Chapter 128 If Kakutani’s conjecture is nothing, then who are we...
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"New Advances in Mathematics" has released a new issue, and the last article is "Proof of Kratz's Problem '3X+1'".
Kratz’s problem ‘3X+1’ is actually the Hailstorm Conjecture and Kakutani Conjecture.
Different people are used to different names. The reason why we emphasize the '3X+1' problem is because there are also '3X+2' problems and '3X+3' problems. They are all of the same type and are several types of hail conjecture.
Generalization, as long as the proof of one of them is completed, the other problems will naturally be solved.
A new issue of "New Advances in Mathematics" was released, and the website was also updated for the new issue simultaneously. Someone immediately noticed that the new issue contained a proof of the hail conjecture, and the author of the paper was Wang Hao from Xihai University.
Many people noticed it, and the news naturally spread very quickly.
When Qu Shigang and the others came to the complex, it was only two hours before the new issue of "New Advances in Mathematics" was released. Even many reporters had received the news.
Normally, an academic result is unlikely to attract too many people's attention, because academic and public opinion are basically two different circles. But if the academic issue is known to many people, the situation will naturally be different.
The media reporters quickly came to Xihai University after learning the news. Many reporters from other provinces had already boarded planes or cars and were rushing towards Xihai University.
They know very well that when the Kakutani conjecture is proven, it is no longer just a mathematical problem, and will definitely attract the attention of many people across borders.
Of course.
The vast majority of people pay attention to the matter itself when the conjecture is proved, and they also pay attention to the prover of the conjecture, but they do not pay attention to the process of proof.
The logic of mathematical theory is still too complicated for the public, and it is simply impossible for ordinary people to understand it.
Xihai University also responded immediately.
The president, vice-president of the school, the dean of the School of Science, and several professors immediately came to the office in the complex building. When they found that many reporters were coming, they directly asked the security guards to block the door and prevent them from entering.
If reporters or others are allowed to enter and exit at will, it will affect the order of the complex, and Wang Hao will definitely be continuously disturbed.
The number of reporters is still relatively small now. In order to be able to cope with the upcoming public opinion and the attention of the outside world without affecting the teaching order, Wang Hao did not continue to stay in the complex building. Instead, he followed the advice of others and went to the government affairs building.
A very nice office break.
Luan Haiping, Zhou Qingyuan, Li Ming and others all surrounded Wang Hao and asked, "Why did you suddenly complete the proof of Kakutani's conjecture?"
"This is really a surprise, even a shock. When I learned the news, I thought someone was joking. Prove Kakutani conjecture? Impossible..."
"Wang Hao, you are too low-key. That is proof of Kakutani's conjecture. No one else knows about it..."
"Isn't it right?"
The front was better, but Wang Hao disagreed with the last sentence, "Dean Luan, I remember telling several people, and Professor Zhou should also know. I went to the capital some time ago, and I also told Academician Qiu,
There were many people around at that time, and I even told my tutor, Professor Pan..."
"Also, Zhang Zhiqiang from our office also knows."
Wang Hao mentioned a series of names in one breath, which he thought were worth mentioning. As for people like Cao Dongming who did not belong to the mathematical circle, he mentioned them all together.
"Have you told so many people? Why don't I know anything about it?" Luan Haiping was surprised when he heard it, and he immediately looked at Zhou Qingyuan.
Zhou Qingyuan's mouth was half open, and he even suppressed his blush for a long time before he said, "Wang Hao did tell me, but who would have thought that it could be completed so quickly?"
This sentence represents the voice of many people.
Wang Hao mentioned a series of names, but only Zhang Zhiqiang knew that Wang Hao had completed the proof and submitted it.
Zhang Zhiqiang was also "tortured" by Zhu Ping with words, "Since you know that Wang Hao has achieved such great results, why don't you hold back and say nothing?"
"Wang Hao won't let you tell me? It shouldn't be possible, right? Wang Hao is not that kind of person. And he knows that I am the most stern person, so even if he knew, he wouldn't tell me."
"You know it yourself, but you still keep the news secret. It's really..."
"As for the person named Deng in the office next to me, she actually knew it before me, and she was wondering why I didn't know it." Zhu Ping gritted her teeth and felt very unwilling. "She actually knew it before me. Look at her proud look.
...This is a matter for our office..."
Next to her, Yan Jing wanted to laugh, but she just lowered her head and kept shrugging, trying not to let anyone see her reaction.
It was Luo Dayong who spoke. He pulled the corners of his lips and said, "Sister Zhu...are you? Strictly speaking?"
He didn't continue, but his expression said everything.
Yan Jing couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Zhang Zhiqiang gave Luo Dayong a thumbs-up gesture and was very grateful for his support for him. His eyes revealed the look of "good brother, show loyalty".
Zhu Ping suddenly became angry. She picked up a book and rushed towards Luo Dayong, roaring, "What did you just call me?"
"Zhu..."
"Huh?" Zhu Ping's eyes widened.
Luo Dayong shrank his neck, glanced and turned his head, pretending not to see anything. Zhang Zhiqiang, who had nothing to do with him, immediately changed his words and said, "...Sister Ping?"
"It doesn't seem to be right?"
"yes."
"no."
"yes……"
"You know the truth!"
"..."
At the same time, Qiu Chengwen finally saw the full picture of the proof of the Kakutani conjecture.
He stared at the name in the 'Author column' without moving his eyes for a long time. Then he sighed and said to the person next to him, "I also participated in the review of this article, page 13, page 14
, I reviewed it..."
"However, I didn't expect that the witness would be Wang Hao."
"But if you think about it carefully, you should have thought of it. Wang Hao said before that he was studying the Kakutani conjecture..."
Qiu Chengwen stopped talking because he didn't even believe what he said.
Wang Hao did say that he would study a mathematical method that could be used to prove the Kakutani conjecture, but how long had he been away from the capital?
Until now, counting all the time, it is only three weeks.
For a major mathematical achievement, three weeks is too short. Even if the research is completed at that time, generally speaking, it cannot be published until now.
However, Qiu Chengwen understands better than others why papers can be published so quickly.
Bruce Pulitzer found many mathematicians to review the manuscript together, which directly accelerated the review speed. It is estimated that the publication was completed quickly by "jumping in the queue".
Mathematical proofs of this level can certainly enjoy the treatment of ‘temporarily jumping in line’.
Qiu Chengwen was even more impressed by Wang Hao's speed in doing research.
I had read a few of his small papers before, but it didn't take long for big results to appear. When Wang Hao came to the Mathematical Science Center, he joked that Wang Hao could rival another Mathematical Science Center.
Now it seems that it may not be a mathematical science center, but it may completely overshadow the mathematical science center...
Kakutani guesses!
Since the establishment of the Mathematical Science Center, it has not completed such a major mathematical achievement in more than ten years.
Wang Hao's Artin constant, Mersenne prime number and now Kakutani conjecture are each of the world's top and most important achievements in the center of mathematical sciences.
"One person is more than one mathematics research center!" Qiu Chengwen smiled bitterly and shook his head, "Although mathematics is like this, but..."
"It would be great if Wang Hao could come to the Math Center..."
He thought and shook his head.
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It was not until eight o'clock in the evening that the media reporters finally interviewed Wang Hao.
This is a press conference held by the school.
Considering that there were still many reporters who had not arrived, and considering that the reporters who came during the day could not wait in vain, the school simply waited until the evening to hold the press conference.
The press conference was held in a large conference room in the Government Affairs Building.
The number of reporters who came was more than forty. Compared with an interview on academic achievements, the number of reporters of this scale is already hard to imagine, and the treatment is even better than that of some celebrities.
The first person to stand up and speak was the vice-principal of the school. The content of his speech was naturally to congratulate Wang Hao for completing the research on the Kakutani conjecture. However, he only spoke for less than half a minute and it was obvious that the reporter below was impatient.
He ended the conversation casually.
The other leaders who wanted to say a few words simply shut up. They didn't want to offend a lot of reporters just because they said a few words. After all, it was a press conference to interview Wang Hao. No matter how much they said,
Can't be the protagonist.
After Wang Hao turned on the microphone, he suddenly didn't know what to say. The proof had been placed in "New Advances in Mathematics". Should he talk about the proof process?
never mind.
He finally shook his head and asked Yang Haiyan, who was hosting the press conference, "Director Yang, just start asking questions."
Yang Haiyan felt a little surprised, but still asked reporters to raise their hands to ask questions.
The first person to ask a question was a reporter from the Northern Xinjiang TV station. Xihai University will definitely take care of reporters from this province.
The reporters asked a question that many people were concerned about, "I have never heard that you are studying the Kakutani conjecture before. Many people feel that the proof was completed very suddenly. Do you have anything to say about this?"
Wang Hao thought for a moment and said with doubts, "This is my long-standing research. I have told many people that the research started last year, and it has been more than three months now, right? I didn't feel it was sudden.
"
Several mathematics professors nearby, including many reporters present, couldn't help but raise their eyebrows.
Three months?
Proof of Kakutani Conjecture?
If this is not sudden, what can be called sudden?
If you consider that during this period of time, Wang Hao has also completed several small studies, and each of them is very valuable, it feels even more amazing. It can be said that he completed the research without spending any time.
Many people began to count the time, and the reporter who asked the next question took advantage of the situation and asked, "Professor Wang Hao, as you said, the research took three months, but as far as I know, general mathematical results,
It takes such a long time from submission to publication, do you have anything to say about this?”
"This is normal."
Wang Hao said calmly, "And the publication speed has nothing to do with me. I just submit the manuscript normally. I submitted the manuscript last week. I would like to thank Mr. Bruce Pulitzer, the editor-in-chief of "New Advances in Mathematics", who said that as long as I submit the manuscript, it will be published."
It will be reviewed and published soon, and he did it."
He finished speaking with a serious face, which made many people present feel strange.
Is this a public admission of privilege?
Because he has a good relationship with the editor-in-chief of "New Advances in Mathematics", the speed of review and publication has become faster. As for the matter itself, it feels like "going through the back door".
Unfortunately, no one can say anything!
Even other scholars who contributed to "New Advances in Mathematics" would find it difficult to say anything about this 'back door' incident, because Wang Hao completed the proof of Kakutani's conjecture.
If they can complete mathematical results at the same level, even some top academic journals may not necessarily print an issue just for the results.
Wang Hao continued, "Actually, you have thought about one thing wrong. Many people may think that I completed the proof very quickly, including the previous small proofs, such as denying the palindrome conjecture and the proof of 6174.
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The reporters listened carefully.
He continued, "Actually, these are the same results."
This statement immediately stunned many people. They could not imagine that several proofs would be one result.
Wang Hao explained, "I have been studying a new mathematical method. The Kakutani conjecture, the palindrome conjecture, and the 6174 problem are all mathematical problems that use numbers to increase, decrease, and transform through column calculations."
"They are not separate mathematical problems, but a class of mathematical problems."
"I hope to find a mathematical method to solve this type of mathematical problem. My research has made some progress, so I initially disproved the palindrome conjecture."
"Kakutani's conjecture is nothing, it's just one of the more complicated problems of this kind."
"So next, I plan to summarize and publish it. This mathematical method is the most important result."
Wang Hao finished speaking very seriously.
What he said was well-founded and convincing. Kakutani's conjecture was just an application of the mathematical method he studied. There is no doubt that this mathematical method is more important than the proof of Kakutani's conjecture.
No matter how influential the Kakutani conjecture is, it is just a conjecture. It can even be said to be a mathematical game. Solving the Kakutani conjecture itself will not promote mathematics.
The mathematical methods used to solve the Kakutani conjecture can even be applied to other similar problems, which can be said to be of great significance to the development of mathematics.
However, many people still find it strange when they listen carefully.
"Kakutani's conjecture is nothing?"
How do you think about this sentence? Why does it feel a bit strange?
The feelings of the reporters in the audience were not very obvious. They just recorded the content and prepared to release the news.
Many mathematics professors and other scholars in the venue were silent.
Does Kakutani's conjecture mean nothing?
So who are we...
After a long sleep, I still have a little headache and discomfort, but it is much better than yesterday. Thank you everyone for your concern~~~