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"What is this thing?" Sanchez immediately thought of something.
"Do you still remember Professor Lin's quantum cat?" Arad said with a proud smile.
"Are you talking about the conceptual cat between life and death?" Jeffrey's face twitched involuntarily. He certainly would not forget that weird thought experiment.
Although Lin En only proposed this concept and did not actually put it into practice, it is still fresh in his memory.
"That's right. This is the device I modified based on the cage that Speaker Lin used to hold the quantum cat. I specifically asked Speaker Vittorio to solidify a magic inside the device that can monitor the trajectory of electrons passing through it, and its switching is completely random!"
Jeffrey's eyes suddenly brightened, and the dissatisfaction on his face immediately diminished a lot.
Now, let alone electrons, even they themselves don’t know when the instruments that record the paths of electrons will turn on and off.
Sanchez even suggested that they make the path long enough and twisted enough to further affect the electron's judgment ability.
Arad gladly accepted the suggestion and started a new round of experiments with full confidence, determined to crack the secret of the movement trajectory of microscopic particles!
Half an hour later, the experiment was undoubtedly a complete success!
Nine of the fifteen great wizards present went crazy!
Such a major experimental accident naturally alarmed the parliament immediately.
However, along with the delayed-choice double-slit interference experiment, what also set off a sensation in the wizarding circle was Lynn's recently published theory of relativity.
There are four formulas in it - relative speed formula, relative length formula, relative mass formula, and relative time formula.
And two most core theories.
The first is the principle of relativity, which states that all inertial reference frames are equal, that is, the form of physical laws is the same in any inertial reference frame.
This theory is a bit confusing, but it is not difficult to understand. Lynn mentioned it when he was explaining planetary theory. Any movement is relative, only the reference system is different.
This time we just made some extensions. Any inertial reference frame is equal, and there is no inertial reference frame that is superior to other inertial reference frames.
The second is the law of the constancy of the speed of light - the speed of light propagating in a vacuum in any reference frame is always a constant value!
"Ridiculous! How can the speed of light be constant!" The congressman who was studying optics couldn't help but slam the manuscript on the table.
He thought that the quantum probability wave of the magic star was outrageous enough, but he didn't expect that the other party would now propose an even more outrageous theory of the constancy of the speed of light.
Just make a simple mental assumption and you will understand. If two people release laser beams back to back, and take one of the laser beams as the reference system, then the speed of the other laser beam must be moving away at twice the speed of light!
This is also consistent with the reference frame theory proposed by Lynn himself.
But according to the law of the constancy of the speed of light, from any perspective, the speed of light is 300,000 kilometers per second and there will be no change!
And those relative formulas treat the length and mass of objects as changing values. For example, a stick is three centimeters and weighs one kilogram when it is at rest, but if it moves, its length and mass will also change accordingly.
The length will shorten as the relative speed increases, the mass will increase as the speed increases, and even time will slow down as the speed increases. All these changes will reach the maximum threshold when the speed of light is reached!
"According to this statement, there is nothing certain in the entire world. Mass and length will change. Then what is the eternal and unchanging truth? What is the meaning of the development of magic?" the congressman roared.
In the laboratory, the other great wizards who had received the manuscript on the theory of relativity were also unable to accept such a strange theory and began to speak out.
"Where is Speaker Lin now? Is he still in the capital?" "I demand that an academic conference be held now!" "It is simply unimaginable that such a thing could have been written by that magic star. This quantum theory of relativity is a product of complete contradictions..."
Chapter 539: Everything is changing, only the speed of light remains constant!
At noon, at the Wizard Council, Harof, who received the report on [Delayed Selection, Photoelectric Double-Slit Interference Experiment], couldn't help but frown, and then shook his head with a helpless smile.
"I think Jeffrey must be joking. They actually said in the experimental report that photons and electrons can predict the future, know in advance whether they will be observed, and make a choice when passing through the double slits, deciding whether to pass through a single slit or multiple slits in the form of particles or probability waves..."
This is a bit too funny.
It is just as outrageous as Lynn's assumption of the constancy of the speed of light in the theory of relativity.
"I don't think he was joking..." Vittorio explained in a serious tone. "According to the information I received, nine of the fifteen great wizards who participated in the experiment went crazy on the spot!"
The smile on Harov's face froze immediately. He stared at Vittorio, and it took him a while to make sure that the other party had no intention of teasing him.
Even Aurora and Anthony, who were reading the theory of relativity, were shocked. Although there were many wizards who went crazy due to studying microscopic phenomena in recent times, nine at a time was too exaggerated.
"Have you replicated their delayed choice experiment? Could it be that as what is said above, photons and electrons can predict in advance whether observation will occur, or even reverse cause and effect?" Harov said in surprise. This is really too amazing and unbelievable.
"No, it's not a replica, but when I was treating those great wizards, I explored their memories. If this memory has not been modified in advance, then what is said in the report should be true. I'm afraid that microscopic particles do have some ability to predict in advance." Vittorio's frown never relaxed.
Because from those memories he had seen dozens of improved versions of the double-slit interference experiment. Jeffrey and others had tried almost every verification method they could think of, and the results they obtained were surprisingly consistent.
Arad even thought of a very clever method, which was to record the entire experimental process and then decide whether to observe it after completion. However, the electrons and photons used for testing were still able to react in advance and cause probability wave collapse, which can only be described as terrifying.
Vittorio shook his head and then reported the good news. "I have deleted the memories of these nine people. They are now receiving psychiatric treatment. They should not be in any danger of life. They have only lost the ability to use light and lightning magic."
"That's good!" Aurora heaved a sigh of relief. The entire parliament now only had about a hundred great wizards. The loss of nine people at once was absolutely unacceptable.
Harof was still thinking about the predictive properties of photons and electrons. Just as he was about to continue discussing this topic with Vittorio, he received a report from his servant that the great wizards who were still in the royal capital had gathered in front of Speaker Lynn's mansion and were arguing with each other.
"We'd better go and take a look!" Vittorio suggested. If there was anyone who could answer this question, it would probably be Lynn, who proposed the theory of relativity.
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At the same time, a large group of wizards were arguing with each other in front of a luxurious manor. Some were discussing the four formulas and two basic definitions of the theory of relativity, while others were questioning the delayed choice experiment.
"I've already said that according to the experiment, photons and electrons can accurately predict the future. They can sense it. I even suspect..." At this point, Jeffrey's face showed a bit of fear, and he said with a bit of trembling. "They can read our thoughts and memories!"
Arad, who was standing by, also said with a crazy look on his face. "Yes, photons and electrons exist everywhere, and they must communicate with each other. This is the only way to explain why they can accurately know our observation plan every time."
All the wizards present had strange expressions on their faces. Why was this getting more and more outrageous? Wasn't that a quantum ghost?
"You don't mean to say that there are so-called quantum ghosts, do you? And are all microscopic elements ghosts?" The great wizard named Stern looked at Jerrieff and others and sneered. "I remember that Speaker Linn explained this issue a long time ago. Microscopic particles have no consciousness at all..."
"I'm more reluctant than anyone to believe this is true, but we've thought of more than 130 methods and tried all the experiments we can do. That's the truth!" Arad cursed angrily. "The bitch Elemental Ghost can not only read our memories, but also predict the future!"
Sanchez also lent a hand, detailing the progress and results of every experiment they had conducted.
The expressions of the great wizards, who were originally just laughing at the joke and thought the conclusion was ridiculous, gradually changed from mocking to serious and then to contemplative. Finally, many of them had the idea of conducting experiments and tests immediately.
If Sanchez and others are not lying, it would be amazing!
"Maybe quantum ghosts really exist. Although Speaker Lin is the Magic Star, no one is absolutely right. Don't forget that the star element model proposed by Speaker Lin has been proven to be wrong, even though it sounds very reasonable!" Sanchez said with a sigh.
Stern, who had mocked Jeffrey before, was silent for a moment, then nodded.
"You're right. The development of magic science and the perfection of theory cannot be achieved overnight. We must not fully affirm it just because of the authority of the proposer. Just like the assumption of the constancy of the speed of light mentioned by Speaker Lin in the theory of relativity, I think it is completely illogical. I can even think of more than a thousand ways to refute it!"
The wizards present also nodded. They gathered here today just to ask the Magic Star this question.
However, just as Sterng finished speaking, another voice rang out from the manor.
"Oh, really? I wonder what methods there are? I'd like to hear them!"
The confident expression on Stern's face changed instantly, and he immediately turned his head to look in the direction of the manor.
The person who came was naturally Lin En, and following closely behind him was a giant beast more than three meters tall. It was Mutos who stood in front of the gate just now, blocking everyone out.
All the great wizards present came to refute the theory of relativity, but after actually seeing Lin En, they began to back off and started to wonder if there was something wrong with their theories.
In the past, there were many people who thought they had found theoretical flaws and could refute this magic star and thus become famous.
After all, everyone knows that Speaker Lin En has no scruples when it comes to exploring magic, and he has even said on many occasions that he welcomes anyone to use rigorous theories and sophisticated experimental results to prove that his theories are wrong!
But so far no one has ever succeeded, but countless people have been slapped in the face.
Even the only stellar element orbital model that was proven to be wrong was the one that Lin En found on his own with the more appropriate quantum probability cloud theory - in fact, to this day there are still many wizards who firmly believe that the stellar element orbital model is the truth, because it is so perfect.
Although he had many concerns in his mind, he was already here and couldn't retreat, so he gritted his teeth and spoke. "Chairman Lin, I have many questions about your latest book, the theory of relativity, which you published today. I would like to ask you to answer them!"
"Since we are discussing academic issues, please come in and talk!" Lin En had no intention of making things difficult for Steger. Before publishing the theory of relativity, he had already anticipated that it would inevitably cause an uproar in the academic community.
After all, various phenomena in the microscopic field are indeed somewhat difficult to understand from a macroscopic perspective.
Steger then breathed a sigh of relief and stepped into the manor with Jeffrey, Sanchez and others.
Lynn led everyone to the optical laboratory. Steger looked around the room, where there were many unnamed magical instruments that looked very sophisticated.
"If you have any questions, just ask them here. It's best to ask them one by one. Why not start with the principle of relativity!" Lin En said directly.
The wizards present looked at each other, and then it was Steger who spoke first. "I saw in your paper that all inertial reference frames are equal, and no one is more special than anyone else. So now my running towards you can also be interpreted as you running towards me, is that right?"
The equality of reference frames in the principle of relativity was the first question that puzzled him.
"No, before you understand this concept, I need to explain what an inertial reference frame is!" Lynn shook his head and said, "It means that an object remains relatively still or moves at a constant speed along a specific route. In the absence of external forces, it will continue to move at the current speed."
"For example, everyone standing still now can be regarded as an inertial reference system inside this planet." At this point, Lin En took out a silver coin and threw it out quickly. "If I am used as the reference system, then this silver coin is moving forward at a speed of fifty meters per second!"
"What's the point of this? Aren't its speed and direction the same regardless of whether it is viewed from an inertial reference frame or not?" a great wizard said in amazement.
"No, if we don't have this reference system, we can also say that the speed of this silver coin is thirty kilometers per second!" Lin En shrugged and said with a smile.
Sterng and the others were all stunned for a moment, then looked at the silver coin nailed to the wall, frowned and began to think.
A great wizard who had studied astronomy quickly responded, "This is the speed of the Eternal Star orbiting the sun!"
Because they are inside the Eternal Star, if the Sun is used as a reference system, they are moving around the Sun at a speed of thirty kilometers per second.
"But, this doesn't seem right, does it?" Steger said thoughtfully. "That's the Eternal Star moving, and the speed of this silver coin is still fifty meters per second."
Lin En asked back. "Suppose you are sitting on a high-speed train. You are not moving, but to people outside the station, you are still moving away from them at high speed."
Sternger was choked up and couldn't respond for a long time.
Lin En continued to explain. "Without an inertial reference system, it is meaningless to distinguish up, down, left, right, east, west, north, and south. For example, inside the Eternal Star, for people in the northern hemisphere, north is up, while for people in the southern hemisphere, south is up!"
"The reason why we can clearly tell the direction now is because gravity is pulling us down to the ground. With the center of the earth as the bottom, the other directions can be distinguished naturally!"
In just a few words, Lin En explained clearly the necessity of the existence of inertial reference frames and why reference frames should be equal. Everyone present was a great wizard, so it was not difficult for them to understand.
But then comes the second question.
"Speaker Lin, I understand what you mean, but please forgive me for being frank. Your theory of the constancy of the speed of light seems to conflict with the concept of equality of reference frames." Stern spoke again.
"Suppose we release laser magic inside the Eternal Star, then shouldn't the speed of light seen by the star be the speed of revolution plus the speed of light?"
The example Steger gave was the same as the silver coin Lynn threw out, using Lynn's own words as a rebuttal.
Lin En naturally could not be refuted by such a small question, and smiled calmly. "In your opinion, how do waves propagate? What are the factors that affect its speed?"
Seeing that Lin En suddenly changed the subject, Steger couldn't help but frown, but still answered. "The transmission of waves naturally depends on the medium. As for the speed of its propagation..."
"The propagation speed of mechanical waves depends only on the medium and is not affected by other factors!" Lin En explained. "For example, sound is a kind of mechanical wave!"
"Its propagation speed is 340 meters per second under normal temperature and atmospheric pressure. Its speed will not increase just because you run and shout at the same time! For example, when using thunder magic, the sound will even arrive after the lightning because its propagation speed is much slower than lightning and will not be affected by external forces."
"So no matter what state you are in, as long as the medium does not change, the value obtained by measuring the mechanical wave with an instrument at any position and angle in the inertial reference system must be a definite and unchanging value!"