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LLMs learn to discover physical invariants for theory construction

Researchers have developed a new method for large language models (LLMs) to discover physical invariants and construct theories from complex datasets, particularly in molecular sciences. This approach, termed 'data interpretation,' allows LLMs to process field data as a theorist would, nearly tripling the accuracy of recovered equations compared to directly inputting raw data. The method requires no additional training and has negligible computational cost, offering a practical way to automate field theory construction that can keep pace with modern experimentation. AI

IMPACT This method could accelerate scientific discovery by enabling LLMs to automate theory construction from complex experimental data.

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LLMs learn to discover physical invariants for theory construction

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  1. arXiv cs.LG TIER_1 English(EN) · Fan Yang, Matt Thomson ·

    What Should a Large Language Model See? Physical Invariants as a Data Representation for PDE Discovery

    arXiv:2608.25189v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Understanding how molecular interactions govern macroscopic behaviour is a central challenge in molecular sciences. However, conventional theory building cannot keep pace with the vast datasets modern experimentation routinely produ…