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Formally proving a calculation with Claude and Lean
Summary
The post discusses an experiment where the author uses Claude to generate Lean code for proving a specific mathematical calculation involving Fourier coefficients and Bessel functions, reflecting on the intersection of AI and formal proofs in mathematics.
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