Chapter 206 Project Passed
"Grandpa, where are you?"
"Qiuzhai, what's the matter?"
"I'm back and I'll see you later. By the way, do you have any extra bookcases in your office?"
"Huh? What do you want a bookcase for?"
"My tutor gave me a lot of books. Originally, I wanted to put them at my home in Huaqing. But after thinking about it, I was worried that they would get damaged if I put them at home. After careful consideration, I felt more comfortable leaving them at your place. ”
"Okay, I'll have someone make a bookcase for you. How many books did Yan Zhen give you?"
"I took a quick look and found that there must be two or three hundred copies."
"Two or three hundred books? Have you emptied all the books he collected?"
"Haha, grandpa, that's right! When I first came here, Director Tian said that when I graduate from my undergraduate degree, he will give me all the books in the office. I am about to graduate."
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"Okay, okay, okay, haha, just ask someone to transport it here. I'll prepare it for you. By the way, when I leave, I'll leave you all the books and manuscripts I collected. Just put them all together."
……
Two hours later, Qiuzhai.
It took a little longer, but there was nothing we could do. Tian Yan was really worried about the porters coming to get his books, so he found some professors and students to help Qiao Yu move his books.
They are all weak-minded scholars, and they particularly cherish their books, so naturally they cannot speed up.
When they arrived at Qiuzhai, Mr. Yuan did not let the professional movers do it. The professors and students who stayed behind in Qiuzhai were also ready to move the books and manuscripts from Tian Yanzhen neatly bit by bit. Each book is placed in the prepared bookcase.
Someone was also arranged to carefully wipe each book.
Yuan Zhengxin took Qiao Yu to another room to drink tea.
He said he was drinking tea, but Yuan Zhengxin knew that Qiao Yu couldn't bear it, so he drank small cups by small cups, and his good tea for Qiao Yu was just peony chewing.
So I just took a big water cup, put some tea in it, and made a cup...
"Have Yan Zhen made the follow-up arrangements clear to you?"
"I was told to graduate as soon as possible, then defend my doctoral degree early next year, and then graduate."
"Well, first get a doctoral diploma from Huaqing, and then go to Yanbei University to give a report. Yanbei University will also give you a doctoral diploma. Do you have any objection to staying as a professor at Yanbei International Mathematics Research Center?"
Yuan Zhengxin spoke slowly.
Qiao Yu still likes his grandfather's communication method.
Although the result is the same, at least the tone is consultation.
This is probably the winner of the Philippine Award, and he knows more about the winner of the Philippine Award.
"No problem, I don't want to be a professor anyway." Qiao Yu replied immediately.
"Well, when I become a professor, I will apply for both master's and doctoral supervisors. I won't have to go to undergraduate classes. I told Yan Zhen about this and he agreed.
But graduate students are still required. If your set of things is to be disseminated, in addition to other people's research, you must also contribute. Don’t think about picking up everything ready-made.
If the disciples you take in have good conduct and understanding, you can rest assured that they can be used later after being trained. You will know later that academia is more about inheritance than any other career, especially the inheritance of academic ideas. ”
Yuan Zhengxin talked about his life experience carefully.
This is what people do when they reach a certain age. They always want to tell the young people they like all the things they have accumulated in this life.
Although I know that some insights and experiences cannot be understood at a certain age.
"I understand, Grandpa. Don't worry, aren't you just teaching students? I can do it. When the time comes, I will teach students in accordance with their aptitude."
Qiao Yu answered casually.
No one is better at educating students than him. Only recruit talented people, and then tell these students his learning methods, and then it's up to them to perform on their own.
That's what Director Tian is like.
When it comes to mathematics at the postgraduate level, it all depends on your understanding anyway. Once you realize it, you have it. If you don't realize it, there's nothing he can do about it.
If it doesn't work, just do something like Chen Zhuoyang and do some real work in your life. It's actually not bad.
Yuan Zhengxin continued to brew his own tea with a smile, without refuting Qiao Yu's words.
If Qiao Yu said he understood, then he must have understood.
"By the way, it's still half a year after graduation to get a doctorate. What are you going to do?"
There was nothing he could do, so Qiao Yu repeated what he said to Tian Yanzhen.
After listening carefully, Yuan Zhengxin thought carefully for a moment and then said: "Quantization of electronic computers? This direction is very cutting-edge and novel. If it succeeds, it will be an important weapon for the country. Are you sure?"
Qiao Yu smiled and replied: "It won't be more difficult than solving the Riemann Hypothesis, you're right."
"Haha, yes, yes, yes! OK, I support you! If you can do a good job, I will go and ask for credit for you. You didn't eat at noon on the high-speed train today, right? It's almost time to have dinner. Call your mother and let's go have dinner. .”
"Well, why don't you wait until later? Director Tian asked me to fill out the graduation application form quickly."
Yuan Zhengxin raised his hand and waved it, and said: "There's no rush, it's the same one day in the morning and one day in the evening. There are always procedures to follow. Eat first!"
……
In the next week, Qiao Yu started the process. By the way, an application was submitted to the National Natural Science Foundation of China.
There is indeed a lot that can be done in one week. The application was submitted successfully, and he got his undergraduate diploma and bachelor's degree certificate from Yanbei University just in time for the freshman to start coming to the school for military training.
How should I put it, I graduated quietly.
The school actually prepared a graduation ceremony specially for him. Even the principal attended in person.
But let’s talk about it, who has a serious graduation photo with all the senior officials from the school and college, and big bosses from Huaqing coming to join in the fun, but not a single classmate?
If you put aside these details, the school actually takes good care of him. A photographer was specially arranged for Qiao Yu to follow Qiao Xi around the Yanbei campus to check in and take photos.
We also helped him develop all the photos for free and made a special commemorative album. A dinner was specially arranged to celebrate his successful graduation.
In short, everything that shouldn't be there is there. It should be there, but I don’t feel it.
But actually it doesn't matter, Qiao Yu still has a way to feel it.
When he returned home with Qiao Xi in the evening, Qiao Yu locked himself in the room, took out his mobile phone and took pictures of his graduation certificate and degree certificate.
Then I sent it to three classmates who were still enjoying the wonderful life during the summer vacation through a group of friends.
@ everyone by the way.
"Friends, as you can see, I graduated."
"Congratulations, congratulations!"
"Qiao Shen finally graduated!"
"..."
Qiao Yu could feel that the three people's reactions were very dull.
"I just graduated. Aren't you surprised?"
"Boss, you are a Fields Medal winner. How can the school not let you graduate? Besides, even if you want to show off in front of us, you have to focus on the key points, right?
You can hand out Fields medals every day and show off your bonuses. If you keep a low profile and don’t want to show off, we can understand if you recite a few sentences about your paper that solved the Riemann Hypothesis.
What the hell do you mean by issuing graduation certificates and degree certificates? It is normal for the school to rush you to graduate. If you are still delayed in graduating, we have to wonder if the school management is out of their mind. ”
Gong Jiatao's lengthy complaint left Qiao Yu speechless.
Then Yu Yongjun also jumped out.
"That's right, Qiao Shen, you don't usually watch YouTube, right? Go and watch the complaints on YouTube! Just because you are an undergraduate, a bunch of people are quarreling there. Some people say that you don't care about other things just to show off. Extremely, some people say that we at Yanbei deliberately blocked you from graduating for the sake of honor, and some say that the Chinese people want to make big news in this way.
In short, it’s only right that you graduate as soon as possible. If you don’t graduate, you won’t go to class. There’s no point in being a student. You don’t have to go to class?
And if you really go to class, you will destroy classroom discipline and harmonious atmosphere, you know? Why make everyone unhappy? ”
Each of these was a long speech, which made Qiao Yu seriously suspect that they were all using the computer version of WeChat, and the texts had been prepared long ago, just waiting for him to show off their diplomas.
But it’s impossible for him to admit such slander!
"When have I ever broken classroom discipline in class? Let me tell you Yu Yongjun, even though we are so familiar, if you slander me, I will go to court to sue you."
"No, God Qiao, please show your identity! Haven't you realized that you are already a Fields Medal boss? When you sit down to listen to the lecture, have you considered the mood of the professor on the podium?"
After sending the text, Yu Yongjun directly sent a voice message.
Imitating the mentality of the professor giving the lecture, he performed it vividly and passionately.
"Holy shit, why did Qiao Yu come to my class? I haven't offended him recently, right? He's not here to stir up trouble, right? Otherwise, it doesn't make sense? Does his mathematical analysis still need to be learned from me?"
Don't say it yet, don't say it yet. After listening to the voice, Qiao Yu felt that what Yu Yongjun said was quite reasonable.
There is no mistake in every song, one post, one content, one 6 one, one book, one book, take a look!
So he decided to save Yu Yongjun's words, and then asked the professor who taught mathematical analysis in the elite class if he thought so.
Well, by the way, who is the professor who teaches mathematical analysis?
Before he could dig out the professor's name from his memory, Yu Wei also asked: "Did the school say when you will graduate with your Ph.D.? What are your next arrangements?"
"Early next year, I will graduate with my Ph.D. and then return to Yanbei International Mathematics Center as a professor."
Someone asked a serious question, and Qiao Yu answered seriously.
"Can we accept graduate students?"
"Definitely! Let me directly apply for a PhD supervisor."
As soon as Qiao Yu sent this sentence, Gong Jiatao immediately inserted a strong sentence: "Father, what do you think of my qualifications? Can I still be in your eyes?"
Qiao Yu replied without thinking: "Well, this guy is extremely shameless, I can't accept him!"
"No, foster father, I know everything!"
"Me too, God Qiao, you forgot, we agreed, let me be your follower for life!"
Well, Qiao Yu discovered that shamelessness is contagious, but unfortunately Yu Wei's immunity is too strong. ,
But now he is too lazy to continue chatting with them in the group. Instead, consider going to YouTube to see if what those people are arguing is really as exaggerated as Yu Yongjun said.
……
While Qiao Yu was staying in the room bragging wildly with his friends, the approval department within the Ministry of Science and Technology was working overtime and holding a closed-door meeting.
Not surprisingly, what was being discussed was the project document submitted by Qiao Yu. This time, formal procedures were not followed at all, and the leaders of the competent departments personally reviewed and approved it.
Not only did they do enough homework in advance, but they also brought in experts from other places to conduct research.
In fact, this is not the first time a meeting has been held.
There have been two online seminars before, but this is the first time that experts have been invited to Beijing for an offline meeting.
"Experts and our review team, thank you for your hard work. First of all, on behalf of the Ministry of Science and Technology, I would like to thank you all for coming to Beijing to participate in this discussion on electronic computer simulation of quantum computing.
I believe you are almost familiar with it by now. After all, we have organized two online meetings, and this time we specially invite you to have in-depth discussions offline.
The core goal of Qiao Yu's project is to use classical computers to simulate quantum computing capabilities, especially to implement Shor's algorithm. I'm a layman when it comes to technology and don't speak much.
But before everyone speaks, let me first talk about the key points of the discussion at this meeting. We already know the significance and background of this project and there is no need to repeat it again.
Therefore, please focus on practical issues related to estimating project feasibility and resource requirements in the discussion to be discussed later. In addition, this meeting is a confidential meeting, and the content of the meeting is prohibited from being disclosed to outsiders. ”
After the leader sitting in the main seat finished speaking, he naturally looked at the first old man sitting on the left and said: "Academician Li Zhen, you are an expert in quantum computing. Why don't you start the conversation first?"
Li Zhen nodded, then pushed up his glasses and said, "Then I will express my opinion first."
"After reading Qiao Yu's plan, I have searched for some relevant information these days. At present, there is indeed relevant research on quantum computing simulated by classical computers in the world.
Usually technically based on two methods, the first is full-scale simulation of matrix operations. The advantage of this method is that it can accurately simulate quantum states, but the computational resource requirements increase exponentially.
The other is approximate simulation based on tensor networks. The advantage is that it can reduce computational requirements, but it will affect the accuracy of the simulation. After reading relevant literature, both technical solutions are immature.
Currently, the world's most advanced quantum computing simulations, such as IBM's Qiskit, Google's Cirq, and QuEST, can already simulate 40-50 qubits.
But the goal of Qiao Yu's project is to achieve efficient simulation of Shor's algorithm, which requires hundreds or even thousands of qubits. It can be said that if successful, this will be a technical miracle.
But how can I put it... I personally think this miracle is not as good as the miracle of the Riemann Hypothesis being suddenly solved. So if I were asked to make a judgment on the feasibility of this project, I think it is feasible. ”
After saying that, Academician Li Zhen turned off the microphone, leaned back, and stopped talking.
The leader sitting on the main seat nodded and subconsciously glanced at another Academician Zhuo sitting on the right who was obviously planning to speak.
But soon the eyes passed over him, and then stayed for half a second on the stenographer in charge of the meeting minutes. After seeing the stenographer stop writing, he looked at the two engineers sitting on the left under Academician Li Zhen.
"Gaogong Chen and Gaogong Yan, two experts in high-performance computers, what do you think? Can the supercomputing resources and performance we can currently use meet Dr. Qiao's needs?"
The two people whose names were called looked at each other, and then Chen Ming, who was sitting closer, answered the question in a tacit understanding.
"In fact, Dr. Qiao Yu's plan does not have high requirements for supercomputing. Not to mention the performance of our latest supercomputing, even the power of the older generation is more than enough.
Of course, to fully realize Dr. Qiao Yu's requirements may require some hardware upgrades. For example, adopt a new generation of high-speed Internet technology, optimize communication protocols, and add some high-bandwidth storage.
And the cooling system may need to be upgraded. Overall, the investment is not that big. Of course, if you can directly call a newer generation of supercomputer, the cost will be less. And there are domestic alternatives.
To sum up, if we only discuss the feasibility in terms of resource requirements, we also believe that this project is feasible. ”
Academician Zhuo, who was sitting opposite Academician Li, glanced at the two engineers with sharp eyes, but still did not speak.
The leader in charge nodded, and then looked at the person behind him on the left: "Professor Zhu, you do computational mathematics, what do you think?"
"Actually, my opinion is similar to Academician Li's. Currently, the core of the international mainstream implementation of Shor's algorithm is the quantum Fourier transform. This technology only requires O(n) complexity on a quantum computer.
But when simulated on a classical computer, the complexity may rise to O(2^n). So to put it bluntly, how to reduce computational complexity is the key issue.
Therefore, whether the project goals can be achieved actually depends on whether this global problem can be solved. So in the final analysis, this project has nothing to do with hardware, it is a purely mathematical problem.
Since it is a mathematical problem...well, everyone knows that I am not qualified to evaluate Dr. Qiao Yu's mathematical level. But I have 100% confidence in Dr. Qiao Yu's ability in mathematics. So I think Dr. Qiao Yu’s project is extremely feasible. ”
……
After more than a dozen experts in this circle had finished speaking, the leader finally turned his attention to Academician Zhuo, who had always wanted to speak.
"Academician Zhuo, you have been doing research on quantum chips and are also an expert in this field. What is your opinion?"
"I don't have any objections." Zhuo Gang shook his head and said simply.
They are not fools, and the attitude of the leaders in charge is obvious.
After asking around, he felt it was feasible, so how could he express his opinion?
Of course his opinion is not feasible! This project is launched, so what quantum chips are needed?
The problem is that he really didn't expect that a group of people would think Qiao Yu's project was feasible. He really didn't see where it would be feasible!
But the most irritating thing is that these people analyzed all the difficulties of this technology in depth and then gave feasible opinions.
What else could he say? Repeat what these people said is difficult, and then say it’s not feasible?
So angry!
(End of chapter)