Free Web NovelChapter 321: Chapter 216: Promoted to Professor Zhao
Basketball class was merely a brief interlude.
For Zhao Yi, going to class was a form of relaxation. He would joke around with his classmates and tease his teachers. He enjoyed this carefree lifestyle.
However, upon returning to his dormitory, he had no choice but to continue organizing his materials and writing his papers.
The members of the Intelligent and Automated Laboratory, Qian Zhijin and Liu Guangzuo, were highly efficient at paper writing. Within two days, they had sent Zhao Yi the data and organized content, which included some ’fluff’—essentially boasting about their own achievements and emphasizing their importance.
Zhao Yi deleted these comments outright, as they bore practically no significance.
Both Qian Zhijin and Liu Guangzuo attached great importance to the paper. Indeed, Liu Guangzuo had the stature of an authority in the field of computer science, but this was less applicable to mathematics.
As for Qian Zhijin, it didn’t bear mentioning.
The thought alone of having their names listed in the top four mathematics journals sent waves of excitement coursing through them. They worked tirelessly into the night to compile the content, fearing that Zhao Yi might suddenly change his mind.
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The two even got into an argument over who should be credited as the second and third authors. Qian Zhijin felt that he had contributed more, as it was through his personal relationship with Zhao Yi that the lab was able to use Zhao Yi’s algorithm to verify the prime number solution of the three-dimensional tremor waveform graph.
Liu Guangzuo, on the other hand, believed that he deserved credit for discovering the abnormal ratio of twin prime numbers when two groups of prime numbers were combined.
Even though Qian Zhijin’s contribution lay mainly in personal relations, it was indeed pivotal for the Intelligent and Automated Laboratory. Liu Guangzuo’s contribution, however, was on the academic front, offering direct assistance to Zhao Yi.
Zhao Yi felt drained after hearing all this. During his conversation with Qian Zhijin, he nonchalantly said, "There will be more opportunities next time!"
Upon hearing this, Qian Zhijin’s eyes gleamed with excitement.
Indeed!
In their eyes, getting their research published in the top four mathematics journals was almost impossible. But for Zhao Yi, it seemed like a piece of cake.
With the relationship between the Intelligent and Automated Laboratory and Zhao Yi, they might still be able to assist Zhao Yi in the field of computer verification in the future. Therefore, they saw no reason to quarrel with the bigwigs of the lab.
On the weekend.
Zhao Yi finally sent his manuscript to James-Beilman, the editor of "Mathematical Progress".
Beilman had been eagerly anticipating it. Zhao Yi had completed the second group of prime number proof of the waveform graph at the International Conference of Mathematicians, and the manuscript he had sent needed no extensive research. He was under the assumption that it would be published in this issue. However, waiting for it had seemed like an eternity. Along the way, he even sent two emails to Zhao Yi to prompt him.
Finally the wait was over.
Upon opening the manuscript, Beilman was taken aback because what he saw were two papers, not one. The second paper began with the Intelligent and Automated Laboratory’s verification results for the second group of prime number solutions, along with the unusual content of twin primes found.
The subsequent part of the paper provided a proof and explanation for the abnormal content of these twin primes.
This subsequent part was the most critical.
Beilman spent over an hour going through it, but didn’t quite understand it. He quickly enlisted the help of Professor Blant from Princeton University, who also served as an editorial peer reviewer for "Mathematical Progress", to study it with him.
After a whole day.
Through a video call, the two analysed the contents of the paper and finally confirmed that there were no errors in the subsequent proofs.
Both Beilman and Blant expressed immense surprise. "This is an astonishing discovery— the two groups of prime number solutions in the three-dimensional tremor waveform graph contain so many twin primes!"
"The paper even provides an analysis and proof for why there are so many sets of twin prime solutions."
"If I were the one to discover this, I certainly wouldn’t publish it hastily. There’s much more to research further, such as the relationship between the waveform graph and the Twin Prime Conjecture."
"I think there’s definitely a connection, without a doubt. This paper seems like it hasn’t fully expounded on the idea, or rather, has only proven half of it."
"Why did Zhao Yi publish it? He should have continued his research!"
"This young man is quite naive."
"I think when this issue gets published, it will cause a sensation. Many people will join in and conduct further research and proofs."
"This involves the Twin Prime Conjecture!"
The allure of the Twin Prime Conjecture was too strong.
Among a series of conjectures in number theory, the Riemann Hypothesis and the Goldbach Conjecture were considered the most difficult, while the Twin Prime Conjecture was considered relatively simpler. But even the conjecture that was seemingly simpler had seen little to no progress over the years, despite countless mathematicians studying it.
Any progress in the Twin Prime Conjecture would definitely cause a worldwide sensation.
This was one reason why Qian Zhijin and Liu Guangzuo were so agitated when they found the abnormal content of twin primes in the two sets of prime number solutions in the three-dimensional tremor waveform graph.
They were very sure it was a major discovery!
Zhao Yi’s paper clearly stated the reason for the high content of twin prime solution groups in the waveform graph. It was almost akin to telling the world that the solution groups in the three-dimensional tremor waveform graph might contain vital clues to proving the Twin Prime Conjecture.
Both Beilman and Blant felt it was a pity to have it published now. They believed that papers like this should only be published after considerable research.
Of course, what they didn’t know was that Zhao Yi had already done the research. freёwebnovel.com
Monday.
Zhao Yi received a shocking news. Several professors from the College of Science at Yanhua University, had jointly applied the ’full professor’ title for him to the Ministry of Education, which had already been approved.
Actually, universities have the right to directly hire professors as all professorships are contractual, and thus it would naturally have nothing to do with the state. However, there is a precondition that they must conform to the state regulations. For special cases like Zhao Yi who is still a student, applications must be made to the higher-level Ministry of Education.
Zhao Yi was very surprised when Hu Zhibin gave him this information. After asking in detail, he found out that he was a so-called ’honorary professor’.
In other words, he was ’special’. He did not need to instruct postgraduates, give lectures, or conduct any research. He was to be an honorary professor at the College of Science at Yanhua University.
"You are a Level 4 full professor!"
"Professor Zhou Li believes that your achievements qualify you for the Level 3 position, but you have not graduated from university yet. Speaking of which, Zhao Yi, have you considered graduating early?"
"We can apply to the school for you, as long as you can pass all the exams, you can graduate in less than a year..."
"I refuse!"
Zhao Yi answered resolutely. He came to Yanhua University to take pleasure in the college life. He would certainly stay the full four years. Otherwise, he might as well directly go into work. Wouldn’t I just be a tool then?
That would be absolutely unacceptable!
Zhao Yi had some aversion to becoming a professor because he felt that becoming a professor was almost like being superior to others and it would definitely affect him when he was with his classmates. But in the end, he did not refuse.
Indeed.
In the field of mathematics, his research achievements should be acknowledged by those around him.
A professor title does not really matter.
Having a professor title can be quite convenient. For instance, a lot of people do not know how to address him, and it seems somewhat disrespectful using his name.
Now everything is fine.
"Professor Zhao! Professor Zhao! Professor Zhao..." It seems to be quite pleasant to the ears.
However, Zhao Yi still thought it was a little strange as he had not even completed his undergraduate studies yet, while most professors seem to have doctorate degrees.
While Zhao Yi was struggling over this, Hu Zhibin was feeling great. He couldn’t help thinking, "Since he has already become a full professor, he is the same level as me. He certainly won’t come to my class this time, right?"
"That would be much easier in the future!"
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Once Zhao Yi became an honorary professor of the College of Science, it seemed like troubles began to pile up one after another.
The newly established Mathematics Science Center at Shuimu University, invited Zhao Yi to work at the Mathematical Center.
The invitation was somewhat baffling.
It was certain that Zhao Yi would stay at Yanhua University to continue his studies. He had not thought about working somewhere else at all. But he still looked into the Mathematics Science Center and immediately noticed an influential figure-- Qiu Chengwen.
Qiu Chengwen was a renowned mathematician of Chinese origin and was the first person of Chinese press to be awarded the Fields Medal, also holds various other academic titles.
In the domestic mathematics circle, Qiu Chengwen had much greater influence than Terence Tao. Terence Tao was an overseas Chinese and had not come to China yet, while Qiu Chengwen was born in China before moving overseas with his family. He had been working at Hong Kong University in recent years, often visiting Chinese universities and paying great attention to the development of mathematics in China. For instance, he donated the prize money from the Wolf Prize to establish the ’Qiu Chengwen Mathematical Science Award Foundation’ at Shuimu University, to reward people who had achieved results in mathematics.
This summer, Qiu Chengwen returned to Shuimu University and proposed establishing the Mathematics Science Center. He himself would serve as the director of the Center.
"So it was Qiu Chengwen who invited me?"
"But this invitation lacks sincerity, doesn’t it?" Zhao Yi had no intention of working at Shuimu University but still, complained that the other party’s invitation was insincere.
It seemed Shuimu University just made a phone call as a formality, before never making any other follow-up calls.
Zhao Yi didn’t even know who called him.
Which professor?
Or was it an employee in charge of recruitment or logistical affairs?
Shuimu University really lacked sincerity.
In fact, this had nothing to do with Zhao Yi. The main reason was Qiu Chengwen. The people at Shuimu University were divided into two camps. One camp supported Qiu Chengwen in establishing the Mathematics Science Center and inviting top mathematicians from around the world to engage in research and educational work at the center. They also hoped to develop the center to become a research province for mathematics in China, and to nurture excellent math researchers.
The exact words of Qiu Chengwen were, "We hope to be able to nurture our own Fields Medal winners!"
The other camp was against it.
What they opposed was not the establishment of the Mathematics Science Center, but Qiu Chengwen himself. In fact, they received understanding from many people in the mathematics circle.
Qiu Chengwen’s popularity was really bad, to the point where it would not be an exaggeration to say that he had offended the entire mathematics circle in China.
So the matter of the Mathematics Science Center had been dragged on. Even the invitation to Zhao Yi was only out of formality. Even if Zhao Yi had agreed, it would not be possible for him to be hired in a short time.
