Chapter 293 All parties are taking action

At 10 a.m., as the participants and reporters took their seats, the special press conference on the Riemann hypothesis officially began. In addition to Ma Zhiming and the leaders of the School of Mathematics and Systems Science, sitting in the middle were Xu Yuan, Tian Zhen and other members of the research team.

At this moment, not only the reporters, but also many mathematics professors from universities in the audience, all had their eyes on Xu Yuan.

I am very much looking forward to the content of the upcoming press conference.

As the Journal of Mathematics and the Mathematical Council, the two most authoritative organizations in the domestic mathematics community, other members must participate in special activities.

So at the beginning, they also didn't know the specific content of the press conference.

Later, when I saw the hot searches online, I realized that it was very likely that the Riemann hypothesis had been proved.

The whole person's mood instantly became high.

Can't wait to see the steps to prove the Riemann hypothesis.

This was an offer a mathematician couldn’t refuse.

Of course, acquaintances like Tang Shihong, Qi Tongxiang and Zhang Yitang naturally knew the news in advance.

Sitting in the seat, I temporarily controlled the excitement in my heart.

Although proving the Riemann hypothesis had nothing to do with them, they couldn't help but feel proud because the prover was Chinese, and their reaction was even greater than if they had proved it themselves.

On the stage.

Xu Yuan also understands everyone's feelings.

After all, eyes don't lie.

Fortunately, there was no suspense throughout the entire press conference, and the process progressed relatively quickly.

As the press conference officially began, Ma Zhiming and another leader gave speeches.

The research team was also introduced in detail, and their performance in studying the Riemann hypothesis was introduced, which paved the way for what will be announced next.

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"The reason for holding this special press conference today is not only to announce the work of the research team, but also to share some good news with everyone and the entire academic community."

Ma Zhiming talked to everyone with a smile, and then handed the right to speak to Xu Yuan.

"Then, Academician Xu will announce the news to everyone."

At this moment, everyone's attention was focused and they did not want to miss this important moment in the history of human mathematics.

Even in the synchronized live broadcast room, the number of barrage comments was refreshed at more than ten times the rate just now.

"Everyone, pay attention, the big one is coming."

“Is it finally going to be announced?”

"Can't wait."

"My guess is correct. It must be about the Riemann hypothesis being proven."

"All rise!"

"The next few seconds will be a highlight moment for the domestic mathematics community."

"I hope my judgment is correct."

"Any difficult math problem can be solved in Xu Yuan's hands. You can trust my child on this."

Xu Yuan took over the conversation and looked around the hall.

Seeing the expectant expressions on everyone's faces, the corners of his mouth curled up and a smile appeared on his face. Without wasting any more time, he solemnly announced to the world the good news that everyone had been looking forward to for days.

"Today, we, the research team, have some good news to share with you."

"From establishing the Riemann hypothesis research group, to selecting members and running-in, to officially starting the research, in less than a year, we have made great progress in the study of the Riemann hypothesis."

“This month, the Riemann hypothesis was formally proved.”

“We will officially release the relevant proof process and papers later.”

“At the same time, all mathematicians are welcome to verify it.”

As the saying goes, one stone can cause a thousand ripples. Even though everyone had guessed what the good news was, when they heard Xu Yuan say it in person, they couldn't help but feel extremely excited.

The entire lecture hall was instantly filled with warm applause and cheers.

If the Riemann hypothesis was proved by the overseas mathematics community, the scene would definitely not be this serious.

"We really proved the Riemann hypothesis!"

"A difficult problem that has been pending in the mathematics community for more than a hundred years has been proven today by a domestic mathematician. This is a major event that can cause an earthquake in the academic community."

"I knew that the good news that Dean Xu mentioned would not be simple, and now it seems to be true."

“We have done what cannot be done overseas.”

"Today will be a peak moment for many aspects of the future of the domestic mathematics community."

As Xu Yuan finished speaking, the reporters reacted faster than the professor who was discussing excitedly.

He quickly stood up and asked questions to Xu Yuan and other members of the research team.

"Excuse me, Academician Xu, was the Riemann hypothesis proved so quickly this time because a special research team was formed?"

“The Riemann hypothesis was proved faster than the Hodge hypothesis. Does that mean the Riemann hypothesis is simpler?”

“Do you have anything to say to the overseas mathematics community now?”

Xu Yuan was not surprised by the current situation. After all, such major events in the mathematics world could indeed make reporters excited.

And it’s not just domestic journalists.

The same is true internationally.

All we can say is that the Riemann hypothesis is so famous and is related to scientific and technological research in many fields.

The proof of this world-wide mathematical problem is valuable and meaningful to human civilization.

After listening to the reporters' questions, Xu Yuan wanted to give the chance to speak to Tian Zhen and the other four people, so that they could increase their fame in the international mathematics community and quickly grow into top mathematics masters in the country.

But no one, including Tian Zhen, seemed to be used to this kind of occasion, so Xu Yuan had no choice but to come by himself.

"The establishment of a special research group on the Riemann hypothesis is not only a completely new form, but also a way to cultivate talents for the domestic mathematics community."

"It seems that the perfect coordination between the teams has resulted in the sum of one being greater than the other."

“That’s why we were able to prove the Riemann hypothesis so quickly.”

"As for the overseas mathematics community, we welcome anyone to verify and deduce the proof of the Riemann hypothesis."

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After Xu Yuan finished answering the reporters' questions, the noise in the lecture hall finally calmed down.

But everyone knew that the earthquake caused by this news was just the beginning.

It is worth mentioning that Xu Yuan did not continue to answer, but did not forget to hand over the right to speak to Ma Zhiming and the leaders of the institute. After all, this is also a good opportunity to enhance the authority of the Domestic Mathematics Council.

I believe that the Xu Yuan Mathematics Award, which has not yet been awarded this year, will also become more valuable.

that's it.

The following time, when the press conference was announced to be over.

No one was idle.

Mathematics professors from major universities quickly went to the official website to download the paper proving the Riemann hypothesis, and couldn't wait to appreciate the proof process of the Riemann hypothesis.

You have to know that before this, this proof process was something that mathematicians would be willing to make a deal with the devil to get.

Now we can download and print directly, how can we not be excited.

In addition, for those who study mathematics, studying the proof process of the Riemann hypothesis can also help improve their own level. In this matter, Tian Zhen and the other five people are undoubtedly the most qualified to speak. Following Xu Yuan to participate in the proof of the Riemann hypothesis, I don’t know how much my mathematical level and the most important way of thinking have improved.

As for the journalists, they are busy thinking of news headlines and want to let the people know the good news as quickly as possible.

Some netizens went to the official website specifically, hoping to see what the paper proving the Riemann hypothesis looked like, but after opening it, they found that it was basically no different from a holy book.

There are so many symbols combined that it is impossible to understand them at all.

Besides.

Some people also discussed what Xu Yuan said at the press conference, hoping that mathematicians around the world would actively verify the proof process.

Being able to show such confidence simply means that you are confident enough in the proof process.

It will not happen that the Riemann hypothesis is just announced to be proved and then later falsified.

In this matter, netizens undoubtedly have absolute trust in Xu Yuan.

After all, this is not the first time that Xu Yuan has proved a difficult mathematical problem. Both the previously published paper on the Goldbach conjecture and the proof of the Hodge conjecture have been argued by many mathematicians.

But in the end, without exception, no errors were found.

We can only declare that this problem has been completely proven.

If you believe in the Riemann hypothesis, you will definitely get the same result.

Instead, the Clay Mathematics Institute and the Riemann hypothesis research team established by the International Institute for Mathematical Modeling have become the target of ridicule among netizens.

Even expressed some sympathy for them.

In order to be the first to prove the Riemann hypothesis, he even temporarily recruited well-known mathematicians to form a research team, hoping to compete in the academic field of mathematics.

As a result, in just half a year, the situation has become like this.

It can be as embarrassing as it can be.

The research team formed by Xu Yuan has already announced the proof process of the Riemann hypothesis, but there is still no news from overseas. It can only be said that the two sides are completely on different levels.

The topic of the Riemann hypothesis being proved by Xu Yuan's research team directly occupied the top five of the website platform's hot search list with five entries in the morning.

The number of readings is rapidly increasing.

Many people sent their congratulations to Xu Yuan's research team and did not hesitate to leave their comments.

"Congratulations to Professor Xu and the Riemann Hypothesis Research Group. They are so awesome."

"Qinghua University sent a congratulatory message!"

"A congratulatory message from the Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation!"

"The facts have once again proved that in the field of mathematics, God Xu is invincible no matter how many years have passed."

"I just read the proof and found that I couldn't understand a single word." "The Clay Mathematics Institute must be dumbfounded. They insisted on forming a Riemann hypothesis research team with the International Mathematical Union. They wanted to compete with us, but the actual situation is that they didn't even have a chance to compete."

"With Academician Xu's words, I feel completely relieved. It seems that the Riemann hypothesis has really been thoroughly proven."

“I wonder how the proof of the Riemann hypothesis will help the development of human civilization.”

Xu Yuan had just finished dealing with some things and came out of the building, and had not had time to check out the excitement on the Internet.

After meeting up with Ma Zhiming and Tian Zhen, he prepared to attend the celebration banquet this morning. After all, this was a big event in the entire mathematics community.

Accompanying them were old acquaintances such as Tang Shihong, Qi Tongxiang and Zhang Yitang.

On the way to the banquet hotel, several people were busy in the Coaster business car.

We couldn't help but talk about mathematics again.

Zhang Yitang's main research area is still number theory, and he has relatively less exposure to the Riemann hypothesis.

However, Qi Tongxiang's face was flushed and he was slightly excited as he took the initiative to discuss the proof paper with Xu Yuan.

"I just took a quick look at your proof of the Riemann hypothesis."

"No matter the idea or the approach, it is really ingenious. It seems that I will have nothing to do next."

Qi Tongxiang and Tang Shihong are basically reaching retirement age. As their bodies age, their passion and energy for mathematical research are certainly not as strong as when they were young.

This is also why most mathematicians who have achieved great results are under the age of 40.

It is indeed very unusual to have a paper that attracts him so much.

Perhaps it was because the sight of the object reminded him of the past, after saying this Qi Tongxiang recalled many past scenes. Without waiting for Xu Yuan to answer, he continued with the conversation.

"I still remember when I first met you, you were just a senior high school student who was about to attend the Olympic Mathematics Winter Camp. Although you were very talented in mathematics, I would never have thought that many years later, you would completely solve two world-class math problems."

"Now that I think about it, I have always underestimated your talent and growth rate!"

"Who said it wasn't? This kid is so weird, and not just in math." Tang Shihong, who was standing next to him, echoed the words.

After hearing all the comments from the two elders, Xu Yuan was a little amused and helpless.

He put on a bright smile on his face and didn't say much.

Then Tang Shihong seemed to have suddenly thought of something. His expression became a little solemn. He stared at Xu Yuan firmly. After a pause of two seconds, he asked:

“After this press conference, it is conceivable that mathematicians around the world will devote themselves to verifying this proof paper.”

"Be prepared to find every possible way to find your mistakes or loopholes in your logic."

Tang Shihong was well aware of the popularity of the Riemann hypothesis, especially since Xu Yuan had successively proved two of the world's most difficult mathematical problems.

In addition, the Clay Mathematics Institute and the International Mathematical Union have also formed Riemann hypothesis research teams. It is easy to imagine how crazy the mathematicians will be by then.

After all, no matter who it is, as long as they can find errors in the paper or loopholes in the mathematical logic.

They can take this opportunity to become famous in the academic world.

This is much faster than doing academic research.

If someone really discovers the error at that time, the impact will be very great.

Because for any paper, as long as there is a problem, it is possible to find it.

Tang Shihong cared so much about Xu Yuan that even though he believed in Xu Yuan's mathematical level, he couldn't help but give him a word or two of concern.

Xu Yuan naturally understood Tang Shihong's good intentions, but he was not worried about this issue.

Maybe there might be mistakes in other people’s math papers, but there would never be mistakes in his.

You should know that the progress bar on the virtual panel in front of you is still at 100%.

Since there is no problem with the paper, why should we worry about someone verifying it? On the contrary, when all mathematicians realize this problem, they will truly admit that the Riemann hypothesis has been completely solved.

But just as he was about to respond, he heard the voice of Tian Zhen next to him.

"Don't worry, Professor Tang. After Dean Xu led us to complete the proof of the Riemann hypothesis, our research team conducted verification and even used supercomputers. The final result is that the conclusions in the paper are completely valid."

"So this time we have really and completely proved the Riemann hypothesis."

"Then I feel relieved." Tang Shihong nodded and answered Tian Zhen with a relaxed smile on his face.

Then Xu Yuan added: "Let the mathematicians verify it."

As soon as the words fell, lively laughter suddenly rang out again in the car.

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at the same time.

When it was still the late night overseas, the International Mathematical Union and the Clay Mathematics Institute held an emergency meeting in the early morning as soon as they received the relevant news.

Although they had analyzed this possibility a few days ago.

But after all, it is only a probability of happening, and it cannot be completely confirmed that Xu Yuan will announce the news that the Riemann hypothesis has been proved at the press conference, so there are still some differences in mentality.

Now that the reliable news and papers are thrown in their faces, they have no choice but to face reality.

"Just got the latest news. At the press conference, Xu Yuan officially announced that he had proved the Riemann hypothesis and uploaded the proof process to the official website, encouraging all mathematicians to verify it."

"Do you have any ideas about the current situation?"

Still in that conference room, as Rothel's words fell, there was still deathly silence.

After several seconds, Wells raised his eyes and was the first to express his views on the current situation.

"Anyway, it's a good thing for the mathematics community that someone announced the proof of the Riemann hypothesis."

"All we can do now is to verify the paper immediately."

“This is also the responsibility of our Clay Mathematics Institute.”

He was not wrong. In the millennium, their Clay Mathematics Institute proposed seven difficult mathematical problems in the world and offered a reward of up to one million US dollars for each problem. So no matter who announced that the problem was proved, they needed to verify and confirm it as soon as possible.

After all, this is about the payment of a bonus.

But it must be said that Wells was quite happy in his heart, and even felt relieved.

He was really worried these days, afraid that what Xu Yuan was going to announce was not the proof of the Riemann hypothesis.

Fortunately, the development of things did not deviate from my expectations.

He was able to see the Riemann hypothesis, one of the seven most difficult mathematical problems in the world, being solved before retiring. He can say that he has no regrets in his life.

After listening to Wells' words, Rothel knew that this was indeed the only remaining solution.

After all, now that people have announced the news that the Riemann hypothesis has been proved, if they choose to disband and remain silent at this time, it would be a real disgrace to the international community.

However, if we can find loopholes in the paper, the situation may still be able to turn around.

However, he did not make a decision immediately. Instead, he looked back and forth in the conference room, as if looking for someone.

After failing to achieve his wish, he frowned and asked, "Didn't Professor Hu Lien come to the meeting today?"

After the voice was heard in the conference room, a few seconds later someone answered.

"Professor Hu Lien went to Princeton University early in the morning and has not returned yet."

"Then let's ignore him for now and announce to the public that we are verifying the paper proving the Riemann hypothesis." Upon hearing this, Rotel did not continue to ask questions, but decided to finalize the matter.

Naturally, no one else had any objections to this, because even without Rothel's decision, no one else could resist the temptation of this paper.

that's it.

Following the statements made by the Clay Mathematics Institute and the International Mathematical Union, the Japanese mathematics community, the Norwegian Academy of Sciences, and the Indian mathematics community have all issued articles expressing their intention to verify the paper proving the Riemann hypothesis.

This will determine whether the difficult problem that has plagued the mathematical community for so many years has actually been successfully proved.

Since Xu Yuan proved the Goldbach and Hodge conjectures, he has become the youngest mathematical master in the mathematics world.

The mathematical authority accumulated by other countries over the years disappeared in an instant.

If Xu Yuan can prove the Riemann hypothesis again this time, he will become a legend in the entire mathematics community.

The Chinese mathematics community will also lead the development of human mathematics.

This is obviously something that many people do not want to see, so they can only place their hopes on this paper.

Even if multiple supercomputers are used, loopholes that can overturn the disproven paper must be found.

It is certain that the mathematics community will be quiet for a while, and no party will make a public response until the final results of the demonstration are obtained.

As for Professor Jullien mentioned by Rothel, after returning to Princeton University, he went straight to Viscount Deligne's office in the morning.

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"tutor."

"I came here to ask for your help. I hope you can help us verify Xu's paper proving the Riemann hypothesis. I believe that the proof process that he completed in less than a year must have logical loopholes."

In the office, Julian turned to Deligne who was sitting in a chair and solemnly explained his purpose.

In fact, he received the news in the middle of the night.

I know that Xu Yuan announced the news of proving the Riemann hypothesis at the press conference.

And upload the proof process.

In this case, all he can do is find logical loopholes or errors in the proof paper.

Then publicly overturn the conclusion.

However, due to Xu Yuan's level of mathematics, he was worried that he might not be able to find the problems in the paper, so he wanted to get Deligne involved.

After all, when Xu Yuan published his first paper in a top journal, it was Deligne who reviewed the paper.

Deligne was in a good mood today. He was happy and relieved that Xu Yuan had really proved the Riemann hypothesis.

But faced with Julian's confidence, he couldn't help but shake his head.

Of course, whether Hu Lien comes today or not, he will seriously discuss the papers published by Xu Yuan, even though he knows that the final result will not change.

So after a little thought, he finally nodded and agreed, but he did not forget to add one more sentence at the end.

"I will discuss Xu Yuan's paper proving the Riemann hypothesis, but I hope you are mentally prepared. He is the best and most talented mathematician I have ever met. None of the many difficult mathematical problems he has proved has been disproven by others so far."

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(End of this chapter)