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For the world, the 25th of November was just an ordinary day.
However, for the mathematics world, this day seemed to have an extraordinary meaning.
The Jin Ling University cafeteria was packed with people.
It was the peak time for students to have their meals after class, and the road in front of the dining window was completely blocked by the students.
As a member of the sponsored partnership army, Duan Siqi, who had just finished his mathematical analysis class, used a lot of effort to walk out of the crowd. He walked to his three roommates and sat down.
It was rare for everyone in Room 201 to be here today. Even the elusive Ji Mo was here. It made him feel like the sun had risen from the west.
However, looking at Brother Ji's face that was racking his brains and didn't even let him have a meal, it was estimated that he would at most have a meal with them. After this meal, they wouldn't be able to see him for the rest of the day.
Yang Shuang looked at Wu Di, who was sitting next to him, and asked, "What's wrong with you?"
"Brother Ji, how's your project going?"
"Difficult, too difficult." With a sigh, Ji Mo shook his head and said, "It would be better if God Lu was here. At least you could help us plan what to do next."
"God Lu isn't here? Is he on a business trip? "
Ji Mo shook his head.
"That's not it. I'm just in seclusion."
Professor Chen Yang was now in charge of them, but Professor Chen didn't seem to like to talk much and rarely interacted with them.
As for Perelman, he was the epitome of the word "eccentric". If you didn't take the initiative to ask him specific questions, he wouldn't even say one more word.
Thinking about the problem he was facing, Ji Mo's heart was filled with worry.
This was probably the first time he had encountered a problem that he could not figure out no matter how he thought about it. This was probably the first time he had been troubled by a problem for nearly a month, and he didn't even know how to proceed.
Duan Siqi didn't say anything and just gave him an encouraging look.
At this time, the TV hanging on the side of the cafeteria, which was showing Central TV Channel 4's international news, suddenly changed. One second, the camera was still on the shooting in the United States across the Pacific Ocean. The next second, it suddenly cut back to the studio.
The host took a press release from the staff next to him. He quickly glanced at it, and a hint of surprise appeared on his face.
Due to his professionalism, he quickly made a judgment. He took a deep breath and reported.
"… Next, we have a piece of breaking news."
"On November 25th, a well-known Chinese scholar, Academician Lu Zhou, uploaded a 40-page thesis on arXiv, demonstrating the unity of algebra and geometry, which caused a huge sensation in the international mathematics community."
"According to the analysis of insiders, once the research results are confirmed to be accurate, it will completely change the development of mathematics in the future and bring a subversive impact to natural science research."
"The International Mathematical Union has yet to comment on this matter. Our reporters will keep an eye on it …"
The twice-cooked pork in his chopsticks fell back into his bowl. Ji Mo's mouth was wide open as he stared at the TV, dumbfounded.
His roommates from dorm 201 were the same. Even though their reactions weren't as exaggerated as Ji Mo's, their eyes were clearly filled with surprise.
Unified algebra and geometry!
The Grand Unified Theory of mathematics!
This kind of thing …
Is it even possible?!
Duan Siqi instinctively thought this way.
However, when he saw Lu Zhou's name appear in the studio, he didn't doubt it at all.
"Grand Unified Theory …" Duan Siqi looked at Ji Mo, who was dumbfounded. He gulped and said, "Isn't this … the thing you guys were researching before?"
Ji Mo: "… Yes."
Actually, he wasn't researching this before.
He had been researching this the entire time.
Just last night, he was crazily combing his hair for a proposition in this research project.
However, he didn't expect …
While he was still fretting over a certain detail in this huge blueprint, he actually saw the completed building in the news …
Ji Mo didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
This is outrageous!
You didn't even tell me!
Even though I don't have much of a presence, I'm still a member of the research team!
Wu Di, who hadn't spoken yet, looked at him silently.
"… Then you guys …"
Ji Mo sighed. His eyes were filled with melancholy as if he had been cheated of his feelings. He looked up at the ceiling and spoke in a desperate tone.
"… It seems like we don't have anything to do with this anymore."
Actually, it wasn't that Lu Zhou didn't tell them.
The moment this thesis was uploaded to arXiv, Lu Zhou sent an email to several of his main partners, sharing the joy of his victory with them.
However, this news was so shocking that neither Chen Yang nor Perelman had time to digest it. They didn't even finish reading the paper.
Of course, no one informed Ji Mo and the other "basic scientific researchers" about this news.
Almost as soon as the news was broadcasted, discussions on related topics erupted like a volcano, exploding on the Internet.
Unified algebra and geometry?! (shocked) (shocked)
F * ck! Isn't God Lu researching Riemann's conjecture? What?
Why are some people doing scientific research faster than I can memorize words? This is unfair. (crying) (crying)
I am a mathematics researcher. I am reporting Academician Lu for plagiarizing my research results. Back in 2012, I realized the mysteries of mathematics from the similarity between 0 and circle. With the help of the wisdom of the ancients, I completed the unification of algebra and geometry. Netizens, please lend me a hand and send me to the top. Don't let these deceivers run wild. (angry) (fist)
What does the unification of algebra and geometry mean? Are we going to change the textbooks for the next nine years of compulsory education?
In short, he invented a new mathematical framework that connected the abstract meanings of algebra and geometry. This allowed the two methods to complement each other. This kind of thing didn't affect the average person. However, when it came to solving a quadratic equation, the root formula was still the most effective. But for us, I'm afraid we'll lose a lot of hair during this period of time … A mathematics graduate who studied in the UK begged God Lu to slow down.
F * ck off! Where did this baldy come from? My God Lu is so handsome, and you're the old one, okay?
…
Most people didn't know what the unification of algebra and geometry meant. However, this didn't stop them from sharing the shock of the host in the studio.
Half an hour after the news was broadcast, the trending terms had already appeared on the trending list of major media platforms.
Regardless of whether they studied mathematics or not, they had all become great mathematicians at this moment.
Whether they were reliable or not, they all began to discuss what the world would look like after algebra and geometry were unified.
In order to respond to the heated discussion and attention on this matter, Everyone Daily teamed up with Central TV Department 1 to plan a science talk show. They even invited one of the leading mathematicians in China, Academician Xiang Huanan, as a guest on the show.
The host looked at the white-haired old man and spoke respectfully.
"Hello, Academician Xiang, thank you very much for taking time out of your busy schedule to participate in our show."
Academician Xiang Huanan smiled. He leaned against the sofa and spoke in a casual tone.
"I'm not busy, there's nothing to be busy about. If you have any questions, just ask me."
After a few simple greetings, the host quickly brought the topic to the main topic.
"Recently, a major event happened in the mathematics world. Our Academician Lu uploaded a thesis on the unity of algebra and geometry on arXiv. Many of our viewers are particularly concerned. How will this thesis affect our future and lives? Can you explain it to us? "
When Academician Xiang heard this, he smiled and spoke.
"Actually, the media reports are still a bit biased. What Academician Lu did was not only to prove the unity of algebra and geometry, but also to build a bridge between the two."
Host: "Bridge?"
"Yes," Academician Xiang nodded and said in common language, "Just like the cup filled with water on our table, it can be used to drink, and it can also be used to water the flowers."
Host: "This example is a bit abstract."
Academician Xiang Huanan: "That's why most people don't need to understand this thing. The unification of algebra and geometry itself is a kind of abstract unity. It doesn't mean that these two things become the same thing. It means that when necessary, we can transform algebra into geometry, and we can also use algebra to study geometry."
Host: "… I see, maybe I don't understand it well enough, I didn't hear it very clearly. In other words, it won't affect the lives of ordinary people, is that what you mean? "
"That's what I mean." Academician Xiang Huanan nodded and said, "Only when our theoreticians or scholars who study applied disciplines solve a technical problem through these methods or complete an invention can ordinary people feel the changes brought about by scientific progress."
"I heard that you and Academician Lu know each other in private?"
"More than that." Academician Xiang slapped his thigh and said with a smile, "He almost became my student! Sigh, it's a pity that I didn't insist, and that old man Lu Jianshen took him to study physics for a year. Fortunately, he realized his mistake in time and returned to mathematics. "
"Studying physics isn't exactly wrong." The host said with a smile, "Even though his work in the fields of mathematics and computational materials is not as outstanding, Academician Lu's achievements in physics are also very good."
"You don't understand." Xiang Huanan waved his hand and said with a smile, "So far, his achievements in physics can basically be attributed to his achievements in mathematics. The most prominent ones are probably the existence of a solution to the Yang-Mills equations and the electrostrong interaction theory. We all know that the former is a Millennium Prize Problem, and the latter is just a generalization of the former. "
Although this statement sounded a little shameless, it was the truth.
Who wanted the 750 gev characteristic peak signal that Lu Zhou discovered at the summit to be a mistake?
Even though the entire particle physics community was busy for an entire year, unfortunately, they didn't achieve anything.
Seeing that Academician Xiang had begun to talk about difficult things, the host quickly changed the topic from the academic field to Lu Zhou's personal life.
"You just mentioned that Academician Lu almost became your student. Our audience is very curious about Academician Lu's student days. Can you tell us what happened at that time?"
Academician Xiang's squinted eyes were gradually stained with a trace of nostalgia.
"This is a long story …"
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