Chapter 628 Discussion with Professor Fefferman

The report on the general solution of the Yang-Mills equation came to a successful conclusion.

In the next three days, several other supercomputing centers interested in this proposition, including the Yanda Supercomputing Center and the John Norman Supercomputing Center in Princeton, also released their checking results one after another.

The result is no suspense.

The solution to an equation may vary depending on the input parameters, but the general solution does not vary in any way depending on the computer running it, even if it is a nonlinear partial differential equation.

After the release of the data of several other supercomputing centers, while the melon-eaters were amazed at Professor Lu's computing power, rumors about "the data of the Jinda Supercomputing Center was falsified" and "the general solution was scribbled" were also spread. It's self-defeating.

Even though the test data of Yanda University cannot be said to be completely credible due to academic fraud these years, research institutions such as the John Norman Supercomputing Center still have a certain quality in the eyes of people who eat melons. Certainly authoritative.

At the same time, because of Lu Zhou's paper on Arxiv, the research on Yang-Mills equation, mass gap, and associated electromagnetic and strong interactions on the Arxiv website has become popular again recently. You can also see hotly discussed posts.

After all, understanding the mystery behind this equation can be said to be the lifelong wish of many scholars. And as the general solution of this equation was found, everyone saw the dawn of hope.

Not to mention that in addition to satisfying one's own thirst for knowledge, there is also the temptation of the Nobel Prize and the million-dollar reward of the Millennium Problem.

Whoever can build the last brick for this building will not only get at least one-third of the prize money, but also hopes to stand on the Nobel Prize awarding platform with a world-renowned scholar.

Except for maverick scholars, no one will hold too much honor...

...

For the verification results of the supercomputing center, Lu Zhou didn't pay much attention to it, and he didn't have much interest in it.

He knew he was right after all, and that was enough for him.

During the three days after the report, Lu Zhou was basically in the School of Mathematics of Jinling University, discussing and exchanging with his old friend Professor Fefferman about the quality gap.

Although Fefferman's main research is mathematics, his research direction is partial differential equations after all, so his research is still quite closely related to physics. Whether in fluid mechanics or in theoretical physics, he has his own unique insights.

And these things are exactly what Lu Zhou needs most.

What's more, when studying NS equations, the two are old partners, and there is no obstacle to exchange academic issues.

Golden University of Numbers.

In Lu Zhou's office.

The three blackboards placed against the wall have almost no space for writing.

After discussing all morning, I felt a little dry, so Lu Zhou asked Assistant Lin to make two cups of coffee, and then sat on the sofa and chatted with Professor Fefferman about irrelevant topics.

"How's Princeton doing?"

Fefferman smiled and said: "It has always been very good. In addition to the students who miss you very much, there are also several young female researchers who have expressed their admiration for you...It is a bit strange to say these things at my age. It's not appropriate, how about I give you their email addresses?"

Hearing this sentence, Lu Zhou, who was drinking coffee, almost spit out a mouthful of coffee.

"Ahem! That's unnecessary... By the way, where are my students? How are they doing now?"

"Qin Yue is currently working as a researcher at the Institute of Mathematics of the Institute for Advanced Study, and seems to be doing research in the direction of number theory. Your student named Hardy has returned to Brazil. It is said that he is now teaching at the University of Sao Paulo. I am not very clear about his situation... Oh, by the way, and your Miss Vera Pouilly. Her number theory class is very good, and she has become an associate professor at Princeton University. It is said that she is taking on a very challenging subject, but she seems unwilling Tell someone what she's doing. Maybe you can ask? Satisfy our curiosity by the way."

Lu Zhou slightly moved his gaze away, coughed lightly and continued.

"Since she doesn't want to disclose it, I think it's better to respect her decision."

Although he was sure that if he asked, she would definitely tell him.

but……

He really didn't know what to say.

"It makes sense for you to say that," Fefferman shrugged. "It's just that I'm a little worried that she may have gotten into a dead end. Similar situations are common with some young and promising scholars. After all, we agree that she will become The strongest contender for the Fields Medal at the St. Petersburg International Congress of Mathematicians. It would be a pity for her to be delayed by a temporarily unsolvable mathematical proposition."

Lu Zhou was silent for a while before speaking.

"I'm sure she knows what she's doing."

"Okay, since you said so."

Seeing that Lu Zhou didn't seem to want to discuss this issue, Fefferman didn't say anything more.

Picking up his coffee and taking a sip, his eyes fell on the three blackboards beside the office wall.

"To be honest, you should talk to Edward Witten about these things. He is the master in the field of theoretical physics, and I only know something about theoretical physics because of work and research needs," put down the coffee cup in his hand, leaning on Fefferman, who was on the sofa, continued in a helpless tone, "And this kind of understanding may not be as good as fluid mechanics."

As if expecting him to say that, Lu Zhou smiled and said.

"It may not be the best choice to discuss this issue with him, at least at this stage...Of course, I hope you will not tell him this sentence."

"Can you tell me the reason?" Looking at Lu Zhou in surprise, Fefferman continued in a joking tone, "Maybe I will write it in my memoir in the future."

"Then I have to answer this question carefully," Lu Zhou smiled, and after pondering for a moment, continued, "Actually, there is no special reason, but as a mathematical physicist, he is a After decades of research, he has a set of mature views on both string theory and the interaction between the microscopic particle world."

"This theory is quite mature, but it lacks the evidence that experiments can provide. If you discuss this issue with him, it is not a discussion. At most, we are just convincing each other... At least for now, before a new theory is born, so There's no point in doing it."

"I believe Witten also understands this." After a pause, Lu Zhou smiled and continued, "Otherwise, I think he would be happy to stay here for a few more days, and there is no need to leave in such a hurry."