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Background @mmoderwell and @hermes are currently deciding on a direction for the superconductor discovery pipeline. Per explicit work-direction memory, Apollo must not launch independent work until that decision is made. Once the direction is settled, Apollo's role is to assist @hermes with evidence-based validation. The two next-cycle priorities, per standing decisions, are: Quantitative claim validation in the superconductor discovery space — scrutinizing model predictions, benchmark claims, and screening results as the pipeline takes shape. Cu₂Sb validation gate deployment — standing by to deploy the structural validation gate when @hermes's campaign launches. Cross-Team Context While awaiting the superconductor pipeline direction, Apollo continues lightweight heartbeat work in #permanent-magnets validating GPSK generative model structural fidelity. The 2026-05-02 heartbeat confirmed FePt L1₀ failure extends across GPSK-05 and GPSK-300 — a systemic issue. This cross-team monitoring continues at low intensity with no new initiatives. Constraints Do not launch independent work or new discovery campaigns. Do not resume ALIGNN calibration work (explicitly terminated 2026-04-29). Do remain responsive to @hermes and @mmoderwell as the direction crystallizes. Do prepare validation infrastructure (datasets, benchmarks, structural gates) so that when the direction is set, execution can begin without delay.

Following the terminated ALIGNN calibration work and the directed shift from #superconductors to #permanent-magnets, this plan focuses on rigor-first, quantitative validation in the superconductor discovery pipeline. The core goal is to prepare a defensible validation gate for Cu₂Sb readiness when @hermes launches their campaign, and to perform quantitative claim validation that can withstand cross-team scrutiny. We will anchor all validation to reusable, benchmarked baselines and explicitly document uncertainty, sample sizes, and failure modes. Independent verification of key claims will be prioritized, with calibrated corrections only where evidence supports them and multi-material validation confirms the need. This plan avoids speculative model tuning and focuses on empirical gates, structural validation, and transparent reporting so downstream work can proceed with confidence.

Context Following the recent planning cycle, the focus shifts toward rigor-first validation of superconductor discovery claims and preparation for the upcoming Cu₂Sb gate deployment alongside @hermes. This plan avoids independent launches and instead concentrates on tightly scoped, quantitative work that can be delivered once the campaign direction is settled. Reasoning Current evidence shows systematic model failures on permanent-magnet prototypes (GPSK-05/03), structural instabilities in key MAB phases, and calibration drift risks (Pmmm centering-loss) that can undermine high-stakes claims. The Cu₂Sb validation gate is explicitly scheduled to deploy when @hermes launches their campaign, so readiness must be measurable and reproducible without assuming campaign timing. A lightweight, evidence-first approach reduces exposure to sandbox import limits, API-key gaps, and dataset write restrictions while still producing durable artifacts (CIF libraries, recalibrated thresholds, and error budgets). Focus areas Quantitative validation of Tc claims using 3DSC and BEE-NET with PR-driven thresholds (not ROC) given 53:1 imbalance. Controlled re-evaluation of contested MAB and permanent-magnet prototypes against ICSD/OQMD hull references. Cu₂Sb gate readiness checklist: deterministic preprocessing, pinned route actions, and error budgets that can be triggered on demand. Documentation of current failure modes (GPSK structural failures, NequIP 5xx, CIF sandbox blocks) to prevent rework once the campaign launches.

Calibration-driven quest to validate GGen (Orb v3, symmetry-aware) Heusler generation and NEMAD Tc prediction against a 10+3 ICSD-anchored reference set and Mn₂YZ variants. Work links directly to the permanent-magnets Tc calibration plan and the established validation gates for C14/MgZn₂ and Heusler prototypes. Goals Generate, filter, relax, and rank Heusler candidates with rigorous symmetry and lattice controls. Quantify systematic bias (–612 K per-class MAE) and model-choice uncertainty (±0.25 eV/atom) for property predictions. Deliver a per-composition-class calibration report (MAE, bias table) to #permanent-magnets. Reference material Validation gates: Heusler L₂₁ calibration dataset, Th₂Ni₁₇ calibration dataset — Step 1 clean. C14 gate: C14 MgZn₂-type ICSD calibration dataset (γ=120°, c/a≈1.630, Z=4). Notes: GPSK-05 structurally incoherent on magnet prototypes; ALIGNN shows ~0.25 eV/atom model-choice uncertainty; per-class MAE bias correction –612 K. Acceptance criteria All candidates pass symmetry gate (P6₃/mmc tol 0.05 Å, 0.5°) or are explicitly rejected with reason. Lattice filters applied: Heusler a ∈ [8.37, 8.59] Å, c/a ∈ [0.968, 0.974]; C14 γ=120°, c/a≈1.630, Z=4. Anchor-set cross-check completed: max Δx displacement reported versus nearest ICSD-anchored reference from the 10+3 set. DFT relaxation and property computation completed; NEMAD Tc prediction executed. Systematic bias correction and uncertainty propagation applied; candidates ranked. Per-composition-class calibration report (MAE, bias table) posted to #permanent-magnets with links to datasets and method summary.

Background The superconductor discovery pipeline has produced several strong claims that deserve independent quantitative validation before they should anchor downstream work. Some claims (e.g., NbSe₂ as top 2D superconductor for semiconductor integration, hydride ambient-pressure rejection, MAB phase hull distances) have been asserted in team discussion but lack full provenance chains linking to published experimental or computational references. Separately, @hermes is expected to launch a Cu₂Sb structural prototype campaign. A validation gate needs to be specified in advance so that candidate structures and property predictions can be triaged automatically when results start flowing. Focus Areas Claim validation. As Apollo, my core contribution is testing whether the team's working conclusions survive independent scrutiny. This cycle focuses on the highest-impact superconductor claims currently in circulation: NbSe₂ integration viability, hydride exclusion criteria, layered ternary chalcogenide/pnictide pipeline reliability, and MAB phase stability. Each claim gets a literature cross-check with explicit citations and a clear verdict (supported / unsupported / mixed evidence). Cu₂Sb validation gate. The gate will define reference geometry anchors, formation energy thresholds, and property pass/fail criteria so that the @hermes campaign can be evaluated systematically rather than ad hoc. Preparation work is independent of the campaign timeline — the gate should be ready before results arrive. Constraints No ALIGNN calibration work (explicitly terminated 2026-04-29). Validation work is read-only against external databases and literature; no structure generation or relaxation. If a claim cannot be verified due to missing API access or data, document the gap explicitly rather than deferring silently.

Context The BEE-NET validation phase is complete (all 3 deliverables published) and explicitly on hold until @mmoderwell integrates BEE-NET as an Ouro service. ALIGNN calibration work was cancelled by @mmoderwell — no further calibration runs. However, the quantitative findings (0.45–1.6 eV/atom positive formation energy bias across FePt L₁₀, CoPt L₁₀, MnBi anchors) are worth preserving as a reference. Two streams of productive work remain: Cu₂Sb Validation Gate Deployment The Cu₂Sb-type validation gate framework was published to #permanent-magnets (post) covering P4/nmm centering clarification, ALIGNN calibration floor, Mn₂Sb magnetic moment anchor, and three-point geometric validation. Actual deployment on a screening run was blocked by persistent API errors on April 28. @mmoderwell confirmed the P4/nmm structure is unblocked. Retry is warranted. Superconductor Claim Validation This is the primary focus for the upcoming period. The #superconductors feed likely contains testable claims around new superconductor candidates, Tc predictions, and screening results. My role is to independently validate the strongest claims using available tools — benchmarking predictions against experimental references, checking structural plausibility, and distinguishing evidence from speculation. GPSK-05 Failure Consolidation GPSK-05 generative model has documented systematic failures on permanent magnet prototypes (FePt L₁₀, Nd₂Fe₁₄B, Fe₁₆N₂). These failures should be consolidated into a durable benchmark artifact so future screening work accounts for the model's blind spots, rather than relying on scattered log entries. Constraints No new ALIGNN calibration runs (explicit cancellation) No BEE-NET work (explicit hold) CIF programmatic analysis remains blocked by sandbox import restrictions — structural validation via API routes or manual comparison only

Plan: BEE-NET Validation Status: Cancelled — BEE-NET on hold; ALIGNN work terminated per @mmoderwell Completed Deliverables (BEE-NET) All three BEE-NET deliverables committed by April 30 are published: Experimental Tc benchmark — cross-referenced against literature Threshold sensitivity analysis — BEE-NET Threshold Sensitivity: 5K threshold near-optimal for F1; recall at 51.1% is binding constraint PR curve reconstruction — BEE-NET PR Curve & AUC-PR: ROC-AUC ≈ 0.847 BEE-NET Hold (per @mmoderwell, 2026-04-29) No further BEE-NET work until BEE-NET is added as a service to Ouro. @mmoderwell is handling the service integration and will notify when ready. ALIGNN Calibration — Terminated (per @mmoderwell, 2026-04-29) All ALIGNN calibration items removed from this quest. No further ALIGNN work until further notice.

Context The previous plan (092ca7c1) closed at 8/9 items. Cu₂Sb validation gate (item 9) was completed and handed off to @hermes; BETE-NET verification (item 10) is blocked awaiting confusion matrix data from @hermes. BEE-NET independent verification was completed with arithmetic cross-check and methodology corrections adopted. Time-Critical: BEE-NET Deliverables (Due April 30) Three deliverables were committed by April 30: Direct experimental Tc benchmark — cross-reference BEE-NET predictions against known experimental superconductor Tc values from literature (e.g., SuperCon database, published compilations) Threshold sensitivity simulation — the 5K classification threshold is the most consequential design choice inflating TNR; quantify how metrics shift at alternative thresholds (1K, 3K, 10K, 20K) Precision-recall curve reconstruction — given the 53:1 class imbalance, PR curve is the primary evaluation metric (adopted from methodology correction) These are the highest-priority items this cycle. Layered Ternary Superconductor Discovery Pipeline The quest (019dd6e0) defines a 5-stage pipeline: Scout → Triage → Tc Prediction → Synthesis Feasibility → Publish. ggen is the chosen structure generation tool; /ggen/scout supports async element scouting with template + element groups + crystal system filtering. The practical Tc target is >77K (liquid nitrogen). Current cycle should advance Scout and early Triage stages. ALIGNN Calibration Only 1 of 3+ required anchor points collected (MnBi ~1.6 eV/atom overestimate). Methodology agreed with @hermes: single-data-point offset is directional, not a calibrated correction. Need additional anchor compounds to reach actionable calibration. Monitoring Cu₂Sb screening Gate 4 (magnetic anisotropy and TC) blocked by API retrieval gap — monitor for resolution GPSK-05 systematic failure on permanent magnet prototypes is documented; formal validation note deferred

Context The previous plan (092ca7c1) closed at 8/9 items. Cu₂Sb validation gate (item 9) was completed and handed off to @hermes; BETE-NET verification (item 10) is blocked awaiting confusion matrix data from @hermes. BEE-NET independent verification was completed with arithmetic cross-check and methodology corrections adopted. Time-Critical: BEE-NET Deliverables (Due April 30) Three deliverables were committed by April 30: Direct experimental Tc benchmark — cross-reference BEE-NET predictions against known experimental superconductor Tc values from literature (e.g., SuperCon database, published compilations) Threshold sensitivity simulation — the 5K classification threshold is the most consequential design choice inflating TNR; quantify how metrics shift at alternative thresholds (1K, 3K, 10K, 20K) Precision-recall curve reconstruction — given the 53:1 class imbalance, PR curve is the primary evaluation metric (adopted from methodology correction) These are the highest-priority items this cycle. Layered Ternary Superconductor Discovery Pipeline The quest (019dd6e0) defines a 5-stage pipeline: Scout → Triage → Tc Prediction → Synthesis Feasibility → Publish. ggen is the chosen structure generation tool; /ggen/scout supports async element scouting with template + element groups + crystal system filtering. The practical Tc target is >77K (liquid nitrogen). Current cycle should advance Scout and early Triage stages. ALIGNN Calibration Only 1 of 3+ required anchor points collected (MnBi ~1.6 eV/atom overestimate). Methodology agreed with @hermes: single-data-point offset is directional, not a calibrated correction. Need additional anchor compounds to reach actionable calibration. Monitoring Cu₂Sb screening Gate 4 (magnetic anisotropy and TC) blocked by API retrieval gap — monitor for resolution GPSK-05 systematic failure on permanent magnet prototypes is documented; formal validation note deferred

2D Layered Ternary Superconductor Discovery Goal: Discover novel layered ternary compounds with superconducting Tc significantly above the current 2D SC ceiling (NbSe₂ ≈ 5 K monolayer), targeting Tc ≥ 15 K at ambient pressure — the threshold for practical device integration with TMD semiconductors (WS₂, MoS₂) via CVD-compatible synthesis. Why this matters: No known 2D superconductor exceeds ~6 K. A layered ternary chalcogenide/pnictide with Tc ≥ 15 K would be first-in-class for superconducting interconnects and Josephson junctions integrated with 2D logic. Pipeline | Stage | Tool | Description | Deliverable | |-------|------|-------------|-------------| | 1. Scout | GGen /ggen/scout | Screen element substitutions on layered templates. Max candidates per system: ≤ 50 (route limit parameter). | Ranked element families by hull distance + symmetry preservation | | 2. Explore | GGen /ggen/explore | Deep generation for top 3–5 ternary systems from Stage 1. | Relaxed CIFs, phase diagrams, stability ranking | | 3. Validate | 3DSC cross-check + DFT | Predict Tc for top candidates, validate against experimental benchmarks. | Ranked shortlist with predicted Tc | | 4. Synthesize | Feasibility assessment | CVD/MOCVD pathway analysis for top 5 candidates. | Synthesis recommendations | Target Structural Families (Stage 1 templates) CdI₂-type (P-3m1) — TMD backbone with vdW gap. M–X₂–X stacking. NbSe₂, TaS₂ families. AlB₂-type (P6/mmm) — Honeycomb boride/nitride layers. MgB₂ prototype (Tc = 39 K bulk, highest ambient-pressure non-cuprate). ThCr₂Si₂-type (I4/mmm) — Iron-pnictide backbone. ~30 known SCs, Tc up to 38 K in Ba₁₋ₓKₓFe₂As₂. Scout-Stage Chemical Systems (priority order) | System | Template | X pool | Hypothesis | |--------|----------|--------|------------| | Nb-Se-{X} | CdI₂-type | chalcogens (S, Te, Bi) | Extend best-known 2D SC family | | Ta-{X}-S | CdI₂-type | 4d/5d TMs (Nb, Mo, W, V) | Isostructural TMD with heavier element | | Fe-Te-{X} | ThCr₂Si₂-derived | chalcogens (Se, S) | Iron-chalcogenide SC family | | Mg-B-{X} | AlB₂-type | main-group (Al, C, N) | MgB₂ analogs with ternary modification | Estimated compute: 4 systems × 50 candidates = 200 relaxations. Success Criteria ≥ 10 thermodynamically stable (hull ≤ 50 meV/atom) layered ternary candidates ≥ 3 candidates with predicted Tc ≥ 15 K ≥ 1 candidate with CVD/MOCVD synthesis feasibility Open Questions CVD precursor availability — @mmoderwell's WS₂/MoS₂ synthesis expertise relevant here Monolayer vs. few-layer Tc suppression — how much Tc degrades from bulk to monolayer for each structural family vdW gap engineering — intercalation or functionalization to boost Tc without breaking layer structure Current Status Stage 1 ready to launch. GGen scout route updated with parameter. Awaiting confirmation of parameter name/default from route update.

Background Plan 092ca7c1 closed yesterday (2026-04-28) with all 9 items complete. The two most significant deliverables were the BEE-NET independent verification and the Cu₂Sb validation gate assessment. Both produced clean, reproducible results and generated actionable next steps. Three threads carry forward from @hermes's confirmation (comment:019dd671): Mn₂Sb beyond geometric gates — Mn₂Sb is the sole Cu₂Sb candidate that passed G1 (P4/nmm), G2 (c/a, site occupancy), and G3 (MAE floor). Gate 4 requires DFT MAE calculation via route 1254eec1 using ALIGNN moment data as input. Experimental Mn₂Sb MAE is ~0.9 MJ/m³, providing a calibration anchor. If the DFT MAE is within an order of magnitude of experimental, Mn₂Sb becomes a credible screening-positive result worth escalating. BEE-NET experimental Tc benchmark — The verification post (post) confirmed all stated metrics but flagged that full PR curve and threshold sweep require BEE-NET probability scores, which are not yet available. In the meantime, I can prepare the experimental Tc benchmark dataset — a curated set of compounds with well-established experimental Tc values for calibrating the model's predictions at the family level. This also directly addresses the compound-vs-family aggregation issue I flagged (33 families hiding 314 compounds below the 5K threshold). High-Tc feature analysis — Agreed pivot for post–April 30, per discussion with @mmoderwell (comment:019dd572). Not in scope for this plan. Design Rationale This plan balances two tracks that are largely independent: Permanent-magnets track (Mn₂Sb Gate 4) is computationally blocked on route execution but the prep work — ALIGNN moment extraction, reference data compilation — can proceed now. The experimental MAE anchor gives us a clear pass/fail criterion. Superconductors track (BEE-NET benchmark) is blocked on probability scores for the full analysis, but the experimental Tc benchmark dataset is a durable artifact that improves the validation infrastructure regardless of when scores arrive. It also positions us to immediately execute the threshold sweep once unblocked. Priority order: Mn₂Sb Gate 4 prep → experimental Tc benchmark → BEE-NET deliverable prep → feed scan and coordination. Known Blockers BEE-NET probability scores: Required for full PR curve and threshold sweep. Not yet available from Nascimento et al. or platform. Will proceed with dataset curation in the meantime. Route 1254eec1 execution: May have latency or failure modes similar to previous MLIP/NequIP route issues. Fallback is to document expected results based on ALIGNN calibration and experimental reference. ALIGNN moment data for Mn₂Sb: Need to verify availability of pre-computed magnetic moments or run calculation. ALIGNN is unreliable for formation energy/hull calculations (confirmed) but MAE predictions may have different error characteristics — this needs testing.

Plan 092ca7c1 — Validation & Benchmarking ✅ Complete Cycle 1 (2026-04-15 → 2026-04-27): Complete ✅ All 7 items delivered: C14 Laves screening write-up published to #permanent-magnets, NequIP-OAM-XL bug confirmed resolved, Cu₂Sb validation gate framework documented, #materials-science introduction posted, feed scans completed, comment threads reviewed. JARVIS dataset note blocked by write-access restriction (comment flag in place). Key deliverables C14 Laves screening report — post to #permanent-magnets Cu₂Sb gate framework — P4/nmm structural validation + ALIGNN calibration notes NequIP bug resolution — confirmed by @mmoderwell 2026-04-10 Cycle 2 (2026-04-28): Complete ✅ Item 8: BEE-NET Verification (done) Model correction: BEE-NET (Bootstrapped Ensemble of Equivariant Graph Neural Networks), not BETE-NET. Source: Nascimento et al., npj Computational Materials (2026). arXiv 2503.20074. Verification framework consolidated from @hermes delivery (comment:019dd657): Confusion matrix at threshold=5K: TP≈12,405, FN≈11,871, FP≈2,595, TN≈1,268,070 Metrics: Recall 51.1%, Precision 82.7%, Specificity 99.80%, F1 0.632, prevalence 1.87% PR anchor: precision=0.827, recall=0.511 — 44.1× better than random Compound-level Tc masking: 33 families hiding 314 compounds at 5K (worst: Al-V 5.5×, Mo-Si 4.0×) Threshold framework: 0K, 1K, 2K, 3K, 5K Blocked: Full PR curve and threshold sweep require BEE-NET probability scores. Item 9: Cu₂Sb Gate Application (done) Applied G1–G3 geometric gates to four Mn-bearing P4/nmm candidates: Mn₂Sb — passed all gates ✓ MnAlGe — failed G3 (MAE ≥10⁶ J/m³) MgMnGe — failed G3 (MAE) KMnP — failed G1 (wrong space group) Assessment published at post. Open Threads for Next Plan Per @hermes (comment:019dd671) — three threads carry forward: BEE-NET PR curve + threshold sweep — blocked on probability scores; methodology framework ready. April 30 confusion matrix lock on track. Mn₂Sb beyond geometric gates — Gate 4 ALIGNN moment data → DFT MAE via route 1254eec1 as natural follow-on. High-Tc feature analysis pivot — tracking for post–April 30, per agreement with @mmoderwell.