Chapter 113: Scientific research projects that really burn money
Xu Chuan attended the party, and he came with the idea of coming to meet and communicate with other top mathematicians.
But he underestimated what he had done before.
Now wherever he goes, basically people come up to greet him, ask for autographs, take a group photo or something.
In addition, many mathematics professors came to him to ask him questions about whether he would choose to study abroad in the future, and recommended a lot of various schools to him.
From Harvard to Yale, to Caltech to Berwick, from Australian universities to Oxbridge, every school with a slightly more famous mathematics department handed over a business card.
Perhaps in the eyes of everyone, this eighteen-year-old teenager who has already proved the world's conjecture puzzles, a Fields Medal is already doomed.
And such an honor is not only his own, but also his alma mater.
was tossed around at the party, and there was no time to talk to other mathematics professors about mathematics, so Xu Chuan simply went straight to the ball.
He had already seen a lot of girls in dresses staring at him and eager to try, so in order to keep his innocence in the world, it was better to wait early.
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As soon as I got back to my hotel room, the phone in my pocket vibrate.
Swiped the door open, Xu Chuan took out his mobile phone and saw that it was his mentor Chen Zhengping calling.
"Hey, teacher."
Xu Chuan answered the phone and said hello first.
"Academician Zhang Weiping called me, and he said that you have proved the complete Weyl-Berry conjecture?" On the other end of the phone, Chen Zhengping asked quickly.
"The certificate is out, but it hasn't been audited, so there's no way to determine whether it's still flawed." Xu Chuan said with a smile.
"There is certainly nothing wrong with the proof process, which has been confirmed by both Professor Deligne and Professor Feuerman."
"I really didn't expect you to prove the weak Weyl-Berry conjecture in just two or three years."
"When Zhang Weiping called me before, I thought that someone with the same name and surname had proved this mathematical conjecture, and I was still sorry for you at the time, after all, you had already completed the weakened form of the Weyl-Berry conjecture."
"I didn't expect that after I finally figured it out, it was really you."
On the other end of the phone, Chen Zhengping couldn't stop sighing.
A first-year student has solved two world-class problems in less than a year, and although they are mathematical problems under the same system, it is hard to believe.
If it weren't for the fact that the paper hadn't been published yet, it is estimated that even Renren Daily and News Network would have publicized and reported on it.
As Zhang Weiping said, there is no shortage of Chinese people for the Fields Medal, but China needs a Fields Medal.
Now that there is such a genius boy, I am afraid that the state apparatus will start propaganda and build momentum for him to prepare for the mathematics conference in two years.
It doesn't matter if he can't get it in two years, he still has at least twenty years to make a breakthrough and contribute in this area, so as to get a Fields Medal medal for his country.
Thinking about it like this, it seems that he is going to lose this disciple?
After all, Xu Chuan is so talented in mathematics that there is no reason why he should not continue to delve deeper into mathematics.
As for physics, although he doesn't know exactly how far Xu Chuan has learned in the past six months, compared to the achievements of solving world-class mathematical conjectures, even if he has completed university courses, even graduate and doctoral courses, it is not worth mentioning at all.
After all, it was a mathematical conjecture that could directly be nominated for the Fields Medal two years later, and Chen Zhengping still had some points in his heart.
After thinking about it in his mind for a while, Chen Zhengping came back to his senses and then asked, "When will you return to China?" ”
"It may take a while, as short as a week, or as long as a month or so, because the review process of Weyl-Berry's conjecture requires me to answer questions throughout the process."
Xu Chuan thought about it and replied, mainly because of the proof of Weyl-Berry's conjecture, which has not yet passed the review.
For this world-class mathematical conjecture, the review process is completely different from the proof process of the previous weak Weyl-Berry conjecture.
A complete proof of the Weyl-Berry conjecture requires at least six mathematicians to review it, just as Professor Wiles proved the Fermat conjecture.
During the review process, the prover is required to answer every question from the jury, and only when all of them are passed and the jury has no new doubts will the conjecture be published in a mathematical journal.
As for the speed of time, it depends on the difficulty of the mathematical conjecture being proved, and whether the prover's proof paper is detailed enough and things like that.
Xu Chuan can guarantee that there is nothing wrong with his proof process, but the length of time it takes is uncertain.
"Well, it doesn't matter how many days you stay, you just need to pay attention to your safety over there, and don't worry if you don't have enough funds, just use it, just remember to bring the invoice and receipt back, and the school will reimburse you at that time."
On the other end of the phone, Chen Zhengping explained with a smile, proving that the weak Weyl-Berry conjecture and the complete Weyl-Berry conjecture are two completely different concepts.
The influence of the former in the mathematical community is about six or seven thousand meters of peaks, and although it is difficult to climb it, there are still many people in the mathematical community who can do it.
In the latter, the altitude has risen directly to more than 8,000 meters, and there are very few people who can climb the peak of this level.
"Oh, by the way, when will the complete Weyl-Berry conjecture proof be published, and which journal are you going to send it to?"
After a pause, Chen Zhengping continued to ask.
"I don't know yet, I haven't thought about it, and I haven't written the paper yet, after all, it was a sudden inspiration this afternoon, and it has to pass the review, is there any problem, teacher?"
"As soon as possible, remember to publish a journal with a greater influence, the school is waiting for your paper to be published, and then you will be given a bonus and recommended to participate in the selection of the ten thousand people plan, excellent young people, and outstanding young people organized above."
"Ten Thousand Plans? Excellent youth, excellent youth? ”
Xu Chuan asked with some confusion and curiosity, he seemed to have heard of these terms, but he didn't know much about them, after all, he spent the second half of his life in the United States, and he couldn't go back when he was qualified to participate in these things.
"Well, these are all national-level organizational plans, don't worry, there are only benefits and no harm to you."
Chen Zhengping smiled and gave Xu Chuan a brief explanation of what the Ten Thousand Talents Plan, Youqing, and Jieqing are.
"I see, then I'll write the paper as soon as possible."
After briefly listening to the instructor's introduction, Xu Chuan nodded and replied.
To put it simply, the current fast-growing China is in urgent need of a group of talents who can break through key technologies, develop high-tech industries, and drive emerging disciplines.
Therefore, the country launched the "Hundred Talents Plan" in 1994, the "****" in 2008, and the "Ten Thousand Talents Plan" in 2012.
In addition, the "XX Scholars" and "Local Talent Introduction Plans" in various places have also sprung up like mushrooms after a rain.
The 10,000 Talents Program, also known as the "National Special Support Program for High-level Talents", is a support plan for domestic high-level talents.
The overall goal is to select and support about 10,000 outstanding talents, leading talents and young top-notch talents in the fields of natural sciences, engineering technology, philosophy and social sciences and higher education in a planned and focused manner in about 10 years from 2012.
In addition, a domestic high-level innovation and entrepreneurship talent team development system will be formed that complements and connects with the introduction of overseas high-level talent plans to support the development of national science and technology.
As for the outstanding young people and outstanding young people, they refer to the 'National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars' and the 'Outstanding Young Scholars Science Fund Projects'.
These two are referred to as "Outstanding Youth" and "Excellent Youth", which are the two most eye-catching talent projects of the National Natural Science Foundation of China.
Selected projects will be funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China.
Jieqing is in charge of the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the whole field of natural sciences, 200 people per year, it is also very, very difficult, the age limit is under 45 years old;
The age limit for excellent youth is under 38 years old for males and 40 for females, and 400 people per year for all natural disciplines.
Whether it is the Ten Thousand Talents Program or the Outstanding Youth and Outstanding Youth, these people are the pillars and outstanding talents of the country, and they play a vital role in the development of the country, and are the hope and future of the country.
Of course, the corresponding support and benefits, such as scientific research funds, bonuses, material support, etc., will not be less.
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After chatting with his supervisor for a while, Xu Chuan hung up the phone and began to organize the documents and write the paper.
Judging from the things that the mentor knows, the Ten Thousand Talents Program and Youqing are not of great significance to him, and the benefits are probably more scientific research funds and bonuses.
However, as a scholar, it is still good to be recognized by the state.
As for research funds and prize money, to be honest, research mathematics generally doesn't cost much research funding.
What really needs scientific research funding is high-energy physics and materials physics, but these research projects often start with millions of scientific research funds, and there is no upper limit.
For example, in his previous life, he studied the Higgs field and the origin of particles, and burned more than 2 billion meters of gold in a year, and on average, he burned 7 million meters of gold every day.
Therefore, the scientific research funds given by the Ten Thousand Talents Program and Youqing may already be a lot in the eyes of ordinary people, but for the things he wants to study, it is the same thing.
As for some other things, like political welfare or something, forget it, he has no interest in politics, and he doesn't think about going into politics.
After spending more than an hour sorting out the manuscripts and materials, Xu Chuan took a shower and fell asleep.
After all, I made an appointment with Professor Artur Ávila tomorrow morning, and if I stayed up late, I would inevitably have difficulty getting up the next day, and it would be rude to be late.
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There was nothing to say all night, and at six o'clock the next day, before dawn in the depths of winter, Xu Chuan had already gotten up from bed.
I have to say that exercise is the best way to improve physical strength and energy, from rebirth to the present more than a year has passed, his physical fitness has been greatly strengthened, and sleeping about six hours a day is enough to ensure a day of good spirits.
After a brief run, workout and washing, Xu Chuan went to the restaurant in Princeton for breakfast.
Although the exchange meeting on the fifth day did not have the content of the report meeting and the evening party, the exchange meeting was not over, and the auditorium will still provide three meals and exchange space, but it is not as rich as the first two days.
"Hi Xu, good morning."
In the restaurant, Xu Chuan was choosing food, and a somewhat rough voice sounded in his ears.
When I looked up, it was Professor Artur Ávila, who had a thick short beard, and was also picking out breakfast on a plate.
"Morning, Professor Avila."
Xu Chuan said hello with a smile, and the two stood side by side.
"Xu, try this, this seems to be fried with potatoes and eggs, it tastes very good, and this roll, it seems to be called green onion roll, I heard that it is a delicacy in your country, it is very fragrant."
Straightening the plate, Professor Avila enthusiastically recommended various delicacies to Xu Chuan.
But to be honest, Xu Chuan wasn't very interested in the various delicacies he recommended.
On the one hand, he lived in Princeton for more than ten years in his last life.
On the other hand, you have to know where he comes from, a world number one food kingdom, and any one of the eight major cuisines can make you eat 365 days a year without duplication.
Fight for food?
Don't be funny, the whole world combined is not enough to fight.
As far as the food of the United States is concerned, there are basically a few things for breakfast, sandwiches, egg cakes, hash browns, muffins, bacon omelettes or something, this is national, and the whole rice country basically has these things in the morning.
In contrast, there are so many types of breakfast in Huaguo that I don't know where to go.
Noodles, steamed buns, noodles, fried dough sticks, glutinous rice chicken, bean skin, dumplings, rice cakes, sweet wine, roasted seedlings, scallion pancakes........
Forget it, I can't give an example.
Anyway, there is no comparison.
For eating, Xu Chuan has enough confidence in his motherland.
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