Derivation Challenge Review

4. Independent verification

• Re-derive critical segments by an alternate route when feasible.
• Run dimensional analysis and symmetry checks.
• Compare to known special cases or canonical formulas.

5. Citations and provenance

• Verify that named starting equations are standard or properly sourced.
• Flag equations that need references or stronger justification.

6. Adjudication

• Classify findings: blocking, major, minor, editorial.
• Provide required corrections and exact locations.
• Return verdict: accepted, accepted with revisions, or rejected pending fixes.

Required output format

• Summary verdict.
• Findings table with: step reference, issue type, why it matters, required correction.
• Challenge questions the author must answer.
• Recheck criteria for final acceptance.

Severity guide

• Blocking: invalid algebra/calculus step, dimension mismatch, contradiction with known limit, undefined symbol affecting conclusions.
• Major: missing assumptions, unjustified approximation, omitted derivation segments that hide non-trivial work.
• Minor: notation inconsistency, wording ambiguity, ordering/clarity issues.
• Editorial: style improvements that do not change correctness.

Acceptance checklist

• No blocking issues remain.
• All major issues resolved with explicit math.
• Key equations tied to valid references or canonical identities.
• At least one independent consistency check passed.