Volume 1: Student Life Chapter 466: Graduation Thesis?
Cross no longer remembered what Chen Zhou and Friedman talked about.
He only knew that he was shocked beyond words, and just followed Friedman blankly.
Cross felt that he had also seen some physics geniuses.
However, compared with Chen Zhou, these people's research efficiency is simply too weak.
Moreover, from today's incident, the feeling Cross got from Chen Zhou was that this person's genius was more than just genius.
Simply put, this person has both a genius brain and a hard-working attitude; he is not the kind of genius who is only a flash in the pan.
The achievements of such people are often immeasurable.
This is not just Cross's idea, Friedman also has this idea.
As a Nobel Prize winner and an absolute giant in the field of particle physics, what kind of people has Friedman not met?
However, there are not many people like Chen Zhou.
What's more, Chen Zhou is a mathematical genius who has been recognized by the mathematics community.
This makes him even rarer.
In any case, Friedman and Cross were extremely satisfied with today's results.
The unexpected surprise brought by Chen Zhou can increase the chances of success for their subsequent plans.
At the same time, according to Chen Zhou, Friedman can immediately start arranging the final jellyball experiment.
You can also let Cross go back to SLAC first and make some preparations in advance.
Friedman thought about this and said to Cross, who was still beside him, "Cross, the result from Chen Zhou's case is very clear, so we can put our plan on the agenda. I suggest you return to SLAC tomorrow..."
Friedman talked a lot about the follow-up arrangements, but Cross didn't listen much.
In addition to the subconscious response, all Cross is thinking about now is whether he should talk to Chen Zhou?
At least you have to prove that you are definitely not a drag, right?
Seeing that Cross didn't speak, Friedman asked curiously: "Cross, what's wrong with you? Are you listening to me?"
Cross still just responded subconsciously.
Seeing this, Friedman stopped, raised his voice a bit, and said, "Cross, what's wrong with you?!"
Only this time did Cross raise his head in confusion?
When Cross saw Friedman's serious expression, he was stunned: "Professor, I'm sorry..."
Friedman looked at Cross in silence. After a moment, he slowly asked, "Are you still thinking about Chen Zhou and the paper?"
Cross nodded truthfully: "Yes, Professor, Chen Zhou... he is so amazing..."
Friedman agreed, saying, "It's really surprising, but what you see is only what he has shown now. In fact, if you know his past experiences, you will be even more surprised at his growth speed..."
Hearing this, Cross asked in confusion: "Was Chen Zhou very bad at physics research before?"
In his understanding, since Chen Zhou was taken to SLAC by Friedman and joined the research group as soon as he became a graduate student, he must have outstanding qualities.
The results of physics alone must not be too bad.
But now, Friedman's words gave Cross a different feeling.
Could it be that Chen Zhou managed to make a comeback?
But no matter how exaggerated it is, someone with such a talent for physics and such a hardworking attitude can't have a very poor foundation, right?
Friedman glanced at Cross, and then briefly told Cross what he knew about Chen Zhou.
After listening to this, Cross stared at Friedman blankly.
He really couldn't believe what Friedman said.
Cross always felt that someone like Chen Zhou must have been a top student when he was in school.
But he never expected that Chen Zhou was just an ordinary student at the beginning.
He has never shown any talent in mathematics or physics.
Finally, I was able to enter Yenching University by repeating a grade.
How is this possible?
Cross really couldn't understand why a person who had solved three world-class mathematical conjectures in a year during college had not only no outstanding performance in mathematics before, but even a bit of a shambles...
As if he knew what expression Cross would have, Friedman looked at Cross with interest after he finished speaking.
After seeing the wonderful change in expression on Cross's face, Friedman smiled and withdrew his gaze.
A genius's biggest enemy is often himself.
The reason why Friedman talked to Cross about Chen Zhou was because he had higher expectations for Cross.
"Cross, I don't know if you have read Chen Zhou's previous papers. If you read them, you may better understand what I mean by growth. You can clearly see the improvement in his current research methods."
Friedman's voice brought Cross back to his senses.
He looked up at Friedman and nodded slowly: "Okay."
Looking at Cross with a smile on his face, Friedman had achieved the effect he wanted.
Next, Friedman returned to the original topic and began to discuss the final experimental plan with Cross.
Friedman could not return to SLAC immediately, but SLAC needed someone they could trust.
Kroos is naturally the most suitable candidate.
In response, Cross said that he would do his best to reassure the researchers and ensure the smooth implementation of the final experimental plan.
Of course, Friedman did not put more pressure on Cross.
Friedman told Cross that after Chen Zhou completed the final version of the paper, he would go to SLAC with the paper and the final experimental plan.
At that time, he will be fully responsible for the final experimental plan.
When the matter was discussed, they happened to arrive at the door of Friedman's office.
After opening the door, Friedman walked in. Just as he was about to tell Cross that he could book a flight, he found that Cross was still standing at the door.
Friedman asked in confusion, "What's wrong with you?"
Cross said somewhat embarrassedly: "Professor Friedman, I want to look for Chen Zhou again..."
Friedman was stunned for a moment, then he chuckled and said, "You were just daydreaming just now, but now you know you need to find someone to communicate with?"
Cross smiled embarrassedly. He was indeed just daydreaming just now.
In fact, he still has a lot of questions that need Chen Zhou's answers.
Moreover, it was not until today that he truly understood what a great man Chen Zhou was.
When I meet such people in my life, I suddenly realize that there are so many things I need to learn.
so……
"Go ahead..." Friedman waved his hand.
"Okay, professor..." Cross turned around and went to find Chen Zhou again.
Looking at the door where the figure had disappeared, Friedman muttered to himself, "If it weren't for him, the last plan would have yielded the expected 'no results', but now, there might be a perfect curtain call..."
Chen Zhou naturally did not expect that Cross would come back.
Looking at Cross standing at the door, Chen Zhou asked doubtfully: "Professor Cross, did you forget something?"
Cross shook his head and said sincerely, "In my email, there are some questions that I haven't figured out yet. I hope you can help me answer them."
Chen Zhou immediately understood and let him into the house.
Yang Yiyi also looked at the professor who had returned with surprise.
Chen Zhou walked to the desk and was about to open the list of questions that Cross had listed.
Cross asked first: "Um, Chen Zhou, did you repeat a grade before?"
Chen Zhou was stunned for a moment, then nodded in confusion.
Cross seemed to realize that it was impolite to ask this question, so he explained: "Don't get me wrong, I just heard about your story and I was curious, so I wanted to know more..."
Chen Zhou immediately understood, and said with a smile, "It's okay."
Since Cross asked, Chen Zhou told him about his past.
However, compared with Friedman’s simple narrative, Chen Zhou’s narrative is more detailed.
After listening to this, Cross was very impressed.
I also feel that Chen Zhou’s achievements are inseparable from his own changes and his perseverance.
So Cross said sincerely: "Chen Zhou, your experience is really amazing and admirable..."
After hearing what Cross said, Chen Zhou said calmly: "It was mainly because I didn't like studying much before. Later, I had no choice but to change myself..."
Cross naturally didn't know the true meaning of Chen Zhou's words.
He looked at Chen Zhou and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly.
Decisively, Cross ended the topic and began to seek answers to his own questions.
Faced with Cross's rapid-fire questions, Chen Zhou couldn't help but turn his head to look at this man.
Chen Zhou felt that Cross would have to keep these issues to himself for several days.
Otherwise, I wouldn't have asked it so fluently.
Faced with Cross's question, Chen Zhou naturally would not miss the opportunity to show off, oh no, to answer the question in a pragmatic and realistic way.
That's it, until Cross figured out all the problems.
The way he looked at Chen Zhou had changed from great admiration to admiration to the point of not being able to admire him any more.
Chen Zhou even felt that Professor Cross, who called himself "an intern who is not really an intern," was looking at him in the same way as he was looking at Professor Friedman.
After clarifying the problem, Cross became more confident about the possible results of this paper.
The next day, he bought a plane ticket and returned directly to SLAC.
Chen Zhou also officially began to revise the paper.
While answering Cross's question, Chen Zhou also sorted out the possible problems in this paper.
I originally thought that the paper would take a day to revise, but it only took me half a day to finish it.
Thinking about Friedman's words, Chen Zhou called Friedman to confirm.
Friedman’s first reaction was, didn’t this guy say it would take two days?
How come it was done in just half a day?
But soon, through a conversation with Chen Zhou, Friedman understood the whole story.
For this final draft of the paper, Friedman certainly wasn't just thinking about his final experimental plans at SLAC.
His suggestion was that Chen Zhou could update the preprint he uploaded and submit it to the journal immediately.
According to Friedman's prediction, SLAC's final experimental plan should begin around the time the paper is published.
Of course, he did not tell Chen Zhou that he planned to intervene in the submission process of this paper.
In addition, when Chen Zhou asked Friedman which journal he could submit to.
Friedman said without hesitation: "Physical Review Letters!"
Physical Review Letters, that is, PRL, Physical Review Letters.
It can be said that this journal is the dream of every physicist who has not yet become famous.
Because this journal is the king in the field of physics journals.
The same is true even if a Nature sub-journal comes.
Therefore, Friedman felt that PRL was the only final destination for the paper on the jellyball experiment.
Of course, the only limitation of this paper is that the glue balls have not yet been discovered, and the content of this paper remains only theoretical.
Because all the content is based on Chen Zhou's written deductions.
However, as soon as the glue ball is discovered.
Once the discovery of the rubber balls was confirmed, the paper on the discovery of the rubber balls was published.
Then Chen Zhou's paper will completely detonate the particle physics community.
Moreover, in Friedman's plan.
If SLAC can have a perfect ending, then Chen Zhou, who helped SLAC achieve this perfect ending, will definitely not let him lose the honor that belongs to him.
This is also one of the reasons why Friedman suggested Chen Zhou to submit his paper to PRL.
Chen Zhou naturally had no objection.
Moreover, Chen Zhou also understood Friedman’s personal emotions involved.
According to Friedman's suggestion, Chen Zhou began to submit his paper.
According to the requirements of the PRL official website, Chen Zhou simply modified the format of the paper and submitted the application for paper submission.
At the moment , Chen Zhou couldn't help but think.
If the glue balls were successfully detected in subsequent experiments, the correctness of his paper would be verified.
What about the Nobel Prize in Physics?
Thinking of this, Chen Zhou was a little excited .
At the same time, after learning that Chen Zhou had completed the submission and uploaded the preprint.
Friedman also began SLAC's final experimental program.
Of course, Friedman did not ask Chen Zhou when to return to SLAC.
He had no intention of taking up Chen Zhou's time during the Spring Festival.
Naturally, Chen Zhou did not ask about this.
Anyway, the paper has been submitted, so it doesn’t really matter whether he goes to SLAC or not.
Moreover, after he returns home for the Spring Festival, he will come back in a short time and will be able to witness with his own eyes the history that he may have created. Why not?
In addition, before submitting the paper on the glueball experiment, Chen Zhou also sent the paper on "Linear Representation of Artin's L-Function on Galois Groups" to Professor Artin.
On the one hand, Chen Zhou considered the sub-topic mentioned by Professor Ating.
On the other hand, Chen Zhou also hopes that Professor Ating will help him review it.
But what Chen Zhou didn't expect was.
After receiving the paper, Professor Atin quickly sent it back to him intact.
While Chen Zhou was wondering, Professor Ating called him.
After Chen Zhou answered the phone, he found out that Professor Ating was too lazy to help him correct the formatting problem.
So let him make the modifications himself according to the format of the journal.
As for the content of the paper, Professor Ating had only three words to say: "No problem."
Chen Zhou felt somewhat pleased with himself about this.
It is not easy to make Professor Artin, a master of algebraic geometry, unable to find any problems.
Then, just when Chen Zhou thought he was going to hang up the phone.
Professor Ating suddenly asked, "Are you going to use this paper as your graduation thesis?"
