Top Student at Their Peak-Chapter 242 - 110 Is from Mathematical Yearbook_4

"If you’re interested, I can recommend a few papers for you today. You can study them first, figure out the topic, and by next week when we meet, we can determine a more specific direction."

Qiao Yu could see that Director Tian was serious.

His dear mentor wasn’t planning to go easy on him anymore!

He really wanted to go across and complain to his grandpa, but he suddenly realized that if he complained about other things, grandpa would probably take his side. But with this kind of issue, grandpa might not only not side with him but might even add more pressure. His mindset was a bit overwhelmed for a moment.

However, upon rethinking, although he couldn’t resist this matter, he must have his own opinions on the research direction.

After all, he wasn’t that interested in the rational number problem on curves, so he simply said, "Director Tian, since I have to choose a topic anyway, I’ve always wanted to study the distribution of Prime Numbers. How about I work directly on the Riemann Conjecture?"

This time, it was Tian Yanzhen who stared speechlessly at Qiao Yu...

Goodness, the BSD conjecture already had some leads, but this kid didn’t want to work on it and instead chose to switch to something more challenging.

Ha, the Riemann Conjecture!

After a long silence, Tian Yanzhen slowly spoke, "Why don’t you give Elder Yuan a call to ask what topic his mentor recommended back then?"

Qiao Yu nodded calmly and said, "I know, it’s the Riemann Conjecture! Mr. Xue told me."

Tian Yanzhen asked, "Then you still choose the Riemann Conjecture?"

Qiao Yu said, "I’m really interested in the distribution of Prime Numbers!"

After a moment of contemplation, Tian Yanzhen said, "Do you want to propose an unrealistic topic so there’s no psychological burden if you can’t solve it? Being interested in the distribution of Prime Numbers doesn’t necessarily mean you have to work on the Riemann Conjecture.

Let’s do this, I’ll set a topic for you, work on the randomness of analytic number theory. Specifically, investigate random Prime Number generation models to explore the effectiveness of models in predicting Prime Number distribution. The requirement is to come up with a more accurate Prime Number prediction model, or formula to describe Prime Number distribution."

Qiao Yu was a bit anxious and said, "Director Tian, let me work on the Riemann Conjecture, I really feel I can do it."

Tian Yanzhen nodded, unyieldingly said, "I didn’t say you couldn’t do it, but you need to choose a Riemann Conjecture approach before diving in, right? Just directly dive in? Self-isolated creation? I think this topic could offer a more mature approach to tackling the Riemann Conjecture in the future.

This topic is also proposed to address your base deficiency issue. Randomness research needs to be combined with probability theory and combinatory Mathematics. On the other hand, you need to get used to using computers for experiments and numerical simulations.

This topic not only trains your theoretical analysis ability but also requires you to frequently use supercomputers for practical calculations and verifications, quickly familiarizing you with cutting-edge Mathematics research techniques. The topic is set!"

Qiao Yu took a deep breath, then nodded with a bitter expression, and replied, "Okay, Director Tian, I will listen to your suggestions."

"Alright, I’ll send you a supercomputer account via WeChat later. Go back and log in to the school’s supercomputing center website, and get familiar with the rules on using supercomputing. However, the account I give you won’t require queuing, and you can use the resources freely, but don’t waste them.

By the way, you don’t need to worry about validating this paper. I will arrange someone to help you with the validation. Once there are results, you’ll be notified if modifications or tweaks are necessary. Your next task is to think carefully about how to tackle the next topic.

You need to submit a topic progress report weekly, and of course, your regular studies shouldn’t be neglected. Weekly reading notes, weekly paper notes need to be submitted by Monday, submit them together, and I’ll review them together."

Tian Yanzhen advised item by item.

Qiao Yu felt overwhelmed and said in a muffled voice, "Uh... Director Tian, my IMO Phase 1 training starts in early March. Can you not make demands during the training period?"

Tian Yanzhen looked at Qiao Yu with a smile, thought about it, and said, "Hmm, alright, consider the two phases of training and the trip abroad for the IMO exam as a vacation. But apart from these three periods, including the future winter and summer holidays, this will be your routine work, and it must be submitted.

Of course, once the topic progress report is completed, it won’t be needed anymore. Don’t feel exhausted, haven’t you already gotten familiar with Chen Zhuoyang? You can check if he has the same requirements, academic research isn’t that easy."

Qiao Yu reluctantly nodded, not wanting to argue that he was still an undergraduate while the other party was a PhD student.

Since the mentor said so, it means he was already being cultivated as a graduate student. Arguing would only be self-humiliation.

He could only shoulder burdens that someone his age shouldn’t have to bear...

Listen... considering the phased special training for the IMO as a vacation!

Once words so irrational were spoken, it meant there was no room for negotiation.

"Understood, Director Tian."

"Alright, go eat, you can take it easy today, stroll by the lake or go to the stadium to play, give yourself a half-day off. Starting tomorrow with effort will be just in time, don’t be so gloomy."

"Mm, thank you for your concern, Director Tian!"

...

"Bestowing a great mandate upon someone, first must wear down their will, fatigue their limbs, starve their body, deplete their resources, frustrate their actions, so as to motivate their heart, strengthen their resolve, and increase what they cannot do..."

On the way to the cafeteria, Qiao Yu recited "Mencius, Gaozi II" repeatedly, finally feeling somewhat relieved. freēnovelkiss.com

No choice, people always have to be good at comforting themselves mentally.

When life gets tough, and without any mental support, emotions can easily fall apart. But who can he blame? Ultimately, it is because he is too excellent.