When I am reborn, I just want to be a top student

Chapter 284 Academic Freedom, Breaking the Monopoly
Galaxy Technology.

After Wang Donglai's guidance, Lu Tu and others were like people who had been given an injection of chicken blood, and they were extremely excited and soaked in the laboratory.

Some simple, repetitive and tedious tasks are handed over to interns from Tangdu Jiaotong University.

These researchers focused most of their attention on the several research directions mentioned by Wang Donglai.

however.

Scientific research is never something that can be accomplished overnight.

Even though Wang Donglai gave several research directions that are theoretically very feasible, when they are actually put into experiments, it can be found that there are still many problems and they are far from a real breakthrough.

These days, Lu Tu and his colleagues have been completely immersed in the laboratory.

With enthusiasm and passion, he continued to conduct experiments, and with the help of a team of interns, he completed more than 300 sets of experiments in one go.

However, no experiment made any effective progress.

In the laboratory.

The atmosphere was extremely depressing, and several people were in low spirits.

And in this depression, there is still some doubt.

As researchers, they had experienced so many failed experiments that this setback was far from a big deal.

If it weren't for Wang Donglai's words, they might have just maintained a normal state of mind and wouldn't have felt so upset.

However, they are all research talents with profound knowledge reserves. They could clearly hear that the research direction proposed by Wang Donglai could make progress in the project research, but the experiment failed.

More than 300 sets of experiments were conducted, and various factors had been taken into consideration, but not a single one made any effective progress.

This undoubtedly dealt a heavy blow to their enthusiasm for scientific research.

Lu Tu was the oldest among the group and also their senior, so he stood up and encouraged everyone, saying, "Okay, everyone, calm down and stop thinking too much."

"We have discussed and verified the research direction proposed by Professor Wang. Theoretically, it is very feasible."

"Although our experiment has not made any effective progress, this does not mean that there is a problem with the research direction given by Professor Wang. I think what we should do now is not to be discouraged, but to review it again."

"If three hundred sets of experiments are unsuccessful, then we will do four hundred, five hundred sets."

“As long as the direction is correct, every failure means we are one step closer to success.”

At this point, Lu Tu paused deliberately, and then said: "If it really doesn't work, we can also ask Professor Wang for advice. I believe that with Professor Wang's ability, he will definitely be able to find some problems through the data we have collected."

"I don't think anyone would have any doubts about this, right?"

Hearing Lu Tu's question, everyone shook their heads tacitly.

They have been conducting experiments as if they were injected with chicken blood these days, which is partly due to the stimulation of the news that Wang Donglai has proved the hail conjecture.

"Okay, in that case, let's continue the experiment, record all the data, and keep a calm mind."

"We are all experienced people in the lab. This problem has given us a direction for research. As long as we can maintain a good attitude and take one step at a time, the success of the experiment is inevitable!"

Lu Tu clapped his hands and said this to encourage everyone.

……

Time passed, and soon it was time for "The Future of Mathematics" to be published.

At this time, some more news suddenly appeared on foreign academic media platforms.

[Academics need freedom and communication, rather than being trapped by nationality and choosing self-isolation! ]

【Today's world is open and free, and academic research needs to be open-minded. 】

【Knowledge has no nationality. If a professor only wants to use his academic achievements to do things beyond academics, this is sad! 】

[It is impossible to cultivate a great scholar by working in isolation, and when a scholar chooses to work in isolation, he is doomed to never become a great scholar. ]

Article after article was published.

Although no names were directly mentioned, anyone who read these articles could tell that they were criticizing Wang Donglai.

Although the authors of these articles are not the same person, the meanings of the articles are surprisingly consistent.

That is to criticize Wang Donglai for publishing his academic proof paper in "Mathematical Future", believing that this is a waste and a lack of academic freedom.

It is obvious that the Goldbach conjecture and the hailstone conjecture are both famous mathematical problems that have troubled scholars around the world for many years. They have both symbolic significance and practical significance. They are the achievements of global human civilization.

As a result, after proving his proof, Wang Donglai did not publish the proof paper in an international journal, but published it in a journal he founded. He used his academic proof paper as a tool to enhance the authority of the academic journal he founded.

This behavior is undoubtedly a betrayal of the concept of global academic freedom!
Some articles used harsh language, exaggerating this behavior and severely criticizing it.

Some articles are slightly more moderate, but they also disapprove of this behavior.

Wang Donglai's name does not appear once in the entire article, but anyone who reads it knows that it is targeting Wang Donglai.

As these articles appeared, they immediately caused a stir.

The efficiency of information exchange in modern society is much faster than before.

When these signs first appeared internationally, many people in China knew about this.

In China, attitudes towards these articles are also different.

Some people agree with what these articles say, believing that academia must be global and cannot be confined to one institution. It would be a complete waste to publish such influential academic work in a newly established domestic journal.

If published in top international journals, it will not only enhance our country's academic image, but also promote the progress of domestic academia and enhance academic discourse power.

There are many people who hold this idea.

Of course, there are also some scholars who do not agree with the statements in these articles.

It is no secret that the bald eagle holds the academic monopoly and uses its discourse power to reap advanced technologies and research concepts from around the world.

Although some of the most advanced technologies and concepts will never be put into writing and published.

However, quantitative change leads to qualitative change. The wisdom and talents of countless scholars around the world have come together to make the Bald Eagle's scientific research speed and results surpass those of other countries.

So, it is strange to see these articles that do not specifically accuse Wang Donglai.

These scholars were naturally angry.

As the protagonist of this incident, Wang Donglai did not pay much attention to these things.

Because, what the enemy opposes happens to be a sign that you are doing the right thing.

Of course, he understood that if the rule that domestic professors use papers as the evaluation criteria was not abolished, the academic monopoly of the bald eagle would not end. Only after he made Mathematical Futures a top journal and domestic universities changed their evaluation rules, would the situation be reversed.

The experimental results of Lu Tu and others were also reported to Wang Donglai by Chen Lingyue.

Looking at the curve images and other data in his hands, Wang Donglai quickly had a general understanding of everyone's experiments.

Because of his various abilities, it is no exaggeration to say that Wang Donglai is now not much worse than a robot.

The brain is incredibly intelligent and processes information incredibly quickly.

He only needs to glance at the complex data and information to remember it completely, and quickly get all the information he wants in his mind.

After reading it, Wang Donglai just frowned slightly, thought for a while, and then relaxed his brows.

Obviously, he had already made up his mind, so he ordered Chen Lingyue: "Brother Chen, ask Lu Tu and the others to prepare some failed samples, I can use them!"

"it is good!"

Chen Lingyue nodded in agreement, without asking why he did so.

Soon, Chen Lingyue gave the order for this matter.

At the same time, the two were heading towards the laboratory.

While walking on the road, Chen Lingyue looked at Wang Donglai repeatedly, as if he had something to say.

"Brother Chen, if you have anything to say, just say it!"

Wang Donglai naturally noticed the changes in Chen Lingyue and spoke up.

“Boss Wang, I just think you are this!”

As he spoke, Chen Lingyue raised a thumbs up and said sincerely.

"Although I am not a math major, I also know what difficult math problems represent. Mr. Wang, you can prove so many difficult math problems, so you must be a smart person. If that's all, I wouldn't necessarily admire you."

“Even Galaxy Technology, which was founded by President Wang, has excellent achievements, but in my opinion, it is far inferior to President Wang’s determination to create a world-class academic journal.”

"Academics are about freedom. Why should we let them evaluate our academic research and thus influence the direction of our academic research?"

"They are allowed to hold onto their academic monopoly and discourse power, obstructing academic research in other countries, but other countries are not allowed to establish top journals. This world does not make sense."

“There are some stupid people in China, some of them are either stupid or bad. Some of them are highly connected with foreign countries and will definitely speak for foreigners, even if it means confusing right and wrong. Mr. Wang, although I am not a researcher, I understand the significance of having a top academic journal of our own.”

"So, I hope Mr. Wang can hold on and not be affected by what some people say."

Chen Lingyue pondered for a while before speaking cautiously.

Hearing Chen Lingyue say this, Wang Donglai smiled and said, "Brother Chen, thank you for your concern!"

"I actually knew these situations would happen a long time ago. If nothing like this happened, I would be surprised!"

"The more they shout, the more I am doing the right thing. If they praise me, that proves I am doing the wrong thing."

"What's more, they are a bunch of cowards who hide behind the scenes, dare not show their faces, and have no ability. What do I have to be afraid of?"

Wang Donglai spoke in a relaxed manner and did not take the online criticisms seriously at all.

Chen Lingyue's expression was slightly relieved, but he continued, "Boss Wang, you still can't underestimate those people. They may not be able to accomplish things, but they can do harm."

Wang Donglai nodded to indicate that he knew.

After that, there was no conversation along the way, and the two of them soon arrived at the laboratory.

As instructions had been given, the materials and equipment had already been prepared in the laboratory.

Lu Tu and others were waiting for Wang Donglai with anticipation.

As soon as they met, Wang Donglai did not exchange pleasantries, but got straight to the point and said, "I have seen all the experimental data you have done. There is no problem with the theory. As for why the experiment did not succeed, there may be a problem with the experimental steps. But don't worry, I will test the samples first."

Wang Donglai had a calm expression and a resolute aura, which instantly made the atmosphere in the laboratory solemn.

Lu Tu and others were also affected by this momentum, and their expressions became serious, just like students facing their teacher.

On the platform, samples are neatly arranged.

The laboratory of Galaxy Technology cost a lot of money. It cannot be said that it has all the experimental equipment, but the necessary experimental equipment is available and they are all of the best.

Lu Tu and others were also very observant. While Wang Donglai was busy doing other things, they started processing the samples.

These samples were originally processed by Lu Tu and others, so it is naturally easy for them to process them again.

Take out the black unknown powder in the glass bottle, mix it with ionized water, and shake it slowly.

It seems simple, but it is not.

In the laboratory, we must not only pay attention to the equipment, but also be careful with the experimental materials.

Therefore, even when it came to something like a hollow carbon ball, Lu Tu and the others were not careless at all when handling it, and they still looked extremely serious.

After mixing and shaking, ultrasonic dispersion treatment is also required.

Finally, a sample is taken with a rubber-tipped dropper, dropped onto the copper sheet, and then observed under a scanning electron microscope.

After all the work was prepared, Wang Donglai began to operate the equipment and instruments and started to observe.

As modern scientific research workers, in addition to mathematicians, other physicists, chemists, or biologists must master a skill.

That is the operation of the equipment and instruments.

Even if Wang Donglai had the system, this was unavoidable.

Fortunately, he learned how to operate most of the experimental instruments in the laboratory of Tangdu Jiaotong University.

At this point, there is no problem operating the scanning electron microscope.

While Wang Donglai was operating the scanning electron microscope, Lu Tu and others were watching carefully, their eyes full of anticipation.

Although Lu Tu didn't quite understand why he had such high expectations for Wang Donglai, it was obvious that Wang Donglai was just a mathematician.

However, Lu Tu had a feeling in his heart that Wang Donglai would bring a surprise.

Not only Lu Tu, but everyone else in the laboratory, including Chen Lingyue, had the same idea.

It came strangely and suddenly, but it did not surprise the few people. Instead, they felt it was natural.

Just when everyone had this feeling in their hearts, Wang Donglai had also completed his observation work and all he had to do next was wait for the results.

(End of this chapter)