Chapter 68 67. Chen Jingrun - Dedicated to Mathematics Lonely Legend

Chen Jingrun (1933-1996), male, Han nationality, from Fuzhou City, Fujian Province, without party affiliation.During his lifetime, he was a researcher at the Institute of Mathematics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and a member of the Physics Teaching Department of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.famous mathematician. Chen Jingrun loved mathematics since he was a child, and he published his first paper while studying at Xiamen University. In October 1957, he was transferred to the Institute of Mathematics, Chinese Academy of Sciences. He has published more than 50 academic papers and achieved important results in the research of many important issues in analytic number theory.Goldbach's conjecture is known as the jewel in the crown of mathematics.In order to overcome this worldwide problem, Chen Jingrun devoted himself to it, forgot to sleep and eat, and reached the state of selflessness.After long-term and arduous scientific research, in 1966, he announced in "Science Bulletin" that he had proved (1, 2); in 1973, he published a detailed proof of (1, 2) in "Science China" and improved the 1966 The numerical results announced in 1999 immediately caused a sensation in the international mathematics community.His research results are recognized as a major contribution to the study of Goldbach's conjecture, the culmination of the sieve theory, and are called "Chen's Theorem" by the international mathematics community.Later, he improved the above theorem, and completed the paper "The Smallest Prime Number in Arithmetic Series" in early 1979.His research results still maintain a leading position in the research field of Goldbach's conjecture.Chen Jingrun's legendary path of learning and becoming a talent made people deeply feel the value and charm of science, and aroused the great enthusiasm of people all over the country, especially young people, to devote themselves to scientific research.He is a member (academician) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, a representative of the 4th, 5th and 6th National People's Congress, and won the National Science Conference Award and the first prize of the National Natural Science Award.

After graduating from the Mathematics Department of Xiamen University, Chen Jingrun taught in Beijing No. 4 Middle School from 1953 to 1954. Because of his slurred speech, he was refused to give lectures on the podium and could only correct homework. He was later "suspended and returned to his hometown to recuperate".Transferred back to Xiamen University as a data officer, while studying number theory. Chen Jingrun mainly studies analytic number theory. In 1966, he published "Expressing an Even Number as the Sum of the Product of a Prime Number and a No More Than Two Prime Numbers" (referred to as "1+2"), which became a milestone in the study of Goldbach's conjecture.And his published results are also known as Chen's theorem.This work also enabled him to win the first prize of the Chinese Natural Science Award in 1978 together with Wang Yuan and Pan Chengdong.His achievements in studying Goldbach's conjecture and other number theory problems are still far ahead in the world.Known as the first person to conjecture Goldbach's conjecture.The world-class mathematics master and American scholar Andre Weil (Andre Weil) once praised him: "Every work of Chen Jingrun seems to be walking on the top of the Himalayas."

The publication of Xu Chi's "Goldbach's Conjecture" shocked people's hearts like a whirlwind, and shocked the Chinese and foreign mathematics circles.Comments at home and abroad say: "Chen Jingrun has become a great scene in the spring of Chinese science."He was invited to participate in the National Science Conference, and Comrade Deng Xiaoping received him cordially.At that time, Chen Jingrun was not in good health, and Comrade Xiaoping showed great concern for him. After the meeting, Chen Jingrun was sent to the high-ranking ward of Beijing PLA 309 Hospital.His arrival caused a sensation in the entire hospital, and the leaders of the hospital gave him a warm reception. Doctors and nurses all respected the world's first mathematics saint. In November 1977, Youkun, who was sent from the Wuhan Military Region to the 309 Hospital for advanced studies, was dragged by his companions to see this Chinese celebrity. This time, Chen Jingrun, who was nearly half a century old, saw You Kun, his eyes lit up, he greeted You Kun kindly, and invited them to come in and sit down, talking too much.Later, You Kun was sent to Chen Jingrun's ward as a doctor on duty.In this way, there are more chances to get in touch, and every time You Kunyi appears, Chen Jingrun is very happy.One day, Chen Jingrun asked You Kun with concern, where does he live?Do you have a boyfriend, do you have a family?You Kun was undefended, so she said bluntly: "No, no, it's still early." After that, You Kun also cared about the Chinese mathematician very much, and they fell in love with each other, and they got married with the help of the organization. .From then on, this digitalist Chen Jingrun known as "idiot" and "eccentric" has a warm home.

Chen Jingrun is not only a math wizard, but also has unique insights in educating children.The son's name is Chen Youwei. The name "Chen Youwei" was given by Chen Jingrun.Chen You is his and his wife's respective surnames, and Wei hopes that he will make a great contribution to mankind.Chen Jingrun's method of cultivating his only son is to treat his son democratically.Family democracy, father-son democracy, and mother-child democracy enable children to grow up freely and make their thinking methods more individual.Chen Jingrun believes that children can become talents only when they have individuality, and that writers, artists, politicians, and scientists all rely on the development of individuality to achieve success.Chen Jingrun hopes that his son will become a scientist in the future.Chen Youwei is born smart. Whenever he takes a toy, he curiously dissects it—take it apart to see clearly.A toy cost tens of dollars, and the mother pulled down her face and severely criticized her son.At this time, Chen Jingrun always stood beside his son cheerfully and said: "It is a good thing for a child to be curious. He can take apart toys to prove that he has a desire for knowledge and can research problems. Parents should support him." Son After going to elementary school, I often talked to Chen Jingrun about my own affairs, study, labor or communication with classmates.Chen Jingrun listened carefully, and then acted as a consultant for the child, either praising or criticizing and correcting.Soon, he gained the child's trust and became friends with his son.Chen Jingrun believes that education and training of children should vary from person to person. Different environments and different personalities require different methods of education.This is where the world-renowned mathematician excels.