Volume 1: Student Life Chapter 417: Talent for Computational Physics
When he got in the car again, Chen Zhou clearly found that Friedman seemed to give people a different feeling.
If Friedman was still a little hesitant about the observation results in the morning, during the afternoon seminar.
Now, he has completely returned to the state of having full confidence and constantly pursuing this confidence.
On the way back, Friedman began to assign tasks to Chen Zhou.
The data collected from this experiment will be open to Chen Zhou.
Chen Zhou's research is only responsible to Friedman.
At the same time, Friedman also arranged for Cross to assist Chen Zhou in data processing.
Chen Zhou was extremely surprised by such an arrangement.
This is equivalent to giving him the greatest opportunity and openness.
Compared to Chen Zhou's surprise, Cross became a little calmer after being surprised.
From the appearance of Chen Zhou, to everything that happened later, and then to this moment.
Although Cross still had some questions, many of them were answered.
As he drove, he smiled and said to Chen Zhou: "I hope we can have a pleasant cooperation in the future."
Chen Zhou glanced at Cross and replied, "Professor Cross, it's a pleasure to work with you."
But then, Chen Zhou asked Friedman in confusion: "Professor, do you trust me so much?"
Friedman waved his hand, looked at Chen Zhou and said, "This is not a successful experiment, nor does it mean I trust you so much..."
Chen Zhou still looked at Friedman in confusion.
Friedman laughed and said, “I just believe in your talent for computational physics!”
Chen Zhou was stunned for a moment. Talent in computational physics?
Although computational physics involves calculation, isn’t this a branch of information science?
Historically, computational physics was the first application of computers, right?
The so-called computational physics is defined as the study of how to use numerical methods to analyze quantifiable physical problems.
But then, Chen Zhou realized something.
Computational physics is sometimes considered a branch of theoretical physics, or a sub-problem.
Some people even believe that computational physics is closely related to theoretical physics and experimental physics.
It is also relatively independent and is the third largest branch of physics.
Obviously, Friedman meant the latter.
Seeing the surprised expression on Chen Zhou's face, Friedman explained: "I have read the two physics papers you published."
"One is about the research topic of 'Principles and Applications of Intense Pulsed Particle Beams'. Although it is a topic of the Yenching National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, you are the first author of the paper."
"The other one is your graduation thesis from the Department of Physics at Yenching University. Although it only studies the optimal design of particle accelerator diodes, there is a lot of thinking involved."
"Of course, the difficulty of these two topics is not very great. They are also suitable for students like you who are new to the field of high-energy physics."
"But..." Friedman said admiringly, "The method you used is simply amazing! It even gives me the illusion that you are the future of computational physics!"
After hearing Friedman's words, Chen Zhou's expression became even more surprised .
Coming from a big shot like Friedman, this compliment is indeed great!
The future of computational physics?
The future of the third branch of physics?
Chen Zhou really didn't expect that Friedman would describe him like this.
He was a little dazed.
Chen Zhou has always been very careful about himself. If he is like this, let alone Cross who is driving in the front seat.
This was the first time Cross had heard Friedman praise someone in this way.
And he is a young...mathematician?
This is simply unbelievable!
Cross was so surprised that he almost hit the car coming from the opposite direction while driving.
If Friedman hadn't suddenly reminded him, Chen Zhou would probably see himself on the news again tomorrow.
Friedman said in a heavy tone: "Cross, please don't joke with our lives!"
Cross wiped the cold sweat from his head and apologized quickly: "I'm sorry, Professor Friedman, it's my fault."
After a pause, Cross couldn't help but say, "Just now, what you said was really surprising!"
Friedman simply reminded him again, "Drive carefully and be safe," without giving any further explanation.
Perhaps others could not see Chen Zhou’s talent in the two papers, but he did.
That sensitivity to data, that rigor in calculations, and that ingenious combination of theory and calculations.
Especially the directional choice, it is simply intoxicating!
That’s right, Friedman was fascinated when he read Chen Zhou’s two papers!
Chen Zhou came back to his senses at this moment, organized his words, and said sincerely: "Professor Friedman, thank you for your high evaluation of me. Thank you for giving me this opportunity."
Friedman said, “You earned it.”
Chen Zhou was stunned again, then smiled and said nothing.
Listening to the conversation between the two, Cross was confused, just like why Friedman came to the beach today.
He didn't understand what was so interesting about the dark Pacific Ocean.
However, he already had an answer in his heart.
That is, after returning, I must find Chen Zhou’s two papers and study them carefully!
But in fact, what Friedman didn't say was.
The path for the branch of computational physics is even more difficult.
Because this is a branch of physics that combines theory and experiment.
The reason why he didn't say anything was, of course , that he wanted to see how far Chen Zhou could go on this path.
In the second half of the journey, Cross did not make any more mistakes.
Chen Zhou and Friedman were safely sent back to the hotel.
But it's already past ten o'clock in the evening.
Friedman went straight back to the room, while Chen Zhou was at the front desk, asking if there was any midnight snack.
Although eating after 10 o'clock is bad for your health.
But at noon, because he was thinking about the problems of this experiment and also the afternoon seminar, Chen Zhou didn't eat much.
I'm very hungry now.
The lady at the front desk looked at Chen Zhou meaningfully, and finally said that she would send the midnight snack to Chen Zhou's room later and asked him to go back and wait.
Chen Zhou said thank you and went back to his room, planning to take a hot bath and have a delicious meal.
However, what Chen Zhou didn't expect was that there was a knock on the door just after he finished taking a shower.
"So fast?" Chen Zhou was a little surprised.
Then he stood up and opened the door.
The person who came in outside the door was none other than the beautiful receptionist.
She had changed her clothes and was holding a tray with two glasses of wine on it.
The lady at the front desk smiled charmingly at Chen Zhou: "Mr. Chen, your midnight snack is here~"
Chen Zhou completely ignored the charming receptionist; his eyes were all on the food and wine on the tray.
Reaching out to take the tray, Chen Zhou said thank you, turned around and went into the house, closing the door.
Outside the door, the receptionist was stunned.
What’s going on with this person?
Although I really wanted to knock on the door again, I raised my hand and put it down angrily.
Inside the house, Chen Zhou was feasting on his meal.
He didn't expect that the midnight snack in this hotel was so exquisite.
Although the quantity is not much, it is delicious.
The most important thing is, can you give me two glasses of this wine?
Did it know that I was thirsty?
