A genius? I just love studying.

Chapter 171 The Youngest Outstanding Young Person

Oh!
It turns out he hasn't finished proving it yet!

Everyone felt a little regretful and empty inside, but they were also relieved.

Even so, Chen Hui's current achievements are enough to make people tremble.

Zhang Jiping stared at the whiteboards on the stage, reviewed the formulas from beginning to end, and felt a sense of dread.

Even if Chen Hui ultimately fails to prove the existence of the Yang-Mills equation, the realization of this tool will undoubtedly reshape the computational paradigm of non-perturbative field theory. The significance of this tool itself is not much less than proving the existence of the Yang-Mills equation.

The meeting room was silent for a long time as everyone stared at the whiteboard on the stage. Chen Hui also looked expectantly at the audience, hoping to gain some inspiration.

Unfortunately, no one stood up to speak up.

After waiting for a while, Zhang Jiping spoke again, "Chen Hui proposed the Discretized Fiber Bundle: Quantum Mesh Method for Spacetime, which addresses the existence proof of the Yang-Mills equation. Its technical approach is both forward-looking and feasible, with rigorous logic and clear expression, highlighting its solid academic foundation and independent research capabilities."

The research proposal closely aligns with the forefront of the discipline, and the expected results are likely to achieve breakthroughs in the field of Yang-Mills equations, providing significant theoretical support and practical value for related directions. Therefore, I approve Chen Hui's research proposal and hope that the applicant will continue to focus on core scientific objectives, integrate resources to deepen research, strive to produce internationally influential results, and make greater contributions to promoting the development of the discipline and solving key scientific problems!

After speaking, he looked at the other members of the judging panel, and finally fixed his gaze on Tian Yang.

Originally, the results of the defense would not be announced on the spot, but Chen Hui's performance was beyond reproach. Even if it were announced on the spot, no one would object. Of course, it would also be a way of giving face to an old friend.

Wen Liang hesitated for a moment, but ultimately remained silent. He neither agreed nor disagreed, and simply sat back in his seat, reclining.

Most people who study high-energy physics are also quite good at it, and he was able to understand most of Chen Hui's method just now.

Although Chen Hui's method still has many problems to solve, it is undeniable that it has indeed given them a glimmer of hope. Strictly speaking, this glimmer of hope is already a considerable achievement in itself.

This achievement is sufficient for evaluating this outstanding young scientist project.

Even Wen Liang, a staunch opponent, had no objections, so no one else would have any either. In the end, Chen Hui's defense was passed unanimously, making him the first candidate to know the result and pass the Outstanding Young Scientists Award defense.

At this moment, everyone looked at the young man on the stage with a tender face. He was probably the youngest outstanding young person in Chinese history.
"Cow!"

"Hey bro, is your team hiring? I also research topology, what do you think of me?"

Backstage, Geng Yukun, who had just finished his defense, came up to him.

After Chen Hui confirmed his success, he knew his chances were slim, but he wasn't discouraged. Instead, he took the opportunity to try and infiltrate Chen Hui's team. It's conceivable that if he could actually solve the Yang-Mills equation, even if he only got third or fourth authorship, he would be set for life.

The others looked at Geng Yukun and secretly thought he was shameless, but they were just too proud to admit it. If given the chance, they would also join Chen Hui's team without hesitation.

But the team leader was just a freshman, a seventeen-year-old boy. They couldn't accept or adapt to it in time, so it was impossible for them to adjust their mindset so quickly to please a guy who was twenty years younger than them.

"I'm sorry, but I still prefer to do research alone."

Chen Hui rejected Geng Yukun's application.

"That concludes today's defense. We'll continue tomorrow."

At this moment, a staff member entered the preparation room and addressed the professors who were still preparing.

Chen Hui's defense started at 2:30 PM, and the entire presentation lasted for more than two hours. Most of the judges listened attentively for more than two hours. This intensity was not comparable to that of the Outstanding Young Scientists' defense. They were all a bit dizzy and unable to continue their defense.

The professors, who had been preparing for quite some time, sighed and had no choice but to pack up and leave.

It feels like you've already prepared to die a heroic death, only to be told, "Don't die yet, just endure one more night," a night destined to be sleepless.

As the crowd gradually dispersed from the conference room, Tian Yang helped Yang Zhenning to his feet, his face beaming, and said, "Professor Yang, how is it? Do I, your grand-disciple, still meet your approval?"

What kind of discerning eye could I possibly have?

Yang Zhenning, supporting Tian Yang's arm, slowly shook his head, "To see that China has produced such an outstanding young person, this trip has not been in vain!"

Even so, it was clear to everyone that Yang Zhenning was in a very good mood.

"You really are lucky."

The two walked out of the conference room. Yang Zhenning saw Yuan Xinyi sitting in the back row, who was now standing at the door waiting. He waved to Yuan Xinyi, and then suddenly said to Tian Yang, "My student is about to win the Philippine Prize, and now such a talented grand-disciple has appeared!"

"Xinyi and Xiaohui are both very good kids!"

Tian Yang remained silent.

He understood what Old Yang meant, which was simply to act as a peacemaker and mediate the conflict between him and Yuan Xinyi. "Look how promising your student is! Now your student's student is also full of vigor. Even if you don't care about the monk, you should let things go for the sake of the Buddha."

He didn't know why Old Yang was willing to act as a peacemaker; it certainly wasn't because of Yuan Xinyi, otherwise Old Yang would have come long ago.

Perhaps he wanted to provide Xiao Hui with a better environment. After all, as a senior academician of Yanbei University, he still had a lot of influence. With a professor who received the Philippine Scholarship and a senior academician protecting him, Chen Hui could focus more on academic research.

Having figured this out, Tian Yang avoided answering, saying, "Old Yang will stay in Yanbei for dinner tonight. I'll invite Xiao Hui over then, and we'll discuss today's topic again."

Yang Zhenning originally wanted to refuse, as he was no longer interested in dinner parties at his age, but he was still interested in spending more time with that young guy.

Since Tian Yang took the initiative to extend the invitation, it was simply to help Chen Hui connect with him and pave the way for Chen Hui's future.

Although Tian Yang did not answer his question, he had actually answered it; he was helping Chen Hui.

In that case, the feud between Tian Yang and Yuan Xinyi is no longer important.

"Then I would be disrespectful."

Yang Zhenning said with a smile, "It's a good opportunity to get to know young people better and shake off my old age."

"But I need to go back and rest now."

As people get older, their energy naturally decreases, and he genuinely wanted to discuss academic issues with Chen Hui again that evening.

As they walked out of the conference room, a woman took over from Tian Yang and helped Yang Zhenning to the car parked outside the conference room.

As Chen Hui walked out of the preparation room, he ran into Xing Jiguang, who had just finished eating melon. He greeted him with a smile, "Old Xing!"

"No, please. I don't deserve that title. Just call me Teacher Xing."

Xing Jiguang waved his hand. He still remembered when he was grading Chen Hui's CMO exam paper. Who knew that in the blink of an eye, this little guy had grown to this level. He was truly a man who would make a name for himself when he finally did.

He suddenly remembered what Cao Bo had said in the lecture that day: perhaps one day, China's mathematical geniuses would no longer dream of going to Princeton, but would instead regard China as a mecca for mathematics, attracting Western geniuses in droves. Perhaps, it really would start with this little guy!
"Of course, Elder Xing deserves it."

Chen Hui was unaware that so many thoughts had crossed Xing Jiguang's mind in that instant. However, his words were sincere. Xing Jiguang had profound attainments in condensed matter physics and had given him many constructive suggestions at the seminar that day. You can tell how capable a mathematician is just by listening to him speak.

Xing Jiguang cleared his mind of distractions and said, "I've read your paper. It's truly imaginative and groundbreaking, but how did you come up with the idea of ​​introducing the Riesz potential function to calculate..."

Before they could finish speaking, the two men who had just stepped out of the conference room saw two bigwigs waiting outside. Xing Jiguang paused for a moment, then said, "I have to go to my good-for-nothing son's parent-teacher conference. Let's talk next time."

Thinking of his son, Xing Jiguang was overcome with grief. If the little guy had even a tenth of Chen Hui's strength, he would be laughing in his dreams.

But children and grandchildren have their own blessings, and as long as the little guy is happy, that's fine.

"Okay, Mr. Xing, I'll come find you again after I finish this business."

Chen Hui nodded and said goodbye to Xing Jiguang.

He then stepped forward and greeted Qiu Chengwu, "Old Qiu."

Even if he didn't pay attention to outside affairs, he had heard about the things that happened in his own sect. Naturally, he couldn't possibly not know this grandmaster's teacher.

Qiu Chengwu nodded, his face full of smiles, as if he were looking at his own promising junior.

"Grandpa Master."

Chen Hui approached Tian Yang and then looked at Yuan Xinyi, saying, "Teacher."

"You little rascal, you've already achieved such great results, and you've been keeping it from me."

Tian Yang's words were reproachful, but the smile on his face betrayed his true thoughts.

"It's just a preliminary idea, and there are still many problems to be solved. It can't be considered an achievement yet."

When faced with academic issues, Chen Hui also became serious.

Only Yuan Xinyi smiled knowingly, recalling the scene when he asked Chen Hui to publish a paper. This kid really had exceptionally high standards for academics.

"Take a walk?"

As Tian Yang spoke, he took the lead and walked towards the shore of Weiming Lake, saying to himself, "The problem of gauge degrees of freedom may be solved by introducing group theory, but to ensure symmetry and the conservation of topological charge, we need to think carefully about it."

Chen Hui nodded; he shared the same line of thinking. Group theory is well-suited for solving problems involving symmetric and periodic structures. The Yang-Mills equations are intricately related to group theory, so group theory is an indispensable key to solving this problem.

Chen Hui was still at a loss as to how to make good use of group theory, or rather, which weapon in group theory to choose, or whether to create a new weapon.

Yuan Xinyi followed behind his teacher without saying a word, but he was also thinking seriously.

As Tian Yang, Chen Hui, and the other two walked away, Qiu Chengwu also started walking towards the east gate.

……

The editorial office of Nature Physics is as busy as ever.

Every day, the journal receives a large number of manuscripts from all over the world. Unlike mathematics journals, Nature Physics, as a sub-journal of Nature, one of the two top journals in the field of applied science, also enjoys a great reputation in the academic community.

In order to publish their papers here, authors will stop at nothing, so every day you can see all sorts of "breakthrough" developments.

Zorn felt that his job as an editor was more like that of a gold prospector, finding valuable papers from a mountain of shit and then handing them over to the right reviewers.

"shit!"

After taking a sip of his extra-strong black coffee, Zorn cursed, moved the mouse, threw the paper in front of him into the trash can, and then skillfully opened the next submission.

"I think we should develop a screening mechanism to throw all the shoddy and substandard stuff into the trash can, so that it won't pollute our eyes."

While waiting for the PDF to open, Zorn complained to his colleague next to him.

"Have you ever thought that our salaries are used to pay for our eye treatment?"

Colleague Hu Weijia replied dejectedly, "Just now, a paper claimed that he synthesized a room-temperature superconductor. Such a significant discovery! Why didn't he submit it to the main journal, or to 'Science,' instead of making things difficult for a lowly editor like me..."

"Hey friend, maybe he really has made an amazing discovery. You've hit the jackpot!"

Zorn chuckled and said that he had read at least eight or ten such papers, so he roughly knew what they were about.

"It is indeed a transport truck, but a transport truck!"

Hu Weijia rolled her eyes.

Zorn clearly didn't understand the dark humor.

Hu Weijia continued, "If his method for preparing room-temperature superconducting materials hadn't involved cutting graphene with a scalpel, I probably would have submitted this paper to the academic editor."

Hahahaha...

Zorn let out an exaggerated laugh. He knew his colleague's description was a bit exaggerated, but he had actually received a submission from an Indian who claimed that by cleaning composite carbon materials with holy water from the Ganges and then asking Buddha for blessings, room temperature superconductivity could be achieved. The submission provided detailed steps for cleaning and prayer, which took Zorn a lot of time to study and became his greatest pleasure back then.

The PDF on his computer was already open. After chatting with his colleagues, Zorn, feeling much more relaxed, turned his attention back to the paper.

Breakthrough in Phonon Localization Induced by Fractal Defects in the Golden Ratio: Achieving CuSe-based Thermoelectric Materials with ZT=2.1

As an editor of Natural Physics, Zorn certainly knew what thermoelectric materials were and what the ZT value represented. If this is true, it is undoubtedly a significant discovery.

In particular, the title and abstract of this paper both look quite normal.

However, when Zorn saw the authors of the paper, his expectations immediately plummeted.

Huichen from Jiangcheng University, a Chinese student studying and working at a Chinese university, is now considering throwing this paper directly into the trash.

Prejudice in people's hearts is a mountain that cannot be changed overnight.

But just as he clicked the mouse, a thought suddenly struck him: Huichen from Jiangcheng University—that Chinese man who published a paper in the mathematics journal a few days ago, it seems, was also named Huichen.

(End of this chapter)