After arriving at the hotel, Lu Zhougang’s suitcase had not been able to rest for a while, and was taken to the restaurant on the top floor of the hotel by Luo Shixiong.

It’s not yet dinner, but it’s just good for afternoon tea.

Many scholars have the habit of exchanging academic problems during afternoon tea, especially in academic conferences. Those who did not drink afternoon tea will also habitually come to the restaurant at this time.

The only fly in the ointment is that, after paying the registration fee, the organizer contracted the cost of accommodation and food, but the meal and dinner costs did not include coffee and afternoon tea.

Just satisfied Xiao Ai, and applied for an international patent, Lu Zhou is still somewhat shy.

When he came to the United States this time, he had smashed 500 Franklin and waited for the $100,000 prize from the Cole Award to subsidize his daily expenses.

In the restaurant on the top floor, Mr. Luo took Lu Zhou to a table in the corner of the cafe.

On the table in the corner, sitting on a laptop with a slightly darker skin and a short head, facing the open laptop, studying what,

Obviously and this understanding, Luo Wenxuan walked over and greeted him, and smiled and introduced to Lu Zhou: "Introduction, this is my brother, George Williams!"

When he saw Lu Zhou, George’s eyes lit up and smiled and stood up. He took the initiative and said: “I’m glad to meet you. I’ve seen your report at the Princeton Conference. Even if I think about it, it still makes me deep impression."

"Lu Zhou, I am also very happy to meet you." Briefly introduced himself, Lu Zhou shook his hand and shook, said with a smile, "Are you studying mathematics physics?"

George: "No, I am studying economics."

"Economics? This is a promising profession..." Lu Zhou accidentally glanced at Mr. George and continued, "But your tutor is not Professor Witten?"

Luo Shixiong said with a smile: "Mr. Witten's research field is not only mathematical physics, his history is history, his master's degree is economics, he also brought a master's degree in history last year, but he has graduated this year and went. Stanford University."

Lu Zhou: "Bullet..."

The economists of historical origin changed to study physics, and then took the Fields Medal, one of the highest honors in mathematics? If string theory is proven after centuries, he will also become the founder of "future physics"?

In this comparison, Lu Zhou always feels that this guy is like hanging up compared to himself.

George asked: "Will you come to the stage for a report at this academic conference?"

Lu Zhou modestly said: "This time, forget it, I just came to be an audience."

Luo Shi brother whispered: "After the way, I will give a speech."

"cough!"

Coughing, Lu Zhou threw him a reminder.

George smiled and said: "Man, don't be nervous, we all know that this award must belong to you, without any suspense. Just because of the prime number conjecture, you are worthy of this glory, not to mention Polynyak guess this A level of difficulty. If the Federal Mathematical Society awards this award to others, I believe many people will not be convinced."

Hearing this, Lu Zhou did not know what to say except smile.

This award is really a bit of suspense. Even the "outsider" of research economics believes that this award is none other than him.

......

Berkeley is a very forked place, especially its mathematics department, although there is still a gap between Princeton and the richest, it is also the top three in North America, the top five in the world.

The late Mr. Chen, the old man, has taught here. Mr. Qiu Lao, who also presented the award to Lu Zhou, is also a Ph.D.

As well, Tao Zhexuan, who is known as the "Mozart of the Numbers", teaches here.

These days, Lu Zhou did not go anywhere else, and spent the whole day wandering around the campus of Berkeley. As for the afternoon, he will basically appear in the restaurant on the top floor.

Although there is little active participation in discussions with others, there are many things that can be learned from other people's discussions.

There were many big cows attending this year-end academic conference, even more than the academic meeting of Princeton.

Everyone has been studying for a year, and they have to find a place to brag and show off.

Of course, it’s not just showing off.

The academic discussion between the strong, the resulting collision of thoughts, and the sparks that are ejected are also unusually strong. Some novel ideas are not necessarily correct, but they are often very instructive.

For Lu Zhou, even if he is sitting here drinking a cup of coffee, the harvest is more complete than a full lecture.

Waiting quietly for three days, this academic conference finally kicked off.

The opening ceremony of the conference was held in the Ladder meeting room at Berkeley.

At the opening ceremony, Mr. Francis, the president of the Federal Mathematical Society, stood on the stage and rightened the microphone, speaking in a slow and steady voice.

"This year is an extraordinary year."

"In the field of number theory, Lu Zhou, a master student from Jinling University in China, solved the twin prime conjecture and the Polignac conjecture, and added the topology principle to the sieve theory, and created a group structure method. Number theory research tools."

"Algebraic field, Peter Schultz from Germany, solved the famous onodry conjecture in abstract algebra through his own p.s theory."

"According to the usual practice, we should award the Cole Algebra Award this year, but considering that the major achievements in the field of number theory this year can not be ignored. Therefore, our awards committee has debated the award for more than a month. ""

The Cole Prize is divided into a number theory award and an algebra award. It is generally rounded by convention and will not be awarded at the same time.

For example, the last time was awarded to outstanding contributors in the field of number theory, this session should be awarded to outstanding contributors in the field of algebra.

This practice has not been broken, but the number of exceptions has been quite rare in history.

If it is only a twin prime guess, this session will be awarded to the German **** Schultz, because the proof of the onodry conjecture is not only to solve this problem, but also proves that his own ps theory is a Powerful mathematical tools.

But coincidentally, no one thought that Lu Zhou’s conjecture of the strong conjecture of the prime number conjecture at the end of the year was also resolved. Not only that, but the “group structure method” it created also has high research value in the field of number theory.

The contribution of both people is very prominent, which is more difficult.

However, for Lu Zhou, who already knows the result, there is no suspense.

After a pause, Mr. Francis continued.

“Ultimately, we made a bold decision.”

"The winner is"

Lu Zhou, sitting under the stage, took care of the collar and prepared to go on stage.

"Schultz from Germany!"

The hand resting on the collar was stunned, and Lu Zhou looked up and forced to raise his head.

Mp!

I don't know how to respect the old and love the young, can't you finish the words at once?

This last time, the heartbeat is almost stopped!

and many more……

Suddenly aware of what, Lu Zhou instantly returned to God.

This year's Cole Award...

Actually made two exceptions? !

Seeing that I was diligent in the last month, I didn’t take time off, I didn’t have any more, and occasionally there was an outbreak.