Uncovering Nature’s Equations with AI
![The KeplerAgent leverages physics-based tools to autonomously discover equations from data, demonstrating an ability to distill underlying mathematical relationships from observed phenomena [latex] \implies [/latex] a capacity for generalized analytical reasoning.](https://arxiv.org/html/2602.12259v1/x1.png)
A new framework combines the reasoning power of large language models with physics principles to automatically derive interpretable equations from data.
![The KeplerAgent leverages physics-based tools to autonomously discover equations from data, demonstrating an ability to distill underlying mathematical relationships from observed phenomena [latex] \implies [/latex] a capacity for generalized analytical reasoning.](https://arxiv.org/html/2602.12259v1/x1.png)
A new framework combines the reasoning power of large language models with physics principles to automatically derive interpretable equations from data.

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![A capsule, subject to an externally commanded magnetic field [latex]\mathbf{B}_\text{ext}[/latex] tilted by γ, experiences rotational excitation-specifically, roll motion α-driven by the interplay between its net magnetic moment [latex]\mathbf{m}[/latex] and the applied field, demonstrating how external manipulation induces predictable, yet nuanced, dynamic responses in magnetic systems.](https://arxiv.org/html/2602.10688v1/image/side.jpg)
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