A genius? I just love studying.

Chapter 126 Seminar

What happened?
What kind of seminar?

What fractional Chern class is implemented with differentials?

Li Zehan listened from the side, completely bewildered. He recognized every single word Yuan Xinyi and Chen Hui said, but when put together, he couldn't understand a word at all.

He did understand the last sentence, though.

Let Chen Hui be the main speaker!
To have a high school student teach Professor Adrien?

Li Zehan felt that this world was too crazy.

He remembered that the differential realization of fractional Chern classes seemed to be the way to solve the problem raised by the senior student.

So, in just over half an hour, Chen Hui solved the problem?

The idol he had just established in his heart collapsed just over half an hour later, kicked over by Chen Hui in an unreasonable manner.

The towering tree he thought had grown into a mature tree did indeed raise a question, but Professor Edelman's team had already discovered this problem. What Chen Hui was doing was solving the problem that Professor Edelman's team had discovered but failed to solve.

Sit down!

Deng Leyan was also looking at Chen Hui, staring at him for a long time before finally slinging his backpack over his shoulder and walking out of the lecture hall without looking back.

He has always regarded Chen Hui as his target to catch up with. Even though Chen Hui won the Asai Gold Award and passed the CMO exam quickly, he did not think there was much of a gap between them.

But now, he suddenly realized that the two sides were no longer on the same level.

Continuing to regard Chen Hui as a target to catch up with might be a bit too ambitious.

He just wants to forget about the monster and focus on his own affairs.

Wang Xiao hesitated for a moment, then slung his backpack over his shoulder and left the lecture hall.

"Boss, I also want to go to the seminar, take me with you!"

Li Zehan, however, had already recast his idol in his heart, and looked at Chen Hui with a fawning smile.

"Yeah, Hui-ge, I want to go too!"

"Can you take us with you?"

Chen Ling'er was also standing to the side, looking at Chen Hui with her big, bright eyes.

Chen Hui shook his head firmly without hesitation for even a second.

"3 PM, Conference Room 303, 3rd Floor, Zhihua Building!"

At this moment, Yuan Xinyi returned to the lecture hall and said to Chen Hui, "Prepare well, a big shot is coming this time."

"You can go if you want, but sit at the very back and remember not to say a word."

Yuan Xinyi glanced at Li Zehan and the other man, then left the lecture hall without looking back.

He had only finalized the seminar arrangements; the guests hadn't all been invited yet, and there was still a lot of preparatory work to be done.

"Thank you, Teacher Yuan!"

Li Zehan and Chen Ling'er were overjoyed and loudly expressed their gratitude to Yuan Xinyi's retreating figure.

……

After eating a plate of stir-fried beef noodles at the farm restaurant, Ma Weiyang hurried back to his dormitory. He had stayed up late last night reading his thesis and had gotten up early this morning, so he was still feeling dizzy and desperately needed to get some sleep.

Walking on campus, under the sun, Ma Weiyang, who had just eaten, felt sleepy and his steps became heavier and heavier. He wished he could just lie down and take a nap right there.

woo woo woo woo……

My phone vibrated anxiously in my pocket.

With his last shred of reason, Ma Weiyang took out his phone, intending to check the caller ID before making a judgment.

"tutor?!"

Seeing the name displayed on the screen, Ma Weiyang's drowsiness was temporarily suppressed, and he quickly answered the phone.

"Weiyang, you're very good. I heard about what happened in the lecture hall this morning."

Fortunately, the professor's tone was relaxed, and it wasn't bad news.

"I didn't do anything, but unfortunately the project still hasn't made any breakthrough progress."

Ma Weiyang wasn't being modest; he was just genuinely disheartened.

Deng Songyuan sensed the student's dejection and said with a smile, "There's a small seminar this afternoon, and I've secured a spot for you. Prepare well, and you're sure to benefit from it."

seminar?
Ma Weiyang found it strange. These kinds of things are usually prepared in advance. What kind of valuable content could there be in such an impromptu seminar?
"What kind of seminar is it, and what materials do I need to prepare?"

Although hesitant, Ma Weiyang will still prepare seriously since his mentor asked him to attend.

Didn't you ask a question during the lecture?

Deng Songyuan said with a smile, "Now some people are saying he's solved this problem!"

"Really?"

Ma Weiyang's eyes widened, and he was instantly wide awake, his whole body energized. If that problem could really be solved, then Professor Adelian's classification theory could be directly applied to his research, giving condensed matter physics a sharp new weapon and allowing the entire field to take a giant leap forward.

"I don't know if it's true or not. You can check it out for yourself later. The person who gave me the information is very influential in the Chinese mathematics community, so the credibility is quite high."

Deng Songyuan was also somewhat looking forward to it. In any case, he, who studied condensed matter physics, could not possibly miss such a grand event. "At three o'clock this afternoon, in conference room 303 on the third floor of Zhihua Building, Professor Aedrian will also be there!"

"understood!"

Ma Weiyang checked the time; it was only 11:13, but he couldn't fall asleep.

……

"Professor Xing, there is a seminar this afternoon on the application of the Langlands program in condensed matter physics. Would you be interested in attending?"

On the third floor of Zhihua Building, in the temporary meeting room that Tian Yang had assigned to Yuan Xinyi, Yuan Xinyi spoke politely into the phone.

Xing Jiguang was no unknown figure either. He was a mathematician who studied condensed matter physics and published one of the four major papers in the field, in the Journal of the American Mathematical Society. He could be considered an authority in this field, roughly equivalent to his status in the Langlands program.

Although he is proficient in the Langlands program, he doesn't know much about condensed matter physics. If Xing Jiguang could give Chen Hui some guidance at the seminar, it would surely be of great help to Chen Hui.

Yuan Xinyi put a lot of effort into this newly admitted student.

Although this seminar was a last-minute decision, he already had plans to pave the way for Chen Hui.

In academia, connections and reputation are equally important academic resources. For example, some journals in the field of mathematics have review cycles that are measured in years, often one or two years.

However, if you are a very famous mathematician, your manuscript will definitely have a high priority, and the review period will naturally be much shorter.

However, the benefits are still those within the rules; those outside the rules are not something that can be explained to outsiders.

"Oh? You've started studying condensed matter physics too?"

Xing Jiguang sat up straight.

Yuan Xinyi had studied at Yanbei University, so he naturally knew Yuan Xinyi and they had some acquaintance. He also had a general understanding of Yuan Xinyi's research direction.

Applications of the Langlands program in condensed matter physics!
So, he's finding the Langlands program unworkable and is preparing to change direction?

No wonder he stayed at Yanbei University for so long this time!

He knew Yuan Xinyi's abilities. If Yuan Xinyi was really willing to switch to condensed matter physics, he might be able to push condensed matter physics forward by leaps and bounds. That would be good news!
Yuan Xinyi smiled and shook his head, "Not me, it's my student!" "Your student?"

Xing Jiguang leaned back in his chair, feeling a little disappointed, but also a little jealous.

Yuan Xinyi really has a good eye; every student he chooses is outstanding. Just two days ago, he took in a young genius, and now another outstanding student has emerged who applies the Langlands program to condensed matter physics.

The fact that Yuan Xinyi personally called the kid to set up the stage suggests that this achievement is by no means insignificant.

"Okay, I'll go!"

Xing Jiguang agreed without hesitation. Not to mention giving Yuan Xinyi face, he also wanted to see what amazing thing his student Yuan Xinyi had come up with.

At that moment, he had no idea that the student Yuan Xinyi was talking about was the young genius they had been vying for a few days ago.

"3 PM, Conference Room 303, 3rd Floor, Zhihua Building."

Yuan Xinyi did not specify the direction of this seminar. The meeting was indeed too rushed, and even if he had, the participants would not have had time to prepare.

However, Xing Jiguang has been immersed in condensed matter physics for many years, and he must have read Professor Aedrian's paper, so he doesn't need to make any preparations.

After hanging up the phone, Yuan Xinyi dialed another professor's number.

He invited not only professors from Yanbei University, but also from Huaqing University, but he wasn't entirely sure how many would actually come.

After making seven or eight more calls, he leaned back in his chair, looked at the name in his phone's contact list, and hesitated for a moment.

I checked the time; it was already past midnight.

Without further hesitation, Yuan Xinyi put away his phone and strode towards the fifth floor of Zhihua Building.

"Have you eaten?"

When I entered Teacher Tian Yang's office, Tian Yang was having lunch. When he saw Yuan Xinyi, he smiled and asked a question.

"Nope."

Yuan Xinyi didn't stand on ceremony with the teacher. He went over, grabbed a pair of chopsticks, served himself rice, and started eating.

There was only a simple meal on the table: two meat dishes and one vegetable dish, prawns, roast duck, and a plate of mixed vegetables.

The teacher is from Nanjing. Although he has lived away from home for many years, his tastes have remained unchanged since childhood. So he still likes to eat Nanjing cuisine at Yanbei University. When Yuan Xinyi was a student, he often ate with him and naturally got used to it.

The outer shell of the phoenix tail shrimp is crispy and flaky, while the shrimp meat is firm and bouncy. When you bite into it, the juice bursts out, and the freshness and sweetness are accompanied by a hint of saltiness and freshness, leaving a long-lasting aftertaste. The skin of the Nanjing roast duck is roasted to a golden red and shiny color, as thin as a cicada's wing. The aroma of the fruitwood charcoal roasting is irresistible and whets the appetite.

The mixed vegetables, with their refreshing crispness and smooth texture, were perfect for cutting through the richness of the roast duck, and Yuan Xinyi thoroughly enjoyed his meal.

The only downside was that the food was a little cold, losing some of its original deliciousness.

Clearly, this was packed from the school cafeteria by the teacher's assistant.

University professors typically don't have assistants, but this teacher is a bit different. He is not only a professor at Yanbei University, but also the director of the Yanbei International Mathematical Research Center, and the chairman of the Chinese Mathematical Society. Naturally, he does have assistants.

After finishing his meal, Tian Yang wiped his mouth, sat on the sofa, and said with a smile, "You wouldn't come here without a reason. So, what is it?"

“I have a student who, while listening to Professor Aedrian’s lecture, suddenly had a brilliant idea: to apply the mature conclusions of the Langlands program to condensed matter physics, which is the problem that Professor Aedrian is researching.”

Yuan Xinyi didn't mince words and said directly, "I've seen it. The proof process is rigorous, so there shouldn't be any problems."

“But I’m not familiar with condensed matter physics. Professor Aedrian is here too, so I thought I’d organize a small seminar so that the little guy can exchange ideas with Professor Aedrian and the others.”

"I wonder if you have time to go and take a look?"

"Oh?"

Tian Yang was genuinely happy for Yuan Xinyi, "Of course I have to go and see such a great-grand-disciple!"

Yuan Xinyi was overjoyed; with the teacher present, the seminar was already more than halfway to success.

After stating the time and place, I left the office. The teacher is elderly and has a habit of taking a lunch break.

After leaving the teacher's office, Yuan Xinyi returned to his own office, leaned back in his chair feeling a bit sleepy, and dialed another phone call.

The call connected quickly, and a cheerful voice came through, "What's up? Any breakthroughs in your research? Thinking of an old friend?"

"I've taken on a rather interesting student. There's a seminar in Yanbei this afternoon. Would you like to come and take a look?"

Yuan Xinyi smiled. He enjoyed chatting with this friend; talking to him always made him forget his troubles for a short time.

"I'm afraid that won't work. I also have a meeting this afternoon. You know, I can't cancel that person's meeting."

"That's such a shame! You'll definitely regret it if you don't come!"

There was a long silence on the other end of the phone. He knew Yuan Xinyi well; Yuan Xinyi was definitely not one to exaggerate.

"I'm suddenly starting to get curious!"

……

Strolling along the shore of Weiming Lake, Edelian was not in a good mood. He had just made some progress and published a paper. He came to Yanbei University for exchange and learning, but more so for rest and relaxation, to give himself a break.

However, what he thought would be a relaxing lecture stirred up less pleasant memories.

Yes, he still has many problems to solve. At his age, how can he find time to rest?

Like a fishbone stuck in my throat, like a thorn in my back, like sitting on pins and needles...

Soon, he decided to cut his vacation short and rush back to the team to continue tackling those damn legacy issues!

Just then, the young Chinese mathematician called him and invited him to attend a small seminar.

It is said that his students introduced the Langlands program into condensed matter physics, which solved a problem that had been troubling their team for more than half a year.

Upon hearing this news, his first reaction was to question it.

He knew that Yuan Xinyi was a remarkable mathematician with many achievements in the Langlands program, but his team was no ordinary team either. They also had very capable mathematicians in their team, and they even invited top mathematicians as consultants to try to solve the problem, but in the end, all their efforts came to nothing.

They spent more than six months trying to solve a problem, and you think you can solve it in the time it takes to listen to a lecture?

Rediculous!

He simply doesn't believe it.

But he had dealt with geniuses before and knew that such people couldn't be judged by common sense, so he still decided to go and see!
He wasn't annoyed that his problem had been solved by someone else; on the contrary, he was somewhat expectant.

Can we introduce the framework of the Langlands program to solve the differential geometric implementation of categorical Chern numbers?

Perhaps there really is hope!
Edrian suddenly felt a surge of anticipation.

Langlands' series of conjectures were originally intended to achieve a grand unification of number theory, algebraic geometry, and group representation theory, providing mathematics with a powerful tool.

If that's the case, why can't it be used to solve the differential geometric implementation of categorical Chern numbers?
Their team studies condensed matter physics, and this mathematical problem has been a major obstacle for them for a long time. If someone can solve it for them, they can move on to the next step of their research.

This will not only not affect their research, but will also become a stepping stone for them, making it possible for them to achieve even greater results.

He and his team were delighted with this.

As for the other party's claim on the phone that it was made by his student, Adrien could just take it with a grain of salt; he naturally didn't believe it. Even if it could really be solved, it would definitely be Yuan Xinyi who solved it.

He had seen people use their own achievements to promote their students.

But none of that matters. All he wants to know is whether his problem can be solved!

(End of this chapter)