Thread: Empirical methods Vs. theory derived formulas

Asking the science professionals : is there any theory in physics that predicted or derived the correct Fundamental formula(s) ahead of experiments ? ......... Also , did either of the Quantum or the Relativity theory build formulas from their own nature 'description' ? I mean non-empirical formulas , solely derived from describing how nature works . I believe e=mc2 is also empirical ( or derived from an empirical formula )......Thank you !Urod--------- sorry , can't Format the text .