What is Connected Papers?

**Connected Papers** is a handy tool designed to help researchers and students explore academic papers in a visual and intuitive way. Whether you're diving into a new field or trying to keep up with the latest research, this tool makes it easy to discover relevant papers and understand the connections between them.

What are the features of Connected Papers?

* **Visual Graph Builder**: Start with a paper you know, and Connected Papers will create a visual map of related papers, helping you see the bigger picture in your field. * **Prior and Derivative Works**: Uncover important foundational papers and find the latest advancements that build on your chosen research. * **All Fields Covered**: From machine learning to biology and philosophy, Connected Papers uses the vast Semantic Scholar database to cover every academic area. * **Regular Updates**: Stay current with new papers and trends without the hassle of constant searching.

What are the use cases of Connected Papers?

* **Exploring New Fields**: Get a clear overview of any academic area and find key papers quickly. * **Keeping Up with Research**: Stay on top of the latest publications in fast-moving fields like machine learning. * **Thesis Bibliography**: Use Connected Papers to fill gaps and ensure you haven’t missed important references. * **Finding Prior and Derivative Works**: Identify foundational papers and the latest state-of-the-art research in your area.

How to use Connected Papers?

1. Start by entering a paper you're familiar with. 2. Let Connected Papers build a visual graph of related papers. 3. Explore the graph to discover new and relevant research. 4. Use the Prior Works and Derivative Works views to uncover important connections.