Chapter 159 Collaborators
“Oh, it’s you, Professor Frank, hello, what can I do?”
After reacting, Qiao Yu immediately asked enthusiastically .
The tone... can probably be described as cordial. After all, every time he talks to Frank, Qiao Yu can experience some happiness beyond academic achievements.
There is no way, Qiao Yu has always felt that he is a very tacky person, and tacky people always find happiness easily from people they like and dislike.
Only a saint can see all disputes with a spirit of fraternity. The only pity is that there are too few saints, which is probably why world peace is always extremely precious.
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"Congratulations, Qiao Yu! Amazing results! What I didn't expect the most is that you opened up a brand new track, and in the past six months, You are still studying the problem of geometric Langlands conjecture! You are a genius,"
Professor Frank said cheerfully.
Three hours had passed since he called Lucas Eisen.
Of course he took this time to take a look at Qiao Yu's paper, but to be honest, he didn't really get much into it at this time.
The main reason is the state of mind. Everyone is the same. It is difficult to fully invest in any article when you are not calm.
This is especially true for mathematics papers, because you have to keep thinking while reading.
Professor Frank’s mood at this time was extremely complicated, and it was difficult to calm down at least.
But he has indeed already thought about what to say on this phone call.
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"Thank you for the compliment, Professor Frank, but it's really too much! In fact, it was just an idea at the beginning, and I didn't expect it to actually work."
Qiao Yu He answered rather humbly, and then enthusiastically He took the initiative to ask: "You didn't just call me specifically to talk about this, right? Is there anything else?"
...
It was probably Qiao Yu's gentle tone that made Professor Frank Feeling confident, the conversation immediately got to the point.
"It's like this. I carefully read your paper on the generalized modal axiom system. My colleagues and I agreed that this is a very broad and valuable proposition.
So I very much look forward to it. Work with your research group to expand this axiom system. Berkeley can undertake a lot of basic research and verification work.
If you agree, I can draft a clear statement with my colleagues today. Cooperation content. Please believe that we will allow enough time to be invested. Effective cooperation with time and resources.
I believe that we can jointly advance this project on the basis of respect and understanding, especially since we have a deep accumulation in basic research.”
Soon the other party gave it Response: "It's a good suggestion. But... Professor Frank, you know, I am not yet an adult, so my mother helps me make decisions about cooperation. Why don't you wait and ask my mother first? It won't delay For too long, she was right next to me.”
The answer on the other side made Frank stunned, and his brain suddenly became a little confused...
It had been so long since he had returned to China that he didn't know whether academic cooperation required the consent of his guardian.
Shouldn’t it be necessary?
"Um...excuse me, Qiao Yu, this is an academic cooperation, I don't think you need to consult your mother's opinion, right?"
"Oh, Professor Frank, please Forgive me, I forgot to explain before. My mother is a student of Academician Yuan Zhengxin and one of the most important members of this team
Even this idea was started after I discussed it with her. So with any collaborator I need to ask for her opinion.
Not only is she a guardian, but we are also a partner in this project. It's just that the part she is currently studying is the calculation of modal simplification.
After all, we want to ensure that every step forward of this framework is controllable. Especially mathematical complexity ensures feasibility. So you want to talk to her directly? "
Frank was stunned, and his mind suddenly became confused. After all, he was completely unprepared for this...
And when did Qiao Xi become Yuan Zhengxin's student?
He really didn't know this. When he searched for Qiao Yu's news on the Internet, he did also look for Qiao Xi.
There is indeed information about Qiao Xi on the Internet, but it belongs to another person. There is no information at all on the Internet about the situation of Qiao Yu's mother.
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In the hotel room, Qiao Yu could hardly hold back her laughter.
Qiao Xi ignored him at all. When Qiao Yu answered the phone, she had already put on her headphones and was reading a book.
As for whether you heard what Qiao Yu said, it can only be a matter of opinion.
After waiting for a while, there was still no reply. Qiao Yu couldn't help but urge: "Hey, Professor Frank, are you still there?"
"Oh, I'm still there, um. ...Well...that's what I'm thinking about. Why don't you give me your mother's email address first? I'm not familiar with her, so I plan to share it with you. After discussing the specific content of the cooperation, I will send her an email to discuss the feasibility. "
"That's OK, but I don't remember her email address. I will send it to you via email. OK. Hang up first..."
Qiao Yu said regretfully, and then hung up the phone without hesitation.
The person on the other side is too cowardly... He deserves to never have a chance to stand out in his life!
After all, he really wanted to be there to hear what Qiao Xi's attitude would be if the two of them had a direct conversation, and whether he would have the coolness of counting to three!
Sometimes he really felt that Qiao Xi was too out of touch, and when she was angry she would pull his ears without any fuss. The word passion seemed to be insulated from her.
Obviously Qiao Yu does not think this is a healthy state of life. Even if the man opposite could arouse Qiao Xi's anger, it would be good...
But it doesn't matter, that man is almost forty anyway! Let him suffer for a while longer.
It would be good to wait until you are forty years old and no longer think about it, and then slowly realize the pure malice of this world.
Qiao Yu believes that the world will be fair to him! Although he doesn't think suffering is the wealth of life... In fact, Qiao Yu doesn't think he has suffered much.
But he believes that the first half of his life was too smooth, and he should enjoy more setbacks in the second half of his life. In some popular words, all experiences in life are a kind of wealth.
So he hung up the phone, rushed into the bathroom, washed his face and feet, then Qiao Yu lay on the bed and started chatting happily.
"Mom, Professor Frank called me just now and wanted to cooperate with us. I asked him to contact you. Can I give him your email address?"
"Whatever you want."
"Then I'll give it to you, but then again, will you agree to cooperate with him?"
"That seems to depend on whether you can cooperate with him or not. Irreplaceable benefits."
"Irreplaceable benefits? How is it possible! No one is irreplaceable except us!"
"It has nothing to do with me."
Qiao Xi glanced at Qiao Yu, and then asked calmly: "So since he is not irreplaceable, why do you agree to cooperate with him?"
"Can you stop being so calm all the time? You also said My hormones are no longer secreted. I think you are.” It's secreted. It's not surprising. As for you, I very much doubt whether you will get married and have children like a normal person in the future."
"You don't act like a normal person, so you can't ask me to act like one. You’re here, right?”
“That makes sense. That’s up to you.”
"Well..."
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The situation the next day was not much better, and even more people took the initiative to talk to Qiao Yu.
There is no doubt that Qiao Yu became the most popular figure in this meeting.
Overwhelming all the academicians.
Of course, this is a very objective matter. In fact, this has nothing to do with publishing papers in the "Annals of Mathematics".
If it were another person, the paper would be publicly and positively commented by several Fields Medalists, and he would definitely enjoy this kind of treatment.
In fact, Chinese mathematicians have not been confident enough, at least in the world of theoretical mathematics.
On the one hand, there are various world-class mathematics awards, and there are very few local winners in China. For example, in top mathematics awards such as the Fields Medal and the Abel Prize, there are no Chinese, only Chinese.
Qiao Yu’s mentor Tian Yanzhen did win the Wolf Prize, but his most important achievements were made at Harvard and Princeton.
So when it comes to mathematical theory, China is really not upright. This is also the reason why many universities only recognize foreign journals.
The final conclusion is that China is a big country in mathematics, but not a powerful country in mathematics.
It’s very helpless, very real, and quite embarrassing.
This time Qiao Yu is sought after by a group of international academic leaders, and he has no experience of studying abroad. It can be said that it is impossible to establish friendship with these leaders.
When the news returned to China, it naturally made many professors feel that the future was promising, and looking forward to cooperation naturally became the mainstream thought.
Big names such as Tao Xuanzhi, Delini, Wiles, etc. all think that the generalized modal axiom system is a milestone discovery in mathematics of this century. Who in China has the nerve to question it?
Of course, this directly puts some professors in a dilemma.
It was also during the four days of the meeting that Zhang Yuanling took the initiative to find Tian Yanzhen and invited Tian Yanzhen to the tea room.
"Professor Tian, this time I am really no longer human inside and out."
After a brief greeting, Zhang Yuanling said with a wry smile.
Tian Yanzhen smiled and said nothing.
Of course he knows what Zhang Yuanling means.
To be honest, when Qiao Yu heard the doubt, he directly withdrew the project application without even saying hello to him.
If Yuan Zhengxin hadn't been protecting him, he would have really wanted to speak well of Qiao Yu that day.
Similarly, he did not expect that Qiao Yu could achieve results so quickly. So this is what happened.
Although both of them knew that it was normal for Zhang Yuanling to raise questions during the meeting.
As a reviewer, it is your job to raise questions about possible problems in the project. It can only be said that Qiao Yu solved these problems so quickly that no one can do anything about it.
"Why, Professor Tian, do you really want to say nothing?" Zhang Yuanling poured the tea and said again.
"Hey, what can I say? How about I call Qiao Yu and ask him to slow down the pace of his research a little?"
Tian Yanzhen asked with a smile. .
Zhang Yuanling was startled, and then smiled even harder...
The main reason was that it was so reasonable that there was no way to refute it.
“Tell me the truth, did he already have a complete idea at that time, and even almost made something, but he didn’t write it all in the project book?!”
Adjusted Zhang Yuanling asked directly.
Tian Yanzhen looked at Zhang Yuanling and said, "Do you think it is possible? In mid-August, I invited Professor Zhang Yuantang to come to Yanbei International Mathematics Center to give a report.
Qiao Yu was inspired by Professor Zhang to conceive of the generalized modal axiom system. The meeting was only held in late August. If he had a complete idea at that time, then Qiao Yu would be a genius! ”
Zhang Yuanling once again had nothing to say.
Of course, this was originally a helpless matter.
The project review was based on the research direction and some avoidance principles from the expert library. A randomly selected expert. It is impossible for the master and apprentice to know that he was chosen specifically to do this kind of thing.
So I can only say that he was really unlucky, and he happened to run into it.
“Hey, Huaqing School of Mathematics has been getting better and better in recent years, and it has produced a lot of results recently. It feels like it’s just around the corner to surpass our double bachelor degree!” Zhang Yuanling sighed with emotion.
Seeing Tian Yanzhen just sitting there smiling and sipping tea without expressing his position, Zhang Yuanling could only continue talking on his own.
“Yesterday I had a small meeting with my team members, as well as Professor Shen and Professor Zhou. As you know, I have recently been doing research on the bilateral cell base ring conjecture of the affine B-type Weyl group .
Because the structure of the affine B-type Weyl group shows strong symmetry, the framework proposed by Qiao Yu happens to be very good at dealing with geometric problems of periodicity and symmetry
We agreed that perhaps symmetries in modal space might correspond to the classification of bilateral cells. If the modal path is used to describe the geometric representation of the bilateral cell cavity, and the equivalence class is defined with the help of modal distance.
Maybe it can help us give a geometric explanation to the algebraic relationship of bilateral cells. Of course, there are also problems. After all, the affine Weyl group belongs to the infinite group, and its classification of bilateral cells and the complexity of the base ring structure are much higher than those of finite groups.
This requires expanding Qiao Yu’s framework’s ability to handle high-dimensional and infinite-dimensional structures. So, Professor Tian, could you please help me connect the dots? Let’s work together to solve this problem.
If Qiao Yu can help us construct a modal space specialized in the affine B-type Weyl group so that it can capture the group interaction and the geometric properties of bilateral cells, perhaps we can complete this proposition.
And this cooperation can also make a series of expansions and supplements to Qiao Yu's system, which can be regarded as a collaboration that benefits both sides. Of course, if Qiao Yu has any requirements, he can ask for them. In order to promote cooperation, we will try our best to satisfy you. ”
There is no doubt that Zhang Yuanling's proposal is far more sincere than that of Professor Frank at Berkeley.
At least they seriously proposed a cooperation plan, and their goals are very clear.
And from Tian Yanzhen’s perspective, I was quite surprised to hear Zhang Yuanling’s idea. This really requires courage.
After all, Zhang Yuanling questioned Qiao Yu's project in August, and now he has offered to cooperate.
But after thinking about it, Tian Yan really felt that this move was quite clever. If the news really spreads, it might even make this old boy's reputation rise.
After thinking for a moment, Tian Yanzhen asked: "Then what if we really use this method to achieve results?"
Obviously Zhang Yuanling had already thought about it and said: "How else can we calculate it?" Of course, the premise is that the problem is solved in this way.
In addition, I will include Yanbei International R&D Center as a cooperative unit. After signing the cooperation agreement, half of the remaining funds for this project will be allocated. Qiao Yu used it first."
Tian Yanzhen smiled and asked, "If I remember correctly, you applied for this project last year, right? It's been more than a year. How much funding is left?" br>
Zhang Yuanling shook his head and said: "It hasn't been used much yet. There are about three million left. It is mainly used to attend some conferences and invite people to lectures. After all, it is still in the early stage of theoretical construction.
But you also know that the subsequent geometric simulation, weight function optimization, and topological property analysis all require supercomputing. This is where the bulk of the money is spent, but we have not yet done this. "
Tian Yanzhen nodded. He had to say that he was sincere.
"Okay, I'll tell Qiao Yu about this. Just as you said, if Qiao Yu’s method yields results, then let’s work together. If you directly produce results, the remaining funds will be refunded. "
"That's it. I owe you a favor. I'll have people prepare the plan and agreement later and send them over. If you think it's okay, just show them to Qiao Yu. "
After the business was settled, Zhang Yuanling breathed a sigh of relief. He also relaxed and casually said with emotion: "Hey, I really made a mistake.
If Qiao Yu's geometric system of number theory can really be realized, and it can also unify representation theory, Yanbei will also be a banner in the world of mathematics in the future.
It seems that we have to pay attention to little Libaba's mathematics competition. It is said that you coaxed Qiao Yu to Yanbei at the beginning of the year because you were interested in his performance in that competition, right? "
Tian Yanzhen smiled and said nothing again. Let him treat this matter as an unsolved case.
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When Tian Yanzhen was talking about project cooperation with Zhang Yuanling , Chen Zhuoyang was also dragged into a talk by two professors
The effect of Qiao Yu's appearance on Ann.Math undoubtedly made him the favorite of this meeting.
Actually, he has been very busy since yesterday, especially on WeChat.
Several college leaders, including the dean, sent him WeChat messages to express their congratulations.
That is to say, he has not yet added the WeChat account of the only academician of the academy. Chen Zhuoyang suspected that the big academicians would greet him.
At this time he also knew the list of Jinzhou University to attend this meeting. But he didn't bother to get close.
Today, after the effect of the paper has fermented, he has begun to attract more attention from yesterday's little transparency.
Mainly a spillover effect.
There were too many people who wanted to chat with Qiao Yu, and some professors couldn't get through, so they had no choice but to talk to Chen Zhuoyang.
After all, as a team member of Qiao Yu's project, even if it is only for verification work, he is one of the people who knows Qiao Yu's axiom system best.
But to be honest, Chen Zhuoyang didn't get up either. After all, he knew very well that his job was mainly about calculations.
The part that Qiao Yu is responsible for is where the soul lies. It is both abstract and inspiring...
“Actually, I think Qiao Yu should not have published the two papers so early. Instead, he should have done some more in-depth research first and published the modal axioms so early.
After all, these core ideas are published. If it enters the public domain too early, everyone can quickly upgrade and expand based on Qiao Yu's theory. It would be a pity if the later research falls behind, which means that the subsequent influence will be robbed."
The person who is expressing his opinion is a professor from Nanzhou University next door to Jinzhou.
One sentence made Chen Zhuoyang feel a little blushing...
Qiao Yu really didn't plan to publish the paper so early. If it weren't for him, he could have published it after completing some of the more complicated content.
Of course, he didn't actually ask Qiao Yu to publish the paper so early.
Fortunately, before he could speak, another professor from Nanjin University immediately retorted: "In fact, early onset is better than early onset. At least it establishes priority.
And I think this system is inherently complex and abstract. In the future, researchers from different fields will definitely need to join in to expand.
And the original team must know this stuff best. With more partners, we can definitely move forward quickly, right, Chen. Professor?”
Well, Chen Zhuoyang probably understood what these two people meant, and said quickly: "Professor Liang, Professor Jiang, it's useless for you to tell me this.
This subject is indeed long-term, but you also know that I He’s really just a handyman. If you really want to join or cooperate, you have to discuss it with Qiao Yu.”
“Professor Chen is too humble. He has to pay back the paper once. We are doing odd jobs, so haven’t we been doing odd jobs for nothing for so many years?”
“Yes, if I can get published in a top magazine even if I do odd jobs, I would love to do odd jobs every day. Otherwise, wait. Can you give us an introduction after the meeting? Maybe there will be opportunities for cooperation in the future..."
"Okay, but first, let's make an introduction, but I can't guarantee anything."
"Haha... Professor Chen, I would be very grateful as long as you are willing to help. By the way, I heard that you don't seem to get along well with other people at Tianjin University? Are you interested in coming to our NTU?
You should have signed a 3+3 contract with Tianjin University, right? You can look at the clause that the contract can be terminated by submitting an application sixty days in advance.
That is. As long as you haven't accepted a school or other project, you can come here in the next semester if you terminate the contract.
Our dean said that if you are willing, there is no problem in coming to our school. There happens to be an associate professor's mobile title vacant."
"Um...this..."
This invitation was so sudden that Chen Zhuoyang was completely unprepared. After all, he had not stayed at Tianjin University for a full semester.
Okay, even though I knew that the invitation was for Qiao Yu's sake, I still couldn't help but be a little shaken.
After all, although Nanjing University and Tianjin University are in the same city, in terms of mathematics school, Nanjing University is much better than Tianjin University, let alone an associate professor there...
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According to the law of conservation of happiness, if some people are happy, others will naturally feel dizzy.
For example, Dean Zhang of Tianjin University felt like he was in trouble.
Who would have thought that an obviously marginalized doctoral student like Chen Zhuoyang, who usually looked dull and silent, would have such a good relationship with that Qiao Yu.
Such big news suddenly came out.
He has read the last two papers of Ann.Math. To be honest, although the paper written by Chen Zhuoyang really did not reflect much academic ability.
But if you can't stand it, it's obviously supported by people. Moreover, this is the school’s first paper published in the top four journals in more than 20 years.
Being able to reach the position of deputy dean is much more sober than an ordinary professor who only does academic research.
Isn’t the academic world like that? Of course one's own abilities are important, but there is no necessary relationship between being capable and being able to get ahead. On the contrary, if there are really talented people to support you, it will be easier to get ahead.
Even at the academician level, there are still parallel imports. It is impossible to be completely uneducated.
But there are always people who can use their personal networks to do some academic packaging. Even if their academic abilities are slightly inferior to those of their competitors at the same time, they can still get in.
Fair? Are you kidding me?
At this stage, many academic research projects involve large research groups. In order to promote people to higher positions, universities often tilt team resources towards individuals. Everyone is well aware of this.
Driven by profit, some professors have high academic standards but do not know how to deal with people, or they are at odds with a bunch of people. Naturally, they will not be the first choice for team resources.
So generally speaking, Zhang Guohong would rather offend professors who only know how to do research than offend professors who are good at dancing.
But Chen Zhuoyang obviously does not belong to the category of long-sleeved and good at dancing.
My daily interactions are very simple. Apart from going to class, I basically stay in the dormitory and rarely go out to communicate.
And in Zhang Guohong's view, if Tian Yanzhen's student is really a good dancer, there is a high probability that he will not be assigned to Tianjin University.
Who would have thought that this kid could hide so deeply?
This made him very embarrassed.
Originally yesterday Academician Shi just asked him to communicate more with Chen Zhuoyang, but this statement was actually not bad.
It was just a matter of taking it easy after going back, but who knew that after today’s fermentation, Shi Yunchuan’s idea changed again, saying that he would take the initiative to make an appointment with Chen Zhuoyang, and go to Chen Zhuoyang’s room to chat together in the evening. chat.
Take the initiative to go there...
This means asking him to apologize!
Is Zhang Guohong shameless?
Vice dean Tangtang went to apologize to a young man who had just arrived at the school a few days ago...
Well, it's actually possible.
As long as you stay in the administrative position for a long time, you can actually let go of face.
Of course the mood will never be too good.
Zhang Guohong held his cell phone and was still thinking about how to word it. When he was talking to Chen Zhuoyang, the dean called him.
"Old Zhang, Xiao Liu from the college administration just told me that Teacher Chen asked him about the termination of the school employment contract in the afternoon. You happen to be in Linhai, go and ask Teacher Chen. What's going on?
We must have a good chat. If he has any requests, why is he thinking about leaving right now?
Don't be too simple and crude when doing young people's work. Pay attention to the methods. In short, when this matter is left to you, you must comfort the person first. ”
After hearing this explanation on the phone, Zhang Guohong suddenly regretted taking this trip...
(End of this chapter)