It's just like the Calabi-Yau manifold in string theory.
As usual, the first step is to provide the basic definitions.
The scary thing is, once Qiao Ze opened his mind, ideas began to surge in his head like a tide.
[Let Q represent the supersymtry generator, which needs to be fermionic.]
[Pμ represents the montum operator, which is bosonic.]
[Mμν represents the Lorentz rotation generator, which is also bosonic.]
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Then, these generators need to obey the following commutation and anti-commutation relations.
{Q, Q} = 2γμPμ
[Pμ, Q] = 0
[Mμν, Q] = (1/2)σμνQ
γμ is naturally the Dirac matrix, and σμν is the generator of the Lorentz group.
At this point, it is necessary to introduce a geotric structure M within transcendental geotry to represent the curled space of the extra dinsions. Then, this theoretical model can be expressed via a Lagrangian function L that encompasses all these elents:
L = ∫d⁴xd²θK(Φ, Φ, ∂μΦ, ∂μΦ) ∫d⁴xF(Φ, Φ, ∇μΦ, ∇μΦ)...
After simulating the extra dinsions, the next focus is to define the multi-layer structure of forces. Obviously, he needs to find so form of coupling term or interaction constant to finalize the simulation.
This will also be his most important work in the near future. If he can successfully solve this problem, it would an this idea is correct. Most importantly, with Earth's current technological level, it can be experintally verified.
If the verification is successful, it would an taking a big step toward the Grand Unified Theory. Qiao Ze hadn't thought much about its significance for human civilization, but one thing he was sure of: it would an the world to him personally.
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While the young duo was cheerfully imrsed in their work, Li Chengze, who had just arrived at the Xilin Mathematics Research Institute, and Lv Bei were also quite busy—confrontationally so.
To be fair, Li Chengze, as the newcor, was courteous when he first approached Lv Bei, though his words weren't exactly pleasant to the ear: "Lv, I just finished talking with Professor Qiao. The higher-ups have decided that from now on, our team will be responsible for Professor Qiao's security."
Lv Bei's expression imdiately soured upon hearing this. He threw an angry look at Li Chengze and asked, "Your team will be responsible? On whose orders?"
"Of course, it's the higher-ups' orders. Besides, Professor Qiao has also agreed. You might not have received the update yet, but Professor Qiao has just agreed to join a classified project in another departnt. Sorry, Lv, your clearance isn't sufficient, so I can't go into details with you.
You see, us taking over your work is, on the one hand, to ensure the project's smooth progress without leaks, and on the other hand, to safeguard Professor Qiao. Our departnt head pointed out that with both departnts handling security, it's a waste of resources. And if sothing goes wrong, there's the risk of bla-shifting between us.
So, why don't we start with a handover now? Then you can report the matter upwards. By then, our departnt head would probably have spoken with your superiors, too. We get things done ahead of ti, saving the higher-ups from trouble. What do you think?"
"Heh." Lv Bei let out two cold laughs and said, "Interesting. Are you giving orders directly?"
"It's not an order, just a suggestion. If Professor Qiao hadn't agreed, I wouldn't have even ntioned it to you." Li Chengze replied nonchalantly.
"Newcors like you are always like this. Do you even know how the internal security system operates? And you say Professor Qiao agreed? I bet you don't even know that Dou Dou manages the internal communication system, do you? If Professor Qiao had truly agreed to change the security system or make any adjustnts, I'd have been the first to get notified."
Lv Bei could no longer be bothered to waste words with this guy and decided to lay his cards on the table.
What kind of joke was this?
Faking higher-ups' orders at the Xilin Mathematics Research Institute?
These outsiders had no understanding of how things worked here.
In this building, there might be matters he didn't know about, but absolutely nothing would escape Dou Dou's notice.
Dou Dou's level of clearance was so high that even he couldn't match it, let alone his direct superior. Although Qiao Ze had previously opened interfaces to other units, they hadn't ntioned anything about this team.
All in all, if Qiao Ze truly wanted this team to replace their work, Dou Dou would have notified him long ago.
"Is that so? So, you an your internal security system shares data with Dou Dou?"
"That's not sothing you need to know. We're all just following orders, so don't try to play gas with here. As for an early handover, that's impossible. If you've got the capability, go to the Capital and have a word with our boss. The mont I receive an order for withdrawal, I'll hand over defense to your team imdiately."
"Haha, Lv, fine then. No rush on that matter. But surely you can arrange a place for us, right? It'll help us get started with our work, won't it?"
Li Chengze laughed with no trace of embarrassnt, displaying a resilient deanor.
Lv Bei replied with a serious face, "Go to the institute's official website and download an internal managent system app for yourself. Since you've spoken to Professor Qiao, you should be able to complete the registration. Then provide your details to Dou Dou; it will automatically assign you a station and access permissions.
One more thing—once you've installed the software, you'd better keep your phone with you at all tis. Or use a portable external device to receive information. Professor Qiao's itinerary and ergency notifications are all pushed through this system.
Don't even think about keeping watch 24/7—it's unnecessary. Compared to us, Professor Qiao trusts the robots more. This building houses many classified projects, not just yours. Honestly, I doubt your project's confidentiality level is even higher than so of the internal ones here."
"Alright, we'll leave it at that for now. Thanks, Lv."
"You're welco. I have other matters to attend to, so please excuse yourself."
Although Lv Bei's direct dismissal was rather impolite, Li Chengze didn't take offense.
As the vanguard, his top priority now was to familiarize himself with the environnt.
To be fair, Lv was a straightforward person. Though he clearly didn't like him, he had explained everything necessary. He drew a clear line between public and private matters, making him relatively easy to deal with.
Anyway, Li Chengze hadn't expected to develop any deep personal ties with this man. Since they'd likely be working together for a long ti, there would be plenty of opportunities to clash in the future. No need to rush.
After watching Li Chengze leave, Lv Bei picked up the phone.
"Where's Liu Ying?"
"She's been called away by Academician Su. Apparently, Liu is accompanying her to shop for a wedding dress. Li also tagged along."
"Got it." Lv Bei responded, thought for a mont, and then said, "When they return, tell Liu Ying that her other tasks are temporarily suspended, and she's exempt from daily assessnts. With Professor Qiao's wedding imminent, she can just stay close to Academician Su every day."
"Understood." The person on the other end replied loudly and then muttered enviously, "Lv, Liu is living the dream. This doesn't feel like a mission at all. Even vacations aren't this good."
"Heh, jealous?"
"No, no, just amazed."
"Stop talking nonsense and stay sharp. Professor Qiao just took on another important project, and with the addition of these new people, the monitoring tasks have increased significantly."
"Don't worry, the team's fully alert! Honestly, though, the filtering team is brutal. Everyone's still hoping they'd let in a few more people just for fun."
"Cut it out. If anything goes wrong, will you take responsibility? Let tell you, if there's a problem here, it'll be a huge one. And by the way, the filtering team might soon be replaced by another departnt—you can look forward to them making mistakes."
"Huh?"
"Alright, that's it for now. Hanging up."
Lv Bei ended the call.
One thing he was sure of: once the bigwigs in the Capital were done arguing, this would inevitably be the outco. If Professor Qiao were just a theoretical mathematician, there wouldn't have been such fierce competition. But with photolithography, material models, and artificial intelligence involved...
The stakes were entirely different.
So many people were watching them! Just thinking about it made his head ache.
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