I am devoted to scientific research, but you want to trick me into having a love relationship?

Chapter 597 Arrival at Oxford University
The red Porsche merged into the traffic and headed towards Oxford University.

Hearing Xu Qingzhou's remark, Su Kewei smiled and said, "Given your current situation, you could easily get a new one, right?"

"You have to spend money everywhere these days, how can I dare to spend money so recklessly?" Xu Qingzhou shook his head.

Unlike other experimental projects, he did not accept investment from enterprises and was responsible for the funding himself. The only external funding was 2000 million yuan from the state.

This is a drop in the ocean for a large research institution.

Fortunately, in addition to domestic patent licensing fees, patent fees from secondary licensing and sales of superconducting thin films are still coming in steadily, generating about two million US dollars in revenue each month.

In October, Zheng Xu and his team had already developed the spin polarization and d-band center control technology, and Zero Point Technology began the patenting process.

What's interesting is...

Since Professor Xiao Chenghan visited the research institute, the institute's security level has been slightly raised, access control has become more stringent, electromagnetic shielding walls have been deployed around the area to prevent technical parameters from being remotely detected, and anti-drone patrols are conducted regularly.

Su Kewei nodded and said with some emotion, "That's true, you're the head of a research institute now."

Five years is a magical experience to see a former freshman achieve such great things.

Xu Qingzhou shifted the topic to research: "What research has Senior Brother Su been doing all these years?"

"The intersection of number theory and algebra, the arithmetic properties of high-dimensional algebraic varieties and their cryptographic applications, and the potential applications of the arithmetic properties of algebraic varieties in asymmetric encryption algorithms."

Su Kewei paused for a moment, a helpless expression on his face: "I'm still an assistant professor, responsible for basic mathematics courses such as abstract algebra and probability theory, as well as a few advanced courses like geometric group theory and mathematical finance. Working abroad isn't as glamorous as people in China say; I'm busy as a dog every day."

Xu Qingzhou understood this point.

In foreign universities, teachers typically start as assistant professors and lecturers, needing to accumulate research achievements before being promoted to associate professor after five or six years of evaluation.

The treatment varies greatly.

Assistant professors focus on teaching and research accumulation and face professional pressure, while associate professors have a research-driven role, enjoy tenure and high-quality resources, and have greater academic influence.

There are exceptions, though. If a research project achieves a major breakthrough, such as proving a sub-proposition of a conjecture, then a tenured professorship may be granted.

Otherwise, you'll be exhausted and lack research funding, which can easily lead to a vicious cycle: without funding, you can't achieve success, you can't get promoted, and then you'll have even less funding.

Xu Qingzhou pondered for a moment and then asked, "Construct an algebraic variety with special L-function properties and verify its security correlation with elliptic curve cryptography (ECC)?"

"Tsk tsk, as expected of my junior brother, you're amazing. You've also done research in this area?"

"I knew a little about it when I was looking at materials before."

Xu Qingzhou continued, "Another core issue is developing a new encryption protocol based on algebraic clusters to address the threat posed by quantum computing to the traditional RSA algorithm. Is your research in this area?"

"This thing is too difficult."

Su Kewei sighed, shrugged, and said, "A novel quantum-resistant algebraic cluster structure. Proving that cracking an encryption algorithm is equivalent to solving an HDL problem requires the use of deep theorems in algebraic geometry. It involves interdisciplinary collaboration with the computer science team and also requires cooperation with authoritative experts in this field. My current teaching assistant abilities are not enough to accomplish this."

"The high-dimensional discrete logarithm problem and key generation and encryption algorithm design, the group operation complexity of high-dimensional clusters is much higher than that of elliptic curves." Xu Qingzhou nodded.

He knew this because he had done related research before.

As a leading figure in quantum communication, one must understand new encryption schemes capable of tackling the high-dimensional mathematical challenges of quantum algorithms. Only by knowing oneself and one's enemy can one win every battle.

"I've read the materials about the collaboration between Oxford University and ARM to develop a hardware accelerator based on three-dimensional Calabi-Yau clusters. High-dimensional algebraic clusters still have great application prospects."

The two chatted casually. It was six o'clock in the evening.

The vehicle slowly came to a stop in front of Christ Church College, where a group of people in suits were already waiting.

Xu Qingzhou's itinerary had already been confirmed with the college's secretariat.

As soon as he got out of the car, Professor Maynard, whom he had met several times before, came up to him with a smile and extended his hand: "Oh, my friend, welcome to Oxford University."

"It's a pleasure to meet you again," Xu Qingzhou said with a smile as he shook hands with the other person.

Professor Maynard said, "Please allow me to introduce you to Mr. Stanislav Ruiz, the Dean of the Kibul College."

"Hello, Mr. Ruiz."

Xu Qingzhou greeted each of the reception staff.

The group includes Pas Ellis, the head of the physics department and a leading authority in quantum optics, as well as Jamie Hellick, an expert in condensed matter physics and head of the Oxford Quantum Technologies Laboratory.

This symposium also covered many energy-related topics, with the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) showcasing some of its latest advancements, and the Max Planck Society providing some data on stellarators.

It also includes a report on battery experiments.

After taking the group photo, he personally escorted Xu Qingzhou into the hall, while the Dean of Kibble Academy left first.

In the end, there were only four people.

Professor Maynard turned to Su Kewei and said with a smile, "Dr. Su, thank you for your hard work."

"You're too kind. Professor Xu and I are fellow students, so this is nothing more than what I should do."

Su Kewei shook his head with a smile.

Professor Maynard looked at Xu Qingzhou with a hint of regret: "Xu, although I have many questions to ask, especially about the theory of supersymmetric zeta functions, you have been on a plane all day. I think you need to rest more than participate in mathematical discussions."

Seeing that Professor Maynard was trying to recruit someone, Professor Herik, a condensed matter expert, said from the side, "Mr. Maynard, I must remind you that Professor Xu is here to attend a physics department seminar."

"This doesn't conflict with our mathematical discussions."

Professor Maynard countered.

Seeing the two glaring at each other, Xu Qingzhou spoke up to ease the tension: "I will stay here for 7 days, and I think there will definitely be opportunities to exchange and learn with everyone."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Professor Maynard and his group finally left, leaving only the two students present.

Su Kewei didn't plan to stay any longer and said with a smile, "Junior brother, you should rest well. When we have time, I'll take you to eat some local specialties around here."

"Okay, thank you for your help today, senior brother."

Xu Qingzhou sincerely thanked him. It felt good to have a friend drive an hour to pick you up in a foreign land.

"You're too kind."

Su Kewei shook his head: "Alright, you rest, I'm leaving first."

"Goodbye."

(End of this chapter)