Chapter 553 256: Electromagnetic Boss Offline Team Building (6.8K)

In the open space.

After coming to his senses.

Faraday withdrew his gaze.

He took a deep breath, turned around, and looked at Xu Yun, asking:

"Student Luo Feng, do you know if Mr. Feiyu has conducted in-depth research or reached any conclusions regarding the photoelectric effect?"

Xu Yun shook his head, a timely trace of bitterness appeared on his face:

"I'm afraid not, Mr. Faraday."

"By the time the Fat Fish Ancestor discovered the phenomenon of the photoelectric effect, he was already in the twilight of his life, exhausted, and unable to analyze the phenomenon further."

"Thus, over the years, we descendants have been trying to conduct theoretical research, but unfortunately, we haven't achieved any substantial results."

Faraday was slightly taken aback, a trace of regret appeared in his eyes, and he sighed:

"That is truly regrettable..."

Xu Yun smiled freely, waved his hand, and explained:

"It can't be called a regret; the Fat Fish Ancestor left Europe with his wife Tifa and Alice and returned to his homeland before he passed away."

"According to local customs, this is considered passing away naturally, returning to one's roots."

After saying this, he paused, his tone carrying a hint of hesitation:

"However, although the Fat Fish Ancestor didn't unravel the truth of the photoelectric effect, he did achieve some minor results in other aspects..."

Faraday immediately became interested and quickly asked:

"What aspects?"

Xu Yun did not speak and instead glanced around.

Faraday, understanding the subtle indication, instantly grasped his meaning:

"Student Luo Feng, whatever assistance you need from the university, just say the word!"

Hearing Faraday's words.

William Whewell also nodded affirmatively.

With the support of tonight's three rounds of experiments, throughout the entire University of Cambridge, no one would likely doubt Xu Yun's identity as a 'descendant of the Fat Fish.'

At most, some people might grumble, complaining that Xu Yun only caught Faraday's attention due to his ancestral legacy and has no special abilities of his own...

In addition, Xu Yun unknowingly resolved a significant predicament for William Whewell, and now he would naturally accommodate any requests.

Xu Yun pondered for a moment, recalling the 'retro experiment' he conducted during his doctoral studies at Ke Da.

To be frank.

Whenever he thought of such experiments, he would marvel at the wisdom of his predecessors, even doubting if those people might have been transmigrators...

After a pause, he said:

"I need a sufficiently large classroom, ideally with dimensions close to 15 by 14 by 6."

"Additionally, I need a 4x2 meter zinc plate, and... and..."

William Whewell noted down Xu Yun's requirements and confirmed:

"Student Luo Feng, do you mean a metal plate made of pure zinc, or is a zinc-containing one sufficient?"

Since the zinc plate is crucial to the experiment's outcome, Xu Yun dared not be careless and immediately responded:

"It doesn't have to be made of pure zinc, but the surface must be completely galvanized."

Upon hearing this, William Whewell frowned slightly:

"A 4x2 meter galvanized metal plate is not something we have in stock at the university; it might need to be shipped from London, which would mean we can only get it by the early hours of tomorrow at the earliest..."

"London?"

Upon hearing this location, Faraday suddenly thought of something and looked at Xu Yun, saying:

"Student Luo Feng, may I ask what your upcoming experiment will be related to?"

"Is it classical mechanics, optics, thermodynamics, or electromagnetism?"

Xu Yun glanced at him and answered honestly:

"It will involve some aspects of electromagnetism... Hmm, it's a brand new field within electromagnetism, to be exact."

Faraday nodded thoughtfully, his eyes turning rapidly, suggesting he was pondering something.

He reflected for a moment and then said to Xu Yun:

"Student Luo Feng, since the zinc plate needs to be transported from London, shall we postpone the experiment until tomorrow?"

Xu Yun glanced at the time; it was already approaching eleven in the evening, so he nodded and said:

"No problem, tomorrow it is, I'm available at any time."

"By the way, the upcoming experiment will be conducted indoors, so we don't need to consider whether it's day or night; it can be done during daytime as well."

William Whewell and Prince Albert exchanged a glance and immediately made a decision:

"Alright then, let's schedule the experiment for ten o'clock tomorrow morning."

"London is very close to the University of Cambridge. Considering the round trip, the materials should be ready by around midnight." (To avoid being accused of padding for length with explanations, I spent three hours without writing a single word just to confirm whether Cambridge University in 1850 had the capability to prepare a 4x2 galvanized metal plate. I eventually found that the electroplating workshop was established on campus in 1887. Some might say this level of accuracy is unnecessary; however, I don't know how to explain it—it's a late-stage compulsive disorder, and I feel very uneasy if not writing realistically.)

After deciding on the following day's experiment time.

William Whewell began organizing the preparation of relevant materials.

The professors, leaders, and students present each headed to their respective homes, outwardly maintaining a semblance of order.

However.

This is merely surface-level appearance.

The events that happened tonight in the open space are destined to ripple out like a stone thrown into a pond, spreading waves throughout the university and the academic circle of the United Kingdom.

Some might relate to gossip about Xu Yun being a descendant of the Fat Fish.

Others might concern far-reaching theoretical outcomes.