Chapter 143 Young Eagle Spreads Its Wings
"Is this what the world of mathematics looks like today?" Grothendieck is now seventy-five years old. At his age, he can no longer shout like a young man, but as long as he stands on the stage, the people below will
People couldn't help but close their mouths; the weak voice reached their ears and shook them like thunder, making them dizzy.
Mr. Grothendieck supported Lu Qiujian’s speech? So, did I take presumptuousness just now? This was their first reaction. This is Grothendieck’s huge influence in the mathematics world, even though he has withdrawn from the mathematics circle for more than ten years.
However, the prestige they have accumulated over a long period of time makes them carefully consider any word Grothendieck says.
Alas, it is still a matter of qualifications! Lu Qiujian sighed in his heart. He had said so many words, but it was not as good as Grothendieck's rhetorical question; but this was fine, it seemed that the effect would be better if he came forward.
It seems that there is no need to come up with your backup plan today.
"What do you think is absurd about this speech?" Grothendieck widened his eyes, patted the podium, and said like a stern teacher lecturing an unsatisfied student; of course, at least half of the people present had read it.
Grothendieck's book, it seems not an exaggeration to call him a teacher, "Just because the person who proposed these is a young man, does it mean that your eyes are blinded by anger and jealousy and you cannot see the truth?"
"Mr. Grothendieck, are you saying that the contents of these speeches are correct?" After training for a long time, someone finally had the courage to ask.
"Whether it is correct or not should be judged by yourselves, instead of asking me, an old man who has retired for many years!" Of course, he has been away from the world of mathematics for too long, and he is not very familiar with many cutting-edge issues, but his remaining intuition tells him
Himself, the ten questions raised by Lu Qiujian are indeed reasonable, otherwise he would not come out to support Lu Qiujian.
With Grothendieck's support for Lu Qiujian, these people finally temporarily put aside their prejudices and began to face this speech seriously. They slowly thought about the parts of these issues related to their own research. Then they were surprised to find that,
If we continue to study in the direction pointed out in Lu Qiujian's speech, it will indeed bring huge changes to the entire mathematical world. And as for the problems themselves, it seems that there is no big problem to be found at the moment.
"Mr. Lu, regarding the third question, I have some questions..." Some people with keen minds have already thought of something and started to ask questions.
"I have considered this issue before, but I have not conducted in-depth research, but I think it seems more appropriate to start from..." Lu Qiujian also regained his composure and began
Answer in an orderly manner.
After receiving the answer, the man sat down thoughtfully, and then someone else raised his hand and started asking questions. Only then did Professor Zhang and the principal breathe a sigh of relief. At least the current crisis was over for the time being, thanks to the qualified
Rothendieck was present. If he had not admired Lu Qiujian, I am afraid that no one would have been able to restore calm to the venue.
After answering a few more questions, Lv Qiujian stopped answering when he saw that it was getting late. He pressed his hands down to signal everyone to quiet down; from the time Grothendieck came on stage to Lv Qiujian fluently answering a series of questions, and then thinking
The day before yesterday, it was this person who gave a report on cracking the Poincaré conjecture, and everyone finally temporarily changed their prejudice against Lu Qiujian's age and regarded him as a real mathematician.
"Regarding these ten problems, I have raised 10 million US dollars and plan to set up a fund, like the Clay Mathematics Institute's Seven Millennium Problems. The fund will reward mathematicians who solve these ten problems!
One million dollars for each question!" As he spoke, Lu Qiujian turned his attention to the president, "I wonder if Capital University would be willing to manage this part of the funds and review the results of the mathematicians?" He couldn't do it on his own.
Lu Qiujian wanted to use the resources of Capital University to complete the job.
How could you refuse such a good thing! The principal looked at Lu Qiujian with more and more kindness. Such a student can not only bring glory to the school academically, but is also willing to use the money he raised to increase the reputation of the school. It is really a lantern.
It’s hard to find too! He stood up quickly, “The Capital University is willing to help
The development of mathematics in the world has made a small contribution!" Of course, he knew that this kind of good thing should attract more people to participate. "Later, Beijing Normal University will draw up a list of review committees and issue invitation letters to well-known experts in the field of mathematics to join.
Among the review committee, I hope you will not refuse!"
There was a buzz among the crowd. They were afraid of not having enough funds for their usual research, so how could they, like Lu Qiujian, give away the money they got? They became more and more interested in the reliability of the content of this speech.
"I will transfer the funds to the special account of Jingshi University later!" Of course I paid for this money myself, but I will definitely find other people to come forward before, whether it is Jason or Travel
The Simmons I met on the way are all candidates for selection.
The principal nodded and agreed, and at the same time he was thinking about how to name this award. If the donor has no special request, can Capital University also spend a sum of money to participate in this fund and obtain the naming right?
The meeting has come to an end here. After the principal took the stage to deliver his speech, the mathematicians slowly dispersed; Lu Qiujian was once again surrounded by the crowd.
"Hey, what do you want me to say about you? If Grothendieck hadn't come forward today, I don't know how the situation would have developed? Can't it be like this next time?" Professor Nan asked with concern.
"So what? Lu, don't worry about those mediocre people's ideas! As long as it is something you think is right, you should stick to it!" Dyson said unceremoniously. He looked at Lu Qiujian sincerely, "I seem to see
Here comes a young eagle spreading its wings!”
Reminiscent of Dyson's speech about birds and frogs at the banquet when he lost a bet when he was at Princeton, Lu Qiujian's heart was filled with excitement. He finally got the recognition of these top scientists, so he shouldn't have put in so much effort.
!
"Your views on the system of partial differential equations of general relativity have given me a lot of inspiration!" Edward Witten also came over. Among all the experts attending the meeting, he probably knows the most about physics, right?
"By the way, have you decided where to go after graduation?"
"Probably Europe!" Lu Qiujian smiled, "Maybe we will meet again then!" (To be continued.)
Chapter completed!