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Can a neural network perfectly decode quantum phase transitions?
Graciana Puentes
May 26, 2026
A specific neural network architecture (NARX) predicted the critical parameter governing topological phase transitions with essentially zero error — down to numerical precision limits. This suggests the relationship between winding numbers and critical measurement strength isn't just learnable but is a perfect mathematical identity. The catch: the same model completely fails at slightly longer time delays, which paradoxically confirms it's capturing real physics rather than memorizing noise.
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