Chapter 985 Young Man, Do You Want to Study for a Doctorate?

Let’s not talk about Professor Jameson’s great sorrow and joy. For most ordinary contestants, the question itself is more important.

Needless to say, the last two questions are purely basic skills, and the first question seems very abstract, but it is actually a standard knowledge point test.

If the contestant can master the discrete element method, then the difficulty is the smallest, and it can be completed in one day at most.

And if you have never been exposed to discrete elements, then there is no need to think about it.

The infinite element method is even less popular, and the relevant theory is not yet perfect.

If any contestant can use this thing to achieve the same effect as the discrete element, he must first improve a series of algorithms by himself, and then write a computational program that can be run.

If anyone has this ability, there is no need to participate in the competition below.

You can send an invitation letter on the spot and be a special guest.

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As for the traditional three horses: finite difference method, finite element method, and finite volume method, even if you can only hear from the name, they are not suitable for solving this kind of infinite area problem.

If you force the solution, neither the calculation efficiency nor the accuracy will be ideal.

In fact, with the level of most contestants, there is a high probability that they will get a divergent result directly...

So, it is better to go directly to the last two questions.

Anyway, the two highest scores are taken in the end, and the competition system design allows, or even encourages contestants to make choices.

"Teacher, these questions seem... to be the type that COMSOL is better at?"

In the computer room of the Torch Laboratory, Li Yabo sat in front of the screen, looking at the question description document in front of him and asked:

"Your question... is really completely randomly drawn?"

When it was decided to hold the numerical calculation competition at the end of last year, Li Yabo specifically asked Chang Haonan whether he needed to participate.

Later, on the one hand, it was out of consideration to avoid suspicion, and on the other hand, Li Yabo now has a Nature article and a major special defense report in hand, and he really doesn't need these false names.

In short, he didn't sign up.

But whether he didn't participate or not, Li Yabo was still paying attention to the competition.

Moreover, as a member of the Torch Laboratory, he also has a good understanding of his own products and major competitors.

It can even be said that in Torch Group, apart from Chang Haonan himself, Li Yabo is the most proficient user of COMSOL Multiphysics.

Therefore, he almost made the same judgment as Jameson on the other side of the ocean when he saw the question.

Even the feeling is the same -

Li Yabo also thought that Chang Haonan had to use the advantage of the organizer to make some moves to give his side a relatively advantageous position.

"Ahem - of course."

Chang Haonan cleared his throat and put on a clear conscience:

"The most important thing in academic research is to seek truth from facts."

"I only have three main themes for organizing competitions: fairness! Fairness! And fairness!"

"We can't just side with ourselves in everything just because we are the organizer? That's too unreasonable!"

"Just side with ourselves in the most critical place..."

Of course, he said the last sentence in his heart.

Otherwise, it will affect his image as a mentor.

Despite this, Li Yabo still looked at Chang Haonan with a suspicious look.

It was obvious that he didn't believe it.

"It's true that academics should be pragmatic, but I think this competition is more like business..."

Li Yabo started by looking at the essence through the phenomenon.

Chang Haonan looked at him with a teachable look:

"It's just the preliminary round, it won't affect the overall situation."

"Besides, since the theme of this competition has been determined to be computational fluid dynamics, the questions will not go beyond this circle no matter what."

Li Yabo didn't refute this time.

But I still felt that something was wrong.

The situation in the preliminary round will not affect the overall situation, because most of the participating teams will choose the more proficient TORCH Multiphysics to participate even for the sake of caution.

But the questions of the preliminary round and the engineering documents that will enter the semi-finals will be displayed on the official website of the competition (public punishment).

If everyone finds out that one or several of the top-ranked teams actually used the competitor's products to participate, it will at least not be a face-saving thing for Torch Group.

Considering that there is nearly a month between the preliminary and final rounds, it is not ruled out that some teams will choose to join the COMSOL camp.

Of course, the advantages accumulated by Torch Group will not be loosened because of one game.

But based on Li Yabo's understanding of Chang Haonan over the past two years, he does not think that the latter will let this happen.

"Is there any other trick in these questions?"

He thought so, and at the same time turned his attention back to the computer screen in front of him.

Looking at Li Yabo who was already entangled, Chang Haonan decided to divert his attention:

"By the way, Yabo."

"Remember to organize your results recently, and be careful to delete sensitive content."

The former turned around, with a hint of doubt in his eyes.

"According to the plan at the end of last year, the school will pilot a round of centralized master-to-doctor transfers this summer, and our college has a total of 3 places."

Chang Haonan explained:

"After passing, you will be equivalent to directly studying for a doctorate from undergraduate. This year, you will finish the second year of master's degree, and next year you will be directly in the third year of doctoral degree. Under normal circumstances, you can get a doctorate degree in the fifth year."

"In addition, if your achievements are sufficient... I can also consider applying for early graduation for you."

Hearing this news, Li Yabo's eyes lit up.

He must complete his doctorate.

However, there is no policy for undergraduates to study for a doctorate these days.

Unless there are special circumstances, you have to study for a master's degree first.

Li Yabo's undergraduate stage is indeed excellent, but it is obviously a billion points away from Chang Haonan back then, so naturally he did not receive special treatment.

Theoretically, the duration of the doctoral degree starting from the master's degree is 3.5 years, but in most cases it is actually 4 years.

If the master's degree is successfully transferred to the doctoral degree, it can save at least two years.

"Teacher, is the assessment form of this master's degree transfer to the doctoral degree similar to graduation defense or recommendation interview?"

The two things seem similar, but the key points that need to be prepared are completely different.

"Hmm..."

In fact, Chang Haonan is not very clear.

In fact, considering Li Yabo's situation and Chang Haonan's identity, it would be enough for him to just go through the motions.

But this kind of thing is enough to know in your heart, and it is definitely impossible to say it out loud:

"Just prepare in the form of graduation defense."

After thinking for a moment, he replied:

"Graduate students... In the final analysis, it depends on scientific research."

"As long as your research results are sufficient, the form doesn't matter..."

Li Yabo obviously wanted to ask something else, but at this moment, Chang Haonan's cell phone rang.

It was the administrative assistant of the laboratory, Liu Chenchen.

"Teacher Liu?"

He pressed the answer button and put it to his ear.

"Professor Chang, an engineer named Yan Zhongcheng just came to see you and is waiting in the reception room now. You see..."

This name made Chang Haonan stunned.

The chief designer of the turbojet 14 and the later QC130 project.

He is also Chang Haonan's old leader.

However, since the establishment of the WS-10 project, Yan Zhongcheng has focused his main energy on the aerospace engine, so the two have not had any work-related contact for some years.

"Take him to my office. I'm in the machine room and will be there soon."

It is impossible to talk about important matters on the phone.

Therefore, after Chang Haonan hung up the phone, he briefly told Li Yabo a few words and turned to leave the machine room and go upstairs.