Claude Spots a Missing 1/2 Coefficient in a Physics Preprint
tak3sh8 · x · 2026-09-28
A user reports that Claude found a missing (1/2) factor in a condensed-matter physics preprint, which claimed its RPA response function was exactly current-conserving and identified a dropped factor of 1/2 as the likely source of a discrepancy. Claude correctly pinpointed the missing coefficient, showcasing LLMs' practical value in checking mathematical physics derivations.
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