The ceremony for the award of the Nobel Prize is over.

There was no such thing as a feast, and the scholars gathered in Stockholm boarded their return flights and left the city.

Looking at Lu Zhou, who was standing at the entrance of the airport to see them off, Xiao Tong, who was following behind his father and mother, said reluctantly.

"Brother, aren't you going back with us?"

Lu Zhou: "I have to go to France before I go back, probably next week." ”

Lao Lu: "Receiving the award again?" ”

Lu Zhou: "Well, sort of. ”

After all, it was something that was promised.

He planned to make a trip to the Collège de France before returning home and receive the award from the Institut Clay.

Lao Lu: "What kind of award is this time?" ”

Lu Zhou: "About the millennium problem. ”

There was no specific concept of what the millennial problem was, Lao Lu pondered for a while, and simply asked directly about the bonus.

"How much?"

Lu Zhou thought for a while: "About a million." ”

"Dollars?"

"Hmm."

After being silent for a while, Lao Lu suddenly sighed.

"It's still you who make money in mathematics, and you get a prize every once in a while, which is enough to buy a suite in a big city."

Lu Zhou coughed dryly: "...... The same cannot be said, and not for everyone. ”

In terms of money, science is not as good as engineering after all, and there is more funding from all walks of life, and there will naturally be more awards.

However, there are only a handful of people who can win awards.

Most scholars engaged in theoretical work still have a hard time.

……

The Nobel Prize in December is of great significance to the scientific community.

The birth of the Nobel Prize, which is only 24 years old, seems to have refreshed people's understanding of this award, and also refreshed many people's understanding of science.

For the math community, this month is equally significant.

After the dust settled on the NS equation, the Institut Clay finally fulfilled its promise of a million dollars with a grand award ceremony at the Collège de France...... In most people's eyes, it seems like this.

However, in fact, few people know how much it took Professor Carlson, chairman of the Clay Institute's Scientific Advisory Board, to successfully persuade this "wayward" Philippine Award boss to stand on this long-prepared podium......

The scene of the award ceremony.

Most of the guests attending the ceremony were members of the French Academy of Sciences and important members of the European Mathematical Society.

Standing on the podium, Professor Carlson read out in a solemn and solemn tone.

“…… Rippling boats create water waves, and jets flying at high speed create turbulence. Although the NS equation was proposed in the 19th century, little is known about its deeper implications. In the millennium, in this temple of historical significance, we have challenged scientists from all over the world to refresh the history of mathematical theory and unravel the unsolved mystery of the NS equation......"

"And now, the research on the existence and smoothness of the solution of the NS equation has settled, and we have gained a lot of valuable wealth from it, and we have benefited a lot from it."

After a pause, Professor Carlson continued.

"History will remember this moment, and it will remember all those who accomplished this feat."

There was applause in the auditorium.

In a round of applause, Professor Carlson solemnly handed over the medal and certificate in his hand to Lu Zhou.

At this moment, the research on the properties of the solution of the NS equation has finally come to an end.

"Congratulations, Professor Lu Zhou," Professor Carlson stretched out his right hand, shook Lu Zhou heavily, smiled with rare ease at this solemn moment, and even made a joke, "I also congratulate myself, I finally got a wish." ”

Lu Zhou: "Wish? ”

"Yes," Professor Carlson grinned, "we have carefully prepared certificates, planned ceremonies, and even designed special medals for the Millennium Puzzle. I've been involved in all of this, but this is the first time I've done it until now. ”

"Originally, in my retirement plan, I intended to issue at least one from my hands before I retired, but this wish was not fulfilled until I stepped down from my position as director of the Clay Institute and stepped down as chairman of the scientific advisory board...... Thank you for giving me the opportunity to fulfill this wish. ”

As he spoke, a trace of exhaustion appeared on Professor Carlson's face.

For the sake of the future of the mathematical community, he can be regarded as heartbroken.

Now he can finally let go of the responsibilities left to him by history and live out his old age in peace......

After receiving the grand prize of one million dollars and the millennium problem, Lu Zhou did not stop in Paris and soon took a flight back to China.

Originally, he planned to land directly at Jinling International Airport, but because of Ambassador Zhang's invitation, he changed his flight back to Beijing.

After the plane landed, he was greeted warmly outside the ramp of the plane, just as he had done the last time he returned home.

Subsequently, Lu Zhou threw his luggage to Wang Peng, who served as his driver and bodyguard, and got on a black red flag and went to a place full of mystery to outsiders......

……

With the guards, through the layers of sentry.

In an antique compound, Lu Zhou, in his private capacity, met the old man who presented him with the award last time.

At the same time, sitting next to the old man was an academician with gray temples.

As for why Lu Zhou knew his identity, it was because he had some impressions of Academician Wu Shigang, who had participated in major scientific research projects such as 863, at the seminar on lithium-sulfur batteries.

And the reason why this academician Wu is sitting here is probably to act as an "academic translator", responsible for translating what Lu Zhou said into a language that can be understood even if he has no relevant professional foundation.

Looking at Lu Zhou who walked into the house, the old man with a majestic face had a kind smile on his face and nodded slightly.

"We meet again."

Then, he held out his right hand, "Please take a seat." ”

Without hypocrisy, Lu Zhou sat opposite the old man.

After a pause, the old man introduced Lu Zhou to the scholar sitting next to him.

"This is Academician Wu Shigang."

"Hello, Professor Lu." Academician Wu smiled and took the initiative to stretch out his right hand.

"Hello!"

After the two shook hands, they didn't waste too much time on greetings.

After all, there are busy people sitting here, just busy with their different fields.

In order to complete the ignition of the controlled fusion "DEMO" demonstration reactor by 2025, it is not enough to rely on individual efforts, and Lu Zhou needs support at the national level.

Fortunately, because of the Nobel Prize, he got the opportunity to play it right.

Although his main field of study is mathematics, no one doubts his right to speak in the field of energy.

After all, many people and countries have benefited from the breakthrough of lithium-sulfur battery technology, and no amount of empty talk can be more convincing than these visible data.

“…… Energy, materials and information technology are the three pillars of the development of modern society, among which energy is the foundation of power and the lifeblood of industry. Summing up the experience of the past three industrial revolutions, no matter what the form, is essentially inseparable from the breakthrough of energy and energy production technology. ”

After listening to these words, Academician Wu looked at Lu Zhou seriously, and cautiously asked the old man next to him: "Then what project do you think is suitable for us?" ”

Lu Zhou only said five words.

However, it was these five short words that shocked the hearts of everyone present.

"Controlled nuclear fusion!"

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