Chapter 28 Preparing for the Experiment

Junxin looked at the crazy reporters outside, a little overwhelmed. He had never been exposed to such a scene, and even if he had been interviewed by reporters before, those reporters were relatively few.

"Next, we have asked Junxin to speak to you!"

As soon as Jun Xin stepped onto the podium, the magnesium lights under the stage were already lit up, forcing him to close his eyes. However, the process that should be taken still has to be followed, and after Professor Hu stepped aside, Junxin felt that the light dimmed a little, and he breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. Next, I introduced my research results and the process of discovery.

Then came the reporter's questioning process.

At this time, in this day and age, obvious political factors outweigh all else. So it was no surprise that the first person to ask a question was a reporter from CCTV. I saw a man who couldn't wait to stand up: "May I ask Junxin, Professor Hu has introduced the concept of the Model conjecture just now, do you think you can win the Fields Medal?" ”

Since the concept of reform and opening up began to be mentioned, the Chinese people began to look at the world with an open eye, only to find that the distance between the Chinese people and the world's top scientific research is too big, so they always urgently hope for a world award to make up for the shortcomings of the Chinese people.

"It's up to the Fields Medal jury, but the Fields Medal jury is selected by the Executive Committee of the League of Nations, and is usually chaired by the President of the International Mathematical Union. The jury selects at least two Fields Medal winners who represent all areas of mathematics. One of the Fields Medal's requirements for winners is that all winners must be under the age of 40. If the proof process of Modgel's conjecture is widely accepted by mathematicians around the world, then I think it is a matter of course that I will win the Fields Medal as an important mathematical proposition and conjecture in number theory. ”

Frankly speaking, Junxin's words are not in line with the Chinese style of doing things at all. A little less subtle, straightforward and even flamboyant. Naturally, the media reporters were also surprised by Junxin's answer, and those who do the media hope to find topics to discuss. And Junxin's words are full of controversy.

Chinese people expect to be able to achieve world-wide achievements and awards, but it is clear that while they are expecting, few of them believe that someone can achieve such achievements. Immediately, a media reporter couldn't sit still, ignored the rules of speech on the spot, stood up and asked: "May I ask Junxin, are you so sure, aren't you afraid of making mistakes when the time comes?" ”

Jun Xin took a deep breath and replied in a deep voice: "It has only been two or three years since the resumption of the college entrance examination. Some people think that after the college entrance examination is resumed, China has only begun to catch up with the West? ”

Seeing that someone in the audience nodded, Jun Xin sighed and said, "In my opinion, although it is true. But sometimes that's not true. For example, what does it mean that Rabindranath Tagore and Raman in India won the Literature Prize and the other Physics Prize, both of whom lived in this backward part of India, but both won the Nobel Prize? ”

Jun Xin paused and said: "This actually shows that there is no absolute relationship between one's own achievements and the development of the country. ”

"For me, mathematics is a game that challenges the limits of human thinking, and I am no worse than anyone else in this regard! Therefore, it is only natural that the research of mathematics will achieve results. As far as I know, Professor Chengtong Chiu, a Chinese American, is at the forefront of his research in geometry. Not to mention that the Chinese also have Yang Zhengning and other people from the physics department. ”

"Of course, in the current society, because of the dependence on instruments and equipment, the use of high technology is getting bigger and bigger, so it is inevitable that the stronger the country, the stronger the economic strength, the greater the investment in scientific research, and the greater the achievements. But not absolutely. ”

"How many years do you think it will take for a local scientist to win a Nobel Prize?" As soon as Jun Xin finished speaking, he saw a female reporter stand up and asked quickly.

"To be conservative, this will not be possible until our country's economic strength reaches a certain strength. But I don't think it's going to be too short. The country has already made big decisions about development. From a mathematical point of view, I think in 30 years, China can reach an ideal level. Some of the research here may win the Nobel Prize in about 30 years! ”

"Thirty years?" The reporters were going crazy, and even Professor Hu, Professor Cheng, Minister Bao and others on the side were anxious for a while. How can such a thing be said? If this is not realized, Junxinde's reputation will be completely ruined.

"Junxin, who do you think will be the first person in China to win the Nobel Prize?"

"Junxin, what do you think China will make a breakthrough?"

"Junxin, may I ask .........?"

The reporters at the scene all began to go crazy, but Junxin didn't react much, just calmly waited for them to finish speaking.

When it was almost time, Junxin raised his hand, and the audience began to quiet again, Junxin took a breath, slowly exhaled, and said, "I don't know the question you asked." In fact, I'm a mathematician, at least a math student, so I don't have much interest in who wins the Nobel Prize. You can ask questions from professors in other corresponding disciplines in your country! Also, I don't accept any questions other than the Modell conjecture next, thank you! ”

"What you said today is a bit inappropriate!" When the press conference was over, Junxin quietly left the scene with Professor Hu, and Professor Chen and Professor Cheng left with him.

"Frankly speaking, I am confident that my research on artemisinin will win the Nobel Prize." Junxin didn't answer, but provoked a topic.

"Oh?" Professor Cheng was a little surprised.

"The 1902 Nobel Prize was related to malaria, but it only solved part of the problem. The emergence of artemisinin actually broke the old knowledge system. The Nobel Prize judges will not fail to notice this! ”

Professor Cheng nodded in approval. Professor Chen on the side was a little anxious, and asked, "The funding for your experiment has been approved, Xiaojun, when will you start the next experiment?" ”

"Approved? So fast? ”

"Just passed at the meeting!" Professor Cheng said lightly.

"That's it!" Junxin nodded and thought for a while, "It's okay, the experimental plan has been completed, and you can start the experiment at any time." Well, let's start next Monday! Anyway, the preliminary preparations are already made! ”

"Next Monday? It's okay, I'll ask Guo Han to help you get everything ready, and if you need anything, just go to him directly. What are you going to do with the other funds? ”

"I need a batch of high-purity aluminum and manganese, and I also need to borrow a light electron microscope to do a diffraction experiment, and other conventional equipment will do." Junxin carefully recalled the experimental process and said to Professor Chen. Professor Chen repeated the equipment that Jun Xin said, and then nodded in response. Except for the fact that these devices are a bit difficult to get out of the light electron microscope, everything else is not a problem. However, with Professor Cheng's support, all this is not a problem. At most, go back and write the document and let Professor Cheng give it instructions.

"If the experiment is successful, let me know. I'd love to see what Ni finds! Professor Cheng said lightly.

"Yes, I'm looking forward to seeing my findings proven by experiments!" Jun Xin said respectfully, but his tone was full of confidence.