Source: [People's Daily Central Kitchen-Silha Studio] Talk for a while before going to bed, and there is a world in your dream. Hello, listeners. Physicist and Nobel Prize winner Yang Zhenning celebrated his 100th birthday. Recently, from holding the "Hundred Yang Zhenning Theme

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Talk for a while before going to bed, there is a world in your dream. Hello, listeners.

physicist, Nobel Prize winner Yang Zhenning , celebrated his 100th birthday. Recently, from holding the "Hundred Yang Zhenning Theme Book Version Exhibition" to publishing books such as "The Yang Zhenning I Know", all sectors of society celebrated his birthday in various forms, and many netizens also sent their own blessings.

Who is Yang Zhenning? Everyone is familiar with it. But many people may not be familiar with his academic contributions. From the Yang-Mills theory to the law of non-conservation of parity in , Yang Zhenning has made pioneering achievements in many branches of physics, including elementary particles, field theory , statistical physics, condensed matter physics , etc. When the Franklin Society of America presented the Ball Award to Zhenning Yang in 1994, it said: Yang-Milles Gauge Field Theory has replanned the development of physics and modern geometry in the past 40 years, and has been ranked among the work of Newton , Maxwell and Einstein , and will definitely have a similar impact on future generations.

Scholars have different fields of deep cultivation, but their spirit of learning is the same. In the Tsinghua University Advanced Research Institute , which was personally established by Yang Zhenning, projects, professional titles, and papers have never been targeted. His students said that they now emphasize "breaking the five onlys", and Institute of Advanced Research has only "one only" from the beginning, that is, "the academic achievements that can only be left behind." In addition, from guiding students not to enter the field where there are too many monks and less porridge, making scientific research breakthroughs more efficiently, to opposing the huge amount of money to build the super-large collider , even if this project best demonstrates its own theory, it all demonstrates Yang Zhenning's pragmatic spirit of seeking truth from facts and his noble character of being devoted to the public.

In the poem "Return to the Roots", Yang Zhenning wrote: "Students are so arrogant, I should guide the way." Since 1971, he has worked tirelessly between China and the United States to promote academic exchanges, fund scholars’ visits, provide suggestions for China’s science and education, and prescribe the development of Chinese physics. In 2003, he moved from Shixi, New York to Tsinghua University in Beijing, personally promoted talent training, donated personal savings for scientific research, and even personally taught physics classes for freshmen. As Yang Zhenning said when he was selected as the 2021 Touching China's Person of the Year: "You have contributed so profoundly to the world, and not many people understand; we all understand the innocence you have contributed to the motherland." What he cares about is not only the growth of students and the progress of disciplines, but also the development of China and the future of the nation.

On the occasion of Yang Zhenning's 100th birthday, sorting out his experiences and reviewing his contributions is not only a greeting to this great scientist and the old man of the century, but also a desire to gather the strength to move forward together. For physics researchers, they are standing on his shoulders to continue to seek new breakthroughs in the natural world; for the vast number of scholars, they are absorbing his gifts and flying freely in the vast world of knowledge; for everyone you and me, they should study hard and be determined to repay their family and country in their respective positions. This may be another continuation of Yang Zhenning's legendary life.

should also see that in addition to the regular operation of the physical world, there are always some unexpected logic in the real world. Regarding Yang Zhenning, the controversy on the Internet has never stopped. Even on his 100th birthday, there are still many harsh mockerys, either criticizing not returning to China immediately, or caring about the whole story of the elderly reunion, and "kicking" a master scientist on the entertainment page headlines." Of course, compared to understanding Yang-Mills theory , personal life is more popular. But in addition to throwing your eyes on gossip in addition to scientific research, some people also comment on the work and opinions of professionals based on false rumors. This atmosphere is worthy of vigilance. earns traffic through this, which not only loses the minimum respect, but also makes the hearts of scientific researchers and the environment that encourages innovation.

Scientific exploration, especially the field of basic research, is an important source of original innovation. Staying away from fame and being frank, you need focus and respect, and material guarantee and spiritual support. Nowadays, our country has the ability to create a world-class working environment for scholars.Looking at the east, west, south, big cities and towns, all regions are building science and technology centers and talent highlands. They have produced many talent-attracting techniques, and various awards are emerging one after another. But talents value not only "carrots", but also encourage the demonstration effect and innovative atmosphere from society. For this reason, relevant institutions need to overcome the accumulated problems of only reading papers, only recognizing benefits, and being too strict and being able to manage too hard. The public also needs to understand and respect them. For ordinary people, technological innovation is far away, but we can still do little things that are not difficult but correct to create a better public opinion environment for scholars. This is also an alternative inspiration that Yang Zhenning gave us on his birthday. Yang Zhenning, who has expired in 0 years, once recalled a past event. In 1971, a friend Deng Jiaxian wrote in a letter, which read in a poem: "I hope people will last for a long time and have a common journey of thousands of miles." 50 years later, Yang Zhenning responded affectionately: "Jiaxian, I understand your 'common path' meaning. I can tell you confidently that the next fifty years will be in line with your 'common path'." is full of their ambition to change the scientific and technological landscape of the motherland, and the expectation to lift the mysterious veil of science. winds up the road they opened up, requiring more scientists to join bravely, and the public to cheer and encourage each other to clear the thorns for the most difficult and dangerous climbs.

This is exactly: scientific climbing, the road is difficult and dangerous; respecting innovation should be a consensus.

( People's Daily Central Kitchen·Silha Studio·Li Hongbing)

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