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Chapter 59 was a disgrace; what's there to be happy about?

The lecture hall was filled with a noisy commotion.

Every scholar was talking to the people around them. Some people's eyes were filled with surprise, some people's eyes gleamed with gossip, and some people's eyes were full of disbelief.

"Ma Jianze's research was actually wrong? He didn't find the optimal framework?"

"I know about this research. They did the analysis based on many aerodynamic design schemes. Last month, their team even said they were going to publish a major result!"

"He came to give his report in order to get the conference's approval; otherwise, it would be difficult to get his paper reviewed. And yet, it turned out to be wrong..."

"I listened for ages and still couldn't understand it, I never expected this..."

While the audience continued to discuss the matter, Zhang Minghao had already quietly returned to his seat.

People around immediately looked over.

Meng Guoqing immediately exclaimed, "You're really something! You actually found a set of counterexamples!"

His face was full of surprise as he spoke.

When Zhang Minghao said he wanted to find a set of counterexamples, he thought it was impossible. It was not easy to understand the report, so how could he find counterexamples?
Ma Jianze's team has developed the 'optimal framework', so naturally they have a deeper understanding of the framework than others. The fact that he dared to go on stage to give a report shows that he has great confidence in the optimal framework and must have already verified it many times.

Zhang Minghao, on the other hand, was able to find a counterexample on the spot after hearing the report for the first time?
If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he would have thought that Zhang Minghao had made preparations in advance.

Zhang Minghao scratched the back of his head and gave a harmless smile. "It was just a coincidence, nothing more!"

The elderly professor sitting next to me immediately said, "Even if I happened to find it, I wouldn't be able to."

The person behind him chimed in, "Don't even mention just now, I can't find it now either."

"The threshold for each influencing factor is expressed as a function, rather than a direct range..."

"I can't calculate it, it's too complicated."

While the discussion in the audience echoed throughout the lecture hall, Ma Jianze stood in front of the whiteboard, staring at each value and each verification process, carefully reviewing them from beginning to end, but still couldn't find any problems.

He didn't verify the last value because it was no longer necessary; the noise from the audience said it all.

The verification by so many scholars could not possibly be wrong.

Ma Jianze stood quietly for a long time. Suddenly, he turned around, his facial muscles tense and his eyes bloodshot. The noise in the lecture hall fell silent.

Everyone looked over.

Under the watchful eyes of the audience, Ma Jianze stepped down from the podium and walked along the aisle toward the main entrance of the lecture hall.

As he passed the back row, he suddenly stopped, turned to look at Zhang Minghao, and asked in a hoarse voice, "How did you discover the problem?"

He didn't understand.

The entire research was very complex, and the report was only one hour long. Many things were not explained clearly in the middle, but the other party was able to judge that there were errors and find a "better" set of values ​​that were not in the "optimal framework" in a short period of time.

How did he do that?
Everyone else was also very curious, and all eyes were on Zhang Minghao.

Zhang Minghao said seriously, "I felt there was a problem when you first started talking."

“Optimal modeling under the influence of multiple physical factors is a very complex problem. I believe that it is impossible to provide an answer based on a single evaluation system.”

As soon as he finished speaking, the other scholars realized what he meant.

They found the scoring system novel, but in the end they couldn't determine whether the framework derived from it was 'optimal'.

Someone immediately chimed in, "That's right, I've always felt something was off."

"It is impossible to solve the problem of multiple factors by relying on a single scoring system."

"So the method was wrong..."

Ma Jianze frowned and continued, "Why didn't you say so at the beginning?"

Zhang Minghao chuckled, "Professor Ma, would you have believed me if I said this when you started your report?"

Ma Jianze was speechless.

Zhang Minghao continued, "Moreover, I'd also like to hear what comes next. Even though the method was wrong, there might be something worthwhile in what comes next."

"turn out……"

He lowered his tone, then added a twist, "It certainly has its merits!"

This sudden turn of events nearly caused the others to fall over.

Ignoring the reactions of others, Zhang Minghao continued, "The scoring system you created, while unable to find the optimal framework, is still useful."

"For example, in scenarios where extremely complex factors are involved and cannot be sorted out at all, a framework model with 'high efficiency' can be established based on this."

“In many application areas, the solution presented does not necessarily have to be the best; high efficiency is already sufficient.”

The others couldn't help but nod in agreement.

Many complex scenarios involve numerous influencing factors, making it difficult to come up with a solution; coming up with a highly efficient solution is already quite remarkable.

The optimal solution is a requirement of the mathematical solution, but the application does not necessarily require the optimal mathematical solution.

Ma Jianze's tense expression eased considerably. The 'scoring system' he had painstakingly researched was not entirely useless, and he felt a surge of relief.

The next moment, he suddenly came to his senses.

Glad?

His research was proven wrong, and he made such a huge fool of himself. What's there to be happy about?

Ma Jianze snorted disdainfully and turned to leave.

...The news that Zhang Minghao had found counterexamples to refute Ma Jianze's report quickly spread throughout the meeting hall.

In the morning, I pointed out the problems with Zhang Hua's report, and in the afternoon, I pointed out the problems with Ma Jianze's report. Zhang Hua and Ma Jianze are not ordinary professors, and the research they do is not ordinary either.

Even invited reviewers would find it difficult to comment on research of that level.

Zhang Minghao, a doctoral student, actually found the problem twice, and both times it was crucial. In particular, he found a counterexample to directly refute Ma Jianze's report.

The scholars in the hall were all discussing it animatedly. "I didn't even understand the report. The scoring system made my head spin. He actually found a counterexample. I just can't understand it..."

"This is a mathematical genius!"

"That's how mathematics is; what you can't understand is very simple to others."

"That's really true. Poor Ma Jianze, his research proposal was just rejected by the Aerodynamics Research Institute, and now his research results here have been disproven..."

"I think he just left, and I guess he won't be coming to the next meeting either."

After listening to another report in the afternoon, Meng Guoqing and Zhang Minghao left the venue together.

They went for a walk in the nearby neighborhood.

Later, they called Huang Ming and Xue Fengzhu, inviting them to come over for a big meal, ostensibly to celebrate Zhang Minghao's "success at the meeting".

"You really made a big splash!"

"Everyone attending this conference probably knows you now. They'll spread the word when they get back. In the math community, more people know you than they know me..."

"We have to celebrate!"

Xue Fengzhu and Huang Ming chimed in, "I heard about it in the hall next door just now."

"Many people are talking about it, and some people have even gone to your area to see for themselves."

“Ma Jianze is a big shot. He does applied research, and his projects are worth millions, yet you pointed out the problem…”

The group chatted and laughed, deciding to go out for a proper roast duck dinner.

There happened to be a Quanjude restaurant by the roadside, so they went straight in and ordered a duck and a few other dishes. However, when ordering, all three professors hesitated.

Expensive!

Zhang Minghao took the menu, deftly ordered a roast duck, several other dishes, and even some drinks for the three professors. Then, he patted his chest and declared, "This meal is on me!"

"No way! I'll do it!"

"You're a student, how can I let you treat me? Don't fight over it, I..."

"I come!"

Zhang Minghao waved his hand and laughed, "Professor Meng, Professor Xue, Professor Huang... don't forget, you guys helped me with the project!"

"The semiconductor modeling project wouldn't have been possible without the help of the professors in the School of Mathematical Sciences."

"Consider this meal a thank you!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the three professors fell silent.

Huang Ming turned to the waiter and asked for a menu, then ordered another small bottle of craft beer. He turned back and said, "I'm working for you, with five PhD students doing the work!"

"boss Zhang!"

Upon hearing the title "General Manager Zhang," Meng Guoqing and Xue Fengzhu immediately burst into laughter.

They all realized that Zhang Minghao was just a doctoral student, but he had projects worth tens of millions of yuan. They could all say that he was "working" for these projects.

How much can this project earn?
Many people would say a few words about it in private, and the most conservative estimate is over three million.

Six months, more than three million!

Eat, eat a lot, eat as much as you can, make sure your stomach is round and full before you go back!
……

That evening, I returned to the hotel.

The three professors, fueled by alcohol and fatigue from their journey, went back to their rooms, lay down, and fell asleep immediately.

Zhang Minghao was still very energetic. His report was tomorrow afternoon, so he quickly reviewed it again before he finished.

His research has already been published.

The report itself was fine; the concern was being stumped by the questions from the scholars listening to it.

While reviewing the contents, he suddenly thought of Ma Jianze's report.

Ma Jianze's report has some merit.

That complex scoring system is very interesting; even if it can't find the 'optimal combination,' it can still find 'upper-middle-range' combinations.

It's like choosing one number from ten. Even if you can't choose the largest one, the range will still include the second, third, or fourth.

The specific situation is a matter of probability.

"Could this method be applied to my research?" Zhang Minghao frowned and pondered carefully. "Higher-order approximation transformations have biases, and these biases cannot be controlled."

"If we use a scoring system to assess 'deviation,' we'll have reference data, and then adjust the calculation results based on the assessment results..."

"Will the final output value be more accurate?"

Feedback on "Correct Perception" indicates it's feasible!

Zhang Minghao's eyes lit up, and he immediately began to study the matter carefully, following the train of thought.

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(End of this chapter)