How a Shaw Prize Is Awarded for Mathematical Errors of Christodoulou
Chung Y. Lo
The work of Christodoulou on general relativity is based on obscure errors in mathematics, and gives misleading consequences. The problem of Einstein's equation was discovered by honorable Nobel Laureate Gullstrand, a member of the 1921 Nobel Committee. In 1955, Gullstrand is proven correct. Initially the error of Christodoulou is due to a failure in distinguishing the difference between mathematics and physics. Here the nature of his errors in mathematics and related literature are pointed out so that scientists can make better objective judgments. Also, examples that illustrate errors with mathematics at the undergraduate level, are useful since a similar mistake has already been made by the 1993 Committee for the Nobel Prize in Physics. It is found that many made judgments based on popular opinions, instead of the scientific evidence as Galileo advocates. In fact, blind acceptance of invalid claims has reached the level of Fields Medalists and Nobel Laureates.
