Research starts with PhD students

Chapter 92: Separation is fine? That's what I mean!
Cui Kevin's words made everyone in the conference room a little confused.

Their meeting was to discuss a large-scale experimental bias analysis algorithm project.

Wu Jianning advocated that one should not put all eggs in one basket, that is, one should not rely entirely on Zhang Shuo, but should also conduct research on one's own.

This also represents the importance that the Institute of High Energy Physics places on large-scale experimental deviation analysis algorithms.

Before the ICHEP conference, the Institute of High Energy Physics also attached certain importance to algorithms, but not to this extent. They just "felt" that algorithms were important.

Now we really take it seriously.

Research in the field of high-energy physics is based on academic achievements and international recognition.

This is mainly because the gap between the research and technological application of high-energy physics, especially particle physics, is too large.

Particle collision experiments, exploration of the standard model of particles, improvement of relevant particle physics theories, search for CP violation signals, etc., these studies have far exceeded the level of scientific and technological applications.

Of course, some of the research incidental to the field of high-energy physics still has application prospects, including particle beam technology, quantum properties, radioactivity analysis, etc., which can bring newer technologies to medicine, computer technology and other aspects, but at least the main direction does not involve applications.

How do we judge the value and significance of a large-scale research that does not involve any application?
That is the attention and affirmation from the same field.

At the CHEP and ICHEP conferences, the Computing Center presented the results of experimental data deviation analysis, which also received international attention and recognition.

This represents success.

The Institute of High Energy Physics hopes to develop its academic influence, have more top-notch results, and receive more attention and recognition, so it will naturally pay more attention to large-scale experimental deviation analysis algorithms.

The large-scale experimental deviation analysis algorithm has become the most important project of the Institute of High Energy Physics.

Such a key project naturally cannot rely entirely on Zhang Shuo. What if his idea doesn't work?

There is not only one way to go about algorithms.

Just like solving a math problem, if you think in multiple directions, the possibility of solving the problem is higher.

That is why Wu Jianning set the "Five-Year Project Plan" in the hope that the Institute of High Energy Physics would do its best to complete the research on large-scale experimental deviation algorithms.

Five years is not a number that is proposed casually.

They have discussed the difficulty of the algorithm and believe it will take at least five years to complete.

During this period, it is unlikely that the data centers of the Organization for Nuclear Research, Fermilab, or other institutions will complete the relevant algorithm research.

Zhang Shuo's project funding period is two years.

Algorithm planning is very complex. It can be said that the difficulty is concentrated in one place, which is much more difficult than directly making the program later.

Once the planning is complete, the algorithm is guaranteed to be completed.

It’s like completing a software program. The framework modules are already there, and the next step is to fill in the code, which is not difficult at all.

Now that they hear that Zhang Shuo has completed the project, many people feel incredible.

How long has it been?

If Zhang Shuo's project plan is perfect, why do we need a five-year project plan? Just write the code according to his plan.

In the conference room, everyone looked at Cui Kevin.

After Tan Zhiming expressed his doubts, Wu Jianning frowned and asked Cui Kaiwen, "Did he say he was sure it was done?"

Cui Kaiwen confirmed, "It means that the project has been completed and is ready for acceptance. They asked us what the acceptance process is."

"That's it..."

Wu Jianning hesitated for a moment, and asked Tan Zhiming, Gao Hongli and others hesitantly, "What do you think?"

Tan Zhiming immediately shook his head, "It's impossible to be so fast. Even if you are a genius, such a complicated algorithm..."

He just kept shaking his head.

Gao Hongli was also a little uncertain, mainly because Zhang Shuo finished too quickly. He was already old and didn't want to express his opinion on such matters, so he simply kept silent.

Cao Mengbo said directly, "Whether it is completed or not, we will know it during the acceptance inspection!"

Wu Jianning frowned and looked at Cui Kaiwen, "Professor Cui, please ask again, are you sure it is completed?"

Cui Kaiwen hesitated for a moment and replied reluctantly.

Zhang Shuo quickly replied, "Of course, it has been completed, Brother Cui, don't worry, we have already applied for acceptance."

Cui Kaiwen received the message and read out Zhang Shuo's reply.

"Are you really sure?"

Tan Zhiming sneered and said, "Well, tell him that if the plan is not perfect, we won't settle the bill!"

Cui Kaiwen immediately shook his head, "I can't say that."

Cao Mengbo was also dissatisfied and said, "Academician Tan, if you want to speak, go and speak for yourself, and make it clear in advance that you are not representing our computing center."

He changed the subject and said, "Is this how you usually talk to others? Zhang Shuo is working with our computing center. If you want to offend someone, do it on behalf of the physics center!"

Tan Zhiming immediately lost his dignity and stood up and asked loudly, "Cao Mengbo! What do you mean!"

"That's what I meant!"

Cao Mengbo also stood up and said to Wu Jianning, "Director Wu, you also heard what Academician Tan said. I don't believe that he usually talks about projects with people like this."

Wu Jianning pressed his hands down, looked at Cao Mengbo helplessly, and then looked at Tan Zhiming.

Wu Jianning is the director of the Institute of High Energy Physics, but he is just a higher position. The Institute of High Energy Physics is not a company, but a large scientific research institution supported by the state.

Tan Zhiming and Cao Mengbo were only one level lower in rank.

It cannot be said that scientific research institutions judge people purely based on academic ability, but they cannot use job titles to suppress people like Tan Zhiming and Cao Mengbo.

He still had a dissatisfied tone and acted as a peacemaker, "Stop arguing, sit down and see what it looks like!"

"You all have a point!"

Cao Mengbo hadn't finished his words yet. He continued, "Director Wu, did you see that? There is no way we can work together with Academician Tan. We always quarrel every time we have a meeting together."

He changed the subject and said, "I think the five-year project plan you proposed is very good."

Wu Jianning was stunned and didn't understand what Cao Mengbo was going to say.

Cao Mengbo continued, "I don't need to explain the importance of large-scale experimental deviation analysis algorithms. We can divide it into two parts. Cooperation with Zhang Shuo is what we advocate, so we will do research according to Zhang Shuo's plan."

"We can also form another project team according to the plan and find a new direction for demonstration and research."

"This way, we can divide the project ownership. Whoever has the project will be responsible for it. I want to make it clear that no matter which project team it is, the Computing Center will fully support it!"

Cao Mengbo sat down after he finished speaking.

The meeting was silent for a long time.

When Cao Mengbo mentioned splitting the project, no one had thought of it. The large-scale experimental deviation analysis algorithm was too important. Wu Jianning's idea was to bring together everyone at the Institute of High Energy Physics to carry out key research.

segmentation?

Two project teams?
Seeing that no one was talking, Cao Mengbo continued, "I propose that Academician Tan be in charge of the new project team."

"Academician Tan has always felt that he could do his own research, so let him be in charge of the new project team."

"By working together to solve problems and make efforts, we will have healthy competition within the company!"

Suddenly, everyone looked at Tan Zhiming.

Tan Zhiming was stunned for a moment. Of course, he could hear Cao Mengbo's sarcasm, but since he was being framed, could he still say no? "I'm responsible, so I'm responsible!"

"As long as the institute supports it, there's no problem!"

After he said that, he thought about it and actually felt a little excited.

After completing such an important algorithm research, experimental data analysis will be carried out, and any discoveries will belong to the results of his team.

Wu Jianning rubbed the table with his fingers, turned his head to look at Cao Mengbo, then looked at Tan Zhiming, gritted his teeth and said, "Okay!"

"Since you all agree, let's do it!"

He was extremely dissatisfied.

As the director of the Institute of High Energy Physics, he does not want to see conflicts between the Computing Center and the Physics Center.

What kind of healthy competition?
These two people are just sulking!
The problem is that he himself is in a bit of a pickle.

Under normal circumstances, he will be involved in any major research direction, including the CP group and the basic experimental group. He will not serve as the overall person in charge of the project, but will be one of the important persons in charge of the project, participate in important decision-making, and share the specific work of the project.

Now it’s divided into two projects, he can’t participate in both, right?
That would really be a case of 'taking advantage of one's achievements'!

Wu Jianning sighed and continued, "That's it for now. The new project team can prepare first, and once there is a definite plan, the project can be launched. The Computing Center will be in charge of Zhang Shuo."

……

End of the meeting.

Wu Jianning and Tan Zhiming talked about what had just happened.

"Cao Mengbo is really... He came prepared, right?" Tan Zhiming frowned. "I guess he has already made up his mind not to let us interfere with their project."

Wu Jianning pressed his forehead with his hand.

He thought to himself, "I don't want you to interfere, not that I don't want us to interfere." But he still shook his head and said, "This is also good. We are separated. Academician Tan, you will be in charge of the work of the new project team from now on."

Tan Zhiming nodded and said, "Indeed, think about it carefully, what has Zhang Shuo been doing in the past two months? He was doing research with Agostini, and then he went to Melbourne to attend a conference."

"How can he have time to do algorithm planning?"

"We have discussed the difficulty of this complex algorithm. What can we achieve if we submit it for acceptance now?"

"I estimate that when the project is accepted, there will be a lot of problems, and we will have to go back to continue to review and revise it. With this back and forth, it may take two years to complete."

“It’s good to find a new direction. What the Physics Center lacks the least is talent!”

Wu Jianning thought about it carefully and felt that what Tan Zhiming said made sense.

Zhang Shuo had no time to do research at all, and he completed the algorithm planning in such a short time, which may contain many problems.

They also have a great advantage in finding new directions for research, because they already have deviation analysis algorithms for small experiments to use as a reference, and as long as the general direction remains unchanged, they will be able to complete the research.

Wu Jianning nodded and said, "Okay."

"Academician Tan, I will support you this time and join your project. This way, the computing center will have no chance of not cooperating."

Tan Zhiming was immediately overjoyed.

With the support of Director Wu Jianning, the new project team is more attractive and can easily attract a large number of talents.

In fact, Tan Zhiming is not worried about the computing center.

What the computing center can provide is personnel to do basic programming work. As long as the algorithm planning can be completed, some coding work can be handed over to cooperative institutions.

The Physics Center is full of talented people.

This research is not just about algorithms, it also involves many parameter logic issues in high-energy physics experiments.

With Wu Jianning's support, there will definitely be many talented people eager to join the project.

……

The project that Zhang Shuo is collaborating on with the Institute of High Energy Physics has already been accepted, and he has also applied for 20 yuan in funding for the Institute of Quantum Physics.

Afterwards, he discussed the acceptance issue with Cui Kaiwen.

The computing center will first send someone to get the information. They will form an acceptance team to study the algorithm planning, and then both parties will agree on a time to go to the computing center to make a report.

The computing center clearly showed its attention to the project and sent someone to take the information away the next day.

Then it was time to wait.

On weekdays, Zhang Shuo spends most of his time in the computer room. He has already started preparing his graduation thesis.

What he was considering was to extract a part of the argument of the Monge-Ampere equation, the most advanced research in the field of pure mathematics, which was enough to serve as the main content of his graduation thesis.

There were only two people in the computer room, Zhang Shuo and Sun Xingli.

Luo Yongjun has been very busy with work recently. He is preparing to apply for a new project and is frequently visiting the Institute of Advanced Mathematics.

It is said that the institute is considering hiring him as a staff researcher.

This is a big improvement.

If you can serve as a full researcher at the Institute for Advanced Study, you can get an extra salary, and the feeling you give others is completely different. You will go from being an ordinary doctoral supervisor or professor to a researcher at a mathematical institution, and your academic status will be improved accordingly.

Sun Xingli stopped playing games and instead buried himself in his thesis.

He turned his head and asked Zhang Shuo, "Have you prepared the report for the Daya Bay Conference?"

"You mean the award-winning report? A methodology report on a general algorithm will do."

Zhang Shuo won the Zhong Jiaqing Mathematics Award from the Mathematical Society.

According to the normal process, each winner will give a 45-minute report afterwards, which normally explains the content of his or her award-winning research.

Zhang Shuo's award-winning research is a general algorithm for second-order PDEs, published in Advanced Mathematics.

Sun Xingli continued to ask, "Why not "General Algorithm for Elliptic Equations"? "

“Isn’t methodology more important?”

"That's right, my report is also about methodology." Sun Xingli nodded and asked in confusion, "Don't you need to prepare? You have to go on stage to give a report."

“Hasn’t the paper been published?”

Zhang Shuo asked back, what he meant was that the paper had already been published and had received international recognition, so the content did not need to be reviewed at all.

Sun Xingli gave a thumbs up and said, "You are awesome. I have finished writing my paper and I think there are no problems with it. But I still need to review it from beginning to end, for fear that there will be problems when I report it."

"I always worry about that." He shook his head.

Zhang Shuo asked with interest, "What kind of research are you doing? What's your method?"

"A method for studying patterns in prime numbers."

Sun Xingli pursed his lips and said, "I don't know if it will work. I found the method while studying the Jebov conjecture."

"If the meeting review passes, I will try District 1. If not, I will transfer to District 2..."

He said this with a bit of lack of confidence, and then asked Zhang Shuo, "How about you help me take a look? I'm always afraid something might go wrong."

"Um……"

Zhang Shuo thought there was nothing to worry about, so he nodded. "Okay, but let me make it clear in advance that I have never studied number theory, so you have to speak slower."

(End of this chapter)