Chapter 453 The Significance of Mathematical Conjectures

As Princeton University has the best mathematics department in the world, all those who can become professors have outstanding achievements in the field of mathematics. Princeton University is also the dream of many mathematics students.

So when a professor from Princeton University came to C University to give a lecture, many students went crazy. Even though it was vacation time, they hurriedly booked flights from home, and those who stayed on campus signed up excitedly.

This lecture was not given by a single professor, but rather covered a wide range of topics. Therefore, it was held over three days. Participants included not only interested students but also teachers and professors from mathematics departments.

Although Su Yi has been busy with holographic games in the past few months, unless she is extremely tired, she will still take a few hours every day in the meditation space to study mathematics and research her doctoral thesis.

No matter what, there must be no stain on her academic qualifications and grades.

Zhang Yuan is now an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. He has many research directions, unlike Su Yi who is almost confined to the single field of number theory. In fact, since proving the Goldbach conjecture, he has not had a serious discussion on mathematics with his disciple for a long time.

In addition, he knew that his disciple had been devoted to the research of holographic technology in the past two years, so he subconsciously thought that she must not have so much time to spend on mathematics.

However, after this communication, it was discovered that this disciple not only did not make any progress, but he was even unable to answer some mathematical research questions immediately.

In a sense, this disciple's research level in number theory is almost on par with his.

"Professor Zhang seems surprised?" Someone was curious about his reaction.

Zhang Yuan laughed, but didn't deny it. "I'm a little surprised. I've always had a laissez-faire approach towards Su Yi, and she's been busy with other things over the past two years, so my discussions with her have mostly revolved around the Kakutani Conjecture. I didn't expect she's still working so hard on number theory."

"The teacher no longer supervises doctoral students, but he made an exception for me. I certainly can't embarrass him," Su Yi said with a shy smile. "So I still set aside some time every day to read math books to consolidate my learning."

Su Yi's answer made Zhang Yuan very satisfied.

The others also cast admiring glances.

"In that case, why don't you take charge of the number theory lectures instead of me? One night of preparation time is enough, right?" Zhang Yuan said with a smile.

In fact, Zhang Yuan believed that this disciple did not need to prepare for a whole night to summarize the content of the lecture, but he still had to say some polite words.

"Okay." Su Yi agreed.

It is rare to change lecturers at the last minute. The original professor of modern number theory was replaced by Academician Zhang Yuan by Gu Suyi. Many people were surprised, but there was no dissatisfaction.

Even Gu Suyi is much more capable than many of the people present here, and he is also an associate professor, so he is definitely qualified to sit on this stage.

In this way, a three-hour lecture on modern number theory passed quickly.

There was a discussion session after the lecture, and even Professor Andrew raised a question, but Su Yi expressed his thoughts after a little thought.

"Professor Gu, you're already at the forefront of number theory research. I wonder if you'll be able to solve related mathematical conjectures and problems in the future?"

Suddenly, a voice appeared in the lecture hall.

He looks like a student.

Su Yi smiled and said, "A mathematical conjecture is based on certain mathematical facts and contains valuable imaginative elements based on mathematical facts. It is generally proposed through observation, verification, analogy, induction, and generalization of a large number of facts."

"Therefore, this method of moving from the particular to the general, and discovering commonalities from individuality, is an important driving force in human mathematical research. The proposal and research of mathematical conjectures vividly embodies the application of dialectics in mathematics and has greatly promoted the study of mathematical methodology."

"My abilities are limited, but if possible, I am willing to devote my entire life to proving those mathematical conjectures that have never been proven. I believe all mathematicians share this sentiment, and therefore they represent not only shining gems, but even hens that lay golden eggs..."

After she finished speaking, thunderous applause broke out in the lecture hall.

Su Yi stood up and bowed to the crowd to express his gratitude.

After dinner, the professors were sent back to the hotel to rest, but Su Yi still stayed at the teacher's house at C University. This was Su Yi's other home at C University.

On the way back, Zhang Yuan and Su Yi walked side by side and discussed what happened today, while Jian Chuan and Li Zhe followed not far away, keeping a certain distance.

Su Yi hesitated for a moment, then said to Zhang Yuan, "Teacher, although I've been proving the Kakutani conjecture with my seniors for the past two years, I've had a question about number theory that I've never shared with you. Today's lecture gave me some new inspiration."

Zhang Yuan looked at him, a strange look in his eyes: "Oh?"

"I will organize my paper during this period. I hope the teacher can help me review it, even if it is..."

Before he could finish his words, Jian Chuan's voice suddenly appeared: "Be careful——"

[Host, be careful! Someone is attacking with a knife!] 222's voice also rang in Su Yi's mind at the same time.

Before Su Yi could even react, someone rushed in front of her and Zhang Yuan and quickly grabbed the hand of the person who was holding a fruit knife and was about to stab Gu Su Yi.

She and Zhang Yuan were pushed back several steps. Fortunately, Su Yiyi was quick enough to support her teacher.