Chapter 346 Please Sue Me

It has been a month since Lu Zhou's paper was published in "JACS", and the debate on the theoretical model of the electrochemical interface structure has become more and more intense.

It is precisely because of the controversy that this paper has received more and more attention.

What really pushed this kind of attention from the theoretical chemistry world to the entire mathematics world was the natural preference for Lu Zhou's research. Although this time his paper was too professional and did not choose "Science" for submission, "Science" still set a "highlights" for his paper.

Not only that, in the "Science" magazine, the famous theoretical chemist, Nobel Prize winner for 13 years, and Professor Martin Capras of Harvard University was invited to write a scientific review to comment on the research results.

"...I have been paying attention to his thesis, but I didn't expect his results to be born so quickly. There is no doubt that this is a great research result. As for the correctness of this research result, I personally The point of view is quite optimistic. Because it answers a lot of questions about the electrochemical interface that I still have puzzled."

"So far, the Nobel Prize has only patronized the field of computational chemistry twice. But I believe that in the near future, the glory of the Nobel Prize will favor this young field again."

Prior to this, Martin Caprath was awarded 13 years for his outstanding contributions to the multi-scale simulation method for the design of complex molecular systems by proposing the Kaplace equation concerning the relationship between coupling constants and dihedral angles Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

As a rare theoretical chemist who is proficient in mathematics, Caprals has made outstanding contributions in many fields such as quantum chemistry, biomacromolecules, and molecular dynamics models.

It is precisely because of this that the publication of this article immediately pushed the attention of the original paper to a peak.

In particular, the influence of "Science", one of the two world-class top journals, has made many scholars outside the field of chemistry, and even people who eat melons, understand this paper.

And around the same time, a photo went viral on Columbia's Twitter circle.

It was a figure standing in front of a thinker.

In the accompanying picture, there is only one line of text——

"A mortal sees a bronze statue, but he sees the universe."

This photo was taken a month ago.

It is said that it was taken by a doctor of philosophy department on the way back to the dormitory apartment.

According to the doctor's self-report, at that time he just thought it was interesting to stand alone in front of the "thinker" for so long, so he took a photo casually.

After returning home, I might have just had a drink, and when I got angry, I wrote a line of text and posted it on Twitter.

Even he didn't expect that this tweet would be reposted a month later, and it would spread so widely.

In fact, this tweet did not attract special attention at the time, until the Nobel Prize winner's scientific review in "Science" in 2013 gave this photo a completely different meaning.

It even gave it a touch of legend.

Just like Newton who was favored by Apple, although everyone knows that the formula of universal gravitation is absolutely impossible to be told by Apple, but a story that can give serious science a romantic color is often easier to be accepted by the public, and also It is easier to be used as a conversation piece after dinner.

Standing in front of the bronze statue of "The Thinker" and being inspired, a new chemistry was born in the mind, and this story clearly fits these elements.

However, Lu Zhou didn't know about these things that happened on Twitter, but recently when he was walking on the campus of Columbia University, he was recognized more and more times, and many people even came to shake hands with him and take pictures .

Although he was confused about the enthusiasm of these people, Lu Zhou was a very easy-going and easy-going person. He basically agreed to some requests that were not too much.

As for those who are too enthusiastic or mischievous and plan to take the opportunity to do something to him...

Of course he refused.

What's more interesting is that it wasn't just Lu Zhou who became popular at Columbia University.

Even with the bronze statue that no one cares about, it became lively unknowingly.

There are more and more people standing in front of it, including professors and students who are facing final exams.

It's hard to say, whether this is a good thing or a bad thing for it sitting there thinking quietly...

...

Happy times are always short.

As the parting time drew closer, it was time for Lu Zhou to say goodbye to the university.

Before leaving, Professor Lee Carroll Bollinger, the president of Columbia University, personally sent him to the school gate.

"It can be seen that the students at Columbia University like you very much, do you really think about staying?"

"If Mr. Isgrubb heard that I was a visiting scholar here for two months and was poached twice, I don't know what his expression would be," Lu Zhou said in a joking tone.

Mr. Isgrubb is the president of Princeton University. Lu Zhou is not very familiar with him, but he occasionally meets him at work.

"Oh, please don't do this, I'm just thinking about my students," Professor Bollinger said with a laugh, "If it's convenient, please give my regards to Mr. Isgrubb. Also, Columbia University's The school gate is always open to you, and I hope you can come back often.”

Lu Zhou smiled and said, "Thank you."

After a pause, Professor Bollinger changed into a slightly solemn tone, and continued, "Actually, we have prepared a gift for you. But this gift is a bit special, and we need to ask for your opinion..."

Lu Zhou: "May I ask, what kind of gift is it?"

"The honorary professor of Columbia University may disappoint you. It's just a useless title," Professor Bollinger smiled. "I wonder if you are willing to accept it?"

Lu Zhou froze for a moment, then nodded with a smile: "It's my honor."

Professor Bollinger also smiled, and nodded happily: "It is also an honor for Columbia University."

There can be many honorary professor titles, just like foreign academicians. Before that, he only had the title of honorary professor conferred by Jinling University.

This title represents Columbia University's recognition of his academic ability and also represents the friendship between him and Columbia University.

As part of academic capital, this kind of thing is like a medal, and no one will have too much.

After walking out of Columbia University, Lu Zhou got into his Ford Explorer beside the road.

Sitting in the driver's seat was Jericho. After hearing that the professor was going to come back, the young man volunteered to drive over to pick him up.

Although Lu Zhou planned to go back by train at first, but he couldn't resist his insistence, so he agreed to his proposal.

"Professor, shall we go straight back to school?"

Lu Zhou put on his seat belt: "Of course, if it's fast, maybe we can catch lunch."

"Good professor." Jericho nodded and started the car.

However, just as he was about to go on the road, a man in a suit who looked a bit dusty suddenly pounced on the front of his car.

Confused by this sudden situation, Lu Zhou immediately said something in his heart.

Is this...

The legendary Porcelain?

I haven't encountered it in Jinling, but I have encountered it here?

Jericho was also obviously stunned. He looked like he had never seen the world, and his foot that had already stepped on the accelerator was abruptly withdrawn.

The Ford Explorer let out a low growl, then stopped after shaking for a while.

After stopping Lu Zhou's car, the man in the suit quickly climbed off the hood and walked to the door of the car. Looking at Lu Zhou who got off the car, he clasped his hands together, pleading with snot and tears.

"Please, for God's sake, let me go."

Lu Zhou looked at him in bewilderment, a little confused.

"Speak slowly if you have something to say, don't worry, who are you...?"

The conscience of heaven and earth, he has never seen this dear friend.

Why did he seem to have done something to bully men and women.

If this gets out, the impact will be bad...

Lu Zhou subconsciously glanced left and right. Indeed, many passing students turned their gazes to this side.

Noticing what happened here, the security guard at the gate of Columbia University was touching his baton and staring at it intentionally or unintentionally.

In recent years, shootings have occurred frequently, and the school's police force has been strengthened. Although New York is one of the states with the strictest gun bans in the United States, security issues still receive considerable attention.

This can be seen from the size and protective gear on those security guards.

"I..." The man in the suit had an embarrassed expression, hesitated for a moment, and finally gritted his teeth and said, "I'm Ricardo... I used to work in your research institute."

When Lu Zhou heard the name, he suddenly realized.

Smiling tolerantly, Lu Zhou said: "I still think what's the matter, don't worry, I have already withdrawn the lawsuit against you."

Although he was indeed a little angry when he was poached from the corner.

But it's been so long now, not to mention that this man has done him such a big favor, he has long forgotten about it.

As a result, what Lu Zhou did not expect was that after hearing the withdrawal of the lawsuit, Ricardo's expression became even more distraught.

"No, please don't do this! Please go ahead and sue me! Please!"

Lu Zhou: ...?

What?