Chapter 148 I withdrew!
In fact, Tian Yanzhen originally planned to take Qiao Yu to the review meeting so that he could have a certain understanding of the evaluation and review process of fund projects.
This is a roundtable meeting, mainly discussing some complex topics and interdisciplinary projects in the field of mathematical theory research.
But because Qiao Yu unexpectedly proposed an idea, Tian Yanzhen asked Qiao Yu to write the project as soon as possible, jumped into the team, and submitted it.
After all, before the meeting begins, relevant experts must first review the project document.
At the meeting, the experts need to briefly report on the main highlights and issues assigned to the project and conduct an evaluation.
For some controversial projects, discussions and in-depth analysis will also be conducted. If disagreements arise, further discussion and voting may be arranged.
So Qiao Yu came more confidently this time. I was originally a spectator, but now I am a representative of the application team, accepting questions and responses from experts.
In fact, before the project document was officially submitted, Tian Yanzhen had an in-depth discussion with Qiao Yu behind closed doors regarding the composition of the team.
Neither of them said anything about what they talked about. However, the list still followed Qiao Yu's choice, and one name was submitted unchanged.
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Obviously not only Qiao Yu attended the meeting as a representative of the application team.
Qiao Yu got the catalog of the items discussed this time before the meeting. For example, machine learning algorithm optimization based on quantum information geometry.
It is necessary to introduce the geometric structure of quantum states into machine learning models, study the classification and clustering methods of quantum states, and use quantum gradient optimization algorithms.
Another example is the rapid extraction algorithm of topological features of high-dimensional complex data. It is said that if successful, it can solve the bottleneck of existing algorithms in large-scale data processing.
In short, the team representatives who can be invited to participate in this meeting are all projects that experts are optimistic about.
As for whether these projects can pass the review, Qiao Yu doesn't know whether others know. Anyway, he doesn't know.
As for the twists and turns in the review meeting, neither Tian Yanzhen nor Mr. Yuan mentioned it to him. Just ask him to listen carefully when he is participating, and when it is his turn, explain it well.
This made Qiao Yu feel a little bored.
Because apart from his mentor and grandpa Shi, he didn’t know any of the experts or project team representatives who came to this meeting...
Of course, everyone was quite enthusiastic about him before the meeting. But Qiao Yu could feel an unexplainable complex psychology behind that enthusiasm.
It was the smell of competition, and it definitely included opinions about his age... But it didn't matter, he wasn't here to make friends this time anyway.
"Dear experts and colleagues: Good morning, everyone. First of all, on behalf of the conference organizer, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to all the experts for taking the time to participate in this review meeting despite their busy schedules..."
“Now I declare The conference officially started. First, we asked Academician Luo Jinglei from the Institute of Mathematics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences to give us a brief introduction to the optimal resource allocation model project in multi-scale energy networks that he is responsible for, as well as the review opinions. ”
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After the host gave a simple opening speech, the review meeting officially began.
Qiao Yu just listened casually. It was difficult for him to devote too much energy to projects that he was not interested in. But in this atmosphere, it's not difficult. He can empty his mind and take a good rest.
Just when Qiao Yu seemed to be serious but was actually listening to the academician's report on the stage without thinking at all, he suddenly felt someone touch his arm.
After reacting, a piece of paper was handed into his hand.
People can clearly feel the nostalgic experience.
When he was in Class 13, although he never wrote small notes, it was a daily routine for him to pass notes to his classmates in class.
Especially when there are several couples in the class, there are two lines that he and Zhou Shuang must pass through...
Of course, this kind of paper-passing is often done Tiao's behavior must be noticed by the teachers, but the teachers are too lazy to take care of it.
This kind of round table meeting is different. A large round table in the inner circle is occupied by the host and the experts participating in the review.
In the outer circle are team representatives and people taking meeting minutes. In this case, passing notes is not easy to be discovered.
"Little brother, you are amazing! You can give an opening report at the World Algebraic Geometry Conference at the age of sixteen. I specially asked for your report, which can be called a textbook level report!
I read your application this time topic, one of the research goals is to bridge the gap between number theory and geometry The bridge is too strong!
If it succeeds, all the masters in the world will shy away. Really, I think your project will definitely be rated. ”
Hmm...< br>
Qiao Yu was a little confused looking at these two paragraphs.
The main reason is that no one has ever praised me so directly. Even Senior Brother Chen and Professor Xue were very reserved and reserved when they praised him.
Qiao Yu turned around and glanced at a round-faced professor in his thirties sitting next to him.
He is not fat but has a round face. He looks very sincere when he wears a smile like that of Maitreya Buddha that makes people feel comfortable.
Qiao Yu remembered that Director Tian introduced him before the meeting. This person seemed to be an associate professor at Ludong University, named Yang Yuanyuan.
Now Qiao Yu is no longer a rookie who doesn’t understand. Anyone who can be promoted to associate professor under the age of thirty-five must be a very capable boss.
Well, if the boss talks so nice, it must be a business blowback...
So Qiao Yu took out a pen and quickly wrote back two sentences.
"Professor Yang, you are so polite. Your research is really promising. Once successful, it will bring the current level of artificial intelligence to a higher level.
Unfortunately, I am not If I were an expert, I would definitely recommend your project to be the first to pass. After all, this is the most popular research field now!"
After finishing writing, Qiao Yu said. This large white paper was handed to Professor Yang again.
After Professor Yang lowered his head to read it, his smile became even brighter, and then he started writing quickly, and then handed it to Qiao Yu.
“Really, that’s great! To tell you the truth, one of the key issues in our project is to explore the algebraic geometric properties of quantum state space.
Currently we are considering using Glass Mann popular methods such as complex geometry are used to describe quantum states, but the current progress can only be said to be unsatisfactory
After reading what Professor Yang wrote, Qiao Yu felt for the first time that following a boss-level mentor was not a good idea.
He couldn't tell whether Professor Yang was trying to win over him for the sake of his mentor's reputation, or whether he was really attracted by his talent.
The main reason is that the round face makes him look very honest, and the smile is so friendly, almost all the details are hidden.
Qiao Yu felt that Professor Yang must be very popular in the academic world. This reminded him of Yu Yongjun, who also looked harmless to humans and animals, but he was wilted and bad, wilted and bad...
But then again, it seems too late to invite at this time, right?
The project has already been discussed at the meeting. Even if I want him to put in a good word for Director Tian now, there is no chance...
From the corner of his eye, he could see that the smile on Professor Yang's face looked more sincere.
When encountering this kind of invitation for the first time, Qiao Yu chose to decline it after thinking about it.
No way, he will be very busy for a while and will not have time to collaborate with other people on projects.
"Professor Yang, I am really optimistic about this project of yours. But firstly, I am not very talented and have many shortcomings, which may delay the progress of the project;
Secondly, in addition to In addition to doing some scientific research, my tutor also assigned me a lot of study tasks. It is really a pity that I can't spare so much time and energy.
It is indeed a pity this time. If there is such a good project next time, please be sure to invite me again. "
After writing it, I handed it over.
"Hey...that is indeed such a pity! It is an honor for our entire research team to work with young talents like you! But I can understand, after all, you are applying for a key project. "
After reading this sentence, Qiao Yu thought for a while, and then decided to make a conclusion for this chat.
"Well, I applied for a key project, but this project is just for me. Running with you. In fact, I told my instructor and he was too anxious. I hope I can apply again after I have made some achievements, not now. So don’t worry, at least we are not competitors this year. ”
After handing this sentence to Professor Yang, Qiao Yu turned his head and politely gave the round-faced professor who had changed from a full smile to a look of astonishment a youthful smile for free, and then began to listen "seriously" again. Expert review.
Rather than giving the other party ecstasy, Qiao Yu really felt that both Tian Yanzhen and Mr. Yuan were too anxious.
And he had already convinced his mentor before submitting the project book. The reason for using it is also very simple.
When this axiomatic framework was just an idea, it was not very convincing. Qiao Yu even felt that he could not convince the other professors in the research group.
Everyone is willing to join the research team just for the sake of Tian Yanzhen and Mr. Yuan.
He didn't like this, because he really felt that the early proof work was not as complicated as Tian Yanzhen, Mr. Yuan and Professor Zhang thought.
Qiao Yu really has the confidence to build the framework of the entire axiom system without spending too much.
For some basic work in the early stage, it is enough to have the professors and senior brothers he is familiar with to help with the detailed work! There is no need for support from natural funds at all.
After waiting for a while, he built the entire axiom system, and the first batch of research groups were stabilized. It was completely late to apply for funds and so on.
It is not that Qiao Yu is willful, this involves the issue of absolute dominance within a research group.
Although he raised this issue, he also had the support of Director Tian and Mr. Yuan behind him. But after all, he was only sixteen years old.
He doesn’t want to have to play his cute boyish side inside the research team during group meetings.
The most important thing is that he is still young! You can apply for the Youth Fund until you are thirty-five, so why should he be anxious?
He originally wanted to not submit the project document at all. Anyway, everyone who should get on the bus has already got on the bus.
But Director Tian finally decided to submit it.
"Following the whole process to understand the process will not only be beneficial to you in applying for projects in the future, but also beneficial to you in becoming a member of the expert panel to review projects in the future."
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That's it. After all the experts introduced their assigned topics, it was finally Qiao Yu's turn.
“Next, I would like to invite Academician Zhang Yuanling from Shuangdan University to introduce to you the axiom system of generalized modal number theory on multiple transcendental spaces and the review opinions.”
Hearing that my project was selected by the host After reading it, Qiao Yu sat upright a little.
Although he doesn't care whether his project is selected or not, he still needs to have the attitude he deserves.
After all, the tutor and Mr. Yuan are both sitting in front.
At this moment, the atmosphere in the conference room began to become a little weird.
Not many eyes really stayed on the academician of the Institute of Mathematical Sciences on the stage, but unconsciously looked at the sixteen-year-old boy sitting in the back row.
In fact, seniority is inevitable no matter where in the world, especially in academia.
In a sense, it is a miracle that the project proposal applied by a sixteen-year-old boy can enter their field of vision.
Even though Qiao Yu has achieved achievements that many professors have not achieved, he is really too young for his age.
If Qiao Yu's mentor was not Tian Yanzhen and he had an excellent relationship with Yuan Zhengxin, this would indeed not be a project document that should be discussed at today's meeting.
So not only Qiao Yu felt that his mentor and Mrs. Yuan were anxious, but every expert who could participate in the meeting today actually felt that it was not necessary.
People are selfish.
There are only so many youth foundation projects every year, and there are still many professors who are about to pass the age limit. If you fail to apply this time, you may not have the chance next time.
It makes no sense for a sixteen-year-old to come and fight. Although this idea is indeed valuable, everyone knows that there are many valuable ideas.
For example, there are so many sub-conjectures in the Langlands Programme, but they have not yet been fully proven. Moreover, Qiao Yu's ideas are very novel. As we all know, novel things often involve controversy.
Even if it is completely proven, there is still controversy, not to mention that there is only a framework at present.
However, this guy Qiao Yu is also a master who doesn’t play by the rules, and his record can be checked!
Just before his geometric Langlands conjecture was about to be recognized, he suddenly found a bug in the proof process, and then sewed it up himself...
In the process, two people from his research team were directly A professor was kicked out and his paper was removed from the shelves, and then his own paper was put up. There's nothing wrong with it in theory, but it makes it hard to criticize.
A sixteen-year-old genius who is hard to evaluate has now become famous in the world, which really gives the expert judges a headache.
Whether it is to approve or reject this project document, it is very stressful and a headache.
This is probably the reason why Qiao Yu’s project book was delayed until the end. Save the most difficult problems for last.
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"...I have introduced here the importance, breakthrough and innovation of the research on the axiom system of generalized modal number theory on multiple transcendental spaces. Next, I will talk about the problem.
First, judging from the project report submitted so far, the definition of modal space geometry proposed by Qiao Yu is not clear enough.
This includes two problems. The physical and geometric meaning of the modal parameters are not clear, and the method of determining the dimensions of the modal space is relatively abstract. Second, I have not seen a clearer definition of modal distance in the report. or sufficient mathematical basis. I think it is still far from giving an axiomatic definition.
Third, I noticed that among the research goals there are extensions to the problem of dealing with complex high-dimensional modal spaces. However, when the modal space expands to high latitudes, the computational complexity and theoretical construction increase exponentially. I don't see any idea how to keep it from getting out of hand.
Fourth...last point, I carefully read the resumes of the research team members. I found that some key members lack scientific research experience and have doubts about whether they can achieve the goals set by the research project.
Regarding the situation of this topic, my review opinions have been reported. "
Okay, this time Qiao Yu really listened attentively.
The big academician is still capable. Being able to ask six questions in such a short time at least shows that Academician Zhang Yuanling I carefully read the report he submitted.
Some of these questions he can answer now. It’s not that these academician Zhang’s questions are not good enough, but that due to the length limit of the report, they cannot be included in them all.
There are also some questions that he cannot give clear answers to now.
For example, the third question, research involving high-dimensional parts is a future direction.
As far as the current situation is concerned, it is very good that this axiomatic framework first solves the problems in both two-dimensional and three-dimensional modal spaces.
As for how to solve the theoretical and computational complexity problems by extending it to high-dimensional space, Qiao Yu has not considered it at all.
Because the purpose of his framework was to solve the twin prime number conjecture assigned by his instructor, Qiao Yu believed that three-dimensional modal space was enough to solve this problem.
One dimension represents the basic sequence of prime numbers; two dimensions describe the spacing of pairs of prime numbers; three dimensions provide geometric information such as periodicity or local symmetry.
Introducing more dimensions is completely unnecessary even if it is thought to lead to an increase in complexity and difficulty of proof.
In view of the above, after Academician Zhang finished his speech, Qiao Yu naturally raised his hand high.
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For the vast majority of people attending this meeting today, it should not be said that 99% of the people have a clear idea of how the meeting should proceed.
The only exception is probably Qiao Yu.
For example, when each expert introduced the project proposal for this application, there were actually project representatives in the audience, but no one asked to speak. They just recorded the questions raised by the experts.
Because the morning is just the time for review experts to express their opinions. The specific defense session will be in the afternoon, after experts conduct a preliminary discussion on each project plan.
But this didn’t work for Qiao Yu. He raised his hand when he felt there was a problem. This has nothing to do with his mentor being Tian Yanzhen and his grandfather being Yuan Zhengxin. It is simply a matter of thinking mode.
The world of minors is not as complicated as the world of adults. For example, in the age of high school students, raising their hands to ask questions is a natural thing.
The most troublesome thing for the host of today's meeting is that although Qiao Yu is sitting in the second row, he is right opposite him.
Especially when he was the only one raising his hands high, it was impossible to pretend he couldn't see it.
Even if we don’t consider Qiao Yu’s mentor Tian Yanzhen or Yuan Zhengxin, as the host of this meeting, he doesn’t really want to offend a talented young man like Qiao Yu.
I have to admit that at the age of sixteen, I was invited to participate in a world-wide academic conference and give an opening report. Geniuses who can also meet people all over the country on the seven o'clock news are indeed privileged.
The most important thing is that even if something goes too far at this age, it won't cause too much resentment.
On the contrary, if any of the people present today really competed with Qiao Yu, it would make people feel that they were not elegant enough.
The most important thing is that this kind of thing has never happened before. Because there was no precedent for a sixteen-year-old genius to attend such a meeting before.
After weighing it for two seconds, the host of the meeting asked: "Representative of the axiomatic system of generalized modal number theory on multiple transcendental spaces, do you have any questions that you must ask now?"< br>
Qiao Yu stood up immediately and said politely: "Thank you, the host, and thank you, Academician Zhang Yuanling. I have something I want to talk about, can you give me five minutes?"
The host looked at the other experts present, Tian Yanzhen turned to glare at Qiao Yu, and Mr. Yuan sat silently.
Others naturally won’t say anything.
On the other hand, Academician Zhang Yuanling, who had just finished speaking, smiled and nodded, and said, "Well, I think five minutes is fine."
"Thank you, Academician Zhang. That's it. First of all, I want to Let me explain to you the first question you just asked, about whether the geometric structure is clearly defined.
The construction of modal space is based on flexibility and generality. Its core significance is to provide multiple representations of number theory objects. form.
This representation can be defined along different modal dimensions. Therefore, clarity cannot be considered, but the required definition is achieved by restricting the geometry of the modal space.
As for other aspects, I think your questions are correct, especially your concerns about the composition of the research team and whether it can successfully complete this project are very insightful. It also made me fully aware of the shortcomings of this project.
As a representative of the research team, I am deeply aware that there are still many areas of insufficient preparation for this topic. I am very grateful to Academician Zhang for taking the precious time to review my project proposal.
After your suggestions, I decided to formally apply to withdraw my project application at this meeting. I also look forward to having the opportunity to submit the application again in the future and receive your guidance and support.
Thank you again. Especially Academician Zhang, I'm sorry for wasting your precious time. ”
After speaking, Qiao Yu bowed politely to the experts at the round table. Then he sat down in his seat honestly.
Whether it is in line with the rules or not is another matter, but the politeness is really polite and there is absolutely no problem.
The host of the meeting subconsciously glanced at Tian Yanzhen and Yuan Zhengxin. The two bosses looked indifferent and had no intention of speaking.
The meeting host could only ask again: "Well, are you sure you want to apply to withdraw the project report?"
"Yes, thank you, uncle host."
"Uh...you're welcome. Okay, then thank you for the introduction just now by Academician Zhang Yuanling. I declare that the morning's agenda has been successfully concluded. Please go to Hall 3 for dinner. There will be a defense event for the shortlisted projects at two o'clock in the afternoon. Please attend on time."
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"Why are you in a hurry? According to the procedure, can't you express your opinions after the afternoon defense?"
After the meeting ended and left the conference room, Tian Yanzhen said He couldn't help but scold Qiao Yu again.
"Hey, Director Tian, I'm afraid that we will enter the defense session in the afternoon. What if I convince all the other experts? I feel like it will be very uncomfortable if I pass."
"Well, Qiao Xi said you were naughty, but I still don't believe it. Now it seems that you are indeed naughty enough."
Old Yuan, who didn't know when he walked up to Qiao Yu, also criticized him.
But after Mr. Yuan finished criticizing Qiao Yu, he glared at Tian Yanzhen and said, "Look, what a great grandson I am, what have you taught me? If you don't have that ability Just let me teach you in person!"
Tian Yanzhen smiled and did not reply.
Qiao Yu directly supported the old man and said: "Grandpa, you can't blame Director Tian. It is true that I was willful this time, but I promise that I will make some achievements by this time next year at the latest. Show them! Don’t look down on people like this.”
"What achievements do you plan to achieve this time next year?" Yuan Zhengxin looked at Qiao Yu and asked.
“At least we must solve all the problems raised by Academician Zhang, and by the way prove the practicality of this framework. Let me tell you, grandpa, only when you are under pressure can you be motivated.
I feel that our The research team is so powerful that they might prove the twin prime conjecture by the way. Then we can apply for the project and see who can question us."
Qiao Yu said with confidence.
The situation was already like this. Yuan Zhengxin wanted to say a few more words, but seeing Qiao Yu's high-spirited look at this time, he suddenly felt that he should not undermine this child's self-confidence.
So he glanced at Tian Yanzhen who said nothing and said: "Okay, since there is no need to attend the afternoon meeting. I will take Qiao Yu back first."
Tian Yanzhen smiled bitterly, and then clicked nod.
It is true that both the old and the young can be willful, but he cannot be willful.
After all, he is also one of the experts in this review and will give his opinion later. Unlike Mr. Yuan, he originally attended this meeting on an impromptu basis.
In the afternoon, if you find a reason why you feel sick and need to go back to rest, no one can use it as an excuse.
The most important thing is that Tian Yan is really sure that many people in this jury want the old man to leave quickly.
Otherwise during the review meeting, the old man got angry and snarled a few words. Although it would not have much impact, it would still be embarrassing.
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"Hey, actually I am anxious this time."
On the car back to Huaqing, Yuan Zhengxin suddenly said.
"Um..."
"Don't say anything. In fact, according to your teacher's idea, you are right to only apply for a small project. After all, you are still so young.
But I am very I'm optimistic about your idea. And I believe you can do it. I really haven't thought about whether you can convince the public at your age."
Qiao Yu raised his hand and scratched his head, feeling a little embarrassed.
"Your idea is very good. Let's do some results first, put up a framework, do research and let's talk about the results. By the way, I'll keep an eye on Qiao Xi's side for you.
Let her go to my office to study by herself starting tomorrow, and I will personally tutor her in her homework. If you have any questions that require auxiliary certification, please feel free to communicate with me. I took her with me to do it.
As for you, you must devote yourself to learning and research. Don't let your talents go to waste. "
Yuan Zhengxin explained seriously.
"Don't worry, grandpa, I wasn't joking with you just now. I am really confident that I can complete the proof of the basic axioms within one year. To put it bluntly, mathematics relies on strength, not words, right? ”
Yuan Zhengxin smiled, this child is domineering, just like himself!
"Yes, mathematics relies on strength, so where do you decide to start?"
"Grandpa, do you still remember the upper bound conjecture my mother gave? That is, there is a following genus on the curve. increases, the number of rational solutions gradually approaches a stable upper bound. "
"Well, according to supercomputer verification, this conjecture seems to be correct at present."< br>
“I plan to start with this project. While constructing this system of modal space axioms, I plan to use this system to prove this proposition.
And I already have A very clever idea. The next step is to work with you and my mother to transform this idea into a proof process. What do you think?”
"Okay, okay, okay, I'm waiting to see your results! Not getting a fund is nothing. If you can prove this proposition before the end of the year, let's get a prize first! Let's see who is still unconvinced by then ! "
Yuan Zhengxin said domineeringly.
"Well..."
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Went to Huaqing for a meal at noon. After not staying long, Qiao Yu returned to Yanbei University. Mainly because he didn't want to be caught and complained by Qiao Xi.
But Qiao Yu didn't feel that he had done anything wrong.
In Qiao Yu's world view, there has never been an absolute sense of right or wrong in this world. The so-called right and wrong are all artificially defined.
For example, can people have more than a hundred genders? There may be hundreds of millions of people around the world who think it can! And firmly believe that this is right!
How to prove that the other party is wrong is actually very simple, just have the strength to change it.
Coincidentally, Qiao Yu feels that he is not only good at defining, but also good at proving.
As for Qiao Xi's thoughts... leave it to Mr. Yuan to teach him for a few days. Qiao Yu believes that Qiao Xi has no other ideas.
Although Mr. Yuan usually treats him kindly, he is very demanding when teaching students. The next lesson will definitely be enough for Qiao Xi.
As for his most important task now, he must first realize the awesomeness he boasted about.
He had to give his grandfather, who had high hopes for him, a taste of the sweetness. For this reason, he went straight back to his cabin after returning to school.
I originally planned to go to the place where a few friends were training, and drink a bottle of Coke while they were standing in military posture...
When it was time to have dinner in the afternoon, Senior Brother Chen’s WeChat message arrived as promised.
"How are you, junior brother? Did our project pass at today's meeting?"
Qiao Yu quickly said: "Senior brother, I will directly submit the project we submitted at today's meeting. The book has been withdrawn! ”
"Withdraw? No, junior brother, you are impulsive!"
"It's so annoying, the review experts actually think that you don't have much relevant research experience, and then question that our project may not be completed.
Can I tolerate him? We have to withdraw it and apply again next year after we make our own results. I want to see who has the nerve to question your scientific research capabilities, senior brother! "
Senior Brother Chen once again replied with a concise and powerful message.
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(End of this chapter)