Chapter 113 A scientific research project that really burns money
Xu Chuan attended the party because he came with the idea of coming to know and communicate with other top mathematicians.
But he underestimated what he had done before.
Now wherever he goes, people will basically come up to say hello to him, ask for autographs, take photos and souvenirs.
In addition, many mathematics professors came to ask him questions and 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 Berkeley, from Australian universities to Oxbridge, every school with a slightly more famous mathematics department has handed over business cards.
Perhaps in the eyes of everyone, this boy who has already proved a world-class conjecture problem at the age of eighteen is destined to win the Fields Medal.
And such an honor is not only his own, but also belongs to his alma mater.
After being tossed around a lot at the party, there was no time to chat with other mathematics professors about mathematics, so Xu Chuan simply skipped the dance.
He had already seen a lot of girls in dresses staring at him eagerly, so in order to stay innocent in the world, it was better to escape as soon as possible.
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As soon as I returned to the hotel room, my phone vibrated in my pocket.
Opening the door, Xu Chuan took out his cell phone and saw that it was his mentor Chen Zhengping calling.
"Hello, teacher."
Xu Chuan answered the phone and said hello first.
"Academician Zhang Weiping called me and said that you have proved the complete Weyl-berry conjecture?" Chen Zhengping asked quickly on the other end of the phone.
"The certificate has been issued, but it has not been reviewed yet, so we cannot determine whether there are any defects." Xu Chuan said with a smile.
"The proof process has been confirmed by both Professor Deligne and Professor Fellman. There must be nothing wrong with it."
"I really didn't expect that after proving the weak Weyl-berry conjecture, you could prove the Weyl-berry conjecture in just two or three days."
"When Zhang Weiping called me before, I thought it was someone with the same name who proved this mathematical conjecture. I was still feeling sorry for you at that time. After all, you had already proved the weakened form of the Weyl-berry conjecture.
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"I didn't expect that when I finally figured it out, it was really you."
On the other end of the phone, Chen Zhengping couldn't help but sigh.
A freshman student solved two world-class problems in less than a year. Even though they were mathematical problems under the same system, it is hard to believe.
If the paper hadn't been published yet, I'm afraid even Renren Daily and Xinwen Network would have publicized and reported on it.
As Zhang Weiping said, there is no shortage of Chinese for the Fields Medal, but China needs a Fields Medal.
Now that such a talented boy has emerged, I am afraid that the state machinery will launch a publicity campaign for him to prepare for the mathematics conference in two years.
Even if he doesn't get it in two years, it doesn't matter. He still has at least twenty years to make breakthroughs and contributions in this area, so as to win a Fields Medal for his motherland.
Thinking about it this way, it seems like he is going to lose this disciple?
After all, Xu Chuan is so talented in mathematics, there is no reason why he should not continue to study in depth in mathematics.
As for physics, although he is not very clear about how far Xu Chuan has learned in the past six months or so, compared with the achievements of solving world-class mathematical conjectures, even if he has completed university courses, even graduate students, and Ph.D.
I have studied all the undergraduate courses on my own and it is not worth mentioning at all.
After all, it was a mathematical conjecture that could directly lead to a nomination for the Fields Medal two years later. Chen Zhengping still had some idea of which was more important.
After thinking wildly in his mind for a while, Chen Zhengping came to his senses and asked: "When will you return to China?"
"It may take a while, ranging from a week to about a month, because the review process of Weyl-berry's conjecture requires me to answer questions throughout the process."
Xu Chuan thought for a while and replied that it was mainly a proof of Weyl-berry's conjecture, which had not yet passed the review.
For this world-class mathematical conjecture, the review process is completely different from the previous proof process of the weak Weyl-berry conjecture.
The complete proof of Weyl-Berry's conjecture requires at least six mathematicians to review it, just like Professor Wiles's proof of Fermat's conjecture.
During the review process, the prover needs to answer every question from the jury. Only if all questions are passed and the jury has no new doubts will the conjecture be published in a mathematics journal.
As for the time, it depends on the difficulty of the mathematical conjecture being proved, and whether the prover's proof paper is detailed enough.
Xu Chuan can guarantee that his proof process looks fine to him, but the length of time it takes is uncertain.
"Well, it doesn't matter how many days you stay. Just pay attention to your own safety there. If you don't have enough funds, don't worry. Just use it. Just remember to bring the invoice and receipt back. The school will reimburse you then."
On the other end of the phone, Chen Zhengping explained with a smile that proving the weak Weyl-berry conjecture and proving the complete Weyl-berry conjecture are two completely different concepts.
The former's influence in the mathematics community is probably a peak of six or seven thousand meters. Although it is difficult to climb, there are still many people in the mathematics community who can do it.
As for the latter, the altitude directly rises to more than 8,000 meters. There are only a few people who can climb this level of peak.
"Oh, by the way, when will the complete Weyl-berry conjecture proof be published, and which journal are you planning to publish it to?"
After a pause, Chen Zhengping asked again.
"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 still has to pass the review. Is there any problem, teacher?"
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "As soon as possible, remember to choose a journal with greater influence. The school is waiting for your paper to be published, and then apply for bonuses and bonuses for you.
I recommend you to participate in the selection of the Ten Thousand Talents Plan, Outstanding Youth, and Outstanding Youth programs organized by the above."
"Ten thousand people plan? Outstanding youth, outstanding youth?"
Xu Chuan asked with some confusion and curiosity. He seemed to have heard of these terms, but he didn't understand them very well. 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 national-level organizational plans. Don't worry, they will only do you good and not bad."
Chen Zhengping smiled and briefly explained to Xu Chuan what the Ten Thousand Talents Plan, outstanding youths, and outstanding youths were.
"So that's it, 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, China, which is currently developing rapidly, is in urgent need of a group of talents who can break through key technologies, develop high-tech industries, and drive emerging disciplines.
However, these talents are not currently available in the country, and are not abundant or sufficient. Therefore, the country launched the "Hundred Talents Plan" in 1994, the "****" in 2008, and the "Ten Thousand Talents Plan" in 2012.
In addition, "xx scholars" and "local talent introduction plans" from various places have also sprung up to launch "talent recruitment" campaigns.
The Ten Thousand Talents Plan, the full name of which is the "National Special Support Plan for High-level Talents", also known as the "National Special Support Plan", is a support plan for domestic high-level talents.
The overall goal is to use about 10 years starting from 2012 to select and support 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.
This will then form a domestic high-level innovation and entrepreneurship talent team development system that complements and connects with the plan to introduce overseas high-level talents to support the country's scientific and technological development.
As for outstanding youth and outstanding youth, they refer to the ‘National Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars’ and the ‘Science Foundation for Outstanding Young Scholars’.
These two programs, referred to as "Outstanding Youth" and "Excellent Youth", are the two most eye-catching talent projects of the National Natural Science Foundation of China.
Selected projects can receive scientific research funding from the National Natural Science Foundation of China.
Distinguished Young Scholars are under the supervision of the National Natural Science Foundation of China, covering all fields of natural sciences. There are 200 students admitted each year. It is also very, very difficult. The age limit is under 45 years old;
The age limit for outstanding young students is 38 years old for men and 40 years old for women. The age limit is 400 people per year, all natural subjects.
Whether it is the Ten Thousand Talents Plan or the Outstanding Youth and Outstanding Youth, these people are the pillars and outstanding talents of the country. They play a vital role in the development of the country and are the hope and future of the country.
Of course, there will be no shortage of corresponding support and benefits, such as scientific research funding, bonuses, material support, etc.
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After chatting with his tutor for a while, Xu Chuan hung up the phone and started organizing documents and writing papers.
Judging from what he learned from his tutor, things like the Ten Thousand Talents Plan and the Excellent Youth Program were not of great significance to him. The benefits were probably more scientific research funds and bonuses.
However, as a scholar, it is good to be recognized by the country.
As for scientific research funding and bonuses, to be honest, researching mathematics generally does not require much scientific research funding.
What really needs scientific research funding is high-energy physics, materials physics, etc., but these research projects often start with a million-dollar scientific research funding, and there is no upper limit.
For example, in his previous life, his research on the Higgs field and the origin of particles burned more than two billion meters of gold in one year, which averaged out to seven million meters of gold every day.
Therefore, the scientific research funds provided by the Ten Thousand People Plan and Youqing may be considered a lot by ordinary people, but for the things he wants to study, it is just that.
As for other things, such as political welfare and so on, forget it. He has no interest in politics and has never thought about joining politics.
After spending more than an hour sorting out the manuscripts and information, Xu Chuan took a bath and fell asleep.
After all, I have an appointment with Professor Artur Avila tomorrow morning. If I stay up late, I will inevitably have difficulty getting up the next day. It will be too rude to be late.
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There was nothing to say all night. At around six o'clock the next day, before dawn in the deep winter, Xu Chuan had already climbed out of bed.
It has to be said that exercise is the best way to improve physical strength and energy. More than a year has passed since his rebirth, and his physical fitness has been greatly strengthened. Sleeping for about six hours a day is enough to ensure that he is energetic throughout the day.
Already.
After a simple running exercise and washing up, Xu Chuan went to the Princeton restaurant to have breakfast.
Although the exchange meeting on the fifth day did not include a report meeting or an evening party, the exchange meeting was not over. There would still be three meals and an exchange venue provided in the auditorium, but it was just not as rich as the previous two days.
"Hi Xu, good morning."
In the restaurant, Xu Chuan was selecting food when a somewhat rough voice sounded in his ears.
When I looked up, I saw Professor Artur Avila, who had a thick short beard, also picking out breakfast on a plate.
"Morning, Professor Avila."
Xu Chuan smiled and said hello, and the two stood side by side.
"Xu, try this. It seems to be made of potatoes and eggs fried together. It tastes very good. There is also this roll, which seems to be called onion roll. I heard it is a delicacy in your country. It is very fragrant."
After setting the plate, Professor Avila enthusiastically recommended various delicacies to Xu Chuan.
But to be honest, Xu Chuan was not very interested in the various delicacies he recommended.
On the one hand, he lived in Princeton for more than ten years in his previous life.
On the other hand, you have to know where it comes from. It is the world's number one gourmet kingdom. Just pick any of the eight major cuisines and you can have the same meal 365 days a year without any duplication.
Fighting for delicious food?
Don't be ridiculous, the whole world combined is not enough to fight.
As far as American delicacies are concerned, breakfast basically consists of just a few things, such as sandwiches, egg pancakes, hash browns, waffles, bacon omelettes, etc. This is nationwide, and these are basically the only breakfast items in the United States.
In comparison, China’s breakfast has so many varieties that I don’t know where they are.
