Chapter 88: Alert
The twin prime conjecture has been proved by this kid. In the field of number theory, especially prime numbers, Wu Tong can be said to be at the top in the country, and even internationally renowned. It is hard for them not to be curious about the kid's next goal.
Now a word has spread among the small circles in Peking University that any target targeted by Wu Tong can be expected to be resolved quickly.
"Do you want to challenge the Polignac conjecture in the same series?" Professor Zhou Wenping asked with a smile. The twin prime conjecture under the special state of K=1 proves that there are infinite pairs of prime numbers (p, p+2k), and the Polignac conjecture where k is a positive integer should be the most suitable next plan.
However, they were not surprised that the kid just wanted to challenge the Goldbach conjecture.
Young people are full of vigor and vitality, and have achieved such major results in succession. What do some ambitions matter? They are fearless and fearless. This is what young people are like!
All of these middle-aged or old men have been young, and have had the ambition to beat the Gottfried Scheherazade and sweep the Riemann function...
At most, these teachers can pay more attention to the children and prevent them from getting frustrated, getting stuck in a rut, becoming devastated and wasting their talents.
What’s next?
Wu Tong smiled a little embarrassedly, "When proving twin primes, I already have some ideas about the Polignac conjecture. I might try to explore the Goldbach conjecture, or study fluid mechanics and materials science!"
In the past six months of research on prime numbers, she has accumulated a deep foundation in prime numbers, or number theory, which has almost reached the limit of her current vision. If you want to make breakthroughs and progress, it will not happen overnight without special inspiration.
Therefore, Wu Tong set a higher goal for himself and wanted to try to study other sections, firstly to avoid wasting time, and secondly to learn by analogy!
"The main task is still to study more. The Goldbach conjecture is a big goal I set for myself!" Wu Tong modestly added an explanation. Teachers, please don't misunderstand, she can solve this crown jewel of number theory immediately.
She really just wanted to set a goal and direction. If she had to solve it, it would at least be her graduation thesis. She definitely couldn't do it this year!
"Have we found an idea for the Polignac conjecture?" As expected, these were the surprised voices of the distinguished teachers present at the meeting. It was no wonder that they, as professors at Kyoto University, did not pay attention to their image as role models.
In fact, meeting such a brilliant student always exceeds their expectations.
When did proving a conjecture become so easy? It feels like something that can be accomplished easily, rather than a huge problem that has troubled mankind for hundreds or thousands of years.
Guess what, no, no, no, you are not overestimating yourself, they are overestimating themselves! The last person who is qualified among you is probably the youngest girl.
At the same time, everyone couldn't help feeling happy. Would they be witnessing the proof of Polignac's conjecture in the near future?
"Okay, okay, take your time. Take your time. I'll ask Teacher Li to get a form and apply for the project first. Then let the Academic Affairs Office approve the funding for you!" Pan Wenhua explained carefully. This time, their Peking University must have some presence.
With such important proofs in the previous two times, they still could not legitimately serve as Wu Tong's signature school. It was a huge loss!
"Okay, Dean Pan, after the meeting I will assist Wu Tong in completing the application submission!" Li Yishen said, no problem.
As the Peking University teacher who interacts the most with Wu Tong and is arguably the one that Wu Tong trusts the most, Professor Li Yisheng has undoubtedly been recognized by both Wu Tong and Peking University as one of Wu Tong's admission instructors.
Although, due to Wu Tong's rapid progress, this guidance has become just guidance on life and experience, it is still very sought after by many professors and associate professors at Kyoto University.
Li Yisheng was very willing to endure this hardship, and it didn't matter if he had to worry a little more! Who wouldn't want to have such a god-like student, who would grow into a big tree to provide shade? Just a little guidance, and teachers like them could make an estimate of the first district, what a wonderful thing! Thinking of this, I don't know how many people envied Li Yisheng.
If they were not too embarrassed, many teachers would want to join Wu Tong, who could be their guiding light. Li Yisheng was very happy, and all the envy, jealousy and hatred were ignored.
"It's a good thing to learn more, but our focus should still be on mathematics, because mathematics is the most beautiful theory of the universe!" Zhou Wenping added.
The wide range of interests of such students is also a headache. They have to be vigilant at all times and prevent their top students from being snatched away by other shameless people.
Dean Pan was not in a position to say this, he had to persuade him. The child was still young and had achieved such results. To be honest, they could only coax and persuade him, not force him, and could not let such a mathematical genius go astray.
"I know, Dean, Professor Zhou, mathematics is the foundation of all sciences. I will never give up learning mathematics!" Wu Tong nodded and agreed with a smile. She didn't say she wouldn't do anything else, but mathematics would be her foundation.
Professor Zhou's words reminded her of a joke that Teacher Li had told her.
There is a chain of contempt in the field of mathematics: those who work on theory look down on those who work on application, those who work on application look down on those who work on statistics, and those who work on statistics look down on those who work on machine learning...
Theory and application are actually two major disputes, and both sides look down on each other.
However, this is not absolutely true in China, especially among the older generation. For the sake of national development, they basically regard themselves as a brick and move wherever they are needed. They also work hard to conquer and learn in unfamiliar fields. The older generation in China is more pragmatic, and for the rise of China, practicality is still the main approach.
Wu Tong is interested in fluid mechanics and materials science. In addition to his own interests, he was also inspired by his contacts with Jin Xin. Jin Xin applied for and was admitted in the early batch. He has already determined the path he wants to take and applied for the School of Aerospace Sciences of the University of Science and Technology of China, majoring in aircraft design and engineering.
Originally, Wu Tong had no particular priority in the study sections, but out of interest, they were Wu Tong's priority.
After the meeting, Li Yishen gave Wu Tong a heartfelt analysis of the area of scientific research funding.
"Although you are still a student, no one will treat you as an ordinary student. You proved Zhou's conjecture and the twin prime conjecture. These two awards were both won by the college for you. This belongs to the scholarship section.
With your current academic level and the school's endorsement, you are actually already qualified to apply for a national project! "This kid is so young that people envy him. He is not even an adult yet, but the country will definitely not ignore Wu Tong's excellence. It is not impossible for Wu Tong to give it a try when it comes to selecting talents regardless of their background or talents.
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