The peer review of a major conjecture was not as strict as a normal journal submission. This was because there were only so many people in this field. Also, Lu Zhou had to explain the problems that were discovered during the review.
As soon as the report ended, Lu Zhou received the list of reviewers from Annual Mathematics.
Because Annual Mathematics was jointly operated by Princeton University and the Princeton Institute for Advanced Study, Lu Zhou did not receive the list of reviewers. Instead, Evans, the editor-in-chief, personally sent it to Lu Zhou.
"… Your thesis will be independently and openly reviewed by Faltings, Helfgott, and Iwaniec. Enjoy the banquet tonight. Starting tomorrow, you'll be busy, "said Evans with a smile.
Faltings! Iwaniec!
Lu Zhou looked at the list and his scalp went numb.
It was reasonable for Helfgott to be on the list. After all, he also researched Goldbach's conjecture. His understanding of the circle method was the best, just like Chen Jingrun's understanding of the large sieve method.
However, Faltings was a big name in algebraic geometry, why would he be here …
Although he did use algebraic geometry methods to solve a lot of number theory problems, he was still a genius.
Lu Zhou put away the list and said, "… I hope the big names will go easy on me."
"Go easy on me? That's impossible, this is one of the crowns of analytic number theory, "said Evans as he patted Lu Zhou's arm. He then said," Professor Sanak from the Institute for Advanced Study is quite optimistic about your thesis. So, you should be more confident in yourself. I believe in you, good luck! "
Lu Zhou obviously knew who Professor Sanak was. There were many professors in Princeton named Sanak, but only one was famous, and that was the editorial board of Annual Mathematics, Peter Sanak, winner of the 2014 Wolf Prize.
Although he wasn't as famous as Faltings and Ivanets, his authority in the field of number theory was unquestionable.
However, due to various reasons, there was only one researcher from the Princeton Institute for Advanced Study on this list, and it wasn't Peter Sarnek. On the other hand, there were two researchers from École Normale Supérieure.
In fact, what Evans said was not accurate enough.
Not starting tomorrow, but right after this report, Lu Zhou would be extremely busy.
When he left the No. 1 lecture hall of the Institute for Advanced Study, the reporters that had been lying in wait for a long time chased after him.
"Mr. Lu Zhou, I'm a reporter from the Philadelphia Journal. Will you be teaching at Princeton? Will you return to China? "
Lu Zhou: "Of course, China is my motherland. I will go back eventually. But at the same time, I also like the pure academic environment of Princeton. This is a good place for academic exchange. If Princeton is willing to give me a teaching position, of course I would be happy to accept it. "
"Hello, Mr. Lu Zhou, I'm a reporter from the Daily Mail. How do you feel about your report?"
"I'm nervous and excited … So I need to rest, I really need it. You can interview my supervisor, Professor Deligné. He has helped me a lot, and he knows a lot about my research … "
Lu Zhou's scalp was numb from the reporters' questions. He couldn't handle it anymore, so he used his usual trick of throwing the blame to the reporters.
However, he didn't expect that this was only the beginning.
In the evening, the banquet at the Princeton Hotel. Although the purpose of the banquet was to provide an opportunity for scholars to meet and communicate, it seemed like the banquet had completely become a celebration party for Lu Zhou at the Princeton Institute for Advanced Study.
Other than the ABC conjecture that no one understood, the solution of Goldbach's conjecture would undoubtedly be listed as one of the most important academic achievements after the Poincaré conjecture. And this achievement was in the field of analytic number theory.
When Lu Zhou appeared in the banquet hall of the Princeton Hotel, he immediately became the focus of the audience.
Although he walked around the crowd in a low-key manner and walked to the long table with food and champagne, other people obviously wouldn't let go of the opportunity to talk to him.
Lu Zhou had just put a piece of steak on his plate when he saw a middle-aged man in a suit walking over with a bottle of champagne.
"Hello, I'm John Morgan, the head of the mathematics department at Columbia University."
"Lu Zhou, nice to meet you." Lu Zhou smiled and nodded. He then politely shook hands with him.
"It's nice to meet you too. Your research results are amazing. To be honest, I have never seen a young mathematician who can study a field of problems to the extent that you do. "
Morgan was a very talkative person. He was not stingy with his words, and Lu Zhou was a little embarrassed.
The two chatted casually, but as they chatted, Morgan brought the topic to Columbia University.
"… Columbia University has many outstanding Chinese mathematicians, such as Zhang Wei and Zhang Taowu. They are all excellent scholars. You can communicate with many excellent Chinese students here. Our attitude towards Chinese students and professors is definitely the most open in the United States, especially for scholars with potential or ability. As long as you are willing to come, we can directly hire you as a full professor. "
Professor Morgan, who was holding a glass of champagne, was no longer trying to hide his words.
Lu Zhou smiled awkwardly. He was about to say, "I will seriously consider your suggestion", but Professor Deligné's voice came from the side.
"Princeton can also provide the things you mentioned."
Morgan paused for a second and looked back. He suddenly had a subtle smile on his face.
"… Deligné? Oh, my friend, I didn't expect you to be here. "
"Nice to meet you, Professor Morgan." Deligné didn't know Lu Zhou well, so he just greeted him. He then looked at Lu Zhou and paused for a while. He then said, "I originally planned to wait until tomorrow, but this is a rare opportunity. I want to take advantage of this rare opportunity to announce something. "
The people nearby stopped talking and looked at him curiously, waiting for him to continue.
Deligné looked at Lu Zhou and spoke solemnly.
"Lu Zhou."
Lu Zhou felt the seriousness in Lu Zhou's eyes. He straightened his back and put on a serious expression.
Professor Deligné looked at his student and nodded. He then said, "Due to the results you have achieved during your PhD, you have proven your academic ability. After discussion at the Princeton Institute for Advanced Study, we have decided to award you a PhD. "
When Professor Deligné finished speaking, there was a round of applause.
A few young students even whistled at Lu Zhou.
Some of them were Chinese students, and some were members of the Ivy Club in Princeton. They worshiped this god from the bottom of their hearts.
Even though a PhD wasn't a glorious thing, it was at most a well-deserved title.
However, getting a PhD in just three months would undoubtedly be recorded in Princeton's history.
However, Professor Deligné didn't finish speaking. It was obvious that he wanted to say something else.
He waited for the applause to die down before he spoke in a calm voice.
"Similarly, after discussion at the Princeton Institute for Advanced Study, in view of the series of major breakthroughs you have made in the field of prime numbers, the Princeton Institute for Advanced Study would like to sincerely invite you to be a faculty member at the Princeton Institute."
Professor Deligné looked at Lu Zhou with a hint of approval in his eyes.
"The employment offer will be sent to you along with your degree certificate the day after tomorrow. Of course, it's up to you whether or not to accept the offer. "
The big names didn't feel anything. It was just a professor title. As for his peers and those scholars who were not famous, they all held their breath.
Some people might think that the title of a professor was nothing.
But this was the Princeton Institute for Advanced Study, the center of the mathematics world after World War II!
Also, he was only 21 years old …
Jealousy could make a person fall apart …
Morgan didn't say anything. He just shrugged and made a helpless expression.
Compared to the "headhunting company" Princeton Institute for Advanced Study, Columbia University wasn't good enough. Even if they offered him the position of head of the mathematics department, it would be useless.
Lu Zhou was also stunned by this sudden question.
After a while, he took a deep breath.
"… What kind of teaching position?"
Professor Deligné spoke in a matter-of-fact tone.
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