After the plane landed, just like the last time he returned to China, he received a warm welcome outside the ramp of the plane.
There is no such thing as a banquet that lasts forever. The scholars gathered in Stockholm one after another got on the return flights and left the city.
The birth of the Nobel Prize at the age of 24 seems to have refreshed people's understanding of this award and also refreshed many people's understanding of science.
"Hello!"
The scene of the award ceremony.
December’s Nobel Prize is of great significance to the scientific community.
After the dust settled on the NS equation, the Clay Institute finally fulfilled its promise of one million US dollars and held a grand award ceremony at the Collège de France... In the eyes of most people, it seemed like this.
Lu Zhou: "I have to go to France before going back, probably next week."
Lao Lu: "What's the prize this time?"
Lu Zhou: "Wish?"
"It's better for you to make money by doing mathematics. If you win a prize every now and then, it's enough to buy a house in a big city."
Lu Zhou: "About the Millennium Problem."
After being silent for a while, Lao Lu suddenly sighed.
"Um."
"We meet again."
After all, the people sitting here are all busy people, just busy in their own different fields.
"Controllable nuclear fusion!"
Without any pretense, Lu Zhou sat upright opposite the old man.
This month is also very special for the mathematical community.
Lu Zhou only said five words.
Applause broke out in the auditorium.
As for why Lu Zhou knew his identity, it was because he had some impression of Academician Wu Shigang, who had participated in major scientific research projects such as 863, at a lithium-sulfur battery seminar.
However, just these five short words shocked everyone present.
The reason why Academician Wu is sitting here is probably to act as an "academic translator", responsible for translating what Lu Zhou said into a language that can be understood even if he has no relevant professional foundation.
"... rippling boats produce water waves, and high-speed jets produce turbulence. Although the NS equation was proposed in the 19th century, we still know very little about its deeper meaning. In this millennium at the turn of the old and the new, in this In the hall endowed with historical significance, we have challenged scientists around the world to refresh the history of mathematical theory and uncover the unsolved mysteries of the NS equation... "
However, in fact, few people know how much words Professor Carlson, chairman of the Clay Institute's Scientific Advisory Board, spent to successfully convince this "willful" Philippine Prize boss to stand on this long-prepared platform. On the podium…
He planned to stop by the Collège de France before returning to China to receive the award from the Clay Institute.
However, only a few can win the prize.
In an antique compound, Lu Zhou met the old man who had awarded him the award last time in a private capacity.
Fortunately, because of the Nobel Prize, he got this opportunity to play the right song.
In order to complete the ignition of the controllable nuclear fusion "DEMO" demonstration reactor before 2025, individual strength alone is not enough. Lu Zhou needs support at the national level.
"Hello, Professor Lu." Academician Wu smiled and took the initiative to extend his right hand.
Looking at Lu Zhou who walked into the house, the majestic old man had a kind smile on his face and nodded slightly.
Although his main area of research is mathematics, no one can doubt his voice in the energy field.
"Yes," Professor Carlson grinned, "We carefully prepared certificates, planned ceremonies, and even designed special medals for the Millennium Problem. I was involved in all of this, but until now First implementation.”
After the two shook hands, they didn't waste too much time on small talk.
After a moment of pause, the old man introduced the scholar sitting next to him to Lu Zhou.
"This is Academician Wu Shigang."
After a pause, Professor Carlson continued.
Then, he stretched out his right hand and said, "Please sit down."
"How much?"
Lao Lu didn't have a specific idea of what the Millennium Problem was. After pondering for a while, he simply asked about the bonus directly.
Standing on the award podium, Professor Carlson read out steadily in a solemn and solemn tone.
He was worried about the future of mathematics.
Following the guards, they passed through the layers of sentries.
At the same time, sitting next to the old man was an academician with gray hair on his temples.
After all, it was something that was promised.
"Now, the research on the existence and smoothness of the solutions to the NS equation has been settled. We have gained a lot of valuable wealth and benefited a lot from it."
Lao Lu: "Accepting the award again?"
Lu Zhou: "Well, that's right."
"Brother, won't you go back with us?"
Amid applause, Professor Carlson solemnly handed the medal and certificate to Lu Zhou's hands.
"History will remember this moment and everyone who accomplished this feat."
Now he can finally let go of the responsibilities left to him by history and spend his remaining years in peace...
"Dollar?"
After all, many people and countries have benefited from the breakthrough in lithium-sulfur battery technology. No amount of empty talk is more convincing than these visible data.
Looking at Lu Zhou standing at the entrance of the airport to see them off, Xiaotong, who was following behind his parents, said with a look of reluctance.
"Congratulations, Professor Lu Zhou." Professor Carlson stretched out his right hand and shook hands with Lu Zhou. He smiled rarely in this solemn moment and even joked, "Congratulations to myself too, finally. It’s a wish fulfilled.”
Originally, he planned to land directly at Jinling International Airport, but because of Ambassador Zhang's invitation, he changed his flight back to Beijing.
Most scholars engaged in theoretical work have a relatively hard life.
After winning the grand prize of one million US dollars and the Millennium Problem, Lu Zhou quickly boarded a flight back home without stopping in Paris.
At this moment, the research on the properties of solutions to NS equations finally came to an end.
The Nobel Prize award ceremony is over.
Afterwards, Lu Zhou threw his luggage to Wang Peng, who served as his driver and bodyguard, got into a black Hongqi, and headed to a place full of mystery to outsiders...
…
Most of the guests attending this ceremony were mathematical academicians of the French Academy of Sciences and important members of the European Mathematical Society.
In terms of financial prospects, after all, science is not as good as engineering. There will be more funding from all walks of life, and naturally there will be more awards.
"...Energy, materials, and information technology are the three pillars of the development of modern society. Energy is the basis of power and the lifeblood of industry. Summarizing the experience of the past three industrial revolutions, no matter what the form, they are essentially related to energy and Breakthroughs in energy production technology are inseparable.”
As he spoke, Professor Carlson had a trace of fatigue on his face.
"Originally in my retirement plan, I planned to have at least 'one' awarded from my hands before retiring, but until I stepped down from the position of director of the Clay Institute and took a back seat as a director of the scientific advisory board Chang, this wish has not come true... Thank you for giving me the opportunity to fulfill this wish."
Lu Zhou coughed dryly: "... You can't say that, and not everyone is like that."
…
Lu Zhou thought for a moment: "About one million."
After listening to this, Academician Wu looked at Lu Zhou seriously and cautiously asked for the old man next to him: "Then what project do you think is suitable for us?"