The New Plan

"Professor Stari, I'm happy to answer your question. Please tell me your specific concerns." Shen Qi opened his heart, speaking from the perspective of Theoretician, naturally hoping to see his theories applied by scientists in areas that are positive and beneficial to human progress.

Stari humbly inquired, "Professor Shen, in your theory of prime number distribution of the Riemann zeta function, you proposed that prime numbers are a carrier of conceptual properties. We would like to learn more about the carriers of prime numbers, but your 'History of Number Theory' only mentions a few sentences about it."

"Let me explain. When I was writing <The History of Number Theory>, I could only write a few conceptual statements and didn't elaborate on them in detail. It was just a guess." Shen Qi smiled knowingly. Stari's first question revealed his true intentions.

"So now, has the speculation been confirmed?" Stari and his two assistants asked with concern.

Instead of answering, Shen Qi asked, "Before answering your question, I'd like to ask you a question first, Professor Stari: Do you think the ideas in Quantum Physics can disprove the Riemann Hypothesis?"

Stari blurted out, "Theoretically, yes. Using Montgomery's formula to describe the distance between the zeros of the zeta function on the critical line, it's not hard to connect it to the spacing between energy levels in a quantum chaotic system. Proving that there are no other zeros besides those corresponding to these energy levels would prove the Riemann Hypothesis. Of course, discussing this now is meaningless, because Professor Shen, you have already proven the Riemann Hypothesis using the purest Analytic Number Theory."

Shen Qi shook his head. "No, using Quantum Physics to prove the Riemann Hypothesis is very meaningful. Once this work is completed, quantum key distribution will be closely related to the Riemann Hypothesis. Quantum key distribution is much more fashionable than the dry and boring Riemann Hypothesis. Which scholar engaged in applied research wouldn't want to truly master the mysteries of quantum key distribution? Professor Stari, if you tell me you don't care about quantum key distribution, I would feel very sorry."

"That's right, my team and I are working on research related to quantum key distribution, which brings us back to the topic of fundamental theory. Professor Shen, let's get back to the main point: has the conceptual conjecture about prime number carriers entered the definition stage under your research?" Stari was like a toothpaste, answering Shen Qi's questions bit by bit.

Through gradual probing and by combining this with the paper previously published by Stari, Shen Qi understood that Stari and his two assistants were working on a research project similar to that of Academician Pan's team— Riemann Theorem + Quantum Key.

Stari and Academician Pan encountered similar problems; they could handle Quantum Physics, but they were stuck on the mathematical processing.

Top application teams from both China and the United States approached Shen Qi one after another, sincerely requesting Shen Qi help in solving this problem.

The impromptu meeting between Shen Qi and Academician Pan was conducted in secret, and only nine Chinese scientists and one Chinese soldier knew what they discussed.

Shen Qi guessed that the secret had not been leaked, otherwise the Courant Institute would not have invited him over.

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Shen Qi stood up, looking angry. "Professor Stari, the research on the application of Riemann Theorem + quantum key distribution could never be completed by a team of only three people. I don't think you've told me the whole story. There's nothing more to discuss; I should go back to Princeton."

"Oh God, please don't be angry! I didn't lie to you, Professor Shen Qi!" Stari jumped up in a panic, and his two assistants rushed to the front and back doors of the conference room to block them.

"This is how the Courant Institute treats its guests! Haha!" Shen Qi laughed heartily without fear. He looked out the window and rolled up his sleeves.

Stari quickly explained, "Our three-person team is semi-theoretical and semi-application; you can think of it as a transitional zone between theory and application. The real application team consists of twenty people, and they have the most advanced research equipment at the Courant Institute. My God, please believe me, Professor Shen, I can take you to visit their laboratory!"

Shen Qi calmed down slightly. "Is that so? That explanation makes sense. So, your three-person group is a basic theory transformation group?"

"That's right, that's exactly it!" Stari finally revealed the whole truth. He said, "You proved the Riemann Hypothesis two years ago, and we've also spent two years researching the application of the Riemann Theorem to quantum key distribution. We don't want to give up halfway. So Professor Shen, you must help us complete this project. The Courant Institute is willing to pay any price to meet all your reasonable requests."

"Can I make a wish, Aladdin's lamp?" Shen Qi made a praying gesture, his expression shifting naturally from anger to slight resentment and then to peace.

"Of course, even if you want to travel to Mars, the Courant Institute can make it happen for you. You know, Professor Shen, many of NASA's technologies are provided by us." Stari returned to normal.

"However, I haven't decided what to wish for yet. I'll tell you when I do." Shen Qi really hadn't figured out what benefits he should ask the Courant Institute for, so he decided to do a favor first. "Riemann Theorem + quantum key distribution. Quantum chaotic systems take all prime numbers as their components, which is of course related to the prime number carrier. I've completed part of the definition of the prime number carrier, and I'd be very happy to share it with your team."

It would be illogical to help someone solve a major problem without making any demands or requests.

Shen Qi said, "I can help your Courant Institute solve the problem, but you have to give me something in return. However, I haven't decided on the specifics yet. I'll come back and collect it when I've figured it out."

In Stari's view, Shen Qi's approach was reasonable, and he asked, "So what is the definition of a prime number carrier?"

Shen Qi presented his latest research findings. "This is a number theory problem, but it's not a purely number theory problem; we must combine Mathematical Physics Methods..."

"... Yes, I know number theory is very hard, and Mathematical Physics Methods are more flexible, but that's how I defined it... Yes, Kevin, you understand correctly, functional integral equations are key... Hey, the Schrödinger operator is your forte, isn't it... It's a pleasure working with you, and I wish you success soon!"

Shen Qi spent the entire day at the Courant Institute, where he exhausted all his wisdom to come up with a new solution, which he then presented to Stari's team.

The proposal provided to the Courant Institute differs from the proposal that is currently being developed and prepared for Academician Pan's team.

Only Shen Qi himself knows the difference.

"I've done my best, I really have..." Back in Princeton, Shen Qi collapsed into bed, utterly exhausted.

Shen Qi had a dream, a martial arts dream.

He dreamed that Guo Jing wrote a half-true, half-false version of the Nine Yin Manual for Ouyang Feng to practice.

Ouyang Feng actually tried to practice the Nine Yin Manual, but ended up making himself stupid.