Volume 1: Student Life Chapter 231 Invitation
After the third particle accelerator experiment was completed, Chen Zhou and Yang Yiyi divided the work.
Chen Zhou started by processing the experimental data, while Yang Yiyi looked up literature and made preparations for the next experiment in advance.
For the next experiment, we will use a self-pinch reflective particle beam diode.
Like the anode rod pinch diode, this is also a high current self-pinch diode with a typical structure.
Speaking of which, the name of the high-current self-pinching diode is still very vivid. Just as its literal meaning means, the beam current in the diode is very strong, and the magnetic field generated causes the beam current in the diode to undergo strong pinching itself.
Chen Zhou remembered that this thing was a hot topic of research a few years ago.
However, in recent years, with the development of research, the research enthusiasm for high-current self-pinch diodes has gradually faded.
For example, the "Flash II" accelerator, which is the low-impedance, high-current pulsed electron accelerator with the largest electron beam intensity in China, operates in the positive state by adjusting the polarity and uses the designed self-pinching ion beam diode to conduct research.
This research was conducted at the Northwest Institute of Nuclear Physics and Technology in China and lasted for quite a long time.
Therefore, when Chen Zhou was dividing the work with Yang Yiyi, he also told her this information.
Judging from Dean Yang’s experimental arrangements, although the topic is called “Principles and Applications of Intense Pulsed Particle Beams,” it is mainly theoretical.
You can see this from the diodes waiting in line.
Therefore, if you want to do well in this subject, it is necessary to draw on known research.
Chen Zhou has always believed that it is an extremely happy thing to stand on the shoulders of giants.
Just like the data he is processing now.
"…The electrical parameters of the transmission line are determined by the geometric structure and the selected dielectric, the characteristic impedance ZB=60/√εlnr2/r1, the pulse width…"
"…So, there is Professor Martin's famous formula for the breakdown electric field strength…"
After finishing this part of the calculation, Chen Zhou began to write down Professor Martin's formula for the time constant of pulse rise.
This is the significance of planting trees for future generations to enjoy the shade.
Just one day.
Chen Zhou spent a day processing all the data from the third experiment, and then packaged it and sent it to Dean Yang and Peng Jia.
As for why he didn't send it to Yang Yiyi, it was of course because Yang Yiyi was right next to Chen Zhou, and the computer was pushed right in front of Yang Yiyi.
It’s so convenient, is there still a need to send emails?
Just when Chen Zhou finished doing all this and was about to stretch and take a break, his cell phone rang.
It’s Dean Zhou from the School of Mathematics.
Chen Zhou picked up his phone, said something to Yang Yiyi, and left the study area of the library.
After the call was connected, Chen Zhou asked politely, "Hello, President Zhou, what can I do for you?"
Dean Zhou said, "Chen Zhou, what are you busy with recently? Do you have time?"
"Uh..." Chen Zhou hesitated. Could it be that there was another interview or activity arranged?
As if knowing what Chen Zhou was thinking, Dean Zhou smiled and said, "It's like this. Next month, on November 15th, there will be a mathematics academic conference at MIT, and they sent an invitation letter."
Chen Zhou immediately understood what Dean Zhou meant. He might have a copy of the invitation letter...
As Chen Zhou was thinking this, he heard Dean Zhou continue, "There is an invitation letter sent to you separately. The conference committee hopes to invite you to give a 30-minute report on the proof of the hail conjecture."
After listening to the 30-minute report, Chen Zhou somehow thought of the hidden task that had been completed first.
[You need to take this first step to relieve your tension and pave the way for the future! ]
This is the description of the hidden mission.
Chen Zhou vaguely felt that this trip to MIT might bring him some unexpected gains.
Now that the groundwork is done, isn't it the same when it comes to the performance?
"Hello? Chen Zhou? Did you hear what I said?"
Dean Zhou's voice on the other end of the phone brought Chen Zhou back to his senses.
Chen Zhou secretly felt ashamed. He hadn't even gone there yet, but he was already overthinking.
"Okay, Dean Zhou, I understand. Then should I come to your place to get the invitation letter?"
"If you have time now , come and get it. It will be useful when you apply for a visa."
"Okay, I'll be right there."
After hanging up the phone, Chen Zhou looked at the time. It was just past 2 p.m.
After sending a message to Yang Yiyi and telling her where he was going, Chen Zhou put away his phone and went to Dean Zhou's office.
In the office, Dean Zhou was currently working at his desk, looking at documents.
He is the vice president in charge of teaching and research in the School of Mathematics. He is so busy every day that he has not made any results in the field of differential geometry, which he is good at, for a long time.
Sometimes, he would even envy students like Chen Zhou who could devote themselves to their favorite research without distraction.
However, he just thought about it. For him now, research is actually secondary.
There was a knock on the door soon, and Dean Zhou said to the door: "Come in!"
The door opened and Chen Zhou walked in.
Dean Zhou smiled and said, "Are you in the library?"
Chen Zhou nodded: "How do you know?"
Dean Zhou pointed to his watch and said, "It takes about this much time to get here from the library."
Chen Zhou was a little surprised. It seemed that Dean Zhou was a detail-oriented person.
Dean Zhou reached out and picked up a white envelope on the table with the MIT logo on it.
He handed the envelope to Chen Zhou and said with a smile: "Prepare well for your 30- minute presentation. I heard that many people will attend this academic conference."
Chen Zhou took the envelope, but did not rush to open it. Instead, he asked, "Who are they? My reviewers?"
Dean Zhou nodded. "Not only your reviewers will be there, but also the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Mathematics. There will be many people who are interested in you."
Chen Zhou was slightly startled when he heard this, and then asked, "A lot of people are interested in me?"
Dean Zhou smiled and said, "I'll leave you some suspense. You'll know when the time comes."
Chen Zhou thought speechlessly, instead of doing this, you might as well not sue me...
Glancing at the white envelope in his hand, Chen Zhou asked again, "Am I going alone?"
Dean Zhou shook his head: "No, Dean Sun will go with you."
Hearing this, Chen Zhou immediately asked, "So is this considered a...business trip at public expense?"
Dean Zhou glanced at Chen Zhou and chuckled, "He went abroad at public expense for academic exchange."
Chen Zhou nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, yes."
You don’t have to spend any money yourself, and you can travel abroad. This arrangement is reliable!
Looking at Chen Zhou's appearance, Dean Zhou smiled knowingly. When he went abroad at public expense for the first time, he should have been much more excited than this kid, right?
Come to think of it, this guy seems to only get unusually excited when talking about money?
Also, the scholarship this kid won in last year's college entrance examination, plus the prize money for proving the hail conjecture this year, seems to be more than one million, right?
Is it necessary to be so excited about going abroad at public expense?
Chen Zhou naturally didn't know what Dean Zhou was thinking. He was thinking about how much money he could save on this trip. Should he use the money to buy some gifts for his parents and Yiyi? Or buy some local specialties for Chen Xiao?
Dean Zhou thought for a moment and finally reminded him, "This is your first time attending an international academic conference. You must prepare well!"
Chen Zhou smiled slightly and immediately said, "Don't worry."
