Chapter 470: Chapter 152: Proof of the Infinity of Prime Pairs with a Difference of 6_2

The only problem is that this paper still needs to use many concepts from the first stage of his generalized modal number theory axiomatic system. But the paper hasn’t been published yet…

Quoting results from an unpublished paper at the conference, Qiao Yu could easily imagine how bewildered those mathematicians in the audience would be, and how big the controversy it would stir.

But with only this little time, it was almost impossible for him to choose a different topic again.

So Qiao Yu decided to leave this decision to Director Tian.

Even though he submitted the paper to Ann.Math without discussing it with Director Tian and Elder Yuan, which indeed was his fault.

But Director Tian and Elder Yuan didn’t inform him in advance that he was supposed to give a report at the Huaxia Mathematics Annual Meeting, so one could say this matter is a shared responsibility.

If he absolutely has to give a report, then it will be this paper. If this paper doesn’t work, then they should quickly find someone else.

After all, in Qiao Yu’s view, writing a mathematics paper qualified for a top domestic conference from topic selection within half a month is as absurd as making a chip out of a pile of sand.

Not even an immortal could do it!

Of course, you can’t talk like that when the call is connected.

“Hello, Director Tian, regarding that conference paper you just mentioned, I have a very bold idea!”

Hearing this, it took over ten seconds for the other side to respond, perhaps because he was reading a paper.

“You think it’s bold? Alright, go ahead and tell me.”

“Do you think my paper mainly talks about reducing the upper bound of prime number gaps to a single-digit greater than 2? I’m not sure exactly how small it can be reduced, but I’m confident about a single digit. What do you think?” Qiao Yu immediately said.

This time the silence lasted even longer, more than twenty seconds, before Director Tian responded, but this time with a much more serious tone, tinged with a hint of inquiry.

“A single digit? Are you sure you can do it?”

Qiao Yu immediately answered affirmatively: “Of course, I can definitely do it, but I have to use my new theory. So the question is, I can use a new method to reduce the gap, but this new method hasn’t been published in the mathematics community yet, what do you think?”

Generally speaking, a graduate student shouldn’t let their advisor feel troubled. Otherwise, their graduate life likely won’t go smoothly.

But there are always a few individuals with that capability, who are unrestrained, and it seems Qiao Yu belongs to this category.

Three statements, making the advisor silent three times, with the silence duration continuously increasing… If it weren’t for the light breathing sound, Qiao Yu would have suspected that the call got disconnected.

Finally, when Qiao Yu felt a bit nervous, the advisor’s voice came through once again.

“You go ahead and write it; we’ll talk after it’s done.”

“Alright, Director Tian, you take your time! I’ll write the paper as soon as possible.”

When the busy tone came through the phone, Qiao Yu breathed a sigh of relief.

At least his issue was resolved.

As long as he writes the paper, whether he presents at this conference or not doesn’t matter.

In any case, since Director Tian asked him to write the paper first, if it can’t be used, it’s not his fault.

No one can reasonably expect him to write two papers that could qualify for a sixty-minute presentation at such top domestic conferences in half a month, right?

Unless they completely don’t understand mathematics, no one would make such a ridiculous request.

With a relieved mind, Qiao Yu opened WeChat with a smile, then clicked on Senior Brother Chen’s chat interface.

“Hey, Senior Brother Chen, you’ve really made me suffer…”

As a project leader and a pressured junior fellow, he could completely transfer the pressure outward. Adhering to the principle that whoever benefits should bear more pressure, one could say that Senior Brother Chen is blessed again.

…

United States, Princeton.

Lott Degen always believed that a good paper is like a fine artwork. Therefore, the better the paper, the more it needs an excellent reviewer.

So after reading Qiao Yu’s paper, he directly sought out five of the world’s top reviewers, including one who is his friend.

Coincidentally, his friend also recommended a top-notch reviewer, making it six in total.

Some of them had no intention of taking on the paper.

For example, Andrew Wiles.

After receiving a call from Lott Degen, he directly declined, using the excuse of being very busy lately…

Lott Degen did not give up, suggesting he carefully read the introduction of the paper before making a decision.

Andrew Wiles obliged Lott by reading the introduction and then commented, “Are you sure the author isn’t talking nonsense?”

Then Lott Degen went ahead and formed an opinion about the paper for the Fields Medal big shot Pierre Derini, even before he read it.

“Of course, do you know what Pierre said about this paper? He said it will be the greatest milestone work of this century, without exception. This is why I chose you as the reviewer… Andrew!

After all, you have also made history. Undoubtedly, your work is one of the greatest mathematical milestones of the last century, so I imagine you’ll be interested in this world-changing follow-up.”

As an editor-in-chief, talking like a salesman just to find a fitting reviewer for Qiao Yu’s paper demonstrates how committed Lott Degen is to his work.