Chapter 116 Returning to China

"Then I'll trouble you, Professor Deligne. If there are no other questions, I'll leave first."

In the office of the review team, Xu Chuan smiled and bowed slightly to Professor Deligne.

He knew that the old man in front of him was a permanent reviewer of the Mathematical Annals and had a huge influence on the Mathematical Annals. With his guarantee, he didn't have to worry about his paper being ruined.

Of course, the Mathematical Annals would never do such a thing unless they didn't want to do it anymore.

"Xu, I hope to see you again in Princeton in September this year." Professor Deligne said with a smile.

Xu Chuan waved his hand and left the office freely.

The blue and white plane drew an arc in the quiet blue sky. After a long time, the plane landed at the Magic City International Airport.

The plane stopped steadily, and Xu Chuan walked off the plane with a backpack and a suitcase.

[Congratulations to our first-grade undergraduate student 'Xu Chuan' for solving the world's difficult problem Weyl-Berry conjecture. 】

In the reception hall of Shanghai International Airport, a large red banner was pulled open, attracting the attention of many passengers and airport staff.

The speed of transmitting information on the Internet is always faster than the speed of flying. When Xu Chuan handed over the proof process of the Weyl-Berry conjecture to the "Annals of Mathematics" for publication, the accurate news that the Weyl-Berry conjecture was promoted to the Xu-Weyl-Berry theorem and the "Annals of Mathematics" would publish this proof in the next issue had already been delivered to the country.

Compared with the news of the stage proof at the previous report conference, this time the news was transmitted more rapidly.

Although the national news media will not report it extensively before the paper is officially published in the "Annals of Mathematics", there is no doubt that the rapid spread of news on the Internet is due to their behind-the-scenes promotion.

The Weyl-Berry conjecture is not as famous as the top conjectures such as the Goldbach conjecture, the Riemann conjecture, and the standard conjecture. Even many people, including mathematics students, do not know that this conjecture exists.

But its difficulty is there. Mathematical conjectures at the T2-T3 level can be nominated for top mathematics awards such as the Fields Medal and the Abel Prize after being proved.

If there are no famous achievements in the mathematics community in the next two years, the Fields Medal can also be expected at the International Mathematical Congress in two years, that is, in 2018.

Oh, including the Crawford Prize in May this year, there is also hope to get it.

Compared with applied engineering, in the field of basic science, compared with Western countries, China's basic science is indeed much weaker.

Apart from other things, in the field of mathematics, some top awards, such as the Fields Medal, the Abel Prize, and the Crawford Prize, have not been won by scholars of Chinese nationality.

Let alone Chinese or Chinese Americans, that is of no significance to the country.

The emergence of an outstanding local scholar, especially when he is so young, only 18 years old, and has just entered university, can greatly enhance the confidence of the people for the country, can drive the development of mathematics, and can greatly increase the number of students who devote themselves to the basic science of mathematics this year and in the next few years.

This is undoubtedly important for the development of the country.

Therefore, whether it is the Xinwen Lianbo or the media workers such as Renren Daily and Youth Daily, they have already prepared their manuscripts.

What they are waiting for is only the proof paper of the Weyl-Berry conjecture to be published in the Annals of Mathematics.

As long as the paper is published, these state machines will be activated to promote it throughout the country and even the world to help enhance Xu Chuan's reputation and strive for top mathematics awards such as the Crawford Prize, the Fields Medal, and the Abel Prize.

After all, this is no longer Xu Chuan's personal business, but is linked to national honor.

For these formal news media, they will only confirm and publish it 100% if the paper is published, but it is different for the media workers below.

They do not need the paper to be officially published. After confirming the accurate news that the Weyl-Berry conjecture has been promoted to the Xu-Weyl-Berry theorem, they have already started a carnival.

So, today, those who came to the airport to welcome Xu Chuan were not only Nanjing University with banners, but also countless media reporters and city leaders of Jinling City.

When Xu Chuan came out of the airport with a backpack and a suitcase, the crowd of people who were welcoming him started to make a commotion.

"Here he comes, out."

Someone in the crowd shouted, and then the photographers carrying cameras and reporters holding microphones rushed up and surrounded the confused Xu Chuan.

Various flashes kept ringing with the sound of clicking, and the reporters kept asking questions.

"Xu Chuan, how did you prove two world-class conjectures in one year?"

"Xu Chuan, can you share with us how you feel now?"

"Xu Chuan."

The noisy voices and flashes drowned Xu Chuan directly, but fortunately the crowd separated after a while.

Mayor Jiang, the president of Nanjing University, the dean of the School of Mathematics, and some unfamiliar faces who had met at school before walked up from the road separated by the reporters.

"Xu Chuan, congratulations, you have proved another world-class problem."

Mayor Jiang walked up with a smile and shook Xu Chuan's hands cordially to congratulate him.

"Mayor Jiang, you are so polite. This is just a trivial matter, nothing worth mentioning." Xu Chuan said modestly.

"This is still a trivial matter. You have proved a mathematical problem that no one has been able to prove for decades. Even if it is famous all over the world, you are so humble."

Mayor Jiang patted the back of Xu Chuan's hand. After the two exchanged pleasantries, he introduced the unfamiliar leader next to him.

This time, in addition to the city leaders of Jinling City, the secretary-general of the province also came to pick him up, which shows the importance they attach to him.

After all, generally speaking, if you want the leaders of the province to take the initiative to pick you up at the airport, it is usually possible only if it involves high-level foreign diplomacy or the arrival of top domestic figures.

However, for a well-known scholar like Xu Chuan who has already proven a world-class problem at such a young age and is even expected to win the Fields Medal in two years, it is normal to make an exception.

The group did not spend too much time at the airport. After chatting for a while, the group got into a special car and headed straight to Jinling.

After all, this is the magic city, and we have already left the province. If we want to hold a welcome ceremony and award ceremony, we won't be here.

In the special car arranged by the school, Xu Chuan sat in the same car with his tutor Chen Zhengping, Dean of the School of Mathematics Rong Zhizhuan, and President Liu Gaojun.

After the group chatted for a while, the instructor Chen Zhengping looked at Xu Chuan and asked: "You should be graduating this time."

It is said to be a question, but in fact it is an affirmative sentence. As long as Xu Chuan wants to, NTU is ready to let him graduate at any time.

"If I graduate, there should be no problem in mathematics, but in physics, I don't have any outstanding results, so I plan to postpone my graduation in mathematics and graduate with physics."

Xu Chuan also knew what his instructor meant, but he did not follow his instructions.

"It's okay. Physics isn't a problem for you. I'll arrange a physics exam for you after you return to school. It's just an undergraduate exam. Once you pass it, you can get your diploma. It won't be difficult for you."

On the side, Rong Zhizhuan, the dean of the School of Mathematics, said quickly. After finishing speaking, he added: "After you graduate, the school will arrange a direct PhD for you. We have already contacted Princeton. Then you will go out to study mathematics as an exchange student. , you just need to prepare."

Between what you say, there is no problem as long as you don't directly say that you failed the physics exam.

"Um, that's not good."

Xu Chuan was dumbfounded by Dean Rong's words, so he decided for him? He didn't even speak.

Without continuing to answer, Xu Chuan changed the topic and said, "Dean, when I return to school, I would like to apply to borrow the school's astronomical observatory and astronomical observation equipment."

"Huh? Why did you borrow those things? Why are you suddenly interested in astronomy?" Rong Zhizhuan asked curiously.

"It's not about astronomy, but it's related to the Weyl-Berry conjecture I proved before. The core of the Weyl-Berry conjecture is derived from drum fractal and spectral theory."

Xu Chuan shook his head slightly and continued: "To put it simply, after proving the Weyl-Berry conjecture, we can use this conjecture to verify and calculate the precise size of distant stars."

"For example, stars, black holes, and galaxies. These stars and galaxies, whose sizes could only be vaguely judged through some numerical values ​​in the past, can now be judged more accurately through this theorem."

"I had considered this aspect before when the weakened form of the Weyl-Berry conjecture was proved. However, at that time, on the one hand, the Weyl-Berry conjecture was not fully proved, and on the other hand, our school's astronomical observation equipment had its own It’s a mission, so I don’t have the nerve to say anything.”

"Now that the Weyl-Berry conjecture has been proven, I would like to borrow the school's astronomical observation equipment to study and demonstrate it."

Rong Zhizhuan suddenly understood, nodded and said, "That's no problem, just how long do you need it to take?"

The school's astronomical equipment does not belong to him, but since Xu Chuan has spoken and it is related to the Weyl-Berry conjecture, it will naturally not be postponed, but the time will have to be discussed. After all, these astronomical equipment also have their own tasks.

Xu Chuan thought for a while and replied: "It shouldn't take too long, half a month at most, or it can be done in a week or ten days, but it requires the participation of many equipment such as radio telescopes and astronomical observatories."

He only needs to collect Betelgeuse's data, and it is some designated data, so it does not take too long.

"That's no problem at all. I thought you would need it for a few months. I'll just apply for it after I go back in ten days and a half."

Hearing this, Rong Zhizhuan breathed a sigh of relief. It was only half a month and it wouldn't affect anything.

"As for the fact that you need to use astronomical equipment to study the Weyl-Berry conjecture, the school will coordinate the equipment for you, but you remember to set up a scientific research project and apply to the school for the amount of scientific research funds required. This is related to the Weyl-Berry conjecture. If something goes wrong The results can be publicized, not only by the school, but also by higher-ups. ”

On the side, Principal Liu Gaojun, who had been sitting silently on his chair, suddenly interrupted.

He understands the importance attached to the Weyl-Berry conjecture better than Rong Zhizhuan. If Rong Zhizhuan only considers the mathematical value of Xu Chuan and the Weyl-Berry conjecture, he considers it even more.

For the above, the bigger the results derived from the Weyl-Berry conjecture, no, it should be said that the Xu-Weyl-Berry theorem, the better.

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