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Theory always precedes reality; fundamental theories in physics typically take a long time to be proven.
It took approximately 100 years for Newton's law of Universal Gravitation to be verified by Cavendish's precise experiments.
Einstein's E=mc^2 was confirmed through experiments by Croft and Walton, 27 years after the formula was published.
In 2012, CERN discovered the Higgs Boson, which excited the Physics Community. The prediction of the Higgs Boson came half a century earlier in 1964.
Superstring Theory was born about half a century ago, and even now, precise experiments and observations about it remain difficult to achieve.
In 2005, Brookhaven National Laboratory on Long Island, USA, conducted a heavy-ion collision experiment using Particle Accelerator, successfully releasing protons and quarks from the middle finger to obtain quark-gluon plasma, verifying a prediction of Superstring Theory.
The verification of this prediction has revealed only the tip of the iceberg of Superstring Theory, but directly observing the entire "iceberg" is extremely difficult with the current level of human technology.
Researchers of fundamental theories like Shen Qi and Witten have no choice but to persevere, even if contemporary technology cannot fully verify Superstring Theory. This is because the contradiction between gravitational theory and Quantum Mechanics can only be resolved through Superstring Theory.
No matter how many years from now, when humanity can design a precise experiment to prove that Superstring Theory is a correct proposition, what contemporary scientists need to do is to make Superstring Theory self-consistent and perfect its self-consistency at the theoretical level.
A group of Chinese scholars and an elderly American were discussing some of the most profound and difficult topics in physics.
After going around in circles, they returned to a most basic mathematical problem: Euler Number = number of faces - number of edges + number of vertices.
Witten chose an absolute value of 6 for the Euler Number, thus initiating the second Superstring Theory revolution in the six-dimensional "Carbila- Qiu Chengtong space".
Why it must be 6? Witten did not provide a specific proof.
This certification work will be handled by Shen Qi.
Shen Qi then entrusted this important task to 17 physics PhDs under his command.
The 17 physics PhDs are under immense pressure; they don't know where to begin!
"Boss Shen, could you give me a few more hints?" Sha Dongdong, who was closest to Shen Qi, asked cautiously.
"I do have an immature idea," Shen Qi said, picking up a pen and writing an equation on the whiteboard: aFg = 1/2Cabce^2kg^bbg^cc
"This is..." Sha Dongdong's eyes lit up.
"Could this be...?" Dr. Wade's anus tightened.
Witten's body stiffened. "This is a quantum effect calculation method."
Sha Dongdong raised a question, "However, it seems that this equation is missing some content; it's only half written?"
"In the Standard Model, there are six types of quarks. Calculating the quantum effects of quarks involves three generations, and considering the six types of electron neutrinos, the constraints on achieving theoretical mathematical consistency become increasingly strong. I've been studying this equation for some time now, and as Dongdong said, I've only written half, or even a third or less. Consider this a starting point; please help me complete the equation for calculating quantum effects." Shen Qi meant that by completing and solving the equation, the self-consistency of Superstring Theory would be perfected, at least enough to support the development of a new generation of experimental equipment and methods.
Why did Shen Qi only write out an incomplete equation? Was it intentional, or was this the extent of his ability?
Shen Qi didn't give a clear answer, but he just said that everyone should work together.
The problems of M-theory and Superstring Theory focus on an equation, which is more complex than E=mc^2.
Theories with universal laws often have extremely simple final expressions, consisting of a single line of formula, a dozen or even just a few characters. They progress from complexity to simplicity, and then from simplicity, they deduce the entire universe.
Shen Qi presented an unfinished equation and then went home to take care of his child.
Witten was very interested in and passionate about this equation, and he led 17 young Chinese people to conduct in-depth research.
After a month of research, there has been no progress; there is still no clue how to complete the second half of the equation.
There was no rush. In December, Shen Qi and Witten flew together to Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, to attend this year's Nobel Prize award ceremony.
Shen Qi received the Nobel Prize in Physics for the second time, sharing the prize money with Witten.
Witten slipped into the bathroom and cried for a while, then, in high spirits, faced the reporters and expressed his joy at winning the Nobel Prize in Physics. He also praised Shen Qi highly, calling him the most outstanding alumnus in Princeton's history and the most outstanding scientist of our time.
Shen Qi answered reporters' questions in another area, appearing much calmer, given his past award-winning experience.
"Without a doubt, Edward is a leading figure in contemporary Physics Community, and his achievements in mathematics are equally brilliant." Shen Qi and Witten cooperated very well, with the two officials praising each other, reflecting the friendly atmosphere of harmonious coexistence between Chinese and American scientists.
"I know everyone is very concerned about the two unification issues. In the area of Mathematical Grand Unification, our team is currently at the forefront of the world. In the areas of the unification of the four fundamental forces in physics and elementary particles, our team is currently at the forefront of the world," Shen Qi said, quite proudly mentioning their latest research progress.
The international community has praised Shen Qi Team 'Shen Qi Team landmark research project and looks forward to their future research findings.
While the whole world is praising Shen Qi and Witten, a few people have expressed their dissatisfaction.
One of them is a heavyweight figure: Carl Dundee, this year's Nobel Prize in Economics.
This year's Physics Prize, Chemistry Prize, and Physiology or Medicine were awarded to multiple laureates who shared the prize money equally.
The only exception is the Economics Prize, which was awarded to only one person this year: Dundee.
Professor Dundee, from Rutgers University in the United States, said in an interview, "At the theoretical level, the Riemann Hypothesis, the Hodge conjecture, and the Navier-Stokes equations have seemingly self-consistent solutions, but what is their practical significance? We haven't seen any valuable contributions based on these theories. Two Grand Unification? Let's talk about that when they're truly unified. What practical significance does our current so-called world-leading position have?"
Professor Dundee's words immediately caused a huge uproar. Shen Qi and Witten were in the same hall as him.
The solutions to the Riemann Hypothesis, the Hodge conjecture, and the Navier-Stokes equations are some of Shen Qi's most outstanding academic achievements to date.
The two Grand Unification are the research plans that Shen Qi has been promoting extensively.
This is targeted, blatantly targeted.
"That Dundee guy..." Witten snorted unhappily and said to Shen Qi, "He's a member of the Blood Bull Society."
"Rutgers University, Blood Bull Society..." Shen Qi suddenly realized that Dundee was an official target, Rutgers University was Princeton's official mortal enemy, and Blood Bull Society was Rutgers University's suicide squad against Princeton.
The United States has some famous rivalries between universities, such as Princeton vs. Rutgers, Stanford University vs. UC Berkeley, Duke University vs. UNC, Purdue University vs. Indiana University, etc.
Interestingly, these arch-rivals are often located in the same state, with their campuses not far apart.
Both Princeton University and Rutgers University are located in New Jersey. Rutgers University is several times the size of Princeton University and is the largest university in New Jersey.
Rutgers University is also a prestigious university that has produced Nobel laureates, including those who have won the Fields Medal and the Nobel Prize, as well as many well-known figures in American politics, business, and entertainment.
The Blood Bull Society was founded at Rutgers University in 1834 and is a fraternity similar to the Skull and Bones Society at Yale.
Every year, the Blood Bull Society selects 12 new students and invites them to join the Blood Bull Society the following year.
The newly chosen members must carry out a series of ingenious pranks against their arch-rival, Princeton University, to prove their loyalty.
Some of the most famous figures in the Blood Bull Society) include former Nobel Prize in Economics Milton Friedman, former US Vice President Hobart, and former FBI Director Lewis Free.
Clearly, in the eyes of Rutgers University and the Blood Bull Society, Shen Qi was a Princeton, not to mention Witten, who spent his entire life after the age of thirty at Princeton.
The Blood Bull Society's motto is not to target any country, but Princeton is definitely a target. The higher the achievements of those from Princeton University, the more exciting it is to target them.
"Team fights can be lost, but Princeton's carry must die..." Shen Qi smiled, finding it somewhat amusing.