Genius of the Rules-Style System

Chapter 552: Chapter 324: The Importance of Sensational Achievements_2

Fermat’s Last Theorem is one of the three major conjectures in the field of mathematics, often referred to as a ’partly proven conjecture’. That’s because many people automatically assume Fermat’s Last Theorem holds true.

This is mainly due to Wiles’ proof.

Even though Zhao Yi invalidated Wiles’ logic of proof, several mathematical institutions also made public statements, saying Fermat’s Last Theorem has once again become a mystery, the theorem’s proven status for over a decade does hold significant influence. Many people refer to Fermat’s Last Theorem directly as Fermat’s Last Theorem, the so-called ’further simplification of Fermat’s Last Theorem’ seems very puzzling to them. Only after paying attention to it did they realize that the original proof for Fermat’s Last Theorem had been disproved.

The disproof of Fermat’s Last Theorem was by Zhao Yi?

The mathematician who is now ’further simplifying Fermat’s conjecture’ is also Zhao Yi?

"This is interesting!"

"Zhao Yi overturned Wiles’ logic of proof, and now, over a year later, he has simplified Fermat’s Last Theorem."

"Fermat’s Last Theorem: The untold story between Wiles and Zhao Yi..."

"I believe comparing Wiles and Zhao Yi is an insult to Zhao Yi. Zhao Yi has proven the Goldbach Conjecture using two methods, meaning one and a half of the three main conjectures have been completed by him."

"If the Four Color Conjecture hadn’t already been proven, perhaps Zhao Yi would have had the opportunity to complete the three major conjectures."

"Wiles is a failure, no one even knows which corner of the world he lives in now..."

Zhao Yi debunking Wiles’ logic of proof and having significant results in research on Fermat’s Last Theorem is indeed a topic with strong public opinion.

After the media got hold of the news, many news reports were filled with discussions on ’Zhao Yi’, ’Wiles’, ’Fermat’s Last Theorem’, making it feel as if Zhao Yi had proved Fermat’s Last Theorem, not just simplified it.

Zhao Yi felt a bit helpless seeing the content in the news reports as he felt that he had just made some progress, not directly proven Fermat’s Last Theorem. He didn’t expect it would trigger such a huge public outcry.

In his judgment, simplifying Fermat’s Last Theorem is just the beginning of the proof process for the theorem.

He had merely taken the first step.

Even though this step might be crucial, he still found proving Fermat’s Last Theorem very difficult; in comparison, the Goldbach Conjecture was not this complex.

Not that this meant Fermat’s Last Theorem was more difficult.

The two conjectures were different.

The complexity of the Goldbach Conjecture lies in the ’difficulty of conception’. The direction of proof isn’t easy to fathom, and the proof process can be quite brain-draining. Many logical aspects aren’t easily comprehensible.

Whereas, Fermat’s Last Theorem is simply ’complex’.

If we were to make a comparison to simple calculations, the Goldbach Conjecture could be likened to the sum of an arithmetic sequence. If the sequence contains too many factors, it may be difficult to calculate individually. However, substituting into a formula can make it easy.

You would need to invent this formula yourself.

Fermat’s Last Theorem, on the other hand, is like calculating the product of many numbers. While it doesn’t have as many factors as the Goldbach Conjecture, since there’s no specific pattern, it’s impossible to derive a direct formula for calculation, making it extremely complex. Thus, it’s necessary to discover some form of commonality among some numbers, and separate calculations which might be simpler.

Of course.

Top-level mathematical conjectures are hardly this simple.

Zhao Yi felt that to prove Fermat’s Last Theorem, he still needed a considerable amount of time for research.

He didn’t have the time for research right now.

Once a world-leading accomplishment is done, lots of people would offer their congratulations. The professors in the School of Sciences were the happiest since Zhao Yi was a professor there. It was as if the school itself had accomplished this research, so they all rushed over to congratulate him.

The professors from the School of Life Sciences also expressed their congratulations to Zhao Yi.

Surprisingly, Wu Yanping, the dean of the School of Life Sciences, even personally ’visited’ the lab at the Biomedical Research Institute to congratulate Zhao Yi for proving the ’simplified Fermat’s Last Theorem’.

Zhao Yi was somewhat amazed.

In the lobby of the Biomedical Research Institute, Wu Yanping and Wei Shiqing both came over. Wu Yanping courteously shook hands with Zhao Yi, saying with a beaming face, "Congratulations, Professor Zhao, for completing another world-class mathematical research!"

"Fermat’s Last Theorem, amazing!" added Wei Shiqing from the side.

"Thank you."

Zhao Yi thanked them and quickly corrected, "I merely simplified Fermat’s Last Theorem, not completed its proof."

"It’s all the same, all the same." Wei Shiqing said with a playful smirk, "Anyways, to me it seems identical, they are all world-class mathematical achievements."

Zhao Yi was receiving flattery to some reluctance.

A group of people exchanged polite pleasantries in the hall, most of them offering congratulations to Zhao Yi. During this, Wu Yanping took the opportunity to say, "Professor Zhao, you are not only a professor in the School of Sciences, but also a researcher at the Biomedical Research Institute."

"Your lab has produced many results, and there’s been progress in AIDS research, but compared to your accomplishments in math, it still falls a bit short..."

"So, have you ever considered becoming a formal researcher? You could also consider serving as a professor at the College of Life Sciences too."

Zhao Yi, puzzled, said, "Can one person concurrently be a professor at two colleges?"

"In theory, not possible, but we can submit an application, and they should approve it. Exceptional talents receive special treatment!" Wu Yanping said, "Our College of Life Sciences is the best college at Yanhua University. Whether you are a tenured professor in the college or a researcher at the Biomedical Research Institute, the Microbiology Technology Lab, you can enjoy better benefits, more easily get approval for project applications, and are even qualified to mentor graduate students and doctoral students..."

Wu Yanping talked continuously about the benefits of being a tenured professor and researcher.

Zhao Yi understood.

They were trying to win him over!

Becoming a formal researcher at the Biomedical Research Institute wasn’t really objectionable to him, he already worked there, but to suggest becoming a professor at the College of Life Sciences...

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He’s still a student at the School of Life Sciences, can he upgrade directly to being a professor while still being a student?

Zhao Yi hesitated for a moment, feeling it might not do any harm to him, but still asked, "As a formal researcher, do I have to come to the institute every day? Like the others..."

"Of course not."

Yan Xuelin suddenly spoke up, his opinion mattering the most on that matter, "Once you become a formal researcher, your benefits will improve, but your work will remain the same. There aren’t any limitations."

"Our researcher position, like a university professor, is appointed. If you are unhappy with your work in the future, you can also quit, just like any other job."

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Zhao Yi was still somewhat hesitant.

"Don’t worry!"

Yan Xuelin saw his hesitation and quickly said, "How about this, any requests you have can be written into the contract. Whether it’s not restricting work time, project direction, or arrangements of work duties, anything is acceptable."

Zhao Yi found it hard to refuse. The director was putting forth such sincerity, offering to improve the welfare treatment while his working situation remains the same.

How can he refuse this?

"Alright then!"

Zhao Yi finally agreed.

Everyone around breathed a sigh of relief. The professors of the College of Life Sciences were all trying to "win over" Zhao Yi, hoping to officially secure his position at the ’College of Life Sciences’.

Although Zhao Yi is already a professor at Yanhua University, there’s still an internal division within the university, the College of Life Sciences and the School of Science are certainly not seen as the same entity. The professors hope that Zhao Yi is ’one of them’ at the College of Life Sciences, rather than being associated with the ’School of Sciences’.

Furthermore, the College of Life Sciences hopes that Zhao Yi can achieve more in his biological research.

The professors were envious of Zhao Yi’s achievements in mathematics. Zhao Yi is widely recognized as one of the top mathematicians in the world, even described as ’the first in mathematics’, ’the foremost expert on number theory’, but when it comes to his recognition in biological research, he is far less renowned. Not to mention on an international scale, even domestically he is just about making it into the upper tier. Zhao Yi still needs a significantly impactful or world-shaking achievement to truly become a biologist or medical expert with international influence.

To many professors at the College of Life Sciences, the reason why Zhao Yi has not yet achieved sensational success in biology research is not his experience or capability, but because his attention is mostly focused on other subjects.

Just look at the projects in his lab. Zhao Yi doesn’t even come to ’check in’ a few times a week, yet the projects continue to be completed one after another. He has led his team to complete projects that have won first prize for National Scientific and Technological Progress.

"What would happen if Zhao Yi put all his focus into biological research?"

"Guaranteed big results!"

"At that time, those folks over at the School of Sciences won’t be able to brag anymore, it will be our College of Life Sciences’ turn to shine!"

"..."