Knowledge Seeking Joy: Professor Cui Qi's Nobel Prize Journey

Author: Zhoran Huang / Suoye Lu / Suixian Lu (Editor-in-Chief)
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: When I am alone and quiet, a faint voice often echoes in my mind: "Seeking knowledge is the most meaningful thing in life." — Cui Qi
He was exceptionally filial to his parents. During his university years, Liu Yu sent all his earnings to his parents in the mainland. Unfortunately, due to chaotic times, he was unable to receive them. I remember one time when I visited him, he brought out a large, red academic certificate from the "Academia Sinica." He said it was something he wanted to dedicate to his mother. We couldn’t help but shed tears. Throughout his life, though he faced many hardships, he never complained but continued to dedicate himself to scientific research and educating young people with joy and optimism. — Sister Cui Ke
Looking back, the most unforgettable impression Cui Qi left on me was his attitude of finding joy in learning whenever we were together. Sometimes teachers inspire students, but with Cui Qi, it was the other way around; he inspired his teachers. — University Professor MacLaughlin
In my interactions with you (Cui Qi), I admire your knowledge, dedication, perseverance, creativity, and innovative thinking. You are a role model, a generous repayment for the blessings of your early education in China. — Graduate School Supervisor Stark
Cui Qi explored the mysteries of nature in his experiments. These outstanding discoveries and successes were undoubtedly the result of many factors. Over forty years of knowing Cui Qi, his greatest characteristic was his vibrant outlook on life. Being with him was truly like being in a warm breeze. — Classmate Suoye Lu
Cui Qi’s academic achievements will be forever recorded in the annals of Chinese culture and seen as a continuation of Chinese culture over the past few thousand years. On this unbroken journey of Chinese academic culture, Cui Qi was one of the torchbearers, illuminating the path for future generations with his flame. — Classmates Zhoran Huang and Fenzhang Zhang
Cui Qi is a distinguished physicist in the world today. His groundbreaking experimental achievements, achieved in collaboration with Stern, gave us a new understanding of microscopic quantum systems. Their experimental discoveries, combined with MacLaughlin’s theoretical explanations, opened up a new path in physics, leading us to continuous extraordinary discoveries. Future scientists will also benefit endlessly from Cui Qi’s contributions!
Due to these outstanding achievements and contributions, Cui Qi was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1998, becoming a pride of all Chinese people worldwide. He embodies the strengths of both Eastern and Western cultures, serving as an exemplary role model for young students and scholars. In this book, Cui Qi’s family, teachers, classmates, and friends share his journey to the Nobel Prize, allowing readers to witness his remarkable life, experience his immense personal charm, glimpse his thirst for knowledge, and understand how he seized opportunities over the years to achieve success.