"Will Ning Xiao be troubled?"

When Zhuo Mingqian was still confused, Lu Xiaoya had already flexibly walked out of the back door.

In fact, Zhuo Mingqian really wanted to explain to Lu Xiaoya that Ning Xiao's doctoral dissertation defense was actually a process, didn't you see that even President Chen came to sit down and watch?

Those old academicians may not quite understand what Ning Xiao is studying.

Moreover, it is obvious that academicians are at a disadvantage in the discussion session. Before Ning Xiao could start answering many questions, there began to be internal debates.

From the perspective of Zhuo Mingqian's conscious participation in many doctoral dissertation defenses, Ning Xiao's performance today can be called perfect. Although he couldn't understand it, he never let go of his ability to read words and looks. Just looking at Tutor Ning's expression, you can see that there is no surprise.

However, he didn't dare to say that he knew Ning Xiao better than Lu Xiaoya. After all, two people sleep together every day.

When Lu Xiaoya jumped out, Ning Xiao and Zhai Qiuxian also followed out of the lecture hall, and Zhuo Mingqian naturally trotted out.

Many people had already gathered in the corridor outside the lecture hall.

There are quite a few people who come to observe Dr. Ning Xiao's graduation defense this time, mainly graduate students from Huaqing and Yanbei University. However, today's doctoral defense requires an online application to pass the review and get an electronic pass before you can come to the audit, so this situation is expected.

Ning Yuan had already arranged the staff here, and was inviting these doctoral students to other conference rooms and lecture halls on the fifth floor in an orderly manner, so although there were many people, it was not chaotic. Zhuo Mingqian also saw at a glance that Ning Xiao was chatting with someone at the main entrance, and Lu Xiaoya was standing aside.

Looking at Ning Xiao's expression, it was indeed quite serious.

As soon as Zhuo Mingqian was about to go over, he saw Ning Xiao beckoning to him, and he hurriedly quickened his steps.

"I have some things, it may take about an hour, and the defense committee will eat first when the results are out, so you don't have to wait for me, you can entertain me."

"Huh? What's so important? Today is the graduation defense, don't you wait for the result? When the elders ask, what shall I say? ”

Zhuo Mingqian was stunned and immediately asked.

"Well, you just said that the question raised by Academician Yuan just now gave me some inspiration, and I want to check some information."

"It doesn't seem to be a problem with the defense, I think you answered well."

"It's not a question of defence. It's just that the question about perturbation just now made me think of a possibility, we usually think that the four-dimensional or higher-dimensional space will maintain a relatively stable state in real time, and the disturbance control of dimensional overlap is always orderly, following the basic rules of physics, such as conservation of energy. However, if the overlap of two different dimensional spaces, if the rules contradict each other, it may not be a stable space, but will continue to expand, just like ...... It's like...... The singularity of the universe. Well, can you understand that? ”

Zhuo Mingqian shook his head blankly.

"Well, if you don't understand, I'll leave it to you here anyway. I'll be back by two o'clock in the afternoon. After eating at noon, you arrange for the academicians to take a break. By the way, Xiaoya, cousin, I won't accompany you at noon. Let's celebrate again in the evening, if you have anything to do, go directly to Xiao Zhuo, or ask Xiao Ya to find Director Jin, and they will arrange it. ”

"No problem, do you want to help?" Lu Xiaoya raised her head and asked.

This question made Ning Xiao smile happily, stretched out his hand and pinched Lu Xiaoya's broken little face, and said, "You are not interested in these things, I will tell you at night to make you sleep more soundly." ”

"Whew......" Lu Xiaoya was a little embarrassed, after all, she really fell asleep just now, but who made her get up too early today?

"Okay, Ning Xiao, you go first, you don't have to worry about us, we can take care of you."

"Well, call Professor Fang to dinner together in the evening."

"Okay."

After saying hello, Ning Xiao nodded at Zhai Qiuxian again, and then turned around and left directly.

……

"What did Ning Xiao say just now?"

"Time? Space? Low-dimensional and high-dimensional? I'm telling you, these things are not something that normal people can understand, and if you want to understand them, you must understand a bunch of symbols. Really, the last time I looked at the manuscript paper written by Ning Xiao, I realized that there are so many symbols in mathematics, and all of them are very weird, let's not worry about these. As long as it's not a defense, there's something wrong with it. ”

Lu Xiaoya said with a big grin.

She is very open-minded, and she has long since given up treatment.

At present, the biggest trouble with marrying Ning Xiao is that everyone is a brain, but they always feel that their brains are not enough.

In the end, I can only lament that the nutrients I eat have grown muscles. However, for Lu Xiaoya, this kind of distress is actually not a particularly bad thing, because she can always quickly adjust her mentality and put her focus elsewhere.

For example, after marrying Ning Xiao, she can generously run to Ning Yuan every day to enjoy the food carefully prepared by the chef with peace of mind, and this alone can make her feel happy from the bottom of her heart.

"Xiaoya, does he do this often?" Zhai Qiuxian suddenly asked.

Lu Xiaoya tilted her head and thought about it, then shook her head blankly and said, "Not often, right?" Under normal circumstances, he rarely has things to do, not like this. ”

"Oh, then looking at Ning Xiao's cautious appearance, maybe there will be some breakthroughs, and there won't be any big things happening, right?"

"Haha, Ning Xiao is not omnipotent, and besides, it doesn't matter to us if something big happens. I'll take you to the kitchen to see if Master Su is there today, if so, we'll be blessed. The dishes cooked by Master Su are really delicious. Brother Zhuo, let's flash first. ”

After speaking, Lu Xiaoya happily walked towards the direction of the elevator with the two women, in fact, Zhuo Mingqian also wanted to follow, but Ning Xiao also arranged a task for him, so he could only give up.

He's too hard.

……

At this time, Ning Xiao had already walked out of Ning Yuan and returned to the study of the small villa.

When I entered the door, I saw March pacing around the room.

As soon as he entered the door, Ning Xiao said: "It is possible to get correct results from wrong theoretical guidance. For example, Carnot's theorem was obtained by reasoning from the thermal mass theory, which has been abandoned by the theoretical community. So the research on media space at that time relied on the exhaustive method? ”

"Meow ......" the kitten barked, and then jumped into Ning Xiao's arms.

"It's a lucky exhaustive method, so to speak, where the reaction of a microscopic particle is corrected by constantly modifying the frequency, and then the particle transitions are tracked at specific values that can be traced, data is collected and modeled. But at that time, we had a huge amount of data. If you're right, it could take thousands of years to exhaust all the circumstances, if not we are lucky enough. ”

Apparently March had read his thoughts, and the kitten understood him.

"You are known to come from another universe, and each universe is connected to each other by a medium space, which follows the principle that particles are always moving faster than the speed of light. Based on these conditions, the final modeling of the macrocosm is that many universes are in different periods, exploding, expanding, heat dying, being squeezed by the surrounding universe, and then energy is injected into the medium space, and the universe begins to shrink...... But what if it's wrong?

Let's assume that the theory of relativity is absolutely correct, then according to my idea, if there is such a hypothetical circular high-dimensional space, then according to the formula of the theory of relativity, it should not be a regular sphere, or singularity, and its interior may be hollow, as if there is a sandwich between the universes. So the law of physics in medium space is not that particles are always greater than the speed of light, but that the speed of light is slowed down as it passes through the sandwich.

This formula should be derivable, with the help of which we can directly calculate the curvature and position of the space, and locate the space through experiments. But this requires a correction for the Ning's inequality, and k is not the only constant, it should depend on the position of the light spot as it passes through the magnetic field. If it can be accurately calculated, it is theoretically possible to deduce the exact coordinates of the medium space outside the space. It is not a metro station, but a huge energy reservoir. ”

Ning Xiao talked eloquently, and in his mind he had already imagined what a universe looked like at the beginning of its birth. Different dimensions are intertwined to construct a large, complex and disordered system, and under the influence of rules, the originally chaotic disordered state gradually begins to become orderly. Galaxies began to form, and countless planets began to rotate in an orderly manner.

This sounds contrary to the entropy increase theory, because going from disorder to order requires energy injection. Otherwise, a closed system will only grow more and more chaotic. So there is only one reason for all this, during the period of cosmic expansion, there has always been an injection of energy to ensure that the direction of the planet becomes more orderly.

In the previous three months, the theory library believed that the projection of medium space in the universe corresponds to the dark matter that has not yet been discovered, affecting the expansion of the universe. But now Ning Xiao feels that this conclusion is debatable.

"Meow, I don't know, but you can do a preliminary test of your idea, and if your idea is correct, then take the Milky Way, for example, in its central region, there are giant celestial bodies allowed, and there may even be two high-dimensional space recurved connection points. However, according to the current astronomical theoretical model, the middle region of a large galaxy is a massive black hole, and it is impossible for any celestial bodies to exist. In fact, no celestial objects have been found in this area. ”

Ning Xiao nodded and said, "First of all, not finding it doesn't mean that you don't have it. The current theoretical model of astronomy may still be wrong. I didn't find it before, because people didn't think in this direction. If you don't look for it, how will you know if there is none? I think we should first build this theoretical model, and then start the calculations to find out where these objects might be, and as for the verification, that's the astronomer's responsibility, right? ”

"Meow, of course. If this proves to be true, then our plans should be brought forward. This means that human civilization can travel through the entire universe at a much faster speed, and even be able to modify the planet by channeling the energy of the medium space. Adjusting the habitable environment of the planet is indeed a genius idea. Then it's time for the paper writing and the huge computational work. But I need you to document the whole derivation process in detail. ”

Ning Xiao nodded and said, "This is also the reason why I chose to come back at noon." I need to finish my paper as soon as possible and give it to the astronomers to verify. It's exciting to think about it, a one-dimensional line derived from zero-dimension can theoretically completely cut all three-dimensional, four-dimensional and even higher-dimensional structures, even black holes, and the structure of space is so wonderful. ”

"Meow ......"

……

When Ning Xiao returned to the doctoral defense point, it was exactly two o'clock in the afternoon.

There was not much to say about the next agenda, and there were far fewer people watching.

For the elders of the defense committee, although Ning Xiao's sudden departure in the morning seemed a little stunned, it was not so unacceptable with Zhuo Mingqian's dedication to explain.

In Zhuo Mingqian's words, Ning Xiao was inspired by the mentors, and it is understandable that he suddenly came to the inspiration and rushed to record it.

Mathematicians are probably the group of people who believe in inspiration or epiphany more than literary scholars.

I have studied a topic for many years, stuck on a certain problem, and a card is a few months or even years, but suddenly one day it is as if I have an enlightenment, and there are countless examples of figuring out this key node.

The trigger point could be a casual remark from someone else, a question thrown by someone, a lonely afternoon, or even a fallen leaf, which makes no sense at all.

Especially the math elders who can go to the position of academicians, most of them have had this kind of epiphany experience. When inspiration comes, the problems in front of you are solved naturally, and the achievement is supremely glorious. The only problem is that this inspiration is uncontrollable, and no one knows if or when it will come.

So the only thing mathematicians can do is to write down what they thought clearly at that moment when inspiration comes.

Not to mention that it can bring inspiration to a young mathematician like Ning Xiao, who is almost an all-rounder, in fact, it is a thing that can be bragged about, and what great results Ning Xiao has produced in the future, when he is interviewed or writes an article, he can also be honored to mention the source of inspiration in passing.

In addition, the body is not lazy here.

Although Ning Xiao did not come, the tutor Chen Ideal and the principal Chen Yonggang also accompanied the whole process, as well as world-class experts such as Dominit Duncan and Conan Lamar, and the specifications were high enough.

Therefore, as Zhuo Mingqian expected, Ning Xiao successfully passed the thesis defense.

Theoretically, he can already be called Dr. Ning.

However, before Ning Xiao officially got his doctoral diploma, Chen Yonggang announced a news at the end of the report meeting.

"I announce the official appointment of Dr. Ning Xiao as a tenured professor at HKSI and the title of first-class full professor."

So after Chen Yonggang said this, he could directly bypass Dr. Ning and call Professor Ning.

This did not surprise many people on the scene, as if the doctoral dissertation defense was a formality, giving everyone a step down.

Sooner or later, the title of first-class full professor will be given, just as academicians will definitely be given.

It's just a little embarrassing.

After all, it may take others more than half a lifetime to complete the road, and this guy is only in his twenties.

Zhuo Mingqian even suspected that the school was paving the way for Ning Xiao to become an academician next year, after all, if Ning Xiao was added as an academician next year, it would be a bit unpleasant if he was not a first-class professor.

Moreover, academicians are elected every two years, and it takes almost ten months from nomination to final determination of the list for each election.

In December this year, he became a professor, and the nomination of new academicians began in February, and this time next year is almost the time when the list of additional academicians is announced.

As for the nomination of new academicians, three academicians need to write reports, which is not a problem for Ning Xiao at all.

Not to mention Fan Zhenhua, Lu Zhengyue and the two of them will brainlessly help Ning Xiao write a letter of recommendation, and eight academicians came just by looking at the dissertation defense, not to mention that Ning Yuan also recruited several academicians this time...... Thinking of this, Zhuo Ming glanced at Chen Ideal with admiration, standing beside Ning Xiao and smiling like a flower.

The student is already a first-class full professor, will it be a long time for the supervisor to be promoted to a full professor?

When the students are all academicians next year, is it far from the mentor to become an academician?

A proper winner in life.

……

Just when Zhuo Mingqian was full of emotion, in March, he had sent a new paper signed by Ning Xiao to the submission system of the world-renowned scientific journal "Science".

This is a dissertation that covers the layers of mathematics, physics, and astronomy.

It took a total of five hours and three minutes from the idea to the completion of the paper.

The vast majority of that time is actually spent on calculations.

On the basis of the inequality in the system database, Ning Xiao improved the formula, and calculated several possibilities based on this formula and conception in March. Then it was announced.

To be able to complete the paper so quickly, in addition to the fact that March itself is a fast shooter of the paper, and can quickly generate a document after having more detailed calculation data, but also because the structure of this paper is actually very simple.

Present a conjecture, then give the calculation method and result, and then throw the conclusion directly.

As for whether it is right or not, in fact, it does not need much physical verification, as long as it attracts the attention of astronomers, the space telescope in the sky is enough to be OK.

Therefore, strictly speaking, although this paper is novel enough, it is not the kind of mathematical paper that is extremely rigorous in the traditional proof process.

In fact, many of the derivation processes are simply omitted and the conclusions are given.

For many newcomers to scientific research, the biggest possibility of submitting this kind of paper to a top journal is directly thrown into the trash by the editor.

However, the signature of this paper is Ning Xiao, and the poster is March, so the treatment is naturally different.

In particular, March is even more looking forward to the results of this paper being verified than Ning Xiao.

If it weren't for the fact that there are too many unknowable risks in the universe, and March is an absolutely rational existence, it may choose to go directly into the medium space and go to the middle of the galaxy to see if the situation is really as Ning Xiao judged.

But fortunately, as long as the paper can be published smoothly, it is relatively simple to verify.

Because according to the results of the calculations, March even directly referred to the coordinates of the center of the Milky Way in the paper, giving the possible coordinate positions of the stars.

This means that astronomers are told where to move the space telescope and what angle to adjust it to make it more likely to discover new objects that may exist. Almost infinitely, it makes it easier to verify this result.

And March had no doubt that the paper would be published directly, even though Science had a 10 percent approval rate.

It's actually enough to have Ning Xiao's signature.

March's judgment is never wrong, and if it does, it naturally has a way to fix it.

……

Washington, D.C., USA, early Monday morning.

The sun rises in the east and sets in the west, so the Eastern Hemisphere is always more than ten hours ahead of the Western Hemisphere.

While countless young people in China have already begun to celebrate Christmas Eve, the United States has just begun its day's work.

Christmas is one of the most important holidays in the country, but this year's Christmas Eve is Monday, so this year's magazine is similar to the school's arrangement, today I have to work half a day, start the afternoon off, and then go home to prepare for Christmas and New Year's Day.

Human nature all over the world is actually the same, except for a very small number of people whose hobbies are basically the same as work, or who really feel that life should be fought for their ideals in the world, when they are about to celebrate the big holiday, most of them can't get the energy to work.

That's what Hook Wiley, the editor-in-chief of Science Magazine, thinks.

Although I still arrived at the magazine on time in the morning, my heart has actually entered a state of vacation. Today he has prepared a large turkey, and his son and daughter have confirmed that they will bring their grandson and granddaughter back to spend Christmas Eve together, and the house has not been so lively for a long time.

He prepared several jokes to tell them at the dinner.

Yes, while he was still making coffee, his editor knocked on the door and walked straight into his office.

Hook Willy liked the young Frenchman, so he didn't feel offended.

"Hey, Arel, I'll tell you a joke about a robber who pointed a gun at the victim and said, 'Get all your money out.' The victim raised his hands and shouted, you can't do this, I'm a member of parliament for MZD. So the robber immediately said: So, please take out your money, and then take out mine as well, sir. Haha......"

Arel Reilly smiled slightly, then spread his hands and said, "Mr. Mighty, you shouldn't have forgotten again, right?" I'm a big believer in MZD. ”

"Hell, political correctness, well, what's the matter." Hook Willy shrugged and asked.

"I think you should take a look at this paper, maybe we can expedite it and surprise the scientific community at Christmas."

With that, Arel Reilly handed over the paper that had been printed out in his hand.

"Oh, I'll see, Ning? Oh my God, he's going to give us an article? Let me see what he said, oh God, I remember that at the center of the Milky Way was a big black hole, and as we all know, no objects are allowed near the black hole, because it will swallow it...... But it's an interesting conclusion. Maybe make a special edition, you know? You're in good luck today, because you're in a good mood, so make your decision, Arel. ”