Chapter 124 You can’t let people go
Principal Gu felt his scalp was numb.
Although it has been confirmed that the paper was published by Zhang Wei, this truth is not reasonable!
It is normal for a graphene researcher to publish a material science paper, and it is also reasonable to publish a physics paper. Even papers on aerospace and electronic engineering, as long as they are related to graphene, are Understandable.
But if you publish a computer science paper, it’s like pole vaulting in the toilet. It’s too much!
The gap between computer science and graphene is really big. One is theoretical science and the other is applied physics. They are not the same discipline. It cannot be said that the two have nothing to do with each other, they must be completely unrelated!
This is not only a matter of different disciplines, but the nature of the research is completely different.
The paper on graphene is a pure application operation, that is, doing experiments, and then drawing conclusions based on the experimental results. The same is true for the basis of the entire paper, using factual results to prove scientific research results.
Writing this kind of paper requires a lot of physics knowledge, but the core of the paper is actually the experimental results.
The paper on zero-knowledge proof is completely a computer theory paper. It does not require experiments. It only needs to propose a theory or clarify an idea.
Writing this kind of paper relies on rich theoretical knowledge, a deep understanding of these theoretical knowledge, and unique insights. Experiments are basically not needed. It relies entirely on thinking logic to form scientific research results.
To put it simply, one is playing with operations and the other is playing with imagination.
Now that Zhang Wei, a man who plays operations, suddenly started to play with his imagination, this made Professor Gu feel incredible.
To play with your imagination, you must understand the theoretical knowledge of computer science!
If you want to play well with your imagination, you must have a deep understanding of this knowledge!
To use your imagination to your advantage, you must have unique insights into this knowledge!
These three levels progress one by one, and each level is a threshold. Only when you cross the threshold of the highest level can you write a paper with a level of zero-knowledge proof.
But there are so many different fields. You are not a scholar who studies computer science. Why did you jump into this field and jump through three levels in a row?
Principal Gu switched from physics to materials science back then. He knows how difficult it is for high-end scholars to change majors.
Physics and materials science are somewhat related, and can be understood across majors, but are these two subjects even remotely related to computer science?
If two completely unrelated majors could switch at will, Principal Gu would really not believe it if he hadn't seen it with his own eyes.
“Why? Why can Zhang Wei write a paper on computer science! It’s still a top paper! This is unreasonable! How can a scholar achieve top scientific research achievements in two unrelated fields at the same time? Ai Yin Stan can't do it either!
Although there is a precedent for Marie Curie to win the Nobel Prize in Physics and the Nobel Prize in Chemistry at the same time, her award-winning achievements are not related to graphite. "En leaps into computers."
The word "unreasonable" is all that fills Principal Gu's mind.
It is indeed difficult for a science and engineering professor to believe something that seems very unreasonable.
At this time, the secretary continued: "Principal, when I called to confirm just now, I asked Zhang Wei why there was University of California, Berkeley in the signature.
Zhang Wei told me that this paper was It was revised by a professor from the Department of Computer Science at Berkeley, and the professor at Berkeley also signed the second author and wrote a letter of recommendation to the journal, so when signing, he wrote "Berkeley"
"Signature No. Which professor from Berkeley is the second author?" Du Zhiqiang asked immediately.
The secretary took out his notebook, looked at the names on it, and replied: "There are two professors from Berkeley who signed Zhang Wei's name as the second author. One is named Sophie Goldwasser. Er."
Principal Gu immediately looked at Du Zhiqiang and asked who this guy is?
After all, he does not study the computer field and does not know much about experts in this field.
Du Zhiqiang looked surprised when he heard the name. He immediately replied: "Sophie Goldwasser is an authoritative expert in cryptography and an academician of the American Academy of Sciences."< br>
“Very powerful?” Principal Gu asked subconsciously.
“Very impressive!” Du Zhiqiang continued to introduce; “Let’s put it this way, compared to physics, a scholar of her level is a Nobel Prize-winning scholar! I didn’t expect that a scholar of this level would not be The corresponding author, but only the second author!"
Principal Gu nodded suddenly, and the comment of "approved Nobel Prize" instantly made him understand Goldwasser's status in the field of computer science. .
"How important is Zhang Wei's paper that a talented scholar who is about to win the Nobel Prize can be a green foil!"
Principal Gu sighed and then asked: "Who is the other second author? ?"
The secretary looked at the notebook again: "Leonard Adelman!"
"Who are you talking about?" Du Zhiqiang screamed.
The secretary thought he had said the wrong name, so he checked the notebook again, and then said: "Leonard Aardman!"
At this moment, Du Zhiqiang's face instantly turned pale, as if he had lost all color. His lips were slightly opened, but he could not say a word for a long time. The whole body seemed to be stiff and unable to move. Only the eyes that seemed to jump out of their sockets were staring at the secretary, the source of the information, as if trying to find some explanation from there.
This expression actually made the secretary shrink back in fright. He looked at the name on the small book again, recalled the content of the call just now, and confirmed that he had indeed said it correctly, and then He carefully repeated the name for the third time:
"Leonard Aardman."
"Old Du, take a drink of water first!" Principal Gu's voice finally made Du Zhiqiang reply. Come to your senses.
Du Zhiqiang picked up the tea cup and took a reluctant sip. He didn't even blow away the tea leaves floating on his mouth, causing a piece of tea leaf to stick to his lips.
Taking a deep breath, Du Zhiqiang asked: "Secretary Wang, are you sure his name is Leonard Adelman?"
"That's the name Zhang Wei said, otherwise I will go to the paper search Check again and confirm?" the secretary asked.
“It’s best to confirm!” Du Zhiqiang continued, minding his own business: “Because Leonard Adelman is the winner of the Turing Award!”
“Turing Award!” Principal Gu was also shocked.
Although he is not an expert in the computer field, he also knows the value of the Turing Award, which is the Nobel Prize in the computer field!
A certain award is the Nobel Prize in a certain field. This description often appears, but most of it is flattery. Can the achievements in those fields have a contribution to mankind comparable to that of the Nobel Prize?
But computer science is different. Computer science’s contribution to mankind is no less than that of physics, chemistry, biology and medicine. Breakthroughs in the computer field can also bring revolutionary development to all mankind.
So the Turing Award, the highest honor in the computer field, is really qualified to compete with the Nobel Prize.
It is also true that the Nobel Prize came out early, but the computer was invented late. Otherwise, there might really be a Nobel Prize in Computer Science among the Nobel Prizes.
Let a Turing Award-level expert be the second author, which is equivalent to letting a Nobel Prize-level expert be the second author! This is something that Principal Gu cannot even imagine. After all, in 2004, there was no Nobel Prize winner in China.
After a while, the secretary hurried back and said, "Principal, we have checked, it is indeed Leonard Adelman, the Turing Award winner from the University of California, Berkeley!"
"It's really Ademan!" Du Zhiqiang took a breath of air and sat paralyzed on the spot.
Principal Gu also had a look of disbelief on his face. At this time, he only felt that his mood was like rough waves, and he could not calm down for a long time. His expression was slightly distorted, as if he was trying hard to convince himself that this was all real and not a dream.
It is still unacceptable for him to allow a Nobel Prize scholar to be the second author.
I know that there are many top academic experts in the United States, and you can also grab a lot of scholars who have won Nobel Prizes, but even if there are many, they will not lead such blind people!
How can I only be signed as the second author? A scholar of this caliber should be signed as the corresponding author!
"How on earth did Zhang Wei hook up with the Turing Award winner! And he can also let the Turing Award winner be his second author!"
Principal Gu frowned slightly, at this level Scholars, the computer department of Tsinghua University may not be able to get in touch with them, let alone Zhang Wei is just an ordinary college student.
Are Zhang Wei and Aardman related? Definitely not possible. How can a purebred Chinese be related to a purebred American?
Or is it that Zhang Wei rewarded Aardman with a few thousand starting coins and became the top one on Aardman's list?
Let’s not talk about whether scholars like Aardman will charge money. Even if he does charge money, Zhang Wei can’t afford it!
The only explanation is that Zhang Wei impressed Adelman with his academics.
The next second, Principal Gu suddenly realized how important the content of this paper was for a Turing Award winner to be willing to sign as the second author.
“Oops!” Principal Gu slammed the table.
"Principal, what's wrong?" the secretary asked quickly.
"Zhang Wei may not come back!" Principal Gu said with an annoyed look.
"That's right. I've already joined Professor Aardman, so I can definitely stay at Berkeley. There's no need to come back." Du Zhiqiang nodded with deep understanding.
"That's not possible, Zhang Wei must come back! If he stays at Berkeley, I will fly to Los Angeles myself and bring him back!" Principal Gu said without hesitation.
Are you kidding! Tsinghua University has been waiting for almost a hundred years to finally get a Nobel Prize, but we can’t let people go!
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When Zhang Wei returned to the dormitory, the oil man was sitting in front of his laptop, browsing the photos on the screen.
"Zhang, you are back, come and take a look!"
Zhang Wei came over and saw the oil man looking at the photos of camels.
"What do you think of this camel?" the oil man asked, pointing to a photo.
"Why is this camel so thin? The hump is all gone!"
"This is just a camel that specializes in racing. Although it is thinner, it runs fast!"
"It specializes in racing. A camel? Which one is more expensive than a horse?" Zhang Wei asked.
"It's hard to say, but this racing camel only costs more than thirty thousand US dollars! But the prize money for racing camels is not less than that for racing horses!"
The oil man turned over again Next photo, then asked: "How about this camel?"
“This camel is so beautiful, it feels like its hair has been specially trimmed!”
“This is just a camel specially participated in the camel beauty pageant! In Saudi Arabia, the winner of the camel beauty pageant can receive millions in prize money. ! Look at this one again.”
This time, the oil man found a photo of a white camel.
“White camels! This kind of thing should be relatively rare!”
“Yes, in Saudi Arabia, white represents the Spring Festival and sanctity. White camels are usually seen at weddings or Used in celebrations”
The oil man said, pointing to the computer screen: "Which one you like, pick one!"
"Pick one? Do you want to give me a camel?"
"Yes, before When you wanted to ride a camel, didn't I say, I can give you two!" The oil man nodded.
“Wait a minute!” Zhang Wei looked at the oil man warily. The so-called courtesy for nothing is either a traitor or a thief.
"Abdul, are you hiding something from me?"
"Hehe..." The oil man scratched his head in embarrassment, and then said: "My driver's license was accidentally lost in the mail!"
"It means, I have to give it to you. Be a driver?”
Zhang Wei suddenly felt that the big white camel was not handsome anymore!
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