Rule department scholar

After attending the press conference, he left within two days.

Edward Witten is different.

Going back to three years ago, he feels that he is similar to Zhao Yi, at least in the research of theoretical physics, the two are at the same level.

Zhao Yi pioneered particle boundary theory, and he is also a top figure in string theory. The two worked together to study the boundary problem of multidimensional space.

It is different now.

Edward Witten feels that the gap between him and Zhao Yi is too great in the research of theoretical physics. Since the antigravity theory appeared, Zhao Yi has become the world's number one theoretical physicist. It has been used in reality, and even completed a space shuttle experiment some time ago.

The two are no longer on the same level.

Edward Witten is not envious of anti-gravity, Z-wave and other research, but only laments Zhao Yi's level of strength, but he cares very much about the logic at the bottom of the universe. He hopes to get results on issues related to string theory and multidimensional space.

So after the work of the selection committee was over, Edward kept chasing after Zhao Yi, asking questions about space research, and even just lingering.

If it were someone else, Zhao Yi would let the guards drive him away.

Not Edward Witten.

He and Edward are indeed friends. When they started to study theoretical physics, Edward gave him a lot of guidance. When doing research together, Edward also provided a lot of ideas and basic knowledge, most of which were found in books. It is almost impossible to hear the content from other people.

While Zhao Yi was a little helpless, he really had no choice.

drive away?no!

However, the mathematical content related to space research can be said to be confidential. Edward is a professor at Princeton University. It is impossible for him to discuss space mathematics with Edward directly, so he has no way to answer his questions.

In the end, Zhao Yi was so annoyed that he had no choice but to say directly, "Edward, we are friends, but there are some things that even friends can't say."

"If you want to learn more, there is a way."

"What way?" Edward Witten's eyes lit up, and he asked anxiously.

"Come work here. Quit your job in Princeton and come here with your family. You will get a new passport, I promise." Zhao Yi said seriously, "But you must think about it."

"this--"

Edward Witten hesitated, of course he understood what Zhao Yi meant, but the decision was not so easy to make.

He took a deep breath and said, "I, think about it."

Chapter 619 This is really a dreamy country!

The next day, Edward Witten returned home to Princeton.

With luggage in his hand, he stood on the fence of the small garden with a dignified and complicated expression. He looked up at the door, hesitated for a long time, but still didn't take a step, until a shout came from the window, "Edward, you're back." ? What are you doing standing there? Come in quickly."

"Maria."

Edward Witten agreed, and walked into the door with his luggage.

Maria is Edward's wife. She is thin and has many wrinkles on her face. She walked towards the door, took the luggage and put it in the narration, looked carefully at Edward and muttered, "Every time In this way, I don’t know how to rest well, so go back to your room and sleep.”

Edward looked tired with obvious dark circles under his eyes.

"understood."

Edward agreed, but sat down on the sofa, turned on the TV and watched it. He didn't know what was happening on the screen, and he kept thinking about Zhao Yi's words.

He hasn't had a good rest in the past two days, and there has been no progress in research for a long time. It's not a big problem. If it were before, he didn't care at all.

It's different now.

Zhao Yi's research has been proven to be correct. Anti-gravity technology, Z-wave technology, and space shuttle experiments are all based on theoretical physics, and the initial research is string theory, particle boundary theory and Superconducting antigravity.

Edward has in-depth research on the three theories, but he has no way to deduce anything according to the theory.

He simply doesn't care if no one else does.

However, now that other people have done it, a door to open a new system is placed in front of him, as long as he walks in, he will definitely find more novel content, including those analysis that he cannot deduce.

String theory is his lifelong pursuit.

Theoretical physics is the work that Edward does, not only his own, but even the whole family, the pursuit of inheritance nature.

Edward Witten is a Jew whose father is a theoretical physicist who studies general relativity.

When he was young, Edward Witten was a bit rebellious. He was very disgusted with theoretical physics, even physics, but he fell in love with literature. What he liked since he was a child was history and politics.

Due to various reasons later, on the way to study, Edward made a big detour, but still walked on the same path as his father.

Edward gave up literature and pursued reasoning, and because of his extraordinary talent, he did not have to spend a lot of effort to obtain a master's degree. He also chose to continue to study for a doctorate, and soon obtained a doctorate.

His mentor has helped him a lot, and his mentor is also a famous Nobel Prize winner in physics--

David Gross.

Geniuses are different from ordinary people. After obtaining a doctorate, Edward Witten went to Harvard University as a junior researcher, and soon he was hired as a professor at Princeton University with his achievements in quantum field theory, focusing on Research on string theory. He continues to study superstring theory, and when studying physics, he continues to derive profound mathematical theorems.

For example, he used Jones polynomials to explain the Chern-Simons theory, which had a profound impact on low-dimensional topology and derived quantum invariants.

Therefore, Witten was awarded the highest honor in mathematics --

Fields Medal!

Edward Witten became the first and so far only physicist to receive a Fields.

In the following twenty years, Edward Witten has been engaged in the research of elective theory, which is considered as the No.1 of string theory.

With such talent and achievements, Edward has long regarded the research of theoretical physics as his lifelong pursuit.

Although he is already too old, he still devotes himself to the research of advanced physics and hopes to achieve more results.

A brand-new physical theory, theoretical physics that can be transformed into reality, is very attractive to Edward.

He can even throw everything away for it.

However, he still can't get rid of his wife Maria. Maria is a writer with a naive and romantic personality. Her career is not successful, but she can take good care of the family.

The two are college classmates and have walked together for decades.

Edward is very busy with work, and spends most of his time on research. He has always wanted to take his wife around, but until now he has no chance.

This is where Edward feels guilty.

When sitting on the sofa recalling the past, Edward's mood became more complicated.

Maria came over, sat next to Edward, and asked, "What's the matter? Edward, you look weird."

"Nothing." Edward shook his head.

Maria continued to ask, "Have you gained anything this time? I know you want to discuss physics with Zhao Yi, that kind of more esoteric physics, you should see it? I read the news, it seems that a fund for awards has been established Yes, right?"

Edward listened without speaking, and the atmosphere became silent.

After a long time, Edward suddenly turned his head, looked at Maria seriously, and said, "If I make a life-changing decision, will you agree?"

Marcia sounded very strange, then thought about it carefully, and asked tentatively, "Why did you say that suddenly? I know that you have always wanted to understand more esoteric physics, and you admire Zhao Yi very much, but he probably wouldn't tell You? Although I don’t quite understand it, I also know that it may involve mystery, so you won’t get anything this time, right?”

"Yes."

"Is this bothering you?"

"Correct."

Maria thought for a while and sighed, "I really can't believe it. In the past few decades, I have always thought that you are the smartest person. I never thought that there are people smarter than you in the world."

Edward was a little unconvinced at once, but after thinking about Zhao Yi carefully, he found that there was no room for refutation, so he could only continue to pull his face.

Maria suddenly laughed as she spoke, "You are already in such a senior grade, and you are still competitive!"

As she spoke, she changed the subject, "Zhao Yi, he is really a genius. Not only did you tell me at home, but I also often heard his name on the news."

"Then you are really a magical country, there are such geniuses, I really hope to visit one day."

Maria looked at Edward and said, "Actually, I've always wanted to go there, but every time, you go there by yourself. If you go next time, you must take me with you, you know?"

"It would be great if I could settle there for a long time. The rest of my life will definitely be wonderful, and maybe it will help me create more works."

Maria turned her head and continued talking to herself, as if she was talking to herself in anticipation.

Edward sat next to him, just pursed his lips and watched TV, but his mood was much more relaxed.

-

A month later, Edward applied to attend the International Antigravity Technology Conference.

This anti-gravity technology conference is different from the past, because it will involve the disclosure of the underlying theory, and many top physicists will participate.

Edward's application was approved immediately.

He packed his luggage normally, left his office, but left an envelope in the drawer, and boarded a passenger plane halfway around the world with the expectation of advanced physical analysis.

airport.

Edward Witten walked out with him, and immediately saw Maria in the distance.

The two embraced each other deeply, causing many people around to be envious, "They're so old, yet they still love each other so much."

"This is called growing old together."

"The two probably came to travel together. It's really wonderful to travel around the world together in their later years."

Edward and Maria didn't know what the people around them said, but they also noticed their eyes, which exuded friendliness.

He gave a thumbs up to the people around him, and walked out holding Maria's hand.

On the way to Zhengyang, Maria was telling Edward how she felt after coming here for a few days. Of course, she didn't really look forward to coming to China, because she had never been here before.

Maria's impression of the country was not very good, but it was only later that she realized that her original cognition was wrong.

There are high-rise buildings everywhere, and it feels a bit dreamy to walk on the street.

At first, Maria thought it would be different if she was only in the city center, but in remote places, no matter where she went, she saw the same scene. At the same time, she also felt that everyone here seemed to be very friendly. .

In addition, what left a deep impression on Maria is that the law and order here is very good. Even in the early hours of the morning, there are still several 24-hour shops open, and there are no common homeless people on the street at all.

Maria found that one of her words was right, "This is really a dreamland!"

"I say that all the time."

After listening to Maria's words, Edward felt more relaxed. Before, he felt very guilty.

Just as Maria knew Edward, Edward knew Maria very well.

He knew that Maria didn't really mean it when she said she expected to settle down for a long time, it was just because she guessed something.

Maria is taking care of herself and supporting her pursuit!

Now that Maria is happy to see Maria here, Edward feels less guilt, and at the same time has more expectations for the future.

-

Edward soon came to Zheng Yang. His work had already been arranged, that is, he directly joined the theory group and participated in the sorting out of basic theories.

This work is not the core of the theoretical group, nor does it have access to the core content of spatial analysis, and even some basic theories are public, but for Edward Witten, he still saw a lot of new theoretical analysis and mathematical analysis.

that's enough.

This knowledge is the most precious wealth. Edward Witten feels full of motivation every day. According to the newly obtained theoretical analysis, he continues to deduce it on the basis of string theory, which makes him feel that the analysis of ultra-dimensional space will soon have new breakthroughs.

at the same time.

Zhao Yi is busy designing the spaceship.

The design team's demonstration of the toy spaceship model has ended, and Zhao Yi has obtained a lot of relevant demonstrations, and drafted a rough model based on this.

The design of the spaceship needs to be very surprising. A rough model is definitely not enough, so it must be refined step by step.

Zhao Yi assigned work to each designer and assigned them relevant technicians to divide the overall design of the spacecraft into modules.

Each module must be designed in detail.

As far as the entire spacecraft is concerned, except for the fixed nuclear fusion device, including the anti-gravity module and the Z-wave generation module, all need to be rebuilt according to the design, and the setting is the core of everything.

At the same time, the design team has greatly expanded to 33 people.

Among them are not only designers, but also many technicians. The technicians are not ordinary. They all come from various new technology research groups, and they all have a researcher position.

If you put them in a university, each one is a pillar-level professor.

Now they are gathered together to design each module of the spacecraft. The design of each module is very complicated, and many parameters, technical performance, etc. need to be understood.

For example, nuclear fusion device design.

This part is fixed, because there is only one nuclear fusion device, and it is impossible to build a second one in a short time.