Chapter 754: The Neglected CERN

As soon as these two sentences came out, the conference room on the tiered platform suddenly became noisy.

Many people were whispering with their friends beside them, and those big shots sitting in the front row frowned unconsciously.

As a theoretical physicist in the physics community, as the chairman of CERN, the world's largest physics institution and the holy land of physics, Professor Eliezer Rabinovich's words chilled the scholars present.

Doesn't he know who the real core author of the strong-electric unified theory is?

Obviously, he knows.

But he still chose to say such words at such an academic conference. This personal political bias is a bit too much.

For a scholar, isn't the most important thing to maintain the heart of the awe and rigor of the academic itself?

Standing in the front row, Deligne looked at Eliezer Rabinovich on the podium with a little surprise in his eyes.

On the side, Edward Witten stood up and said coldly: "I don't know what you mean. But I can tell you very clearly that the strong-electric unified theory is the research result of Professor Xu Chuan, not mine and Deligne."

"In addition, even if my name and Deligne's name are on the first author of the paper, we have no ability, let alone the qualifications to replace Professor Xu Chuan to report on the strong-electric unified theory. He is the core author of the strong-electric unified theory."

"In addition, you raise such a request at the meeting, which is the greatest disrespect to a scholar!"

Looking at the two parties who stood up and their angry statements, Chairman Eliezer Rabinovich's face was a little stiff. He forced a smile and said: "For the strong-electric unified theory, the entire physics community is now waiting for our voice, so from the perspective of CERN, I think we should at least make a statement to the outside world."

"But since the two professors have different opinions on this matter, let's wait for the verification of the physics community before discussing it."

Looking at Witten and Deligne standing under the stage, Eliezer Rabinovich cursed in his heart.

However, he didn't scold these two big guys, but the Israeli director and the US representative who were behind the scenes.

As a scholar, he naturally knew that such a request would be questioned by everyone, but he had no choice.

He was able to serve as the chairman of CERN because the United States operated behind the scenes.

Compared with the previous chairmen who were elected by the directors of various countries, his authority among the directors was much weaker.

This also means that his preference can only be close to the United States.

Even if he is scolded, he has to do these things.

Of course, he can also choose to refuse.

But in this case, let alone the identity of the chairman, he can't even keep the identity of CERN director or even CERN researcher.

Just like David Gross and Edward Witten who rejected the US representative before. The former is the chairman and director of CERN, and the latter is the US representative of CERN.

Now, both of them have been stripped of their respective positions and identities.

If the position of the president can be said to be rotated, then the identity of the director, if there is no accident, is generally permanent unless they give up or retire.

And Gross and Witten are no longer the directors of CERN, and it is obvious that something is wrong.

Rabinovich is unwilling, the identity of the president of CERN can bring him many conveniences.

Whether it is fame, interests, or some other resources, they are all impossible for him to have before.

Skip the answers of Witten and Deligne to the theory of strong electric unification.

The discussion on this paper gradually entered the topic.

Including Witten and Deligne, they put forward some of their own views at the same discussion meeting.

For the theoretical physics community, this theory that will determine the future development of physics, it is not too much to discuss and exchange opinions and views with 120% caution.

Even if Eliezer Rabinovich opened an "outrageous" beginning, the scholars present could not give up this subject that they deeply love and have devoted their youth and sweat to.

Sitting in the chairman's seat, Eliezer Rabinovich recorded some opinions and views of the top experts.

For CERN, these will be some of the content and answers they will respond to media interviews.

Looking at Witten and Deligne sitting in front of him, his feelings were really complicated.

There was admiration, envy, and respect, and some people felt that the two were ungrateful and complained.

After all, the US representative's request was to try his best to weaken Xu Chuan's identity in the theory of strong electrical unification and to push up the reputation of Witten and Deligne.

This is in line with the interests of the United States.

It just so happened that Xu Chuan gave the opportunity to list the names of Witten, Deligne and Higgs as the first author.

As long as the water is muddied, in a few years, under the guidance of the media, the authors of the theory of strong electrical unification can naturally transfer key personnel.

But Witten and Deligne did not cooperate. For such unconscionable things, their choice was to refuse.

Even if this is a result that can get them the Nobel Prize.

To be honest, Eliezer Rabinovich questioned himself and felt that he could not do this.

It would be fine if there was no contribution, but they both made great contributions to the theory of strong-electric unification, but they were willing to give up.

At the end of the discussion, Professor François Englert, who was sitting in the front row in the semicircular stepped conference room and was the only living proposer of the Higgs particle and the Higgs mechanism, stood up tremblingly and said:

"We have discussed the theory of strong-electric unification for some time, but our understanding of this paper is far from enough."

"Especially as the proposer of the theory, Professor Xu Chuan has the responsibility and obligation to answer the theory he proposed, explain his views to us more clearly, and answer the questions of doubters."

"But I have been paying attention to his news. Neither his alma mater, Nanjing University, nor the institute where he works, has any news about the relevant report meeting."

After a slight pause, the 92-year-old man looked at Witten and Deligne diagonally opposite, and then said:

"Professor Witten, Professor Deligne, I would like to ask you two to act as intermediaries and contact Professor Xu Chuan, hoping that he can hold a report meeting on the theory of strong-electric unification."

As soon as this sentence came out, it was immediately echoed by everyone in the circular stepped conference room.

It can be said that almost everyone agrees with the old man's statement.

The only person who felt embarrassed was Professor Eliezer Rabinovich, the director of CERN, who was sitting in the middle.

Originally, he should have been the middleman.

After all, as the director of CERN, the world's largest physics structure, his opinions can better represent the entire physics community.

But now, it is obvious that Professor Francois Englert directly bypassed him.

Even no one in the entire conference room felt that it was inappropriate.

In the front row, Professor Witten nodded and replied seriously: "I will convey your opinions to Professor Xu Chuan."

Professor Francois Englert nodded with satisfaction: "Thank you."

Regardless of the process, today's meeting still achieved its due essence.

Whether it is the preliminary demonstration and discussion and exchange of the theory of strong electric unification, or the maintenance of the quality that the academic community should have, it is successful.

As for the twists and turns in the process, it is not important to the academic community.

What is important is everyone's views, exchanges, and their respective opinions and questions on this paper that may change the future of theoretical physics.

It will promote the development of physics and will also greatly promote the improvement of the standard model.

The CERN meeting came to an end.

At the same time, Xu Chuan also received a video call from Edward Witten.

"Well, I know, mentor, I will arrange a report meeting on the strong electric unified theory in the next two days."

In the office, Xu Chuan nodded and agreed to Witten's request for him to hold a report meeting without hesitation.

The report meeting on the strong electric unified theory must be held.

As Professor François Engler said, as the proposer of the theory, he has the responsibility and obligation to answer the theory he proposed, explain his views to us more clearly, and answer questions from doubters.

This is what a scholar should do.

As for the turmoil caused by Eliezer Rabinovich, the new president of CERN, he did not care too much.

This kind of thing is not the first time for the academic community.

It's just that the people and achievements involved this time are more important. The story between the three top scholars and the strong electric unified theory are indeed attractive enough.

On the other side of the phone, Witten nodded and continued, "In addition, there is another thing I need to communicate with you."

"Please go ahead, mentor."

Witten: "I have already communicated with Deligne. Regarding the signature of the paper on the theory of strong-electric unification, we suggest that you remove it, or put it in the second author, rather than being the co-first author."

After a slight pause, he continued, "Thank you very much for remembering us until now, but we know very well how much we have contributed to the unification of strong-electric power."

"Although those achievements and theories are indeed worthy of signatures, they are not qualified to be co-first. You and I are all very clear about this."

"So in order to avoid future If this kind of thing happens again, Deligne and I suggest that you modify the author's signature of the paper, at least my signature and Deligne's signature. "

"As for Professor Higgs's name, you can think about it yourself."

Xu Chuan smiled and said, "No, no."

"What you said is not something that cannot be solved. You and Professor Deligne's names are completely worthy of being the first author. Believe me, these broken things will be solved, and I believe that such problems will not occur in the academic world."

"After a slight pause, he continued, "I understand your thoughts, but for me, you gave me your research results without hesitation, which is more important than this!"

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