Condensed matter physics and materials science form a dynamic partnership, exploring how the collective behavior of atoms gives rise to the unique properties of solids and liquids. This field bridges the gap between fundamental quantum mechanics and the practical engineering of everything from flexible electronics to superconductors, turning abstract theories into tangible innovations that shape our daily lives.

At Gist.Science, we process every new preprint in this category directly from arXiv to make these complex discoveries accessible to everyone. Our team generates both plain-language overviews and detailed technical summaries for each paper, ensuring that researchers, students, and curious minds alike can grasp the latest breakthroughs without getting lost in dense jargon.

Below are the latest papers in condensed matter and materials science, organized by their most recent publication dates.

Fully Atomic-Layer-Deposited Vertical Complementary FeRAM with Ultra-High 2Pr > 100 uC/cm2 and High Endurance > 1E10 cycles

This paper presents an all-atomic-layer-deposited vertical complementary FeRAM architecture that utilizes a differential polarization summation scheme to achieve an ultra-high effective remanent polarization exceeding 100 uC/cm² and endurance beyond 10¹⁰ cycles, effectively overcoming the intrinsic limitations of traditional HfO₂-based ferroelectric memory.

Renhao Xue, Ruizhan Yan, Mansun Chan, Xiwen Liu2026-04-17🔬 cond-mat.mtrl-sci

Lattice dynamics and complete polarization analysis of Raman-active modes in LaInO3_3

This study combines polarization-angle resolved Raman spectroscopy with density functional theory calculations to comprehensively identify, assign, and characterize the Raman-active phonon modes in orthorhombic LaInO3_3, successfully extracting relative Raman tensor elements and confirming experimental frequencies through first-principles simulations.

Jonas Rose, Hai Nguyen, Moritz Meißner, Zbigniew Galazka, Roland Gillen, Georg Hoffmann, Oliver Brandt, Manfred Ramsteiner, Markus R. Wagner, Hans Tornatzky2026-04-17🔬 cond-mat.mtrl-sci

The rich phase diagram of the prototypical iridate Ba2_2IrO4_4: Effective low-energy models and metal-insulator transition

This study employs a combination of ab initio techniques and dynamical mean-field theory to establish a three-band effective model for Ba2_2IrO4_4 that accurately captures its low-energy physics, revealing a rich phase diagram with a metal-insulator transition and providing insights into its similarities with high-temperature superconducting cuprates.

Francesco Cassol, Léo Gaspard, Michele Casula, Cyril Martins, Benjamin Lenz2026-04-16🔬 cond-mat.mtrl-sci

Hybrid micromagnetic and atomistic modeling of magnetization dynamics induced by engineered defects

This study introduces a 3D hybrid micromagnetic-atomistic modeling framework to investigate how engineered defects, specifically double-slit structures and tunable anisotropic tetrahedral clusters, influence magnetization dynamics by revealing spin wave interference patterns and controlling domain wall behavior and skyrmion stability.

Nastaran Salehi, Olle Eriksson, Johan Hellsvik, Manuel Pereiro2026-04-16🔬 cond-mat.mtrl-sci

Uni2D: A Universal Machine Learning Interatomic Potential for Two-Dimensional Materials

This paper introduces Uni2D, a universal machine learning interatomic potential trained on a vast dataset of 20,000 materials to accurately model diverse two-dimensional systems for high-throughput screening, complemented by an LLM-powered agent to automate simulation workflows.

Haidi Wang, Yufan Yao, Haonan Song, Huimiao Wang, Xiaofeng Liu, Zhao Chen, Weiwei Chen, Weiduo Zhu, Zhongjun Li, Jinlong Yang2026-04-16🔬 cond-mat.mtrl-sci

Autonomous Multi-objective Alloy Design through Simulation-guided Optimization

The paper presents AutoMAT, an autonomous hierarchical framework that integrates large language models, automated CALPHAD simulations, and AI-guided optimization to efficiently discover and experimentally validate high-performance alloys, successfully identifying a lightweight titanium alloy and a high-entropy alloy with superior properties while compressing the discovery timeline from years to weeks.

Penghui Yang, Chendong Zhao, Bijun Tang, Zhonghan Zhang, Xinrun Wang, Yanchen Deng, Xuyu Dong, Yuhao Lu, Jianguo Huang, Yixuan Li, Yushan Xiao, Cuntai Guan, Zheng Liu, Bo An2026-04-16🔬 cond-mat.mtrl-sci