Exhibitions

Combination of physical and virtual exhibitions, permanent and touring exhibitions

Exhibitions
  • From the Language of Heaven, to the Rationale of Matter

    "From the Language of Heaven, to the Rationale of Matter" was written by Tsung-Dao Lee, which means" use the laws of the universe to solve the evolution of matter". It represents his pursuit and perception of life itself and serves as the theme of the exhibition.

  • The Password of Tsung-Dao Lee

    The password of Tsung-Dao Lee covers the important time nodes of his life: he was born in 1926 and obtained his PhD degree at the University of Chicago at the age of 24. At 30, Lee became the youngest full professor in the history of Columbia University for more than 200 years. At 31, Lee won the Nobel Prize in Physics for his discovery of Parity Non-conservation in weak interactions. In 1987, Lee was honored as the honorary professor by Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Lee designed and implemented the China-U.S. Physics Examination and Application (CUSPEA) program, which cultivated a total of 915 doctoral candidates in physics. By 2011, Lee had published 321 academic papers.

  • The Nobel Prize Medal

    In 1957, Tsung-Dao Lee and Chen-Ning Yang won the Nobel Prize in Physics for the discovery of Parity Nonconservation in weak interactions. On the front side of the medal are the relief and name of Mr, Alfred Bernhard Nobel, and the year of his birth and death 1833-1896 was written in Latin. On the lower left edge was engraved with the designer's name and design year. Swedish sculptor Erik Lindberg designed it in 1902. On the reverse side of the medal are two goddesses emerging from the clouds. On the left side is NATURA, goddess of nature. Her face is cold and solemn, with a cornudopia filled with flowers and fruits in her right hand and her left hand naturally hanging down to the side. On the right side is SClENTlA, genius of science. She holds a book which symbolizes human wisdom in her left hand and her right hand gently lifts the veil of the goddess of nature, which means that the continuous progress and development of human civilization will reveal the mystery of nature. Under the cloud is the cornerstone surrounding the olive branch, which was engraved with Tsung-Dao Lee's English name and the award year in Latin. On the edge of the medal is a Latin proverb quoted from the Roman epic Aeneid: New discoveries make life better.

  • The Nobel Prize Certificate

    The cover of the Nobel Prize certificate is made of orange leather, in the middle of the certificate, Tsung-Dao Lee's surname "LEE" was written in Chinese, with the first letter of Tsung-Dao Lee's English name above. On the left side of the inner page of the Nobel Prize certificate is a science and art painting showing the theme of the award: Parity Non-conservation in weak interactions. The two particles in front of the mirror show a slight asymmetry with the particles in the mirror. On the right side of the inner page is his award speech in Swedish. As one of the top awards in the world, the Nobel Prize certificate is designed by a dedicated artist based on the achievements and characteristics of the winner, making it more like a unique and precious artwork

  • The Triumph of Truth

    Due to the great academic achievements, Tsung-Dao Lee attended and delivered a speech at the Pontifical Academy of Sciences assembly in 1993, which was launched by Pope John Paul ll. Pope John Paul II, on behalf of the church, delivered a speech acknowledging the false accusations made against Galileo Galilei, as well as giving recognition to the scientific work that he and other great scientists had accomplished. The oil painting, "The Triumph of Truth", perfectly captures the scene.

  • Sincere Heart for the Mother Country

    Tsung-Dao Lee actively sought to build a bridge between China and the world, and to provide a plat form for interaction and collaboration. The bronze statue of Galileo Galilei designed by Tsung-Dao Lee, is displayed in a courtyard within the complex of the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels and the Martyrs. This statue is the only new addition to the complex since its establishment 450 years ago. The statue was unveiled in 2010, by Wei Ding, the present Chinese Ambassador in Italy. The oil painting, "Sincere Heart for the Mother Country" depicts the scene.

  • Symmetrical or Not?

    The sculpture "Symmetrical or Not?" is created based on the interpretation of another scientific-art piece -"Symmetrical? It may not be. Behold the drooping willows and their shadows as well as the mountains on both sides!". The mountain symbolizes the peak of scientific discovery. Meanwhile, the symmetry of the shadows of the mountain, coupled with the dissymmetry of the shadow of the willow tree, collectively represents the discovery of Parity Non-conservation made by Tsung-Dao Lee. The three circular ripples represent Tsung-Dao Lee's breakthrough in traditional scientific theories.