Chapter 16341636【Two-pronged approach】
After joining Brown University, Xiang Nan continued to engage in research in mathematics and physics, and then continued his efforts to prove Goldbach''s conjecture [six plus six].
??The so-called Goldbach''s conjecture is a conjecture proposed by the famous mathematician Goldbach in a letter to the mathematical giant Euler in 1742. Any integer greater than two can be written as the sum of three prime numbers.
But he had no way to prove this conjecture, so he asked Euler for advice. However, Euler did not prove this conjecture until his death, so it became a problem that has plagued the mathematical community for hundreds of years.
Previously, the breakthroughs made by mathematicians around the world on this issue had only proved [nine plus nine] and [seven plus seven]. The so-called nine and seven are almost prime numbers, which are different from the numbers commonly understood.
Xiang Nan proved [six plus six], which is a quite remarkable progress in Goldbach''s conjecture. It once again shocked the industry.
?However, Xiang Nan did not stop, and he later gave the [relativistic quantum mechanical equation of electron motion].
When using this equation to study the energy level distribution of hydrogen atoms, considering the relativistic effect when electrons with spin angular momentum move at high speed, the fine structure of the energy levels of hydrogen atoms can be given.
Subsequently, this equation was confirmed to be consistent with experimental data by the Physics Laboratory of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom, so it once again caused a sensation in the industry. This equation, also named after Xiang Nan, is called Xu''s equation.
The introduction of this equation is a major breakthrough in the fields of relativity and quantum mechanics, and lays the foundation for the study of elementary particle physics. Therefore, Xiang Nan naturally gained a great reputation and became a famous academic star in the industry.
Not only did he receive cooperation invitations from many universities and research institutions, he also made a splash in the public sphere. Especially in China, Xiang Nan, who has repeatedly made amazing achievements and brought glory to the country, is known as the pride of the country.
?Major newspapers published numerous reports and praised Xiang Nan''s achievements.
?But to be honest, very few Chinese people received higher education at that time. Even if they did, they might not be able to understand Fermat''s conjecture, Goldbach''s conjecture and relativistic quantum mechanics.
Hence, most Chinese people do not have an intuitive feeling about Xiang Nan’s achievements. However, they only recognized one thing, that is, Xiang Nan''s achievements were beyond the reach of many foreigners.
This alone is enough to make them proud.
Because Xiang Nan was so popular, not only the Beiyang government sent telegrams to commend him, but also the Jinling National Government, which had just been established, also telegraphed his commendations.
?However, Xiang Nan just doesn’t care about it.
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At the end of 2027, Xiang Nan released a new work.
?However, it is no longer a monograph on mathematics and physics, but a fantasy novel - "Harry Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone".
Once this novel was released, it once again caused a sensation.
On the one hand, books suitable for children have always been low-yield.
Because ambitious writers prefer to engage in experimental literature and serious literature. They feel that writing this kind of popular literature is a waste of talent and has no ambition.
?For example, Conan Doyle, who wrote the great detective Sherlock Holmes, once wrote the Sherlock Holmes he had worked so hard to create just to pursue his dream of serious literature. But in the end it was the readers'' pleas that allowed him to resurrect Holmes.
Gong Baiyu, one of the four northern schools of old-school martial arts novels, was originally a student of Mr. Lu Xun and a young literary man. Later, he was forced to write martial arts novels because of his poor life.
??Although his martial arts novels were very popular, he felt ashamed to see Mr. Lu Xun again and voluntarily severed contact with him. It is precisely for this reason that in the field of popular literature, talented writers are unwilling to write, and no one will read the writings of untalented writers. Children''s literature, in particular, is a niche in popular literature, with even fewer people writing about it. Therefore, children generally lack reading materials.
On the one hand, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone" is indeed a rare good book. It has a wonderful story and rich imagination. It combines many elements such as adventure, puzzle solving, friendship, treasures, etc., so it is naturally beautiful to read.
?In addition, Xiang Nan has already gained a certain reputation with "The Hobbit", so "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" became very popular after its release.
The first edition printed 300,000 copies, and soon after it was put on the market, all were sold out, which shows its popularity.
Upon seeing this, the Visby Publishing Company immediately printed an additional 700,000 copies, but demand still exceeded supply.
?This is also because Christmas is here and parents are starting to pick out Christmas gifts for their children. And a book suitable for them to read is undoubtedly a good Christmas gift, so they buy it one after another.
Finally, with the east wind of Christmas, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone" sold three million copies in France alone. In the United Kingdom, Germany, the United States, the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy and other countries, the sales of this book are also good.
Xiang Nan also gained another huge fortune of millions of francs because of this book. In terms of getting rich from writing alone, his income even exceeds that of Hugo, Alexandre Dumas, Xiaozhongma, Balzac and other predecessors.
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In 2028, Xiang Nan continued to focus on both science and literature.
?Use scientific works to help you gain reputation, and use literary works to help you gain money. Use both hands to grasp it, both hands are strong.
At the same time, Feng Chengcheng also successfully passed the test and was admitted to the Department of Literature and Art at Brown University.
This made her very happy.
“Wen Qiang, I want to go back to China, what do you think?” Feng Chengcheng asked Xiang Nan.
"What happened at home? Why do you want to go back suddenly?" Xiang Nan asked curiously after hearing this.
“That’s not true. But I’ve been out for a year and I miss my dad a little bit.” Feng Chengcheng explained.
Xiang Nan nodded. Father and daughter were connected. He could understand Feng Chengcheng''s thoughts. It''s just that he really doesn''t want to go back to Hujiang.
Because the political situation in the country is currently in chaos, and the Beiyang Government and the Nationalist Government are fighting endlessly. As an economic center, Hujiang is also a gathering place for the powerful.
Great powers, compradors, capitalists, patriots, traitors... all kinds of forces gathered together and turned into a pot of porridge.
?As a comprador, capitalist, and traitor, Feng Jingyao was at the center of the storm. Surrounded by countless troubles, whoever dares to provoke him will get into trouble.
?Especially Xiang Nan, with such a great reputation and such a high status, he is even more popular. Once you have anything to do with him, you''ll feel like shit.
"Cheng Cheng, it''s too troublesome to go back. In my opinion, it''s better to let uncle come to Paris. Just treat it as a trip and broaden your horizons." Xiang Nan thought for a while and then advised, "You know, he I worked so hard in Hujiang and didn’t even have time to rest. This time I just want to relax.”
When Feng Chengcheng heard this, he felt it made sense and nodded.
(End of this chapter)