Chapter 272: Chapter 160: The Controversy in the Mathematical Community (Thanks to the Big Boss Warm Sun 1314 for the Silver League Sponsorship)_2

But applied mathematics and number theory are ultimately two different fields.

From the title alone, it was evident that Qiao Ze's paper published in "Mathematics Annual" was purely in the realm of number theory.

Moreover, it had been featured on the official website for over half a month for promotion, a rare event that many years might not witness.

No matter how difficult it is to publish in "Mathematics Annual," at least six issues per year must publish around eighty articles; but to enjoy such a degree of promotion is something not seen every few years.

Therefore, on the day when Qiao Ze's paper went online in its electronic version, the download count was astonishing, reaching more than three thousand times.

Do not underestimate this number.

According to statistics, there are just over 40,000 top mathematicians worldwide, scattered across various specialized research directions.

If we look specifically at number theory, there are even fewer.