A month has passed since Lu Zhou's paper was published in JACS, and the debate over the theoretical model of the electrochemical interface structure has become more and more intense.

It is precisely because of the controversy that this paper has received more and more attention.

What really pushed this attention from the theoretical chemistry community to the entire mathematical community was the natural favor of Lu Zhou's research. Although he did not choose Science to submit his paper this time due to its strong professionalism, Science still set a "highlights" for his paper.

Not only that, but in the journal Science, Professor Martin Kapras of Harvard University, a renowned theoretical chemist and 13-year Nobel laureate, was invited to write a scientific review commenting on the findings.

“…… I've been following his papers for a long time, but I didn't expect his work to be born so quickly. There is no doubt that this is a great research achievement. As for the correctness of this research result, my personal opinion is quite optimistic. Because it answers a lot of questions about the electrochemical interface that I still have a lot of confusion about. ”

"So far, the Nobel Prize has only been awarded twice in the field of computational chemistry. But I believe that in the near future, the glory of Nobel will once again favor this young field. ”

Prior to that, Martin Kapras was awarded the 13-year Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his outstanding contribution to the multiscale simulation method for the design of complex molecular systems by proposing the Kaprasian equation for the relationship between the coupling constant and the dihedral angle.

As one of the few theoretical chemists who is proficient in mathematics, Caprass has made outstanding contributions to quantum chemistry, biological macromolecules, molecular dynamics models and other fields.

It is precisely for this reason that the publication of this article immediately pushed the attention of the original paper to a peak.

In particular, as one of the two world-class top journals, the influence of Science itself has made many scholars outside the field of chemistry, and even the people who eat melons, understand this paper.

And it was at the same time that a photo went viral on Columbia's Twitter circle.

It was a figure standing in front of a thinker.

In the accompanying picture, there is only one line of text -

"The eyes of a mortal man saw a bronze statue, and he saw the universe."

This photo was taken a month ago.

It is said that a Ph.D. from the Department of Philosophy was photographed on the way back to the dormitory apartment.

According to the doctor's own account, he just thought it was interesting for a person to stand in front of the "thinker" for so long, so he took a photo.

After returning home, I may have just drunk a little wine, and when the commotion came up, I casually posted a line of text and posted it on Twitter.

Even he didn't expect that a month later, the tweet would be turned over and spread so widely.

In fact, the tweet didn't attract much attention at the time, and it wasn't until 13 years of scientific commentary in Science that the Nobel laureate gave the photo a very different meaning.

Even, it has a touch of legend.

Like Newton, who was favored by Apple, although everyone knows that the formula of gravity can never be told to him by Apple, a story that can give a romantic color to serious science is often more acceptable to the general public, and it is easier to be used as an after-dinner conversation.

Standing in front of the bronze statue of the "Thinker" and being inspired to give birth to a new chemistry in the mind clearly fits these elements as well.

However, Lu Zhou didn't know about these things that happened on Twitter, but when he walked on the campus of Columbia University recently, he was recognized more and more often, and many people even ran over to shake hands and take photos with him.

Although he was confused by the enthusiasm of these people, Lu Zhou was a very easy-going and easy-talking person, and he basically agreed to some requests that were not too excessive.

As for those who are overly enthusiastic or naughty, and are going to take the opportunity to do something to him......

Naturally, he refused.

What's more interesting is that it's not just Lu Zhou who is on fire at Columbia University.

Even the bronze statue that no one cared about unconsciously became lively.

More and more people stood in front of it to admire, including professors and students facing final exams.

It's hard to say whether this is a good thing or a bad thing for it to sit there and think quietly......

……

Happy times are always short-lived.

As the time of parting drew closer, it was time for Lu Zhou to say goodbye to this university.

Before leaving, Professor Lee Carroll Bollinger, the president of Columbia University, personally sent him to the school gate.

"You can see that the students at Columbia University like you very much, and they really don't think about staying?"

"If Mr. Isgrub hears that I have been a visiting scholar here for two months and have been poached twice, I don't know what his expression will be," Lu Zhou said in a joking tone.

Mr. Isgrub is the president of Princeton University, and Lu Zhou is not very familiar with him, but he occasionally meets him at work.

"Oh, please don't do that, I'm just thinking about my students," said Professor Bollinger with a laugh, "and if it's convenient, please say hello to Mr. Isgrub for me." Plus, Columbia's doors are always open to you, so I hope you'll come back often. ”

Lu Zhou smiled and said, "Thank you." ”

After a pause, Professor Bollinger changed his solemn tone slightly and continued, "Actually, we have a gift for you. But there's something special about this gift that needs your opinion......"

Lu Zhou: "May I ask, what kind of gift is it?" ”

"Professor Emeritus at Columbia University, you may be disappointed, this is just a title that doesn't serve much use," Professor Bollinger smiled, "I wonder if you're willing to accept it?" ”

Lu Zhou was slightly stunned, then nodded with a smile: "This is my honor." ”

Professor Bollinger also smiled and nodded happily, "It's also an honor for Columbia University." ”

There can be many titles of honorary professor, just like foreign academicians. Prior to that, he was only awarded the title of honorary professor by Jinling University.

This title represents Columbia's recognition of his academic abilities and his friendship with Columbia.

As part of academic capital, this kind of thing is like a medal, and no one will have too much.

After stepping out of the gates of Columbia University, Lu Zhou sat on his Ford Explorer on the side of the road.

In the driver's seat was Jericho, who volunteered to drive over and pick him up after hearing that the professor was going to return.

Although Lu Zhou planned to make a train back at first, he couldn't resist his insistence, so he agreed to his proposal.

"Professor, shall we go straight back to school?"

Lu Zhou fastened his seat belt: "Of course, if it's fast, we can still catch up with lunch." ”

"Okay professor." Jericho nodded and started the car.

However, just as he was about to hit the road, a man in a suit who looked a little dusty suddenly slammed into the front of his car.

Stunned by this sudden situation, Lu Zhou suddenly said in his heart.

Could this be......

The legendary porcelain?

I haven't encountered it in Jinling, but I have encountered it here?

Jericho was obviously stunned, looking like he had never seen the world, and he had already stepped on the accelerator and retracted it stiffly.

The Ford Explorer let out a low growl, shuddered, and then stopped.

After stopping Lu Zhou's car, the man in the suit hurriedly climbed down from the hood and walked quickly to the door of the car. Looking at Lu Zhou who got off the car, he folded his hands and pleaded with a handful of snot and tears.

"Please, for God's sake, let me go."

Lu Zhou looked at him with a confused expression, a little confused.

"If you have something to say, say it slowly, don't worry, you are ...... Who? ”

Heaven and earth conscience, he has never seen this benevolent brother at all.

How did he make it seem like he had done something to bully men and women.

If this gets out, how bad will it be......

Lu Zhou subconsciously looked left and right, and indeed there were many students passing by, looking at this side.

Noticing what was happening here, the security guard at the entrance of Columbia University was touching his baton, staring at the place, intentionally or unintentionally.

In recent years, there have been frequent shootings, and the police presence in schools has been strengthened. Although New York is one of the states with the strictest gun ban in the United States, security still receives considerable attention.

This can be seen from the size and protective gear on the security guards.

"I'm ......" the man in the suit looked a little embarrassed, hesitated for a moment, and finally gritted his teeth and said, "I'm Ricardo...... Ever worked at your institute. ”

As soon as he heard this name, Lu Zhou suddenly became stunned.

Smiling tolerantly, Lu Zhou said: "I thought it was something, don't worry, I have already withdrawn the lawsuit against you." ”

Although he did get a little angry when he was first poached from the corner.

But now that so much time has passed, not to mention that this benevolent brother has done him such a big favor, he has not taken this matter to heart for a long time.

What Lu Zhou didn't expect was that after hearing the withdrawal of the lawsuit, Ricardo's expression became even more sad and indignant.

"No, please don't! Please go ahead and sue me! Please! ”

Lu Zhou: ......?

What?