"The latter is easy to handle; we just need more data for calculation. The forr, however, requires a systematic mathematical theory as support."
"Our previous program design was sowhat chaotic, with multiple components patched together. We want a systematic compression technology..."
Liu Tong’en explained in detail that the main idea was that the low efficiency of data transmission was due to algorithm issues. They hoped to have a set of mathematical theories to support the developnt of a new compression technology, which could be put on satellites to enhance their data capture and transmission performance.
Zhao Yi nodded along as he listened.
After Liu Tong’en finished his detailed explanation, Zhao Yi finally spoke, "Using traditional algorithms definitely won’t work. The key to improving data compression performance is to reduce the amount of incoming data and increase the amount of data analyzed."
"It’s best if the volu of decompression calculations is higher than compression."
"Mathematically speaking, it’s using simple information to create complex functions. We only need to record simple information and analyze complex functions during decompression..."
"Yes!"
"That’s it!"
"That makes sense!"
When Zhao Yi delved into the mathematical aspects, several professors gathered around. At first, they just wanted to hear what the two were talking about, but when Zhao Yi spoke, it seed to turn into a personal lecture.
The others could only follow along, shouting "That’s right!", "Exactly!", "That makes sense!", "So true!", and so on.
They were also quite amazed.
Data compression is a field that closely combines computer science and mathematics, but mathematically speaking, it should fall under applied mathematics.
Zhao Yi is indeed one of the top mathematicians, but his main field of expertise is number theory research, not applied mathematics.
There are just too many areas of mathematics.
Many dostic mathematicians specialize in complex mathematics, like partial differential equations, topology, differential geotry, etc. There are several academicians in this field.
Number theory research and complex mathematics are sowhat related and can be said to be closely intertwined.
Applied mathematics is different,
Applied mathematics has a closer relationship with complex mathematics, and its connection to pure number theory is much weaker.
They never expected Zhao Yi to have research in applied mathematics as well. And after hearing Liu Tong’en’s explanation, he could co up with so much to say.
Everyone around, including Liu Tong’en, could only nod and sigh in their hearts, "It’s really Zhao Yi!"
"Truly amazing!"
"This is the level that can win awards internationally!"
"..."
After Zhao Yi discussed so mathematical theories related to data compression, Liu Tong’en looked at him with shining eyes, "Follow ."
He led Zhao Yi to a small office nearby and then revealed his purpose, "In my capacity as Deputy Designer, I officially invite you to join the National Navigation System team."
"Huh?"
Zhao Yi suddenly felt a bit overwheld, feeling that it was too formal, "Didn’t I work on a project before?" He was referring to his previous work helping the Intelligent and Automated Laboratory with software design, so of which were National Navigation System projects.
Liu Tong’en shook his head, "What I an is, we want you to run your own project. As I just ntioned, we need a set of mathematical theories for data compression. I think you’re capable of taking on this project."
"Well..."
Zhao Yi hesitated a bit as it was his first ti experiencing sothing like this.
Liu Tong’en laughed, "Don’t feel too much pressure. This isn’t top-secret stuff. Data compression is technology, not decryption. Even if people find out, it doesn’t matter. We’re just improving data transmission performance, and the related technology can be popularized and used in civilian applications."
Indeed.
The Digital Compression Technology developed by Zhao Yi and Terence Tao had attracted several large international companies discussing patent usage after the application.
It is like communication technology that can be used in various fields. It’s just that since there were no systematic mathematical theories for data compression in the country, he was asked to do so research on it.
Zhao Yi thought about it and agreed.
This task was quite simple for him.
He just needed to take the mathematical theory of digital compression technology and adapt it accordingly.
Of course.
Since the applications differed, the mathematical theories needed so modification, but there wasn’t much difference overall.
As the outcos wouldn’t be publicly disclosed, there wouldn’t be any significant issues.
Seeing Zhao Yi nod in agreent, Liu Tong’en let out a sigh of relief and smiled, "I’ll be in charge of this project, and I’ll report a big project for you. After its completion, you don’t have to publish the results, and you will definitely receive appropriate compensation at that ti."
"Okay."
Zhao Yi wasn’t particularly concerned about the compensation. What he valued was that the job shouldn’t be too complicated and affect his college life.
If he suddenly beca busy with work and research all day long, he wouldn’t be able to accept it. According to his plan, the earliest he should get into serious work would be around 30 years old.
At around 20 years old...
It’s the pri of life!
He couldn’t spend all of his ti on work.
...
Zhao Yi returned with Liu Guangzuo in the sa car.
On the way.
Liu Guangzuo asked, "Did you accept Academician Liu’s project?"
"You knew?"
Zhao Yi was surprised.
Liu Guangzuo laughed, "You thought it was that secretive! Don’t listen to that old man’s alarmist talk. The lack of high-end mathematical theory support for dostic compression technology isn’t a secret in academia. I knew as soon as you both started discussing it."
"Oh."
Zhao Yi thought he had been tricked into joining so secretive project, but it turned out to be sothing everyone knew about.
Liu Guangzuo comnted, "It’s pretty good."
"Why?" Zhao Yi didn’t get it, "How much funding could there be in this project?"
Liu Guangzuo hesitated for a mont, "Projects like this mathematical theory currently don’t receive much funding. Although this theory is important, it might only get two or three million yuan as funding. The good thing is that they won’t investigate the allocation of funds. Once the money is in your hands, it’s all yours."
Zhao Yi was surprised, "Really?"
Liu Guangzuo remained nonchalant, "This is high-end mathematical theory that we lack in our country. Systematic applied mathematical theories are very rare, especially when they can be directly applied."
"Think about it! A single satellite component might be worth tens of millions. Application mathematical theories that can improve performance aren’t too expensive for just a few million, right?"
"That makes sense." Zhao Yi nodded along.
"Creating this kind of systematic theory is quite difficult." Liu Guangzuo speculated, "Academician Liu probably didn’t just look for you, but also others. So don’t feel too much pressure. The advantage of this project is that whether you succeed or not, the money is yours."
"..."
Zhao Yi really didn’t feel any pressure now.
Did Academician Liu co to give him money, and also buy a ’possible future success’ hope? Zhao Yi just found out that in the academic world, there were actually such good opportunities...
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