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"Someone asked me, 'Shen Qi, you're doing so well in math, why did you choose to enter the Physics Community? What makes you qualified to enter the Physics Community?'" Shen Qi began his speech by asking himself these questions.

After asking himself the question, he answered himself, "When one path is blocked, one will naturally choose another; it's human instinct."

"Mathematics and physics are actually on the same path. If this path is blocked, or reaches its end, I will choose another path." Shen Qi manipulated the PowerPoint presentation on the screen and said, "Alright, let's get to the point. My presentation today is titled 'A Review of Structural Research in Condensed Matter Physics'."

"Because this is a compilation and summary of four research findings I previously published, the original review report was quite long, over 500 pages. The conference only gave me three hours, and I personally wanted to finish the report within three hours; if the report went on for too long, people might fall asleep."

"I've condensed the three-hour report into 180 pages, which is about one page per minute. The original text is over 500 pages long, and I will publish it afterward. Is everyone ready? Okay, then I'll begin."

The first part of Shen Qi's report was about "Research on Defect Topology Based on Spherical Homotopy Group". He had never publicly discussed this purely theoretical research result before. Back in Princeton, Shen Qi Witten several other physics experts from the Institute of Advanced Study of Princeton Institute for Advanced Study discussed it and then published it.

Most of the physicists present were applied physicists, and listening to purely theoretical things for too long could easily make them doze off; some couldn't resist taking out their phones to play around with for a bit.

The second part of the report is "On Complexity," which is more theoretical. When Witten first reviewed this article, he didn't understand it, but he understood it on the second review.

After understanding, Witten reminded Shen Qi that if he wanted to gain awards and honors in the secular world, he shouldn't write such profound articles; if he didn't care about secular opinions, he should continue playing the game.

More and more of the Physics Community colleagues present were dozing off. It wasn't that Shen Qi's lecture was bad; it was precisely because Shen Qi's lecture was so in-depth that many people found it difficult to understand.

Only Professor Cui and Chairman Zhu listened with great interest. These big shots are different from ordinary physicists; it's understandable that ordinary people wouldn't understand the conversations between them.

"... Therefore, the first two parts summarize a universal rule: the complexity in Condensed Matter Physics follows the classification of defects in ordered media established in order parameter space in topology." Shen Qi offered a summary, saying, "This means that we can use mathematical methods to explain the microscopic properties of condensed matter."

The entire room fell silent.

"Then explain yourself..." someone muttered quietly.

Shen Qi smiled and moved on to the third part.

The third part serves as a bridge between the previous and subsequent sections. Based on the universal laws of Condensed Matter Physics summarized by Shen Qi, this section uses complex oxides as an example to illustrate how a class of phase transition mechanisms can be described through Mathematical Physics models.

At this point, the atmosphere became lively. The Physics Community colleagues were in high spirits. The data, charts, and diagrams were incredibly familiar to them, as they were the things they knew best.

When Shen Qi talked about the "Shen Qi Phase Transition Rule" and the "Shen Qi Equation", the whole audience burst into enthusiastic applause.

The applause was heartfelt; everyone understood, it was brilliant, and Professor Shen was incredibly talented.

Some colleagues have just returned from a business trip to the United States. They know that the latest editions of Condensed Matter Physics textbooks at Ivy League schools have included the "Shen Qi Phase Transition Rule" and the "Shen Qi Equation".

"Wow, this is really impressive. I was visiting Harvard last week, and their physics lecturer mentioned the Shen Qi Phase Transition Rule and the Shen Qi Equation in class, saying it's an important test point," a physics professor whispered to his companion.

"This test is quite difficult." My friend expressed concern for the American Physics Department students.

Shen Qi's report lasted for more than two hours. He was discussing the fourth part, which described the microstructural characteristics of Amorphous Alloy based on topological research methods. "... In summary, inhomogeneity is the soul of Amorphous Alloy research. Hidden within the long-range disorder of Amorphous Alloy are intrinsic inhomogeneities and orders. My team and I have found the hidden secret."

"Please look at the big screen. Taking a typical palladium-nickel-copper-phosphorus Amorphous Alloy as an example, based on a research model that combines experiments and theoretical simulations, we have discovered its microscopic mechanism. The spatial connection of these short-order polyhedral cluster structures constructs the medium-order of the amorphous structure. Through Local Five-fold Symmetry processing, we have demonstrated the inhomogeneity of the amorphous structure at the nanometer and even micrometer scales."

"In the last few minutes, I'll talk about the fifth part of this report."

"Part Five is essentially a summary: a universal theoretical principle, a fundamental rule for phase transitions, a basic Mathematical Physics equation, and a defining description of microstructure."

"This is all my experience and insights in Condensed Matter Physics over the past few years. Tens of thousands of pages of drafts, more than a thousand experiments and Computer Science simulations—a lot of work has finally been summarized into three sentences and one equation on the screen," Shen Qi said with great emotion, resonating with the audience.

"I will always remember a quote from my physics mentor, Witten Edward, though of course, the original quote was from Einstein."

"The ultimate test for physicists lies in reaching those universal fundamental laws and then deducing the universe from them."

"My report is finished. Thank you for listening." Shen Qi bowed to express his gratitude and concluded his report, which lasted exactly three hours.

Thunderous applause and rave reviews followed, with guests praising it as "a monumental work of great significance."

After the meeting, Shen Qi met with Professor Cui and Chairman Zhu, and they had a cordial conversation.

Professor Cui conducts research in Condensed Matter Physics, told Shen Qi, "Your review of Condensed Matter Physics is a landmark achievement and is truly groundbreaking."

Chairman Zhu said, "Shen Qi, what you are building is a theoretical system, but it is not the kind of vague and abstract theory. After it is widely verified, it will have extremely high application value."

"Thank you for your recognition, both of you." Shen Qi finally connected with the two Nobel laureates.

"I should recommend it," Chairman Zhu said to Professor Cui.

"That's a must," Professor Cui agreed.

Therefore, Chairman Zhu and Professor Cui recommended Shen Qi's name to the Swedish Royal Academy of Sciences.

The Nobel Prize has a rigorous nomination and selection process.

The Physics Prize and Chemistry Prize are awarded by the Swedish Royal Academy of Sciences, while the other four prizes are awarded by separate institutions.

The Nobel Prize selection committee does not accept self-nominations. Those eligible to nominate candidates include: previous Nobel Prize laureates, members of the Nobel Prize selection committee, specially designated university professors, and specially invited professors of the Nobel Prize selection committee.

Regarding the Nobel Physics Prize, the Swedish Royal Academy of Sciences accepts nominees from September to January 31 of the following year.

Starting February 1, the Swedish Royal Academy of Sciences began screening and approving the recommended candidates, and the process was kept strictly confidential.

In mid-October, the list of Nobel Prize laureates will be announced.

December 10th is the anniversary of Nobel's death. The Nobel Prize awarding ceremony is solemnly held in Stockholm and Oslo (the Peace Prize is awarded by the Norwegian Parliament). The King and Queen of Sweden attend and present the awards.

It is now September, Shen Qi has been nominated as a candidate for the Nobel Prize in Physics by two Chinese Nobel laureates.

The Nobel Prize, awarded on December 10th this year, recognizes nominees who were nominated before February 1st of this year.

Shen Qi is aiming for the Nobel Prize on December 10th next year.

Following the conclusion of the Chinese Physicists Conference, Shen Qi publicly published a 500-page "Review of Structural Research in Condensed Matter Physics," which was preprinted on arVix.

In terms of physical publication, because this magnum opus was so long, Shen Qi commissioned the German Springer Publishing Group to help him edit and compile it into a physics academic monograph for publication and distribution worldwide outside of China. The publication and distribution of the Chinese version was entrusted to Yanjing University Press.

If you want to read it for free, log in to arVix to view the electronic version. If you want to buy a physical book for your collection, then just spend a little money to show your appreciation.

A fundamental rule of phase transition and a basic Mathematical Physics equation from the "Review of Structural Research in Condensed Matter Physics" have been verified and recognized by the international Physics Community. The Shen Qi Phase Transition Rule and the Shen Qi Equation have been included in American university textbooks, which is a fact.

A universal theoretical principle and a defining description of microstructure need to be verified by the international Physics Community over time.

The most crucial factor is the attitude of the judges from the Swedish Royal Academy of Sciences. Shen Qi doesn't know who the judges are, but he'll wait and see; what's meant to happen will happen.