Professor Faltings went on to predict that fourth place would be:

[Sophia Morel, French (female), 37 years old, École Supérieure de Paris, Algebraic Geometry, 1 hour (45 minutes), 44.18%]

She is also a French mathematician from the Ecole Supérieure de Paris, who also specializes in algebraic geometry.

"Algebraic geometry is the pride of French mathematics, and today only algebraic geometry is left in France. Faltins said.

I agree with that, and I think Sophia Morel is the only female mathematician to be eligible for a one-hour presentation. Director Peverman said.

In the history of the Fields Medal, only one female mathematician has won the prize.

Iranian mathematician Mariam Mirzahani won the 2014 Fields Medal, but unfortunately she died of illness three years after winning the Prize.

The international mathematical community needs an outstanding female mathematician who is in good health, so Sophia Morel is expected to win the Prize this year, which is her last time competing for the Prize.

Well, the top four mathematicians are out without my name...... Shen Qi is not surprised, such as Faltins, a Filipino Award old-timer, naturally has his own set of theories.

"People will surely say that in my prediction system, how is it that the top four mathematicians are missing the German madman, the most genius German madman. Professor Faltins changed his chalk and wrote on the blackboard:

[Piet Schulz, German, 32 years old, University of Bonn, Algebraic Geometry, 1 hour (30 minutes), 37.25%]

"The German madman Scholz, who is considered the favourite, is fifth in my prediction system. ”

Faltins explains: "Ayyub, a Frenchman who studied algebraic geometry, almost locked up a Fields Medal spot. The French lady Morel, who is also good at algebraic geometry, has her uniqueness. ”

"I don't think it's possible to have three names of mathematicians who study algebraic geometry out of the four Filipino Prize slots, even though algebraic geometry is the most popular, and two places are at the top. ”

"So Schultz, the German madman, needs to compete with the French lady Morel, and only one of them can win the prize. "Faltins predicted an outcome.

The call for Piet-Schulz is very high, as he has won 11 mathematics prizes in recent years, making him the youngest professor ever in Germany. In fact, Shen Qi is more optimistic about the young Schultz, who are all occupied by the old-timers, where is the way out for the young people?

Director Charles Peverman raised his voice: "Hey, Qi! We can also make you the youngest professor Princeton has ever seen, and as for the momentum-building tactics such as voice and momentum, we at Princeton don't do it deliberately, but that doesn't mean we're not good at it." ”

Shen Qi waved his hand and said, "Director Peverman, I didn't mean that. ”

Peverman: "That's what you mean. ”

Shen Qi laughed: "Okay, Charles, you are the boss, you have the final say." ”

"Qi, don't be afraid of Pete Schultz, the probability of winning the Chinese key is second only to the German madman. Professor Faltins said that he was German, and he strongly supported his compatriot German Brende, objectively evaluated the German madman Scholz, and encouraged the Chinese key Shen Qi.

In Princeton, professors and students who were familiar with Shen Qi called him "Qi".

When I pronounce the pronunciation of "Qi" in English, it becomes Key when I pronounce it.

Shen Qi's nickname "China Key" came from this.

"So Greid, in your prediction system, what is my ranking, and what is the probability of winning?" Shen Qi asked curiously.

"Sixth. Greed Faltings said.

[Shen Qi, Chinese, 22 years old, Princeton University, Number Theory (Riemann conjecture), functional analysis, algebra, etc., 45 minutes, 34.24%]

Faltins: "Strange, your strengths and weaknesses are equally obvious, you proved the Riemann conjecture, you are too young, this is your first International Congress of Mathematicians." ”

Shen Qi was a little surprised: "My probability of winning is as high as 34.24%?Greid, can you announce the basic calculation formula of your prediction system?"

Faltings laughed: "After the International Congress of Mathematicians, I will publish the calculation formula. ”

Finally, Faltins wrote the name of the seventh mathematician.

[Alessio Figari, 35 years old, Princeton University, differential geometry, partial differential equations, 1 hour (45 minutes), 28.31%]

Faltins said to Figali: "Alessio, if there were two places in the field of differential geometry + partial differential equations, you would win the prize at the same time as Simon Brende. If there is only one spot this time, the next Fields Medal will definitely belong to you. ”

"Greid, your predictions are very objective. The 35-year-old Professor Figari has another chance to compete for the Filipino Prize four years later, and he has high expectations for this year's Filipino Prize, while respecting objective facts.

"Four out of seven, this is the situation I predicted, of course, none of the seven mathematicians is absolutely safe, everyone has a chance, everyone has a certain probability of missing. Faltins concluded.

After some discussion, the Department of Mathematics of the University of Mathematics believes that Shen Qi's probability of winning the lottery is higher than that of Figali, because Shen Qi has no competitors in his research field, and he has done his best.

The big pattern of four out of seven, the confrontation of two against five.

Two Princeton mathematicians, against five European school mathematicians.

There was also competition within the European school, Simon Brende, Pete Schultz, Sophia Morrell, two German men and a French lady, all three of whom studied algebraic geometry, and one of the three Europeans had to PK out.

If three of the four winners of a Fields Medal are from algebraic geometry, should the other branches of mathematics continue to be studied?

The competitive situation is very complex, and it is no longer simply a competition of research results or ranking according to seniority.

The European school is also divided into the Paris School and the Göttingen School, and France and Germany are the two strongest countries in European mathematics.

Powers, neighbors, throughout the history of Europe, the periods of war between France and Germany trumped cooperation.

In Faltins's prediction system, the evaluation index of "building momentum" is placed in a relatively low position, and he makes predictions more from the aspects of academics, qualifications, and schools.

Director Peverman and Shen Qi both believe that it is very necessary to build momentum before the Philippine Award.

In the global information age, the volume of calls from the media, fans, and peers cannot be ignored.

After the coffee break, Director Peverman chatted with Shen Qi alone: "Qi, leave it to me to build momentum, and you are responsible for your own academics." How is your RT third expression research progressing, and do you have a basic framework that can be published to the public?"

"The basic framework is in place, and the details need to be refined. Shen Qi said.

"Odd, your winning point is the RT third expression, and luckily, we still have more than three months to go. ”

Let's first publish the basic framework of the third expression of RT. To build momentum, there must be academic dry goods.

There are many ways to build momentum, and the most common and effective way to create an academic star is: award ceremony + academic report meeting + mainstream media interview and communication + hot discussion and call by peers.

Ahead of the International Congress of Mathematicians, Shen Qi is expected to win the Ramanujan Prize, for which he has been nominated.

"One Ramanujan Award is not enough, another Steele Award. Director Feverman had the resources at hand, and the American Mathematical Society had reached out to him asking the Princeton Department of Mathematics to recommend a name for the Stihl Prize.

The STIHL Prize, presented by the American Mathematical Society, is an important mathematics award with a systematic grade of A.

The situation has advanced to this stage, and Shen Qi must strive for this year's Fields Medal, which is not his business alone.

The Chinese people and the American people all have high hopes for Shen Qi.

Trade leads to strife, mathematics brings peace.

China and the United States need such a special mathematical star, he is Chinese, and he also represents the influence of the American mathematical community.

Shen Qi hurriedly called a meeting of his team members, and the time was tight and the task was heavy.

Regarding the third expression of RT, a small score needs to be produced in one month, and a medium score needs to be produced in two months.

Three months later, it is necessary to shock the whole world again.