Research starts with PhD students

Chapter 191 Zhang Shuo didn’t know it immediately, he needed half an hour to think!
It’s not that Li Weihua doesn’t believe Zhang Shuo. He certainly knows how high Zhang Shuo’s mathematical level is. Young people are also very creative and may come up with some novel solutions.

But the problem is that Zhang Shuo is not a god.

Their research was stuck for more than half a month, and it was a very serious problem with the argumentation method. Similar problems must be discussed together, or they can only be solved by suddenly thinking of the key points.

Luo Yongjun spoke as if the problem could be solved just by asking Zhang Shuo.

This is so weird.

It feels like two students encounter a difficult problem that they can't solve, and then they prepare to ask the teacher together, and the teacher must know the answer to the problem.

This is unprecedented research, not a math problem that already has an answer.

The situation is certainly different.

However, Li Weihua did not object to asking Zhang Shuo. Zhang Shuo had a high level of mathematics and he was also the project leader. Besides, he had not paid attention to the research project on the NS equation for a long time.

This is also a comfortable thing to talk about.

For a mathematics project worth millions of dollars, the person in charge almost let go and the argumentation was all done by him and Luo Yongjun. There was a feeling that they could do research and express themselves freely, just like the boss of a company who doesn't care about anything and the individual doesn't have to worry about the company's revenue. They can work as they please and get a certain salary and bonus.

How great is that?

For example, now, when you encounter a problem, you can ask the "boss", that is, the project leader.

Luo Yongjun refused to admit defeat verbally, but in fact, he felt that what Li Weihua said made sense. It was almost impossible to solve similar research problems all at once.

But he knows Zhang Shuo better than Li Weihua, so he has more confidence in Zhang Shuo.

Li Liu Shuangyue is the most confident. Her confidence has nothing to do with her academic research or mathematical level. It is purely because of her admiration for Zhang Shuo and she believes that Zhang Shuo will definitely be able to solve any mathematical problem.

That's it.

"What's the problem? Can't Senior Zhang Shuo solve it?"

"Professor Li Weihua is really old and confused. If Zhang Shuo doesn't believe him, who else can he believe?"

That's what she thought.

at the same time.

Zhang Shuo is currently at the Center for Condensed Matter Physics, participating in a basic measurement experiment and recording the data.

He came here to provide guidance on the experiment, that is, to provide some experimental requirements so that the cooperative team at the Center for Condensed Matter Physics would know how to conduct the experiment and how to record data.

The content of the experiment is "Measurement of the activity of ionic matter under strong electromagnetic fields". There are many experimental requirements and a lot of data that need to be measured. Many similar experiments will be carried out in the future and the data will be counted together.

The Center for Condensed Matter Physics is a national-level laboratory. Academician Xiao Hai is the laboratory's chief researcher and also a top scholar in the laboratory. Professor Wei Wei is responsible for the experimental cooperation with the Source Point Theory Research Office, but Xiao Hai still came over to show concern for the experiment.

He was confused about the content of the experiment. "The data of ionic substances measured in this way seem to have no relevance. What is the purpose of your experiment?"

“This is relevant to our research.”

Zhang Shuo explained, "It is a theoretical research framework, which requires measuring a lot of data to supplement the content and perform calculations under fixed parameters."

Xiao Hai tried to understand it, then asked, "Is it a correlation model between electromagnetic force and gravity?"

When Xiao Hai noticed Zhang Shuo's surprised look, he smiled and said, "I've read the paper you published. The mathematics in it are very interesting, but I still don't understand some of it. You are conducting research on this model, right? Do you want to verify it?"

"It can be understood this way."

“That would be amazing!”

Xiao Hai sighed, theoretical physics studies a mathematical model of the basic force relationship, and then builds it for verification. Isn't this equivalent to intending to verify the theory through experiments?

If it can be verified, it will prove the relationship between the two forces, which is definitely the top-notch achievement in the field of physics, comparable to those major achievements that have been recorded in history.

Xiao Hai also knew the difficulty of experimental verification. Not to mention whether the theory was correct or not, it was not easy to analyze the complex mathematical content, let alone use experiments to analyze the solution set.

The difficulty can be compared.

For example, the fermion Hubbard model is already very complex, and it could only be simulated using quantum computing methods before, but there was no successful precedent in the world, and some of the progress made during this period were major achievements.

The relationship model between electromagnetic force and gravity is even more complex than the fermion Hubbard model, so the difficulty of research can be imagined.

In fact, the research was not as difficult as Xiao Hai imagined.

Zhang Shuo does not intend to do complex numerical simulations, but to use experiments to calculate some values, just like finding approximate solutions. After accumulating a certain amount of numerical values, he can then conduct experiments based on the numerical values ​​to verify them.

As long as gravity can be created through a mathematical correlation model using electromagnetic force and other conditions, the theory will naturally be verified.

Xiao Hai continued the topic, "The research on the relationship between electromagnetic force and gravity reminds me of a study thirty years ago."

"At that time, American physics professor Li Ning published a research paper, arguing that superconducting magnetic fields can create anti-gravity. A few years later, a Dutch team replicated this experiment and found that above the superconducting magnetic field disk, smoke floated upward at a faster speed."

“It’s not clear whether it’s true or not, but the data they made public seems to be around 2%.”

"It's unclear what this phenomenon is, and there has been no news since then."

Xiao Hai said and shook his head.

Zhang Shuo thought seriously and said, "It may be a phenomenon at the edge of the force field."

"What do you mean?" Xiao Hai was a little surprised. He didn't expect Zhang Shuo to be able to explain the content.

"Perhaps they have created a chaotic force field, or a completely new gravitational field, in their experiment, but the effect only occurs inside the superconducting disk, and perhaps only at the edge of the disk."

“All they found was a marginal effect.”

Xiao Hai asked several more questions in surprise. "Does that mean a stronger effect occurs inside? Is the research successful? Or are they just keeping it secret and not making it public?"

Zhang Shuo shook his head and said, "I don't think it will succeed."

"There has never been a relevant theory in the world. They may have made a real discovery in the experiment, but because there is no theoretical support, it is difficult to advance follow-up research..."

In fact, it is just like the ancient technology. Because there was no theoretical support, the development speed of ancient science and technology was very slow. People slowly summed up their experience, developed bit by bit, and progressed bit by bit.

The research has only been going on for thirty years, and even if it is confidential research, it is impossible to master any high-end technology.

Xiao Hai nodded thoughtfully.

He did not comment on the theoretical explanation mentioned by Zhang Shuo earlier, because it is difficult to say whether the theory is true, and the authenticity of the content of further research based on it is even more difficult to judge.

He approved of what followed.

It is very difficult to make technological advancement for a new discovery without theoretical support.

Therefore, even if we keep it confidential and conduct experimental research secretly, there will not be any major progress in technology.

……

Zhang Shuo stayed in the Center for Condensed Matter Physics for the whole morning and returned to his office after lunch. Then he met Luo Yongjun and Li Weihua who came to visit him.

Li Liu Shuangyue also came along.

Luo Yongjun knew that Zhang Shuo had been busy with physics research and often went to the physics laboratory, so he asked, "Zhang Shuo, have you seen the research materials we submitted?" Zhang Shuo thought for a moment and asked, "Is it the materials from more than two weeks ago?"

"Correct."

"I haven't watched it yet."

Luo Yongjun and Li Weihua looked at each other. They both felt helpless. As project leaders, they didn't even look at the research progress materials. What else could they say?

How can I ask questions?
Zhang Shuo didn't care. He said, "How about this, Mr. Luo, Mr. Li, can you help me explain it?"

Luo Yongjun and Li Weihua looked at each other again.

Li Weihua nodded helplessly, "Okay." They used to be Zhang Shuo's teachers, and now they are members of the project team.

Zhang Shuo is the person in charge and the boss, so he definitely has the final say.

The two of them started talking about the materials together. In fact, the content was not too much, only about eight pages.

The content was soon finished.

While Zhang Shuo was listening to the content, the system was constantly refreshing the prompt information——

[Task three, progress +0.213%. ]

[Task three, progress +0.323%. ]

[Task three, progress +0.1...]

After all the explanations were completed, Zhang Shuo took a look at the task progress and found that it had reached '52%'.

He felt very surprised.

Previously, I had the impression that the progress of the singularity proof of the NS equation was only at the '30%' level, but suddenly I looked again and it has exceeded 50%?

Is it that Luo Yongjun and Li Weihua are doing research at a fast pace, or is it that I care too little?
Zhang Shuo thought about it carefully and found that both factors might be involved. After the project team was established, he carried out a "氪币" operation. Because the direction was clear, Luo Yongjun and Li Weihua's research has been going smoothly.

The research went smoothly, and coupled with very hard work, the progress of the task naturally increased a lot faster.

Zhang Shuo was very satisfied with the efficiency of the project team. He praised, "Teacher Li, Teacher Luo, your work results are outstanding!"

"How about this, this month's allowance will be doubled, and an extra bonus will be given to you to keep up the good work!"

"Really?"

"That's great!"

Luo Yongjun and Li Weihua laughed happily and praised Zhang Shuo for being a "good boss".

Only after the happiness has worn off do you remember the purpose.

"We thought about it for half a month, but we didn't do much to prove it and couldn't find a solution. However, this step is necessary," said Li Weihua.

Luo Yongjun said, "I think we should find some novel methods, but I can't think of any..."

Zhang Shuo ignored Luo Yongjun's nonsense and nodded. "How about this, let's leave the problem here for now. I'll take some time to think about it, and you guys should think about it more too."

"Let me sort out my thoughts and digest them first."

"Row."

"it is good."

Luo Yongjun and Li Weihua agreed and left the office together.

They strolled to the first floor at a leisurely pace and started chatting with Wang Hui and Qi Zhixiang in the large office.

In fact, most mathematics professors are very idle, at least they seem very idle to others. The main reason is that it is impossible to do research work all the time, and a few hours of thinking about research every day is already a lot.

Mental work is very tiring, and you will feel very tired after working attentively for one or two hours.

Therefore, the professors in the High School usually seem to have a lot of free time, especially those who have fewer courses. In their free time, they will chat in the large office on the first floor, talking about gossip, news, school affairs, teaching work, etc.

Li Weihua then talked about how he and Luo Yongjun came to see Zhang Shuo. The first thing they said was that Zhang Shuo decided to give the project team double the allowance, and they could also get extra bonuses, which immediately aroused the envy of everyone.

Wang Hui and Qi Zhixiang both have projects in hand, and they can be said to be project leaders, but the project funds they have are not high, and the funding will last for several years. It would be great if they can maintain normal project operations and issue allowances on a routine basis.

Zhang Shuo is working on a Young Elite Scientist Program, which has ridiculously high funding and is based on a lump-sum payment system, so he can indeed pay out allowances at will.

"If I had known this, I would not have done it myself and would have joined Zhang Shuo's project team directly."

"You guys are so lucky. You joined Zhang Shuo's project team, where you get more funding, more allowances, and bonuses? I don't even dare to think about it."

"I'm planning to attend a geometry conference at Capital University next month. I checked hotel prices and booked a quick one... Hotels in the capital are too expensive to stay in!"

Wang Hui and Qi Zhixiang acted pitifully together, which also made Li Weihua and Luo Yongjun feel happy.

The contrast is terrifying.

However, there is happiness only when there is contrast.

Li Weihua felt very happy. He thought about how he had always envied the researchers of the High Court and the professors who had projects in hand, and now he had become the object of envy of the researchers of the High Court.

This feeling is so good.

After talking about the allowances and bonuses, Li Weihua talked about the research being stuck. "I said, it's impossible for Zhang Shuo to know how to prove it right away."

“Finding directions is the hardest thing!”

Luo Yongjun agreed in his heart, but he refused to admit defeat. "That's because Zhang Shuo hasn't paid attention to this research recently. If he had studied it seriously, he would have solved it long ago."

Wang Hui and Qi Zhixiang just stood by and smiled, not participating in the argument between the two. They didn't know what the specific problem was, and had no way to comment on it.

As they were talking, Li Liu Shuangyue suddenly walked to the door and shouted inside, "Teacher Luo, Teacher Li, you are really here!"

"Professor Zhang Shuo wants you to go up for a moment. He has already figured out the direction for the follow-up argument!"

She said this with a smug smile on her face.

Everyone in the office looked over. Li Weihua and Luo Yongjun had almost the same reaction, with surprise on their faces, but the words they said were completely different.

Li Weihua turned his head and asked, "Is it true? How should Zhang Shuo prove it later?"

Luo Yongjun patted his chest with a look of joy on his face, "I told you, don't you even look at whose student he is!"

He lowered his head to look at his watch. "See, half an hour. You are right. Zhang Shuo can't know how to prove it right away. He needs half an hour to think about it."

This sarcastic remark did not receive the usual response.

Li Weihua didn't care what Luo Yongjun said. He walked outside and said, "Let's go and take a look!"

(End of this chapter)