Hep-Ex explores the fascinating intersection where particle physics meets experimental reality. This field investigates how scientists build massive detectors and accelerate particles to test the fundamental laws of nature, turning abstract theories into measurable data. It is the rigorous process of searching for new particles or forces that could reshape our understanding of the universe, often requiring years of collaboration and engineering.

At Gist.Science, we ensure these discoveries become accessible to everyone. We process every new preprint in this category directly from arXiv, generating both plain-language explanations for curious readers and detailed technical summaries for specialists. Our goal is to bridge the gap between complex experimental results and public understanding without losing scientific nuance.

Below are the latest papers in Hep-Ex, freshly summarized and ready for you to explore.

⚛️ high-energy experiments

Boosting Sensitivity to HHbbˉγγHH\to b\bar{b} γγ with Graph Neural Networks and XGBoost

This paper demonstrates that a Graph Neural Network (GNN) outperforms an XGBoost classifier in enhancing the sensitivity of HHbbˉγγHH \to b\bar{b}\gamma\gamma searches at 13.6 TeV, significantly improving the expected upper limits on the double Higgs production cross-section and the Higgs boson self-coupling (κλ\kappa_\lambda) compared to current ATLAS results.

Mohamed Belfkir, Mohamed Amin Loualidi, Salah Nasri2026-02-11
⚛️ high-energy experiments

First observation of the ηcΞ0Ξˉ0η_{c}\toΞ^{0} \barΞ^{0} decay

Using a sample of approximately one billion J/ψJ/\psi events collected by the BESIII detector, this paper reports the first observation of the ηcK0Kˉ0\eta_c \to K^0 \bar{K}^0 decay and provides its measured branching fractions considering both constructive and destructive interference scenarios.

BESIII Collaboration, M. Ablikim, M. N. Achasov, P. Adlarson, X. C. Ai, C. S. Akondi, R. Aliberti, A. Amoroso, Q. An, Y. (…)2026-02-11
⚛️ high-energy experiments

First Indication of Solar 8^8B Neutrinos via Coherent Elastic Neutrino-Nucleus Scattering with XENONnT

The XENONnT experiment has reported the first measurement of nuclear recoils from solar 8^8B neutrinos using coherent elastic neutrino-nucleus scattering, providing a solar neutrino flux and cross section consistent with Standard Model predictions.

E. Aprile, J. Aalbers, K. Abe, S. Ahmed Maouloud, L. Althueser, B. Andrieu, E. Angelino, D. Antón Martin, F. Arneodo, L. (…)2026-02-10
⚛️ high-energy experiments

Fabrication and characterization of AlMn alloy superconducting films for 0vbb experiments

This paper investigates the fabrication and characterization of AlMn alloy superconducting films, demonstrating that their critical temperature can be tuned to the 10–20 mK range through annealing and studying its sensitivity to magnetic fields, which is essential for developing transition edge sensors (TES) for next-generation neutrinoless double-beta decay experiments.

Zhouhui Liu, Yifei Zhang, Yu Xu, Mengxian Zhang, Qing Yu, Xufang Li, He Gao, Zhengwei Li, Daikang Yan, Shibo Shu, Yongji (…)2026-02-10