Claude solves open stochastic thermodynamics problem
lpachter · x · 2026-08-15
Physicist Gavin Crooks reported that Claude successfully solved an open problem in stochastic thermodynamics. Over a few days of interaction, the AI performed months of work and closed the entire class of problems.
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