In fact, Wolfgort is not the first to challenge this weak conjecture in Goldbach's conjecture, as a long time ago, a former Soviet mathematician, Vinogradov, proved that when an "odd number is large enough, it can be written as the sum of three prime numbers".

And this is also known as the "Goldbach-Vinogradov theorem", that is, the "three-prime number theorem".

As for the concretization of this "large enough odd number" to a boundary, it is another former Soviet mathematician - Baredkin.

However, the number he came up with was so large that there were 4,008,600 bits on the right side of the inequality, and even modern supercomputing could not exhaust such a large set.

And Hellgort's research results in 13 years can be regarded as the final baton of this relay race of the century, narrowing this number to "10^30". Even if that number is as huge, "30 digits" is much smaller than "4,008,600 digits," at least a computer can handle it.

When Lu Zhou proved the twin prime conjecture, he cited the three-prime theorem, so he was deeply impressed.

Back at the hotel, he closed the door and began to carefully organize his notes.

Many of Mr. Wolfgot's ideas are interesting, and there are many innovations, both in terms of the choice of power series generation functions and the solution of progressive problems.

It seems that in the past two years, the professor has not been satisfied with the success of the Goldbach conjecture and the weak conjecture, but has further polished his theory.

Compared with the paper in 13 years, the content of his report at this report meeting is much more concise and rigorous.

After sorting out all the notes on the computer, Lu Zhou flipped through the original notes in his hand and lay on the bed and fell into thought.

Do you want to continue to work on the sieve method?

Or do you want to use the circle method instead?

This is a question worth pondering.

The former has not made much progress for decades, while the latter seems to have been producing results.

“…… The question is simply how to find a qualified and small enough nether in the large set of even numbers? While turning the page, Lu Zhou muttered to himself, "In this way, the idea of proving this problem is somewhat similar to the twin prime conjecture. ”

Just then, there was a knock at the door.

Lu Zhou threw the notes aside, sat up from the bed, and walked to the entrance to open the door.

It was Senior Brother Luo who appeared at the door, and he greeted him as soon as they met.

"Hey."

Lu Zhou asked suspiciously, "Is there something wrong?" ”

"It's Christmas soon, don't tell me you're going to stay here and study math problems," Luo Wenxuan found out of nowhere two tickets and said with a smile, "There is a basketball game on the 23rd, I got two tickets from a friend, do you want to watch them together?" ”

The 23rd, probably the day after tomorrow.

If Lu Zhou is not mistaken, there happened to be a one-hour report meeting that day.

Generally speaking, the opportunity to make a one-hour presentation is either a big name in the industry or a major recent discovery.

Either way, Lu Zhou didn't want to miss it.

Lu Zhou shook his head and politely declined: "Thank you, but I'm really not interested in the ball game, and I don't want to miss a report meeting that day, so you might as well find someone else to accompany you." ”

Senior Brother Luo sighed, with a defeated expression: "Don't be like this, Senior Brother." You're coming to Princeton soon, and you're going to have to try to learn how to fit in. It's different here than it is in China...... At the very least, you have to fall in love with a sport. ”

Lu Zhou thought for a while and said in a relaxed tone: "I don't think there's any need to force yourself to adapt to a lifestyle that is not suitable for you. Rather than adapting to life, I prefer to go at my own pace and let life adapt to me. ”

"Well, maybe you're right." Looking at the ticket in his hand, Luo Wenxuan said helplessly, "But I still recommend that you cultivate a hobby other than mathematics, which will not only help you find a common language in social interactions, but also help you relax." ”

Lu Zhou said with a smile: "I will consider your suggestion, if you are not busy." ”

Luo Wenxuan: "By the way, do you want to drink together at night?" I found a nice bar nearby. ”

It just so happened that he had been studying math problems for the past few days, and Lu Zhou also wanted to change his mind, so he smiled and said, "This can be had." ”

Luo Wenxuan joked: "Haha, it's really not easy to ask you out to play." ”

……

The incident of the Cole Award has been fermenting in China for three days. Even after three days, you can see relevant news, sporadically appearing in people's field of vision.

As the first young scholar in China to win the Cole Prize, the pearl of number theory, whether it is out of the gimmick of journalism itself or out of politics. In order to meet the needs of governance, the media naturally have to follow up and report on this matter.

As the saying goes, good things come in pairs, although the weight of the Cole Award is not comparable to the Dynamite Award, but it is also an international award!

After entering the millennium, with the gradual decline of the Hua Luogeng school, number theory has always been a shortcoming in the domestic mathematics community.

The emergence of the Cole Prize can be regarded as sweeping away the haze that has been pressing on the head of the number theory community for many years.

It is not only Jinling University that is happy for Lu Zhou, but also Lu Zhou's high school alma mater, Jiangling No. 6 Middle School.

As early as when he won the Chern's mathematics prize, a banner was hung at the school gate. The old banner hadn't been taken down, and a new banner had been put out—

[Congratulations to Lu Zhou, a 13th graduate of our school, for winning the internationally renowned mathematics award - Kohl Number Theory Award!] 】

Gangneung No. 6 Middle School, Senior 3 Mathematics Office.

Xiao Tong, who was standing at the door, knocked on the door, and after hearing a "please come in", he walked in in confusion.

Just now, she was still studying at night, and suddenly she was called by the class representative, saying that Lao Ma was looking for her for something.

Being called to the office by Lao Ma is not a good thing in the sixth middle school.

Of all the teachers, this old horse has the worst temper.

Every time I study on the other night, I like to patrol for the head teacher on behalf of the head teacher, and not only confiscate the mobile phone when I catch playing with the mobile phone, but also take it directly to the office to write homework, so that many students are afraid of his prestige, and when they hear his name, they think of bull head and horse noodles.

Feeling a little apprehensive, she walked to the desk, Xiao Tong was just about to ask what happened, but Lao Ma smiled kindly, stood up, and took the initiative to help her pull out a chair.

"Sit down, don't stand and talk."

Xiaotong: ???

The old horse's unusual behavior startled her.

When did this old horse start to take the amiable route?

However, considering that this may be the calm before the storm, Xiaotong still sat down obediently.

"Xiaotong, how do you feel about studying lately?"

Xiaotong thought for a while and said, "It's all okay......"

Lao Ma smiled and said, "Is there anything that won't be, just ask the teacher!" ”

didn't want to play dumb riddles, Xiaotong took a deep breath, sat up straight and said with a serious face: "Teacher, did I fail the monthly exam, you can tell me how many points you have directly!" I'm going to do my best. If you're angry, just scold me! ”

"No, no, no, your monthly exam results are good! What about life? Is there anything troublesome, such as...... Is there anyone in the class bullying you? You tell the teacher. The old horse said with a serious face.

Confused by the question, Xiaotong said speechlessly: "No, our sixth class is united and friendly, and my relationship with my classmates is good...... Teacher, if you have anything to say, just say it, I haven't finished my homework yet. ”

Lao Ma coughed dryly: "Let me ask you something, Lu Zhou...... Has your brother been busy lately? ”

Xiaotong tilted his head: "It should be quite busy." ”

Lao Ma hurriedly asked: "Busy is busy, you have to come back for the New Year, right?" ”

Xiaotong was puzzled: "Of course I want to come back for the New Year, is there any problem?" ”

As soon as he heard that he was coming back for the New Year, Lao Ma suddenly smiled and said, "That's right, it's like this, our No. 6 Middle School and the leaders of the city's Education Bureau, I want to invite Lu Zhou to go back to his alma mater to give a speech and impart his learning experience, can you go back and help the teacher ask, see if your brother has time?" As long as you have time, you can do it anytime! ”

It turns out that after beating around the bush for a long time, it's just for this!

Xiaotong, who thought that he had caused some trouble and was called to the office, rolled his eyes silently in his heart, and said speechlessly: "Okay teacher, I will talk to my brother." ”

Lao Ma smiled and said, "Haha, the teacher will ask you!" ”