank while putting the thesis in the left corner of the table.


Usually, each thesis in the left corner of the table has value to him.


As for the pile at the right corner, their destiny was a shredder.


...


After submitting the thesis to Frank's assistant, Lu Zhou thought that it would take several days to get an answer. He was surprised to hear the answer so quickly.


The next morning, Frank Wilczek's assistant went to the hotel to find him. He then took her to building R1 1 .


Frank immediately asked, "What do you think that is?"


Lu Zhou said without hesitation, "Supersymmetric articles!"


Although Lu Zhou knew that it was impossible, he had to say this.


It's the same with venture capital meetings, it's a hoax.


Frank is not sure. He smiled and shook his head.


"That's unrealistic."


"But it's possible. Maybe it could be something else. Whatever it is, it's worth pursuing. Didn't we? ”Ask Lu Zhou. He then continued, “Do you want to bet? I would bet a hundred dollars that there must be something there. "


The old man's brows twitched and said, "There's no need to bet."


Lu Zhou was stunned.


He heard that the old man liked to bet with others, so why did Frank refuse to bet? ”


Frank paused for a moment before continuing, "I'm just a little interested in your invention. However, CERN will not initiate the LHC for an incomplete theory. Also, you haven't convinced me. "


"But I can give you a chance.If you can improve your theory at the end of the month, then at the European Nuclear Research Conference, I'd recommend you to make a report at the conference. If you can convince me, I'm sure you can convince others. "


Frank looked straight into Lu Zhou's eyes.


Lu Zhou knew what this old man was waiting for.


He then took a deep breath before replying.


He only said one word.


"Good!"