They’re all reborn, what’s wrong with being a little more almighty?

Chapter 268 Mutual Blessings

Ye Haotian and Lu Yunxiang stared at Zhang Wei, clearly saying that you can't just ignore this matter.

Zhang Wei looked at the autistic man who was trapped in autism and sighed helplessly. Of the four people in the dormitory, Lu Yunxiang was rich, Ye Haotian was powerful, and he had cheats, but the autistic man had no money, no power, no cheats, and he had Asperger's syndrome.

This is just an opportunity to care for the disabled, if not help him, who else will?
"Okay, it's not okay for me to take care of this matter!" Zhang Wei nodded.

"Then how do you plan to help Chen Ming? He still has one semester before graduation. Why don't you go and ask Professor Fang, the head of the Physics Department, to find a graduate supervisor with projects for Chen Ming? Professor Fang will definitely give you face!" Ye Haotian asked.

"Professor Du has already accepted Chen Ming. It's not appropriate to change the supervisor at this time," Zhang Wei said.

"That's true. The number of places for guaranteed admission to graduate school is already very limited, and the number allocated to each professor is even fewer. Professor Du used one place on Chen Ming. If Chen Ming took the initiative to change his supervisor when Professor Du was in the most difficult time, he really wouldn't be able to stay in the Department of Physics in the future." Ye Haotian said.

"How about this, let's pay and sponsor Professor Du's project. As long as Professor Du's project can be carried out, Brother Specimen will have something to do." Lu Yunxiang said.

"If your specimen brother is an associate professor, there is nothing wrong with absorbing research funds from the society, but he is just a graduate student! Graduate students get funds by themselves, you are putting him on the fire! He doesn't have a head big enough to wear such a big hat!" Zhang Wei replied.

"So what good ideas do you have?" Ye Haotian asked.

"Let's first figure out what research project Professor Du Jiahai was killed for!"

Zhang Wei walked over to the autistic man and said, "Tell me in detail, what project did Professor Du apply for?"

The autistic man still stared at the wall, muttering, "In the field of condensed matter physics, the quantum Hall effect."

"Brother, how about I explain to you what the Hall effect is?" Lu Yunxiang came up excitedly.

"No need for you to explain. I'm afraid I won't understand what you're saying. Chen Ming, you should explain it to me!"

"In 1879, American physicist Edwin Hall discovered in an experiment that if a magnetic field perpendicular to the direction of a conductor carrying current is applied to it, the trajectory of the electron movement will be deflected due to the Lorentz force, and a voltage will be generated at both ends of the conductor perpendicular to the direction of the current and the magnetic field. This electromagnetic transport phenomenon is called the Hall effect." The autistic man answered like a machine.

"In other words, Professor Du wants to study the quantum Hall effect?" Zhang Wei asked.

Ye Haotian next to him continued to add: "Since the 1980s, the quantum Hall effect has always been a highly concerned project in condensed matter physics research, and this research field has produced two Nobel Prizes.

In 1980, the integer quantum Hall effect was discovered, and he won the 1985 Nobel Prize in Physics. In 1982, the fractional quantum Hall effect was discovered, and he won the 1998 Nobel Prize in Physics.

"You've done a lot of homework! It seems like you've put a lot of effort into setting a trap for me." Zhang Wei paused and then asked:

"Since he has won two Nobel Prizes, this must be a popular research project. Professor Du is still doing research in this area, so the research direction he envisions must be unique, right?"

"Professor Du wants to study the quantum anomalous Hall effect." The autistic man paused and continued, "Just now I said that Hall discovered the Hall effect. Later, Hall discovered in his observations that the Hall effect can also be observed without an external magnetic field. This Hall effect in zero magnetic field is the 'anomalous Hall effect'."

"Is this unique? The quantum Hall effect won the Nobel Prize in 1985. It has been more than years. How is it possible that no one has studied the quantum anomalous Hall effect?" Zhang Wei asked curiously.

"Of course there are people doing research on it. After the quantum Hall effect won the Nobel Prize, physicists proposed various research plans, but no results have been achieved in more than 20 years. The most recent theory was proposed by Professor Shousheng Zhang of Stanford University. He predicted that there would be a quantum anomalous Hall effect in two-dimensional topological insulators, but it has not been confirmed." The autistic person explained.

Zhang Wei nodded as if he suddenly understood. "Zhang Shousheng? I've heard of this name. He is a student of Professor Yang Zhenning and seems to be the youngest tenured professor at Stanford University! Since he proposed the theory, it should have a scientific basis."

Professor Zhang Shousheng was born in China. In the year when the college entrance examination was resumed, he was directly admitted to the Department of Physics of Fudan University without having attended a single day of high school. He is truly a genius among geniuses.

At the age of sixteen, Fudan University sent him to study in Germany. Later, he went to Stony Brook University of the State University of New York, where Professor Yang Zhenning was also teaching at the time, so he became Professor Yang's disciple.

Later, he was appreciated by Steven Chu and went to teach at Stanford University. At the age of 33, he became the youngest tenured professor at Stanford University and was elected as a member of the American Academy of Sciences.

In terms of both academic ability and qualifications, Professor Zhang is considered one of the best Chinese scholars studying in the United States. Many top physics scholars believe that it is only a matter of time before he wins the Nobel Prize.

But unfortunately, Professor Zhang finally succumbed to time. In 2018, he was found dead at home at the age of 55. The cause finally given by the US authorities was suicide due to depression.

On the same day that Professor Zhang died, another coincidence occurred: the Vancouver Airport unreasonably detained a woman who was in transit there. Some people linked Professor Zhang's death to this incident, and many conspiracy theories emerged.

Regardless of whether there are other hidden reasons, the death of Professor Zhang is a huge loss to the physics community. 55 is the golden age for a world-class scholar studying physics. This age is the perfect combination of knowledge, experience and energy, allowing him to lead several teams at the same time and produce scientific research results in batches.

Professor Zhang Shousheng is a quasi-Nobel Prize-winning scholar. He will certainly not talk nonsense in academic matters. The research direction he proposes must have a theoretical basis. Therefore, it is reasonable for Professor Du of Tsinghua University to work on the topic of quantum anomalous Hall effect.

Zhang Wei thought for a moment, then continued, "You just said that the anomalous Hall effect means that the Hall effect can be observed in a zero magnetic field environment, which means that Professor Du's project intends to verify the possibility of quantum Hall effect in a zero magnetic field."

"Yes." The autistic man nodded.

"If quantum can produce the Hall effect under zero magnetic field, then many materials can be used in electronic devices, and electronic devices can also achieve high-speed conduction and low energy consumption!" Zhang Wei immediately thought of the application level.

"I don't understand the application!" The autistic man shook his head.

Ye Haotian said, "I understand! The high-speed conduction and low energy consumption of electronic devices, even if only 1% improvement, is earth-shattering, not to mention that this improvement is definitely more than 1%!"

"So this topic is definitely worth doing! Once successful, it may lead to an electrical revolution!" Zhang Wei said.

"Then why was it rejected? The people responsible for reviewing the project applications are all experts, so they should be able to see the significance of this project, right?" Lu Yunxiang asked.

"Perhaps it's because this topic is too big!" Zhang Wei sighed and continued, "For a topic of this level, large investment is only one aspect. The key is that it takes a relatively long time to conduct research before results can be obtained.

For some projects, you can first provide the first few rounds of funding. Once you have preliminary scientific research results, at least it can be demonstrated that the research direction is correct. It will also be easier to apply for follow-up funding. With follow-up funding, the entire project can be completed.

But this topic is different. There are so many kinds of quantum materials and so many ways to process them. Who knows which processing method and which quantum material to use to discover the quantum anomalous Hall effect?

It is impossible for this topic to produce preliminary scientific research results with the research funds from the previous few rounds. Once there are results, it will be a step towards success. Therefore, it is necessary to provide long-term funding support even if there are no results! "

"It doesn't matter if it takes longer! There are many researchers who only study one topic in their entire life. Since this project is meaningful, we should continue it no matter how long it takes." Young Master Lu said with a pout.

"But the problem is that we don't know whether the quantum anomalous Hall effect really exists. At present, it is just a conception of scientists. If it does not exist, then all the investment will be wasted!" Ye Haotian explained.

Zhang Wei's expression was much calmer. As a reborn person, he knew that the quantum anomalous Hall effect definitely existed. He could always exchange papers on this subject from the devil.

The question now is how to help autistic people. We can’t really let autistic people work as laboratory laborers for a semester!

"Devil, prepare that paper on the graphene Hall effect for me!"...

In the Department of Physics, Professor Du Jiahai sat alone in his office with an expression that said, "I want to be alone for a while."

There was a knock on the door and Professor Du Jiahai looked towards the door irritably.

"Didn't I tell the teaching assistant not to disturb me? Why are you here again?" Du Jiahai frowned and said reluctantly, "Come in!"

A young man pushed the door open and came in. It was Zhang Wei.

"Are you, Teacher Zhang Wei?" Professor Du was slightly surprised and immediately stood up to greet him.

Professor Du had been working at the Chinese Academy of Sciences before, and only came to Tsinghua University to teach two years ago. At that time, Zhang Wei had already finished his research on graphene and went to the Department of Biology. Therefore, there was not much interaction between Professor Du and Zhang Wei. At most, they knew each other and nodded when they met, but they never even spoke.

"Professor Du, I came uninvited. I hope I did not disturb you!" Zhang Wei said this, but he did not show any apology. Instead, he acted as if he did not consider himself an outsider and sat directly on the sofa.

Seeing that Zhang Wei was so familiar, Professor Du had no choice but to walk to the water dispenser, pour tea for Zhang Wei, and start greeting him.

After the two exchanged a few pleasantries, Zhang Wei explained his purpose: "Professor Du, I heard that you are planning to do a research project on the quantum anomalous Hall effect?"

"Oh, the project was submitted, but it was rejected! I am worried about this matter now! At this time, if no new project is submitted, I will have nothing to do next year!" Professor Du said.

"I heard that this year the funding for the Department of Physics will be tilted towards astrophysics? Actually, this is also my fault. If I hadn't discovered that asteroid, this wouldn't have happened." Zhang Wei said with a smile.

"How can you be blamed for this? Whoever has achieved results should be given more resources. This is only natural. I have also been doing scientific research for many years, I understand this!"

"It seems that Du Jiahai didn't blame me for the failure of the project. He is a reasonable person. I can get along with him!"

Zhang Wei thought to himself and continued, "Professor Du, I heard that when you were at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, your main research areas were surface physics, low-dimensional nanostructures, and the controlled growth and quantum effects of thin films. Recently, I have also been interested in the Hall effect of nanostructures and would like to start a research project, so I came to ask Professor Du for some advice."

As Zhang Wei spoke, he took out a project plan from his schoolbag and handed it to Du Jiahai.

Du Jiahai took the proposal and was stunned when he saw the title: "You want to study the graphene Hall effect?"

"That's right! Do you think this topic is feasible?"

"It's feasible! Of course it's feasible!" Du Jiahai gave his conclusion without even reading the contents.

As a new material, graphene has been proven to have outstanding physical properties and its future application areas are sure to be very broad. Research on the Hall effect of graphene will help discover new properties and new applications of graphene and further expand its application potential.

What's more, the person in front of us is the one who discovered graphene. So how could he be wrong in determining the research direction?

He is an authority, so he has to say that he is right even if he is wrong!
Zhang Wei continued, “But I am not in the Physics Department now. I don’t have the people or equipment. Besides, I have classes in the Economics Department all day long, so I don’t have that much time to do experiments.

So I want to cooperate with Professor Du. Didn’t you apply for a project on quantum anomalous Hall effect? ​​I want to add my project to yours, and then you can help me do the experiment, and I can save some trouble. "

"Are you serious?" Du Jiahai didn't expect that such a pie in the sky would fall on him.

His own research project on the quantum anomalous Hall effect required a lot of effort and took a long time, and it was not certain to succeed. It was normal for the higher-ups to not approve it. Even Du Jiahai himself had given up and was planning to change the research topic.

But with Zhang Wei, it was different. This guy was a hot commodity in Tsinghua University, and he had made several world-class scientific research achievements. The projects he applied for were 100% approved!
Even if the departments responsible for funding do not give money, President Gu will definitely use the treasury of Tsinghua University to support Zhang Wei's research projects. It is no exaggeration to say that President Gu is not so good to his own son!
If I add Zhang Wei's topic to my own topic, then I won't have to consider the other party's reputation, and just for the sake of Zhang Wei's reputation, my own topic will be successfully passed.

Isn't this just a pie in the sky falling on me?

"Teacher Zhang Wei, thank you, thank you so much! Don't worry, when we apply for projects, you will definitely be the priority, and when we do experiments, your project will also be given priority!
Also, if I produce scientific research results on the quantum anomalous Hall effect, I will definitely not forget your help with this topic!" Du Jiahai said quickly.

As long as he can successfully apply for the project funds, Du Jiahai doesn't mind who will be the lead author. He has even begun to hint that he will give Zhang Wei the signature on the paper after the results are produced.

"Professor Du, you are too polite!" Zhang Wei smiled and said, "Actually, I also have a small request!"

"Please tell me. As long as I can do it, I will definitely not refuse!" Professor Du replied immediately.

"I hope to let Chen Ming be responsible for the topic of graphene Hall effect." Zhang Wei said.

"Chen Ming?" Professor Du was stunned for a moment, then continued, "Chen Ming's experimental ability is indeed very strong. Many doctoral students cannot compare to him, but he has some problems!"

Professor Du pointed to his head and continued, "I'm afraid I'll mess it up again. How about I find a new postdoc next semester to take charge of your project?"

"Professor Du, you may not know this! Chen Ming and I live in the same dormitory, and we have been roommates for four years! Even if you can't command him, I can!" Zhang Wei said with a smile.

Professor Du nodded as if he suddenly realized something. He was also a smart man and he instantly understood why Zhang Wei gave him such a big gift!
It turns out it was all for Chen Ming.

If it weren't for Chen Ming, Zhang Wei could have taken the project to Principal Gu himself, and Principal Gu would have approved it in seconds. There was no need for him to come to Du Jiahai as a franchisee.

As for not being in the physics department, not having the people, not having the equipment, and not having the time to take economics classes, these are obviously excuses.

The inventor of graphene wants to study the Hall effect of graphene, but he can't find anyone? I don't know how many people are rushing to help!

Is there no equipment to use? There is no problem in just renting the physics department laboratory to him!

As for the economics courses, they are even less important. I have given you equipment worth tens of millions, why would you care about a few classes?
After thinking this through, Du Jiahai let out a long sigh, then couldn't help but give a thumbs up.

"Teacher Zhang Wei, you are so loyal. I am convinced by you now! Chen Ming is so lucky to have a roommate like you in his previous life!"

Zhang Wei recalled that three years ago, around this time of year, an autistic person accompanied him, violated school rules, and sneaked into the laboratory of the Department of Electronic Engineering.

It was on that day that he obtained the data on graphene and published a paper on graphene, which marked the peak of his life.

The scene three years ago seems like it was just yesterday...

"Having an autistic roommate is the blessing I earned in my previous life!" Zhang Wei sighed.

(End of this chapter)