Phenomenal

Shen Qi began to answer the questions, "In Quantum Mechanics, the Schrödinger Equation describes the motion of microscopic particles in a potential field. According to my investigation, it is not uncommon for students to fail the Schrödinger Equation in exams."

The students, united in their indignation and filled with emotion, exclaimed, "Yes, Schrödinger Demon, Laplace Demon, and Maxwell Monster —the three nightmares of the Physics Department students!"

Shen Qi laughed, "Regarding Schrödinger Demon, I've summarized a demon-slaying manual, applicable to undergraduate physics majors at our university. Want it?"

The students, eager and impatient, cried out, "Yes!"

Shen Qi had no lesson plan or PowerPoint presentation. He picked up the chalk and wrote down the essence of his many years of physics research and teaching on the blackboard.

Considerately, Shen Qi first stepped down from the podium, giving the students ample time to photograph the Demon-Slaying Manual on the blackboard.

Various models of mobile phones were held high, and the quick-thinking, intelligent students immediately realized that Shen Qi's guide was quite practical. After taking photos, they started the recording program.

"In fact, solving the Schrödinger Equation can be summarized in one sentence: the problem of eigenvalues of the Hamiltonian Operator." Shen Qi returned to the podium and tapped the blackboard, knock knock knock.

Professor Shen emphasized the key points, and the students took notes with pens or typed on their laptops.

Knock knock knock!

Shen Qi walked back and forth on the podium, highlighting several key points. His insightful and easy-to-understand explanations greatly benefited the students of the School of Physics.

Problems related to the Laplace Transform and Maxwell's Equations have long troubled students. After answering questions about the Schrödinger Equation, Shen Qi immediately solved the Laplace Demon and Maxwell Monster. The Laplace Demon and Maxwell Monster are particularly troublesome in the electrodynamics of four-dimensional gradients.

Following the three major challenges in physics are the problems of enthalpy in thermodynamics and the problems of polarization of scattered light in optics.

The difficulty of Mathematical Physics Methods lies in the techniques for handling functionals and variations. This course, along with electrodynamics, places high demands on students' mathematical abilities.

Some students also raised questions about the energy level distribution and the corresponding number of microstates of delocalized subsystems, as physical chemistry was an elective course for them.

Shen Qi answered every question with ease, demonstrating his proficiency in all physics courses.

The special Q&A session lasted all day, from 8 a. m. to 9 p. m., and Shen Qi was highly praised by the students of the School of Physics.

"I understand, thank you for your guidance, Professor Shen!"

"Professor Shen, could you stay at our school for a while longer?"

"Ten more days until I go back to the US?"

"Professor Shen, would it be possible for you to work at our school long-term?"

"Professor Shen, you're a native of Nangang, your hometown needs you!"

The undergraduates at Nangang University of Technology hadn't known Shen Qi for long, but they felt Shen Qi brought a fresh perspective, and they liked the atmosphere.

The undergraduates ranged in age from eighteen or nineteen to twenty-one or twenty-two, and were not much younger than Shen Qi.

Shen Qi exudes the sharpness and affability of a new-era scientific research elite. He is capable and talented, holding dual doctoral degrees in mathematics and physics, and his achievements are known to all.

But Shen Qi doesn't put on airs or act arrogantly in front of his students, unlike those academic tyrants.

The students admired this professor who was both highly accomplished and approachable. They jointly wrote to Academician Shi Zhongqing, Dean of the School of Physics, asking, "Could Professor Shen's Q&A session be arranged for another day?"

Academician Shi and several key leaders from the School of Physics attended Shen Qi's special Q&A session. They had many thoughts to share. It wasn't that the students weren't working hard, but rather that they, as leaders, hadn't done their job properly. They hadn't gone deep into the grassroots to understand the students' real needs, address their pain points, or meet their requirements.

"Students, Professor Shen is a very busy man. I can't arrange his schedule. You'll have to ask him," Academician Shi said.

"If one day isn't enough, then let's do another!" Shen Qi readily agreed to the student's request, and the Q&A session would continue at the same place tomorrow.

The following day, due to the overwhelming number of students, the largest classroom at Nangang University of Technology was too crowded to accommodate everyone; there wasn't even enough room for everyone to stand.

The school's academic affairs office had to implement a number-based admission system, issuing one number to each student. Odd-numbered students were allowed entry in the morning, and even-numbered students were allowed entry in the afternoon. Evening self-study time was for students to enter using a combination of English letters and Arabia.

"Student, please show your student ID to get your admission number for Professor Shen's Q&A session," the academic affairs office staff member standing at the door of the Q&A room asked.

A male student showed his student ID; he was a third-year student in the School of Mathematics at Nangang University of Technology.

After checking the student ID, the staff member shook his head. "You're from the School of Mathematics? I'm sorry, we only accept undergraduate students from the School of Physics."

"Mathematics and physics are inseparable!" the math major argued vehemently.

"Student, please don't make things difficult for me. As you can see, it's packed." The staff member pointed to the classroom.

"Professor Shen is a mathematics major, I have the right to ask him for help with math problems!" The math student was unwilling to leave.

"But it's no use you going in. He's only answering physics questions today, and these physics questions were all collected in advance."

"Professor Shen, could you please hold another special Q&A session on mathematics?"

"I need to consult with my superiors and Professor Shen himself. You can go back now, student. Please keep an eye on our school's official WeChat account for academic information."

The math student left dejectedly. "This is unfair! A math student can't even get an appointment with Professor Shen!"

"Students, all thirty-six common questions and five special questions have been answered. See you next semester! I wish you all excellent grades in your exams and great academic success!" Shen Qi's second physics-focused Q&A session ended in an even more enthusiastic atmosphere.

The physics students clung to Shen Qi's arm, reluctant to let him go. "There are still physics experiment questions!"

"A one-stop service?" Shen Qi still hadn't sorted out the Hodge conjecture in the US, otherwise he wouldn't mind staying in Nangang for a few more months, after all, it was his hometown. "I have a suggestion. My physics Q&A session from the past two days will be compiled into a handout, which the physics department will print out, and everyone will have a copy. Seeing the handout is like seeing me in person. Regarding experimental questions, are there any undergraduate physics students who don't know how to do the experiments?"

Shen Qi has finished his physics Q&A session at Nangang University of Technology. Keeping his promise, he worked overnight to compile the "Nangang University of Technology Physics Major Problem Analysis Lecture Notes," which is valuable content and can be considered an achievement.

Although Nangang University of Technology did not have any hard performance targets for Shen Qi, he still completed the "Nangang University of Technology Physics Major Problem Analysis Lecture Notes" in a serious and responsible manner, as he had to leave something behind to make his trip worthwhile.

In just a few days, Shen Qi became the most talked-about figure on the entire Nangang University of Technology campus.

The School of Physics and the university administration have conducted in-depth reflection and summarization. The phenomenal success and widespread discussion surrounding "Shen Qi's Special Q&A Session" raises the question: is it due to his personal charisma, or does the university's undergraduate education system need improvement?