I really just want to be a scholar

Chapter 716 The year-end academic exchange meeting of Xia Guophysics Society
Regarding academician status, Qin Ke and Ning Qingyun have exchanged opinions before. Considering that there are too many restrictions and obligations after becoming an academician, which affects their scientific research freedom and academic freedom, both of them are interested in becoming an academician. It's not big, and they can be procrastinated. Anyway, when the Xia Ke Academy begs them to become academicians, they will naturally loosen those annoying obligations.

So when Uncle Yang mentioned it, Qin Ke politely declined: "Uncle Yang, Qingyun and I will probably be busy with our scientific research projects in the next two years. Academic conferences and what scientific research tasks to undertake..."

Yang Chengke understood Qin Ke's meaning as soon as he heard it, and said with a smile: "I can see it, you two don't care about the identity and rights of academicians, but you are afraid that you will be involved in various research tasks and meetings after becoming academicians? Don't worry, you two You have made enough contributions to the country, even if you retire from now on and bask in the sun every day, I can guarantee you both to become academicians and enjoy the benefits of academicians."

A warm current surged in Qin Ke's heart. Although Uncle Yang was only joking, he could still hear his love for himself and Ning Qingyun in his words.

Qin Ke apologized: "Uncle Yang, we both know your kindness. Naturally, we will not retire so early, but it is indeed a bit of a headache for academicians to have a lot of communication and affairs. We still prefer to do research quietly, Teaching or something."

"You guys really don't have to worry about this. I have talked with the Xia Ke Academy. After you two are co-opted as academicians, you can enjoy all the rights of academicians, but you only need to undertake two basic obligations. One is to continue to do scientific research. Learning, one is to cultivate talents for the country. These two are actually what you have been doing all the time. Now you are doing research and teaching students in the Fluid Mechanics Laboratory of Kiyoki University, which is considered to have fulfilled these two obligations of academicians. "Uncle Yang said with a smile:
"As for the rest of the obligations, such as undertaking scientific research projects designated by the state, participating in academic exchange meetings, offering advice and suggestions, etc., you can ignore them all. In other words, in addition to your multiple 'academician' identities, you can increase some income allowances , and it is easier to apply for scientific research funding and the amount is larger, it is no different from the current work and life, you can continue to maintain scientific research freedom and academic freedom. Of course, if you want, you can also take the initiative to undertake national scientific research projects, or participate in Various academic exchange conferences."

This is a bit beyond Qin Ke's expectations. Such unequal rights and obligations are no different from when Qingmu University signed the two as first-level professors. They all put their identities on it, and there is no requirement for the rest.

Lu Xinping next to him smiled and said, "Boss, is it that Xia Ke Academy has finally been ridiculed by netizens? I heard that the work of co-opting academicians this year has been under considerable pressure from public opinion. Although Professor Qin and Professor Ning once I sent out a scarf saying that I voluntarily gave up my application for the co-election of this year's academicians, but the discussion on this matter on the Internet has never stopped."

While adding tea to the three of them, he continued: "Especially from July to September is a critical period for the co-option work. Professor Qin and Professor Ning have thrown out 'computational seed science' and 'perfect type of desert' at this time." "Sweet Potato" has caused all kinds of criticisms on the Internet about the co-option of this year's academicians. However, there are also advantages. Under the spotlight of much attention, the new academicians elected this year are all of excellent professional level and have achieved great achievements. None of the senior professors who have outstanding academic achievements and scientific research results were elected based on personal connections or the background of the so-called academic faction. From this point of view, Professor Qin and Professor Ning can be regarded as a great contribution to the academic and scientific research community. contribute."

Qin Ke and Ning Qingyun hadn't really paid attention to this matter, and they couldn't laugh or cry when they heard this.

The conscience of heaven and earth, they have never paid attention to the co-option of academicians at all. The publication of "Computational Seed Science" in late July is purely a coincidence caused by various factors. It is really not intentional to make Xia Ke Academy so passive.

Yang Chengke next to him slowly sipped his tea. It was not convenient for him to say these words, but Lu Xinping said them for him.

He put down his teacup and looked at Qin Ke and Ning Qingyun: "Qin Ke, Xiao Ning, what is your final answer? If you agree with the proposal of the Xia Ke Academy, I will reply to them and let them take advantage of the Spring Festival. If this issue is raised by the academician meeting, and passed by a collective vote, at least it will ensure that there are no faults in the entire process."

Qin Ke and Ning Qingyun exchanged glances, and they immediately connected with each other.

Since Uncle Yang has already considered the two of them so carefully, and the Xia Ke Academy has almost unconditionally made concessions, there is no need to postpone the co-option of academicians until the next year.

Qin Ke took the teapot in front of Lu Xinping, filled it up for Uncle Yang, and said with a smile, "I know that Uncle Yang is doing it for our own good, so we are naturally willing to accept it."

Uncle Yang said happily: "Okay, next month at the earliest, or February at the latest, you will become the youngest academicians of the Xia Ke Academy in the history of the Xia Kingdom. Your academician status is attached to the Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences. Whether you are a mathematics academician or a physics academician, you decide for yourself."

In fact, the Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences does not formally distinguish between "Academician of Mathematics" and "Academician of Physics", but it does divide the archives of academicians into two categories: "mathematician" and "physicist". The difference between "academician" and "physics academician".

Lu Xinping next to him felt envious when he heard it. In fact, he understood that the main reason for the special exception and almost unconditional concession of Xia Ke Academy this time was the "lime topological superconducting vortex state" researched by Qin Ke and Ning Qingyun. Theoretical Model System".

The country has always attached great importance to high-tech, especially quantum computers, and regards it as an important hope for the realization of corner overtaking in the future information industry.

Now that the "Lime Topological Superconducting Vortex State Theoretical Model System" comes out, at least Xia Guo has come to the forefront of the world in topological quantum computing, the physical theory of quantum computer error correction and fault tolerance, breaking through one million qubits Before, there was no need to worry about the problem of fault tolerance rate. Such a great achievement, coupled with the great contribution of establishing computational seed science to solve the food crisis and donating the patented technology of perfect desert sweet potato cultivation, would not give an academician treatment, and the country would not agree Face these two young professors again.

——After all, an academician is the highest academic title award that the country can give to a scholar.

But for a 21-year-old academician, it is estimated that the whole world will not be able to pick a third one.

They chatted for a while, and Uncle Yang said to Lu Xinping: "Xiao Lu, go look for it in my car, there seems to be a box of Mingqian Longjing, find it and pack it up, and bring it back to Qin Ke and Xiao Ning later. "

Lu Xinping got up and left.

Qin Ke smiled and said, "Uncle Yang, I only brought a bag of cheap fruit when I came here, but I can get a box of top-quality green tea when I go home. Isn't this taking advantage of you?"

"It's just a box of green tea. It's nothing. I don't have a good memory recently. I just thought of it and let Xiao Lu prepare it first, so as not to forget it later." Uncle Yang asked after seeing Lu Xinping leave and closed the thick solid wooden door : "I heard that you have built a Lime New Energy and Freshwater Resource Recycling Technology Research Center in Yuanzhou. Why did you suddenly choose this research direction?"

Qin Ke asked curiously, "Is there any problem with this direction?"

"No problem, and the country is drafting a document, intending to vigorously encourage the research and development of salt water desalination technology, and our side will also tilt the research funding, and your actions are fast enough. Qin Ke, did your father-in-law tell you? What?"

father in law?Qin Ke was a little surprised and said: "No. Why, what you said just now that the country vigorously encourages salt water desalination technology has something to do with my father-in-law?"

Ning Qingyun also looked at Uncle Yang in surprise. She hadn't heard her parents talk about it the last time they met.

Uncle Yang nodded and said: "It's kind of related. They speculated that with the large-scale promotion of desert sweet potatoes, the water shortage in the surrounding areas of the desert will be further aggravated, so rationally develop and utilize the largest saltwater lake in the inland and turn it into domestic water and irrigation water are on the agenda.”

Qin Ke couldn't help blinking at Ning Qingyun, and said with a smile: "Our parents are quite far-sighted, and even thought of this point. They are indeed senior scientists and academicians. They are meticulous in thinking about problems. We really ignored this. point."

At the beginning, he really didn't consider that the surrounding areas of the desert would exacerbate the water shortage problem due to the large-scale promotion of desert sweet potatoes. He didn't think of this until the system issued "Please solve the fresh water crisis of human beings".

Ning Qingjun pursed her lips and smiled lightly, her eyes shining with joy and pride.

Qin Ke held her little hand, and said to Uncle Yang, "Uncle Yang, we really don't know about this, it can only be said to be a coincidence. We thought that since we have solved the food problem, let's continue to solve the fresh water problem. That’s all, there’s more to it than interest.”

Probably because these two young people have created too many miracles, Uncle Yang couldn't help but ask with hope: "How long do you think it will take to achieve results?"

"The research center will not be put into use until the middle of the year, and it will take time to recruit people and buy equipment. We are not very familiar with this aspect. It is estimated that it will take three to five years at the earliest to have preliminary results."

Qin Ke has the systematic A+ level knowledge "A New Type of Seawater Desalination Technology Solution with High Efficiency and Low Energy Consumption and Fully Automatic". It is by no means an easy task to implement water desalination and purification technology that can be promoted worldwide.

Uncle Yang was a little disappointed, but there are many domestic and international companies that research seawater desalination, and many of the technologies are fairly advanced. There is no need to put too much pressure on Qin Ke and Ning Qingyun to make the two children happy It is good to engage in scientific research with a heart, and it is a pleasant surprise to have results.

Thinking of this, Yang Chengke relaxed again: "Well, you have a wide range of interests and a lot of research, pay attention to take care of your health, the desalination of salt water is not urgent, just take your time at your own pace, in terms of talents and equipment If you have any difficulties, both of you can come to me, and I will help you solve it."

He asked Qin and Ke about their next scientific research direction, knowing that they were interested in extreme climate analysis and prediction, and planned to use the fluid mechanics laboratory to conduct related research.Uncle Yang nodded and said: "This year, I will ask Qingmu University to allocate more research funds for your fluid mechanics laboratory." He remembered something again and asked:

"By the way, Xiao Qin, the 'Lime Topological Superconducting Vortex State Theoretical Model System' you have developed should have a chance to win the Nobel Prize, right? Do you have confidence?"

Qin Ke spread his hands: "It's hard to say, the Nobel Prize in Physics is more inclined to the results of experimental applications. Recently, I asked Qingyun to investigate the detailed situation, and she knows better."

Ning Qingyun took the topic and said softly: "The reasons for the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences to award the Nobel Prize in Physics are generally divided into two directions. The first direction is what new physical phenomena discovered by a certain physicist through experiments, New physical particles, or have had a huge positive impact on an important direction through experiments. For example, Professor George Parisi of the University of Rome won the award in the last two years, on the grounds that 'in physical systems ranging from atoms to planets, the discovery interplay of disorder and fluctuations'."

The girl's soft and pleasant voice echoed in the study room filled with the fragrance of ink and tea: "The second direction is that a certain physicist has made outstanding contributions in theory, and finally made a certain particle or a certain physical phenomenon be discovered. For example, Professor Roy Glauber of Harvard University won the award for his "contribution to the quantum theory of optical coherence", and Riccardo Giaconi of the Union University Corporation received the award for his work in the field of astrophysics. pioneering contributions that led to the discovery of cosmic X-ray sources'."

"I made a statistic. So far, the number of physicists who have won prizes in the first direction is 8 times that of the second direction. The theoretical model system of 'lime topological superconducting vortex state' that Qin Ke and I have developed so far ', which is more inclined to the second direction, which belongs to 'contribution to the theory of topological quantum computing', so the probability of being awarded the Nobel Prize will be relatively small."

After listening to Ning Qingyun's explanation, Uncle Yang pondered: "No matter what, we must try our best. By the way, if you want to be a candidate for the Nobel Prize, you must be nominated and recommended by the original Nobel Prize winner, right? I'll figure it out..."

Xia Guo already has the Nobel Prize in Literature and the Nobel Prize in Medicine. With Mr. Yang’s return a few years ago, Xia Guo also got his own Nobel Prize in Physics, so now Xia Guo’s desire for the Nobel Prize in Physics is not the same as before. I hope that Qin Ke and Ning Qingyun will be so eager when they get the Fields Medal.

But which country would think that there are too many Nobel Prize winners?Now that Qin Kening and Qingyun have the chance to win the Nobel Prize in Physics, Xia Guo will definitely go all out to assist.

However, Qin Ke and Ning Qingyun are competing for the Nobel Prize in Physics, and the recommenders can only be Swedish or foreign academicians of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, members of the Nobel Physics Prize Selection Committee, and scientists who have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics wait.

Therefore, it is useless to find academician Tu, who won the medical award, to recommend him. We can only find Mr. Yang, who has returned to China, as the recommender...

Qin Ke was a little embarrassed and said, "I don't need to bother you about the recommendation. Mr. Oliver from the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said that he would help us with the recommendation letter."

Mr. Oliver is the editor-in-chief of the top international journal "Acta Mathematica" and an academician of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. He has a good relationship with Qin Ke and Ning Qingyun.

Moreover, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences contacted the two by phone in September, expressing their willingness to grant them the lifelong academic honorary title of foreign academician because of their outstanding contributions in plant breeding, but neither of them had time to go to Sweden to receive this certificate Forget it, no matter how hard it is to get this certificate, Qin Ke and Ning Qingyun can recommend each other, and recommend Professor Copette together. After all, foreign academicians are also qualified to write letters of recommendation.

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After leaving Uncle Yang's house, the two returned to Qingmu University's villa in Fang Yongtang's car, and received the blessings of Mrs. Qing and her youngest daughter before going to the third floor to take a bath and rest.

The next day was the weekend holiday again.

However, Qin Ke and Ning Qingyun didn't have time to stay at home or go out on a date this weekend. There was an important invitation that they couldn't refuse and they had to attend.

Jiao Yanmin, president of Xia Guophysics Society, personally called to invite the two to attend the year-end academic exchange meeting, and said that there would be a big surprise waiting for them.

So early on Saturday morning, Qin Ke and Ning Qingyun drove to the venue - Beijing University of Science and Technology while the wind and snow stopped.

(End of this chapter)