A New Research Topic for the Double Medalist

System: "New achievement! The host has won the Nobel Prize in Physics, becoming the first scientist in human history to hold both Fields Medal and Nobel Prize. Reward: 15 million Academic Points. Remaining Academic Points: 56,751,653. Please confirm."

"The conditions for advancing from Physics Level 13 to Level 14 have been met. The host can upgrade to Physics Level 14 by spending 19,997,912 Academic Points."

Shen Qi upgraded his physical abilities to level 14 through a stream-of-consciousness manipulation.

System: "Congratulations, host, your physics level has increased to level 14. Your perception, judgment, insight, and reasoning abilities in physics have been significantly improved."

"Physics Level 14, contemporary reference template is Edward Witten."

"Physics Level 15: There are no physicists at Level 15 in contemporary times; the historical reference is Albert Einstein."

"To advance to level 15 in Physics, the following conditions must be met:"

1. 60 million academic points or experience points;

2. Solve at least two of the following three problems:

2.1 Explain the lifetime of a proton;

2.2 Prove or refute the Black Hole Information Paradox;

2.3. Provide an explanation for the basic degrees of freedom of M-theory, or refute M-theory.

The three physics problems are no less difficult than the seven Millennium Prize Problems.

In essence, Nobel Prizes in science are awarded to scientists who solve major scientific problems at present, or whose research can be applied and benefit humanity in the foreseeable future.

The three physics puzzles set up by the system are extremely difficult.

Solving one of these physics problems is far more significant and far-reaching than winning a Nobel Prize.

The system processed a large amount of information in a very short time. Shen Qi marked it down for now and would study it in detail when he got home.

Shen Qi and Ou Ye walked to the office door and opened it.

The area from the entrance to the stairs was packed with people. Xiao Junlong was speaking to them, and standing beside him were university leaders such as Principal Lu, the Party Secretary of Yanda University, the Dean of the School of Physics, and the Dean of the School of Mathematics.

The entire staff of the center, all members of the FASTER Project Team, professors and researchers from the School of Mathematical Sciences—they filled the corridor.

With an excited expression, Principal Lu shook hands with Shen Qi: "Congratulations, Shen Qi, the first Chinese Nobel Prize in Physics! You will once again go down in history!"

Although Academician Yang regained his Chinese citizenship several years ago, Principal Lu and his colleagues believe that Shen Qi is the first true Chinese Nobel Prize in Physics.

Shen Qi won the Nobel Prize while holding Chinese citizenship and working and living in China.

The Party Secretary of Yenching University shook hands with Shen Qi with great excitement. "Academician Shen, a pillar of Yenching University and a national treasure, on behalf of the Party organization, I extend my most heartfelt congratulations to you!"

"Thank you, Principal and Party Secretary, thank you, Dean Wang and Dean Ning, and thank you to all my colleagues for your kindness and support." Shen Qi nodded in thanks, took Ou Ye's hand, and walked towards the stairs.

The corridor on the third floor of the math building is not wide, and dozens of people consciously leaned against the wall to make way for each other.

Clap clap clap, applause rang out. No one spoke; it was just heartfelt applause.

Shen Qi and Ou Ye walked down the corridor, and everyone continued to applaud and pay their respects as they watched the couple go downstairs. This was the highest level of respect among scientific researchers.

Shen Qi and his wife entered through the main entrance and arrived outside the mathematics building.

The area was surrounded by people, three or four deep.

The inner three layers were friends from the media, and the outer three layers were people passing by, as well as Yenching University students and faculty who came spontaneously.

"Academician Shen, first of all, congratulations on winning the Nobel Prize!"

What do you most want to say right now?

What's it like to have both Fields Medal and a Nobel Prize?

What are your insights into scientific research? In which area will you focus your efforts to overcome challenges?

The reporters chattered amongst themselves, while the photographers held up their equipment.

Shen Qi waved his hand, signaling everyone to quiet down for a moment.

The room quieted down, and Shen Qi said, "Everyone asked a few questions just now, and I'll answer a few. Right now, what I want to say most is thank you to the Party and the country. To have won both the Fields Medal and the Nobel Prize is a feeling that's hard to put into words. In short, it's quite exciting."

"Scientific research is actually very difficult. The deeper we delve into high-end research fields, or unknown or semi-unknown areas, the more we face not only technological bottlenecks, but also a complete overturning of our understanding."

"I was under a lot of pressure recently; I lost a lot of hair and couldn't sleep. Why would I lie to you? How could I not be under pressure? I'm not a robot."

"Fortunately, my wife is very supportive of me. She's been there for me through this difficult time." Shen Qi put his arm around Ou Ye, Ou Ye smiled happily and proudly.

Shen Qi has achieved brilliant scientific research results and speaks very well.

The Party and the State will not fail to recognize the talent of outstanding scientists like Shen Qi.

The leaders immediately sent a congratulatory telegram to Academician Shen and issued a commendation order to Shen Qi.

The Order of Meritorious Service, this red certificate represents the highest honor of the country.

Shen Qi was especially happy; the mental pressure he had been under recently had vanished, and he was full of energy tonight.

The next day, they continued to be full of energy.

Feeling physically and mentally relaxed, Shen Qi was full of energy for a week.

My husband is amazing, Ou Ye I hope to get pregnant and become a mom.

After their intimate moments, Shen Qi calmed down and began to study the three physical problems set up by the system.

Question 1: How long is the lifetime of a proton?

Solving the question of proton lifetime requires Shen Qi to spend time thinking about it.

If this problem is perfectly solved, the Grand Unification will have very strong theoretical support.

The Grand Unification holds that the proton is unstable; it must be unstable, meaning that the proton will split.

The Grand Unification, proposed in the 1970s, is still only a work in progress after decades of refinement, as this theoretical system contains too many unproven assumptions.

If protons remain stable and do not split, the assumption of Grand Unification will be untenable.

For many years, researchers have been closely monitoring large water tanks in underground laboratories, waiting for the protons inside atoms to die.

But so far, the proton mortality rate is zero, which means that either protons are extremely stable or they have a very long lifespan, estimated to be over 100 trillion trillion trillion years.

Human understanding of the microscopic structure of matter has only existed for a century or two.

Counting from the ancient apes who could walk upright, the human species has only existed for a little over a million years. When it comes to battling protons, humans are still too young.

If the young Shen Qi wants to advance to level 15 in physics, he'll have to fight a proton to the death.