arXiv · 2601.01495
Discovering the Gell-Mann-Okubo Formula with Kolmogorov-Arnold Networks
Abstract
Uncovering physical laws from experimental data is a fundamental goal of theoretical physics. In this work, we apply the spline-based, interpretable Kolmogorov-Arnold Network (KAN) to explore the algebraic structure underlying the baryon octet and decuplet mass spectra. Within a symbolic regression framework and without imposing theoretical priors, KAN autonomously recovers the classical Gell-Mann-Okubo mass relations and accurately extracts the associated SU(3) symmetry-breaking parameters. Compared to conventional fitting approaches, this method achieves comparable predictive accuracy while offering substantially improved interpretability and analytic transparency. Our results demonstrate the potential of KAN as a powerful tool for symbolic discovery in hadron physics and for bridging data-driven modeling with fundamental physical laws.
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Jian-Yao He, Xun Chen, Xiao-Yan Zhu, Wen Luo. 2026-01-04. Discovering the Gell-Mann-Okubo Formula with Kolmogorov-Arnold Networks. https://arxiv.org/abs/2601.01495
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