In the editorial department of Natural Chemistry, two technical editors are working on the newly received manuscript. .

After all, it is one of the two top academic journals in the world. The manuscripts received every day can be described by thousands of words.

Although more than half of the destinations are reclaimed, there are also some excellent papers.

At this moment, Kevin, who was checking the manuscript, suddenly gave a small exclamation.

"Unbelievable... Someone claimed to have solved the lithium dendrites?!"

Kevin’s voice immediately caught the attention of his colleagues.

I saw Kerryman sitting next door at the coffee station and got up, got together next to his computer, looked at the papers on the screen and pushed the glasses, and said with interest: "It's really incredible... if this is true The battery industry will set off a new round of technological revolution."

This statement is no exaggeration.

At present, the technical bottleneck restricting lithium batteries is on the problem of lithium dendrites. Whether it is a portable bomb or a high-performance battery, the question is who can solve it, the "silver fork" that pierces the diaphragm. Although it is only a small negative electrode material, its application is too broad.

Of course, the premise of everything is that it is true.

The two editors stared at the paper for a long time, and no one could make up their minds.

There is no problem with the format of the paper, and there are no obvious loopholes in the text. The sensation of the research results is absolutely compatible with Nature. But the problem is that this technology is too "black technology". Everyone is studying how to inhibit the growth of lithium dendrites. Have you solved this problem directly?

Therefore, the two editors hesitated.

Kerryman, standing behind Kevin, thought for a moment and asked, "What do you think of this article?"

Kevin frowned: "I don't know, there is nothing wrong with the paper itself. It is definitely a breakthrough research progress in the field of lithium batteries, but ... I can't guarantee the correctness of the paper itself."

Kerryman reminded: "The contributor is from Princeton."

Kevin sighed and said with a headache: "I know, and I am a mathematics professor, and I won the Crawford Award in Sweden not long ago. But his only connection with material science, I found only one after the search. Papers on computing materials."

Kleinman hesitated and said: "With Professor Lu Zhou's academic reputation, I remember that he should not make honest mistakes."

Kevin asked: "What is your opinion?"

"My opinion is that since the paper itself has no problems and meets the requirements of our journals, throw it at the academic editor to worry about it. If the experts feel that there is no problem, I think it is ok," Kerryman said.

Anyway, the journal is not a pot.

"Who do you think is appropriate?" Kevin asked.

"The research team of Professor Moungigbawendi of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is very deep in the field of battery research, and he is also a battery expert and authoritative. I think it would be more appropriate to contact him." Man paused for a moment and continued, "And, Professor Lu Zhou’s previous reviewer of computational materials papers is also his, and I think his opinion should be crucial."

Kevin thought about it and felt that there was no better way than this, so he nodded.

"That... just follow what you said."

......

After the paper was uploaded for more than a week, good news came from Nature. The paper has passed the review of technical editors and entered the peer review process.

Upon hearing this news, Lu Zhou was finally relieved.

At least, his papers were not like the refusal of 90% of the papers, and they were called back by the reasons of “not in line with readers’ interest” and “study not enough innovation in this field”.

Although "Nature" is not the only choice, there are many more professional organic chemistry journals to consider, but Luzhou's purpose is to promote this technology. In this regard, no journal has the same influence as even the layman.

Now that the paper has been sent to the hands of professionals, the next thing is much easier. He believes that peers in this field will give their research a pertinent evaluation.

time flies.

In a blink of an eye, it was July 15.

At the request of Lu Zhou, the three masters who received the offer arrived on the Princeton University campus as scheduled.

The three freshmen are Vera Puyue from Berkeley, Qin Yue from China, and Hardy Clive from Columbia University.

Among them, Verapu Yuyi was a little bit impressed, and he did not change when he saw it at Berkeley. He was a very strong but strong girl.

Qin Yue is the same as the interview, wearing a pair of square glasses, very polite, but not very good at expressing. However, Lu Zhou is quite recognized for his talents and abilities in mathematics. After all, this has been tested at the time of the interview.

As for another Brazilian guy named Hardy, the talent in mathematics may be inferior to Vera and Qin Yue, but it is also the talent that stands out from the ten resumes.

For each of them, Lu Zhou has developed different requirements and training plans.

To be honest, the mentor who is responsible for him is really not much.

After spending an afternoon, Lu Zhou helped the three people solve the admission procedures and the problems of the dormitory, then called them to their office and began to arrange the work for the next month.

"Your talents and abilities are good, but to be honest, I am still far from your request."

Lu Zhou paid careful attention. When he said this, no one of the three people expressed dissent, even someone who was looking at himself with the eyes of worship...

Gently coughed, he cleared his throat and continued.

"...Before September, I won't let you touch my subject. At your current level, even if you participate in my topic, you can only help me make a cup of coffee. But I will give you a learning task. If some of you can pass my assessment at the end of August, then I will allow him to join my subject."

"This topic will accompany you throughout your master's career. I don't necessarily ask you to solve it completely, but at least the results you have to produce must be something that is worth publishing in the Yearbook of Mathematics. Of course, I will study with you, just The main job is still done by you, and I only provide guidance and ideas for solving some of the problems."

This move was learned by Academician Lu. Lu Zhou felt that he could learn from it.

However, it's just that the paper is too challenging, and Princeton naturally has to use Princeton's standards.

At the time of the interview, Lu Zhou reminded them that they should not be expected to get a diploma when they are studying for a master. He will let them live a full life every day.

Qin Yue asked nervously: "If no one has completed your assessment?"

Only through the assessment can you participate in the project. If you can't pass the assessment, don't you even have the chance to graduate?

The opportunity to study abroad is not easy. The nature he cares most is the reality.

Lu Zhou thought about it and said in a relaxed tone: "There is only one side to learn, while others can help others to make coffee until I pass my assessment. But I think you can be more confident, I chose you as me. The student, that must be that you can fulfill my request."

Compared with Qin Yue's cautiousness, Hardy showed a bit of self-confidence. It seems that he did not put a test of a month later on his heart. He raised his hand and asked: "Professor, can I ask what is the subject?" ?"

However, Lu Zhou did not directly answer this question, but just smiled.

"Related to the hail."