Is it possible to use ChatGPT to do research in Mathematical Physics?

7 ways to use this tech to do novel research (with examples)

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I had a conversation with ChatGPT about topics related to the field of integrable systems. I asked it about the history, forms of equations, basic properties and it lead me into a wormhole of knowledge I hadn’t even come across before (much like Wikipedia wormholes). Although this technology can’t actually do mathematics (applying logical rules to derive novel and true statements), it can provide some well needed context for the research being performed.

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Potential uses include:

1. seeking fundamental papers in the field.

2. gaining context/learning history

3. Clarification on ideas e.g. Does Noether’s theorem work the other way around?

4. An alternative to Wikipedia

5. Providing connections between esoteric topics

6. finding relevant resources on the topic

7. and even finding open problems to contribute towards

This tech puts my knowledge to shame! (I say this jokingly). Thankfully, it still takes human ingenuity to perform creative mathematical physics. It’s even passed the US medical licensing exam. And rumored to pass other difficult examinations too, like the bar exam for lawyers.

Although I catered this to mathematical physics, this could help researchers in almost any field, from sociology to art history.

I hope you enjoyed the post!