A Second Nobel Prize
To improve the yield of C01C-2, Shen Qi and others redesigned the synthetic route.
The key step is to find a reasonable and effective new method to insert functional groups with hydrogen bond donors and acceptors after the side chain is broken and before the Birch reduction reaction, so as to obtain intermediates with high yields.
The 20th century was a period of rapid development in Organic Chemistry, with a plethora of new reactions and new compounds being born every day.
Thanks to the leapfrog development of Organic Chemistry, industries such as pharmaceuticals and chemicals have also entered a new era.
But today, inventing a new organic reaction is more difficult than synthesizing a new compound.
This is pure chemical work; it is the soul of organic synthesis.
There are difficulties, but also the joy of challenges.
The hypothesis of the "Shen Qi Reaction" originated from an animal laboratory dog. The initial inspiration for many great scientific inventions often comes from some inconspicuous things.
Having just returned from the source of the Yellow River, Shen Qi threw himself into chemical research and development work, making his summer busy and fulfilling.
In early October, the annual Nobel Prize announcement day arrived.
As is customary, the Swedish Royal Academy of Sciences held a press conference.
Shen Qi, his wife, and daughter watched the live broadcast of the Swedish Royal Academy of Sciences at home.
Shen Qi and Witten have been nominated as Nobel Prize in Physics nominees for their contributions to the Navier-Stokes equations.
Despite facing considerable competition, Shen Qi remained relatively relaxed, having already won Nobel Prize in Physics once.
The first prize announced by the president of the Swedish Royal Academy of Sciences was the Prize in Physiology or Medicine, jointly awarded to scientists from the United States and Japan, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the fight against cancer.
The second Chemistry Prize, awarded jointly to two physicists who solved a biological problem.
The Nobel Chemistry Prize is jokingly called the Nobel Prize in Science Comprehensive; if you want to cross over into a different field, competing for the Nobel Prize in Chemistry is the way to go.
During the live broadcast, the President of the Swedish Royal Academy of Sciences continued, "This year's Nobel Prize in Physics laureates are... Mr. Shen Qi and Mr. Edward Witten!"
"Mr. Shen Qi and Mr. Edward Witten have found the general solution to the Navier-Stokes equations, which has played an extremely important role in advancing physics. Therefore, congratulations to the two scientists, and we would like to invite you to Stockholm in December to attend the award ceremony."
Fields Medal winners Shen Qi and Edward Witten have jointly solved a Millennium Prize Problem in mathematics, earning them this year's Nobel Prize in Physics.
"Honey, you've won another award!" Ou Ye hugged her daughter and clapped enthusiastically.
"To be honest, this Nobel Prize in Physics is a bit of a stretch," Shen Qi said frankly. In the Navier-Stokes equations project, he and Witten mainly played the role of mathematicians. "But I'm glad that Witten got the Nobel Prize in Physics. That's it, let's follow the arrangements."
At that time, Witten was in the United States. He made a phone call to Shen Qi, and was so excited that he was incoherent.
Witten has long been hailed as one of the most outstanding physicists of our time, but he has never been awarded Nobel Prize in Physics certificate.
Today, Witten finally got his wish, and he and Shen Qi jointly won this year's Nobel Prize in Physics.
"You're amazing! Even Witten has to suck up to you." Ou Ye looked at her calm husband beside her, knowing that he was about to make history again.
Domestic and international media outlets published their commentary and reports on this year's Nobel Prizes immediately.
"Chinese scientist Shen Qi, not yet 30 years old, wins his second Nobel Prize in Physics!"
Shen Qi becomes the fifth person in history to win two Nobel Prizes!
"Shen Qi possesses one Fields Medal and two Nobel Prizes, becoming the first person in the history of science to do so!"
Madame Curie received both the Nobel Prize in Physics and the prize, John Bardeen won the Nobel Prize in Physics twice, and Frederick Sanger received the prize twice.
Pauling, a master in the field of chemistry, made significant strides, winning both the Nobel Prize in Chemistry and the Nobel Peace Prize.
Shen Qi is the fifth person in history to win the Nobel Prize in Physics twice, just like John Bardeen.
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Undisputedly, Shen Qi is the most accomplished scientist of our time, and the number one mathematician and physicist today.
The people of the whole country were greatly encouraged, and the central government sent a congratulatory telegram at the first opportunity.
Shen Qi received commendation from leaders at the Great Hall and was once again awarded the nation's highest honor, the Medal of Honor.
At the height of his prestige and status, Shen Qi delivered his award acceptance speech at the Great Hall, where prominent figures from all walks of life gathered and Chinese and foreign journalists filled the hall.
"I am grateful to the Party and the country for their support, and I also thank the Nobel Prize Committee for awarding me the Nobel Prize in Physics again."
"Today, I will mainly report on my recent and future research plans and ideas."
"In mathematics, the Riemann Hypothesis, the Hodge conjecture, and the Navier-Stokes equations, which intersect mathematics and physics, have been reasonably solved. Of the seven Millennium Prize Problem, three remain, one of which is the BSD Conjecture, a purely mathematical problem. I believe the correct answer to this problem can be found within ten years."
"The Yang-Mi equation and the P versus NP problem... let's talk about that in ten years, maybe twenty or even longer."
"I know everyone is very concerned about the project to Mathematical Grand Unification. Whether or not the remaining three Millennium Prize Problem can be solved, it will not affect the progress of the project to Mathematical Grand Unification. Systematic and case-by-case approaches will be promoted simultaneously."
"In physics, I focus on three issues: M-theory, Proton Lifetime, and the Black Hole Information Paradox. My team and I have formally initiated a project on M-theory and are currently in the theoretical construction and analysis phase."
"I believe that the Mathematical Grand Unification and the effective advancement of M-theory will usher in a completely new era for mathematics and physics."
"I recently went to the Yellow River Source for a scientific expedition. Standing beneath the snow-capped mountains, I reflected deeply on the fact that if the price of scientific development is the sacrifice of the ecological environment, humanity will suffer a greater loss than gain."
"Therefore, I will use my academic expertise to do my best to improve the ecological environment..."
Shen Qi spoke extensively at the Great Hall, covering topics ranging from mathematics and physics to environmental protection, from socio-economic development to the harmonious coexistence of humanity and nature.
At Shen Qi's level, with his prominent academic and social standing, his public speeches attract significant attention from all quarters.
Following the report at the Great Hall of the People, the Chinese Academy of Sciences unilaterally conferred the title of Academician upon Shen Qi.
The Russian Academy of Sciences, the French Academy of Sciences, and the Royal Academy of Sciences of the United Kingdom have all awarded Shen Qi the title of foreign academician.
Because of the immense value of the Navier-Stokes equations in the field of engineering, the Chinese Academy of Engineering proposed that Shen Qi be awarded the title of Academician of the Academy of Engineering.
Shen Qi is already an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. If he were to become an academician of the Academy of Engineering as well, he would be a dual academician.
After winning his second Nobel Prize, Shen Qi was showered with titles, which he had no choice but to accept, because each academician-level title represented an achievement and earned him academic excellence points...