"It's just incredible, it's hard to imagine that this paper was written by one person on his own."

Deligne lamented from the bottom of his heart that being able to write a thesis independently at such an age, even if it could not prove the Hodge conjecture, was enough to occupy a pivotal position in the mathematical community.

It is important to know that most academic research is often carried out by teams or institutions.

It's hard to make significant progress in mathematics.

But a teenager from China did it, and he did it to this extent.

It can only be said that it is a real genius.

He has been working in mathematics for so many years, and he has seen many geniuses, so it can be said that he can't count them on two hands.

But compared to the author of the current paper, those geniuses seem to have become ordinary people again.

At this time, Witten, a professor of mathematical physics at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, who was wearing a pair of oval-rimmed glasses, also raised his eyes and looked at Hofer on the sofa to express his opinion.

"I'm not surprised that the world's math problems have been proven by young people, after all, we old guys have been imprisoned in our thinking."

"It's hard to break out of the constraints of existing mathematical frameworks."

"Otherwise, after all these years, the Poincaré conjecture would not be the only one that has been successfully proven."

"Don't forget that Perelman, who has faded from the public eye, is a mathematical hermit who is out of step with the world of mathematics."

Witten's words make everyone feel reminiscent of the fact that the Poincaré conjecture proved to be a huge sensation in the mathematical community, but the paper was initially posted on Perelman's website, and the Fields Medal and prize money awarded by the International Mathematical Union were rejected. Now he has completely faded out of the mathematical world and has become a real mathematical hermit.

"If the Hodge conjecture can be proven, it will be another great event for the mathematical community after the Poincaré conjecture."

Listening to the conversation of several people, Professor Fefman finally couldn't hold back the excitement in his heart and stood up.

Told impassionedly.

"This is equivalent to opening a wormhole channel between two seemingly unrelated fields of algebraic geometry and topology, so that for the first time, mathematics can unify these two fields to a certain extent."

Before Hofer called these professors, he was excited and apprehensive about the paper.

Hopefully it will prove Hodge's conjecture, but I'm afraid that it will end up being a void of joy.

But now I see that all of them, including Professor Deligne, have a very high opinion of this paper, and the excitement undoubtedly greatly outweighs the apprehension.

Thinking that the Annals of Mathematics can publish this paper will undoubtedly establish the first position of the four major journals in the field of mathematics.

However, mathematical research is rigorous and can be overturned before the official results are available.

As the head of the Annals of Mathematics, he was naturally well aware of this.

Therefore, he had to hold back the excitement in his heart for a while, and asked Professor Deligne again with great respect.

"Professor Deligne, can Hodge's conjecture be proven?"

"I need some time." Deligne paused for a few seconds to give such an answer.

After saying that, he got up and left.

Apparently he was attracted to the content of the paper and wanted to lock himself in his room to demonstrate the proof process.

But as he reached the door, he suddenly stopped, turned to Hofer and added.

"Whether or not the Hodge conjecture can be proven, it is an honor for the Annals of Mathematics to publish this paper."

"I see." Hofer nodded excitedly.

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……

At the beginning of October, under the review of the organizing committee of the competition area, the list of winning teams began to be announced in each competition area.

This is undoubtedly the most exciting time for first-time students.

Although under normal circumstances, as long as the complete solution process and paper are uploaded within the specified time, the corresponding awards and certificates will be awarded, but there is a difference between the provincial first prize and the provincial second prize.

"The list of winners in our division will be announced today, is Zhou Qi's result out?"

On October 11, 2016, Zhao Yuefeng suddenly thought of something in the men's dormitory, sat up from the bed suddenly, and looked at Zhou Qi at the desk and asked.

Although he and Qian Yudong did not participate, this is the honor of the entire dormitory after all.

He was more concerned than others during this time.

Zhou Qizheng was staring at the computer screen at the desk intently, and after hearing Zhao Yuefeng's voice in his ears, he quickly replied without twisting his head.

"If it is not postponed, according to the notice, the list of winners will be announced on the official website soon."

"Is it going to be announced soon, I want to see it." When Zhao Yuefeng heard that the result was about to come out, he immediately raised his interest and quickly got off the bed.

As the head of the dormitory, Qian Yudong, after listening to the conversation between the two, also temporarily stopped his game, got up and walked towards Zhou Qi.

"Whether you can get two meals depends on this." He whispered with a smile on his face.

He definitely hopes that Xu Yun and Zhou Qi can win awards, so that in addition to being able to eat two meals for free, he will also have face when he meets a senior sister in the future, at least there is not the slightest moisture in his words.

Xu Yun's strength is well known to everyone, and he can win awards when he participates in this level of competition and plays normally with his eyes closed.

So Qian Yudong is most worried about Zhou Qi, and he doesn't know what is going on with his group.

Just when the three of them gathered in front of the computer screen, waiting for the official announcement of the list of winners, Zhao Yuefeng noticed that Xu Yun in the back was still reading and studying the textbooks with a calm face, and was not attracted by the list of winners, and couldn't help but ask more questions under curiosity.

"Xu Yun, aren't you going to take a look at the list of winners, it's going to be released in two minutes."

As soon as the words fell, before Xu Yun could answer, Qian Yudong next to him took the lead and couldn't stand it and added.

"It's not easy to win the award with Xu Yun's strength, and there is no need to keep the list of winners public."

"That's just as well." Zhao Yuefeng nodded and agreed with Qian Yudong's words.

For most of the month, Xu Yun spent most of the month studying the textbooks he borrowed from the library, including mathematics, physics and some elective courses.

For him, no matter whether he has won an award or not, or what award he has won, Professor He will definitely notify him as soon as possible.

There is really no need to stick to the official list of winners.

Soon, Zhao Yuefeng's surprised voice came, which immediately attracted the eyes of the other two pairs.

"The list is out, look."

After Zhou Qi refreshed the official website page again, the originally blank page immediately added a few more pages to the list.

It is the list of winners of the 2016 National Collegiate Mathematical Contest in Modeling.

Without Zhou Qi's reminder, Qian Yudong and Zhao Yuefeng, who were already wide-eyed, quickly searched on the list.

Within two seconds, Zhou Qi's name was found under the provincial first prize, as well as his other two teammates Zhang Xiaoyuan and Liu Xinning.

"Hold the grass."

"Zhou Qi, you kid can, you actually won a provincial first prize."

"You have to treat yourself in the evening."

After determining a meal, Qian Yudong looked very happy, and reached out to pat Zhou Qi on the shoulder to be happy.

In fact, Zhou Qi is not very sure about his modeling, after all, the B question of the competition is not very simple.

Worried that he would drag the team back, he was still quite worried for most of the past half a month.

So I stayed in front of the computer early today, just to determine the result as soon as possible.

Fortunately, it turned out that his worries were completely unnecessary, and their team successfully won the first prize in the province.

"I'm also a little surprised by this ranking, you can order whatever you want for dinner." After answering Qian Yudong with a smile on the corner of his mouth, he hurriedly picked up his mobile phone and took a picture of the list and put it in the group group in the next second.

And Zhang Xiaoyuan and Liu Xinning are obviously also paying attention, and as soon as the picture was successfully sent, a message popped up in the chat window.

"Thank you two big guys for taking you flying." Liu Xinning put on a shy little expression.

Zhang Xiaoyuan expressed regret: "It's a pity that I couldn't send the national award. ”

But soon he thought of something again, and sent a message again to ask: "By the way, how is Xu Yun's group?" ”

Zhou Qi saw this message and was about to reply, but his thoughts were interrupted by Zhao Yuefeng's voice sounding beside him.

"Why didn't I see Brother Yun's name, shouldn't it?"

"It's true that there is no name for Xu Yun." Qian Yudong checked the list again, nodded, and agreed with Zhao Yuefeng's words.

Neither of them participated in the Higher Education Society Cup, and it is normal that they don't know the selection rules inside.

In order to avoid the two of them worrying, Zhou Qi explained at this time: "There is no list of winners announced by the competition area, so it is likely that the organizing committee of the competition area has taken a fancy and obtained the qualification to submit the national award." ”

"At that time, I will also participate in the on-site defense organized by the organizing committee of the competition area."

After speaking, he deliberately turned to look at Xu Yun and took the initiative to ask about the qualifications for the National Award.

"Xu Yun."

"Have you received a notice of defense in the division?"

Qian Yudong and Zhao Yuefeng were suddenly relieved by Zhou Qi's popular science, and they also looked at Xu Yun very concerned.

"The list of winners has been announced, so the notice of defense should have arrived."

Xu Yun was not surprised by this result, it can be said that it was completely within his expectations.

However, meeting the expectant eyes of the three, he had to temporarily put down the textbook in his hand and take out the mobile phone in his pocket.

"I'll see if there's any news."

Almost as soon as the phone was turned on, the ringtone he set for the incoming call rang immediately, and the remarks displayed on the screen were Professor He.

Faced with this situation, Xu Yun did not dare to delay, and hurriedly pressed the answer button to put the mobile phone to his ear.

Two minutes later.

Qian Yudong, Zhao Yuefeng and Zhou Qi saw that Xu Yun had ended the call and asked in unison.

"How's it going?"

"Professor He asked me to go there, it should be a matter of defense in the competition area." Xu Yun smiled and gave the exact result.

"It's too strong, Brother Yun."

"I suddenly feel that my name as the head of the house has a much higher gold content."

"If you get the qualification for the defense of the competition area, with the strength of Xu Yun's group, it is basically a national award." After taking over the words of Qian Yudong and Zhao Yuefeng, Zhou Qi did not hide the envy in his heart, and chose to speak directly and generously.

Immediately, Xu Yun stopped wasting time, simply joked with Qian Yudong and them, and temporarily left the dormitory to find Professor He.

(End of chapter)