Volume 1: Student Life Chapter 475: Mathematicians' Conference
After Tao Zhexuan finished speaking, Zhang Yitang was already looking at him with a puzzled expression.
What does this mean?
Could it be that Chen Zhou, who switched to studying difficult algebraic geometry problems midway, has already solved a difficult mathematical problem in the field of algebraic geometry?
As if knowing what Zhang Yitang was thinking, Tao Zhexuan, who had already formed a tacit understanding with him, immediately gave him an answer.
Looking at Chen Zhou who was smiling but silent, Tao continued, "I was wondering who suddenly solved this problem that has troubled the mathematics community for decades. Now that I know it was you, I am not surprised. After all, this is your rhythm..."
"Speaking of which, this is a difficult mathematical problem left by Professor Emil Artin. You are now Professor Michael Artin's student. It is a good story that you finally solved this problem..."
"Moreover, the solution to this problem is of great significance both in the field of algebra and in the role it plays in the Langlands Program..."
Tao's remarks not only clarified the whole story , but also praised Chen Zhou highly.
Chen Zhou felt a little embarrassed after hearing this.
Zhang Yitang, who was also listening to Tao's story, looked at Chen Zhou in shock.
Although Zhang Yitang knew the Galois group, he also knew the Artin L function.
But he didn't know much about the difficult problem mentioned by Terence Tao.
He is a scholar who focuses solely on the study of the twin prime conjecture.
In addition to the field of number theory, more specifically, it is the research field of prime number interval problems.
Zhang Yitang rarely dabbles in other fields of mathematics.
Therefore, at first he was unable to determine the significance and role of the problem that Chen Zhou had solved.
But what Terence Tao said made him understand completely.
Shocked, Zhang Yitang could only sigh helplessly that he was really old.
But at the same time , he was also impressed by the growth rate of the young people around him.
Zhang Yitang, who is also an in-depth researcher in the field of number theory, naturally has a deeper understanding of this.
From the hailstone conjecture to the Jebov conjecture, Chen Zhou has grown so much and so fast.
Sighing softly, Zhang Yitang asked, "You said that you switched to the field of algebraic geometry in order to perfect the distributed deconstruction method?"
Chen Zhou nodded gently: "Yes, the current development of the distributed deconstruction method cannot solve the Goldbach conjecture, so I want to find a breakthrough from other aspects..."
After a pause, Chen Zhou continued, "No matter from which angle, the solution to the Goldbach conjecture requires innovation."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Yitang nodded and stopped talking.
Tao Terence smiled and said, "But by some strange coincidence, you have given a great gift to the field of algebraic geometry..."
Chen Zhou smiled softly and said, "It's not a big gift. The solution to this problem is just to provide mathematicians with a new idea..."
Tao obviously disagreed with Chen Zhou's idea. He said to Chen Zhou, "If you say this in front of Professor Langlands, I bet he will have a good discussion with you."
"Once you solve this problem, it will not only provide mathematicians with a new way of thinking, but also help many other problems in the Langlands Program to find their own answers."
Chen Zhou smiled and said, "To be honest, I really want to discuss this with Professor Langlands in person..."
Tao asked curiously, "Why?"
Chen Zhou: "Let's exchange our research experience on the Langlands Program..."
Upon hearing this, Terence Tao was speechless.
My goodness! If one is asked to switch to the field of algebraic geometry halfway through his studies, how are those mathematicians who specialize in algebraic geometry going to survive?
Is a specialist worse than a novice?
He is a latecomer to mathematics and has not only solved a difficult mathematical problem that has troubled the mathematics community for decades, but has also conducted in-depth research on the Langlands Program. Is he going to discuss matters with Professor Langlands himself?
Terence Tao thought about the scenario that might occur in the mathematics community after the paper was published.
What’s more interesting is if Chen Zhou can solve the Goldbach conjecture next year.
Doesn't that tell everyone that he can not only study difficult problems in number theory, but also solve problems in algebraic geometry?
In other words, Chen Zhou will become an absolute rising star in mathematics.
Thinking of this, Tao Zhexuan subconsciously glanced at Chen Zhou, who was sitting in the front passenger seat.
The profile of a young person always represents hope and the future.
The taxi stopped in front of the hotel.
Not long after Chen Zhou and the other two got off the car, another taxi stopped.
As soon as Zhang Shouwu opened the car door, he was about to run towards the three people.
Before he could even take a step, the taxi driver's voice came over: "Hey, big brother, don't leave yet. You haven't paid yet?"
Zhang Shouwu's momentum suddenly weakened. He said "sorry" while paying for the taxi fare.
This scene happened to be seen by Chen Zhou and the other two who turned around because of the sound, and they all couldn't help laughing.
This time, Zhang Shouwu really had no momentum at all.
This hotel was booked for every invited mathematician at this Mathematicians' Conference, and they can stay there for free.
Well, Chinese people have a sense of face.
Now that the tone of joint hosting has been set, we also plan to make this mathematicians' conference an event that truly belongs to China and the Chinese people.
Of course, we can't lose face.
After staying in the hotel for two nights, it was February 14th.
Early in the morning, the streets and alleys were filled with the sour smell of love.
Because today is not only the opening day of the Mathematicians' Congress, but also the day that young couples love the most.
While you are still young, you should get excited and do something exciting.
Take a car across the street and arrive at the Morningside Mathematics Center of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
The venue for this Mathematical Conference is the Morningside Mathematics Center.
In fact, the Morningside Mathematics Center was completed at the same time as the World Congress of Chinese Mathematicians was established.
In a sense, this is also a bond between the World Congress of Chinese Mathematicians and the Chinese mathematics community.
When Chen Zhou entered the Morningside Mathematics Center, he saw a crowded scene.
This is probably the busiest time that Morningside Mathematics Center has had in all these years.
When Chen Zhou participated in the Qiu Chengtong College Student Mathematics Competition, his written examination was held at the Morningside Mathematics Center.
So, he is quite familiar with this place.
At that time, there were almost no people in the Morningside Mathematics Center.
It’s not like it is now, where one blow can knock down a large area.
Chen Zhou followed Zhang Shouwu and others into the venue.
There are even more people in the venue than outside.
These groups of people engaged in heated discussions represent the entire Chinese nation and the Chinese mathematical community.
As soon as Chen Zhou, Zhang Shouwu and others came in, several eyes were cast towards them.
Some are familiar people, and some are unfamiliar people.
The people Chen Zhou is familiar with are naturally the professors of Yanda University.
Wu Xiping, Zhang Zhongyuan, Xu Chenyang and others are all here.
First, Wu Xiping and Zhang Zhongyuan came straight towards Chen Zhou.
Chen Zhou was the first to greet the two: "Hello, Professor Wu, Hello, Professor Zhang~"
Wu Xiping smiled at Chen Zhou and said, "Why are you here just now? The opening ceremony is about to begin."
Chen Zhou explained: "I came here with the hotel's shuttle bus, so it shouldn't be too late, right?"
Wu Xiping immediately understood: "So that's how it is..."
After Wu Xiping finished speaking, Zhang Zhongyuan said with an unhappy look on his face: "Chen Zhou, why don't you greet us Professor Zhang first and then Professor Wu every time you greet us?"
Chen Zhou was slightly stunned when he heard this, and chuckled, "Professor Zhang, are you planning to discuss this issue with Professor Wu?"
Zhang Zhongyuan immediately looked at Wu Xiping: "Why not? Even if Professor Wu is your thesis advisor, I have been your lecturer for two years."
Wu Xiping smiled and said, "Okay, Zhongyuan, I won't argue with you about this. Next time, I'll let you go in front and wait for Chen Zhou to say hello to you before I come out. How about that?"
Zhang Zhongyuan thought for a moment and asked uncertainly, "Are you telling the truth?"
Wu Xiping shook his head and chuckled.
Listening to the bickering between the two professors, Chen Zhou couldn't help but recall the time when he first entered college.
Chen Zhou really wanted to give a suggestion to the Yanda campus network, that is, they should create a love-hate post for Wu Xiping and Zhang Zhongyuan, and narrate the good times of these two teachers.
As he was talking, Xu Chenyang, the "senior brother" from Yanda University, also came over.
Compared with Wu Xiping and Zhang Zhongyuan, Xu Chenyang and Chen Zhou actually don’t have that many interactions.
But after their last exchange, the relationship between the two was not too unfamiliar.
When Chen Zhou saw Xu Chenyang approaching, he took the initiative to greet him, "Senior Brother Xu, long time no see."
Xu Chenyang smiled and replied: "It's been a long time. The last time we met was when you won the Cole Number Theory Prize..."
At this point, Xu Chenyang couldn't help but tease: "It seems that I want to see you only when you win the mathematics award?"
Chen Zhou also half-jokingly said: "Then I will try to win more math awards and see Senior Brother more often..."
Xu Chenyang smiled and nodded: "Then I definitely have no objection. Winning more math awards also means that you have made more and more achievements, which is a good thing. I am optimistic about you~"
After saying a few more words, Xu Chenyang was called away.
Watching Xu Chenyang's departing figure, Wu Xiping said with emotion: "He must be under a lot of pressure right now, and he can't even concentrate on his research..."
Zhang Zhongyuan also said: "There is no other way. There are very few people like him who are still so focused on mathematics. The dilemma he is facing now is also the most common in China."
Chen Zhou glanced at the two of them and asked, "What's wrong with him?"
Wu Xiping looked at Chen Zhou and did not explain too much. Instead, he asked softly, "Chen Zhou, have you ever thought about what you plan to do after you graduate from graduate school?"
Just as Chen Zhou was about to speak, a few people walked in from outside.
The originally noisy conference hall suddenly became quiet.
Among the people who walked in, the one in the middle appeared on the news much more frequently than Chen Zhou.
Almost everyone knows this man's face.
This person is none other than the senior leader in charge of government affairs in the Chinese government department.
Among the other people around him, the only ones Chen Zhou knew were Mr. Qiu Chengtong and President Qiu of Yan University.
However, Chen Zhou was able to guess the identities of the other people. They were probably Chen Qizhong, chairman of the Hong Kong Morningside Group, Academician Xi Nanhua, chairman of the Chinese Mathematical Society, and other organizers.
Among them, perhaps the most surprising is the old leader of the Chinese government department.
Who could have imagined that a mathematicians' conference would alarm the busy old leaders of government departments?
Moreover, only when an academic conference of the level of the International Congress of Mathematicians is held in China will people like the old leader be present, right?
But it was precisely because of the arrival of the old leader that everyone present immediately realized the different significance of this mathematicians' conference.
The old leader greeted the stunned crowd warmly and said, "You guys go ahead and chat first. Don't be silent just because I'm here. Just chat about what you need to talk about, just as if I wasn't here."
After saying that, the old leader and his entourage, led by the staff , walked towards the empty seats in the first row.
I don’t know if it was Chen Zhou’s illusion or what.
He always felt that his old leader seemed to look at him twice more.
Looking at the back of the old man in front of him, Chen Zhou thought silently.
It was not until then that Chen Zhou realized what Yao Tongtong meant by "a grand mathematical event for China and the Chinese."
The old leader sitting in the front was chatting enthusiastically with the people around him and didn't seem restrained at all.
But even with the old leader's previous words, the people around were not as vocal in discussions as before.
The time came to 9:30 in the morning.
It is also the opening time of the annual academic conference jointly organized by the Chinese Mathematical Society and the World Congress of Chinese Mathematicians.
After the host's passionate opening speech, the old leader walked to the podium in the conference hall with steady steps.
The eyes of the whole audience were instantly focused on this old man.
The old leader looked around and then slowly said, "Everyone may be very curious, why am I here today? Why did I take the time to come here and participate in a mathematician's conference?"
"Everyone, don't think too much. Since this is a mathematician conference for China and Chinese people , then as a Chinese, I can definitely come and join in the fun, right?"
The old leader's words immediately brought him closer to everyone present.
There are no various identities, no matter if you are a famous mathematician, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, a university professor, or just an ordinary scholar.
Here, our common identity is that we are all Chinese.
After a short pause, the old leader continued, "Before the opening ceremony, I was also sitting in the audience, but it was not good to just sit there, so I talked to the president of our Yanda University and the leaders of the Huaguo Mathematical Society to learn about some problems. Of course, this is definitely not a pure mathematical problem. I can't study pure mathematics, so I have to rely on you."
As the old leader finished speaking, there was laughter from the audience.
In this way, the old leader successfully resolved the restraint of the people in the audience.
Glancing at the audience, the old leader continued, "Then what is my question to President Qiu of Yenching University? Is the number of students applying for pure mathematics at Yenching University in recent years too many or too few?"
Many people present did not understand the old leader's words and question.
I don’t understand why the old leader mentioned this in his opening speech.
But there were also some people who quickly figured out the reason.
These people naturally include Chen Zhou.
