"This is a hypothesis specially made to explain the photoelectric effect. It does not have the universality that a normal theory should have. It cannot be used to explain other phenomena of light, and it even contradicts the diffraction image. At the same time, there is no accurate experiment to prove this theory. Therefore, people have to doubt that it will always be just a hypothesis. A hypothesis that is rigorous, concise, and beautiful, but does not match the reality.
"The arcanists have made a lot of similar hypotheses. However, when the hypotheses are not universal and cannot be used to explain other phenomena, it often means that the direction of the hypotheses is wrong. I have the same opinion about this paper."
"I believe that Mr. Lucien Evans also has the same opinion. He knows that this theory contradicts Mr. Brook's electromagnetic system and many classical optical patterns. Therefore, he compromised and added a paragraph in the end, stating that this is only the processing of instantaneous values, and in the overall situation, it shows the characteristics of waves."
The more Lauren wrote, the angrier he got. If it were not for the Lord of Storm, the fact that Lucien was also a member of the board, and the fact that Lucien's status was established by his honor and arcana level, Lauren would have directly attacked Lucien like how Neeshka and the rest scolded Levski. Lucien should wake up from the absurd dream of quantization and open his eyes to see the stable and perfect arcana system.
Taking a deep breath, Lauren wrote again, "Also, this hypothesis is similar to a variant of the particle theory, and it is based on the discontinuity of energy, which is ridiculous. Even the arcanists who support the particle theory will not agree with it. Of course, Mr. Lucien Evans has given us a lot of inspiration, and at least we have a 'temporary' perfect explanation for the photoelectric effect. Therefore, my evaluation result is:
'A paper that is worthy of discussion, but only for discussion for now. When we have accurate experiment results, we can apply to revise the evaluation result. For now, I suggest that we should reward one arcana credit and five arcana points.' "
In the end, Lauren wrote the conclusion very carefully and cunningly. After all, Lucien Evans was not an arcanist who had no background and status. If Lauren found out something that could be used against Lucien Evans, he would easily lose his position as a member of the board.
The reason why the paper was approved was that there were still some supporters of the particle theory. If the paper was rejected because of the contradiction between the particle theory and the Brook electromagnetic system and the classical optical pattern, the reviewers who supported the particle theory would reject all the papers of the wave theory on the grounds that they did not agree with the Douglas light speed experiment and the photoelectric effect. Therefore, Roland had to compromise to a certain extent and pass this variant of the particle theory despite his disgust. Although the wave theory had dominated the field, the particle theory was still holding on tenaciously and did not admit defeat.
After writing the review result, Lauren took a puff of his pipe and then sneered, "Whether you want this paper to be read by other arcanists or not, I've decided to recommend this paper to Drummond and let him publish it as a semi-discussion paper. Lucien Evans, are you ready to be criticized and attacked by thousands of arcanists? "
"Because there is no other theoretical explanation for the energy quantum hypothesis, not many arcanists wrote papers to refute it. But this time, it's completely different. You're declaring war on one of the two major arcana systems, which means that you're going against most arcanists! With classical theories and experimental images, I don't believe that no one will say anything! "
After writing a recommendation letter to Drummond, Lauren stood up and paced back and forth in the library with his hands behind his back. He murmured to himself in a low voice, "The best way is to refute the hypothesis with experimental results and images. Those will be the decisive evidence, and Lucien Evans will not have any chance to defend himself. I'll show his weakness and powerlessness in front of all the arcanists."
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In the branch of Song of Silver Moon League in Allyn, a strange-looking middle-aged man was reviewing the paper. He had many tattoos in the shape of electric arcs, and tiny electric arcs were bursting out from his oval bald head, making him look like he had thick silver hair. His eyes were slightly narrowed, with electric arcs jumping out of them from time to time.
"Has Lucien Evans finally revealed his identity as a supporter of the particle theory? Or is he trying to use this paper to promote his quantum theory? " Teixeira, the level-seven arcanist and eighth-circle sorcerer, put on a sarcastic smile, "However, no matter what his purpose is, his paper is absolutely worthless except that it can explain the photoelectric effect. He must have put it together for the sole purpose of explaining the photoelectric effect, ignoring all other theories. Humph, he could only propose it when the experiment couldn't be carried out, otherwise his head would have been blown off by the experiment images."
"Since he's written so many words and formulas, let's admit that his paper is worth discussing. Heh, I wonder what that crazy dog Artil will think of it."
Teixeira wrote down what he thought to himself on the paper. At the end of the paper, he wrote, "… It is undeniable that this paper is worth discussing. It has provided us with the direction and inspiration to explain the photoelectric effect. I suggest that two arcana credits and six arcana points be awarded."
In the past, Teixeira did not have any prejudice against Lucien, but now, he was full of disgust because Lucien attacked the electromagnetic system from the perspective of the particle theory and the quantum hypothesis.
If it were not for Lucien's many achievements and rapid improvement in magic, Teixeira would have doubted whether Lucien's arcana level was really as terrifying as the rumors said.
Putting down the quill, Teixeira started to read the information about the photoelectric effect, which was a phenomenon that had been bothering him recently. He frowned, "If we put Lucien Evans' hypothesis into the picture, the photoelectric effect does seem to have a reasonable explanation, and it fits the pursuit of simplicity, intuition, and beauty in arcana."
"Why is this happening? A hypothesis that is completely inconsistent with the classical image can explain the photoelectric effect that contradicts the wave theory? "
… …
Artil, who did not want to see Brook and his students and supporters, settled down in his hometown. The black steeple was the most eye-catching building in the whole town, and all the passersby were in awe of it.
In the study of the magic tower, the expression on Artil's face had changed from anger and disgust to admiration and ecstasy.
"Haha, light quantum, light quantum, don't think that I don't know you just because you changed the word description! What's the difference between this and the photon that the particle theory is looking for? Every part has a minimum limit. Isn't it just a particle? "
"Quantizing light is just another explanation of the particle theory, isn't it? Also, after introducing the hypothesis that the frequency is related to the energy of a single photon, the photoelectric effect is perfectly explained. Haha, Lucien Evans is indeed the most talented arcanist of this generation, and the most promising one to become a grand arcanist in the future! "
Lucien's proposal of artificial planets helped Douglas to lay the foundation for his own theory, and this time, the hypothesis of light quantum was clearly from the perspective of the particle theory. Therefore, Artil started to treat Lucien as his confidant.
"I'd like to see how those idiots who support the wave theory are going to refute this explanation. Will their classical theory and images be useful in the photoelectric effect? "
Artil was in high spirits. Gritting his teeth, he said with a big smile on his face, "Except for the last part, which sounded weak, this is the best theoretical explanation that fits my reward so far. Well, I'll publish it. If there's no other explanation within a year, fifty thousand arcana points will belong to Lucien Evans! I really want to give it to him right now! "
After sorting out the copy of the paper and sending it to Drummond, Artil thought happily, "From the perspective of the particle theory, Lucien's hypothesis of energy quantum is not that hard to accept. I was just blinded by my past experience …"
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In the Sorcerer Administrative Department, Eric received the evaluation result of Lucien's paper.
Having witnessed Lucien's disruptive and innovative achievements many times, Eric began to read the paper curiously. His face turned pale, as he was also a firm supporter of the wave theory.
Reading the paper and the description of the two committee members, Eric wanted to write something to refute Lucien's hypothesis of light quantum, but suddenly, he thought of the periodic table of elements. At that time, Lucien's paper was also given a very low evaluation, but later, it was confirmed by the accurate prediction of the discovery of a new element, which made the two committee members admit their mistake and give it a very high evaluation.
"There are also many hypotheses based on light quantum in this paper … Maybe …" Eric's past experience had planted the seed of doubt in his mind. "Let's wait for the accurate experiment to come out first …"
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Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Although there were still two to three weeks before the next issue of Arcana was released, the news that Lucien proposed the light quantum hypothesis and explained the photoelectric effect from the perspective of particle theory had already spread like wildfire. Many arcanists bought the paper and read it. However, most of them, like Eric, did not dare to write a paper to refute Lucien's claim, fearing that Lucien would throw out accurate experiment results and slap them in the face, which might cause their heads to explode.
Because of this, after they found that the hypothesis could indeed explain the photoelectric effect, they began to doubt it and decided to wait and see for a while. They would only discuss and criticize in private.
Such an atmosphere pervaded Allyn, making Lazar, Annick, and the other arcanists feel indifferent and excluded. However, Lucien did not seem to feel it at all. He continued to improve his meditation method and construct the sixth-circle spell.
However, there were always radicals in every group. When the end of the month approached, Lucien received a lot of letters, all of which were anonymous insults, threats, and attacks.
Reading the letters with a smile, Lucien felt that he had become the public enemy of Allyn. Suddenly, he frowned, because one of the letters was too extreme:
"… Maybe I can't kill you, but don't you think you can kill your friends and students? Take back your ridiculous hypothesis of light quantum! Admit your mistake to all arcanists! "
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