Exact asymptotic constant for Fano subsquares in Latin squares

Determine the exact value of the asymptotic constant governing ζ*(n,S_7)/n^4, where ζ*(n,S_7) is the maximum number of subsquares isotopic to the Fano Latin square S_7 in a Latin square of order n.

Background

The paper proves ζ*(n,S_7)=Θ(n4), with explicit lower and upper bounds, thereby resolving the order of growth. It does not determine the sharp leading constant and records only bounds on its limsup.

References

The correct constant remains undetermined.

The Problem Is the Problem: Towards Scalable Mathematical Discovery  (2608.16977 - Zheng et al., 17 Aug 2026) in Remark C.15.10, Appendix C.15