FRONTIER AND THEORETICAL PHYSICS

Scale-Separation Mapper.

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Identifies relevant physical scale regimes and approximations for a cross-scale research problem.

Version 3.1 Prototype Protected engine Physical scale-separation map
PURPOSE

Decision supported.

Identifies relevant physical scale regimes and approximations for a cross-scale research problem.

Intended user

research, assurance and technical review teams

Output status

Preliminary outputHuman review requiredNot certification
USE CASES

Where this instrument fits.

  • Clarify which physical approximations matter
  • Map ignored effects in frontier models
  • Prepare research notes across scales
  • Avoid mixing incompatible regimes
INPUTS

Required input fields.

  • Quantum scale relevance (required): Low, Medium, High
  • Atomic/material scale relevance (required): Low, Medium, High
  • Biological/complex scale relevance (required): Low, Medium, High
  • Planetary scale relevance (required): Low, Medium, High
  • Relativistic scale relevance (required): Low, Medium, High
  • Cosmological scale relevance (required): Low, Medium, High

Data handling: this interface uses the L2ET protected same-origin instrument engine. Do not enter confidential, regulated, privileged, incident, medical or sensitive operational data.

METHOD

Heatmap logic.

Ranks scale regimes and maps each to governing approximations, ignored effects and caution notes.

Source families

multi-scale modelingeffective theoryphysical approximation review

Assumptions

  • Scale relevance is user-entered.
  • Some problems need coupled multi-scale modeling.
  • Approximation choices require domain expertise.
INTERACTIVE INSTRUMENT

Physical scale-separation map.

Use the controls below to generate a preliminary artifact. The output is intentionally bounded and requires human review.

OUTPUT ARTIFACT

Physical scale-separation map.

The generated artifact includes findings, assumptions, limitations, recommended next actions and exportable structured output.

Export options

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EXAMPLE

Example input and output.

Example input

High quantum and atomic relevance, low relativistic and cosmological relevance.

Example output

Outputs dominant scale regime, likely approximations and ignored effects.

LIMITATIONS

What this tool does not do.

  • Does not solve equations.
  • Does not validate an approximation.
  • Does not replace physical modeling.

This instrument does not provide legal, medical, cryptographic, engineering, regulatory or compliance certification.

RELATED METHOD

Method and workflow links.

Read the family method note for assumptions, output artifacts, update policy and review boundaries.

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Suggested workflow sequence.

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CHANGELOG

Version history.

  • v3.1 - Research-grade instrument template, method notes, assumptions, limitations, example and export actions added.
  • Last updated: 2026-05-27.
  • Maturity state: Prototype.