Hep-Lat, short for High Energy Physics – Lattice, explores the fundamental forces of nature by simulating particle interactions on a digital grid. Instead of relying solely on abstract equations, researchers in this field use powerful computers to model how quarks and gluons bind together, offering deep insights into the structure of matter that are often impossible to derive analytically.

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Below are the latest papers in High Energy Physics – Lattice, curated directly from arXiv and ready for you to explore.

Comparison of the mixed-fermion-action Effects using different fermion and gauge actions with 2+1 and 2+1+1 flavors

This paper calculates the leading-order mixed-action chiral perturbation theory constant Δmix\Delta_{\rm mix} using 2+1+12+1+1-flavor lattice ensembles, revealing that the fermion action dominates the results while the gauge action has a measurable secondary effect and charm quark loops are negligible.

Zun-Xian Zhang, Mengchu Cai, Bolun Hu, Xiangyu Jiang, Xiao-Lan Meng, Yi-Bo Yang, Dian-Jun Zhao2026-03-04⚛️ hep-lat

Resolving the structure of bound states using lattice quantum field theories

This paper presents the first lattice calculation of a two-to-two particle matrix element using pionless effective field theory to demonstrate that while finite-volume formalism is unnecessary for deep-bound states, it is critical for accurately determining the infinite-volume elastic form factors and charge radii of shallow-bound states like the deuteron.

Joseph Moscoso, Felipe G. Ortega-Gama, Raúl A. Briceño, Andrew W. Jackura, Charles Kacir, Amy N. Nicholson2026-03-04⚛️ hep-lat

Tensor renormalization group approach to the O(2)O(2) models via symmetry-twisted partition functions

This paper demonstrates that symmetry-twisted partition functions computed via the tensor renormalization group framework effectively detect spontaneous symmetry breaking in three-dimensional O(2)O(2) models, determine the BKT transition in two dimensions, and successfully identify phase transitions in generalized two-dimensional O(2)O(2) models.

Shinichiro Akiyama, Raghav G. Jha, Jun Maeda, Yuya Tanizaki, Judah Unmuth-Yockey2026-03-04⚛️ hep-lat

Topological crystals and soliton lattices in a Gross-Neveu model with Hilbert-space fragmentation

Using matrix product state simulations, this paper reveals that doping the Gross-Neveu-Wilson model induces exotic inhomogeneous phases, including topological crystals and soliton lattices driven by Hilbert-space fragmentation, as well as chiral spirals, thereby demonstrating the rich finite-density landscape of lattice field theories and motivating future quantum simulations.

Sergio Cerezo-Roquebrún, Simon Hands, Alejandro Bermudez2026-03-03⚛️ hep-lat

Position-space sampling for local multiquark operators in lattice QCD using distillation and the importance of tetraquark operators for Tcc(3875)+T_{cc}(3875)^+

This paper introduces a position-space sampling method within the distillation framework to efficiently compute local multiquark operators, demonstrating that including local tetraquark operators significantly alters the extracted finite-volume spectrum and scattering phase shifts of the Tcc(3875)+T_{cc}(3875)^+ state.

Andres Stump, Jeremy R. Green2026-03-03⚛️ hep-lat

Precision determination of nucleon iso-vector scalar and tensor charges at the physical point

This paper presents a high-precision lattice QCD determination of the nucleon iso-vector scalar and tensor charges at the physical point by employing a novel "blending" method to suppress excited state contamination across 15 Nf=2+1N_f=2+1 ensembles, yielding the most accurate predictions to date with comprehensive systematic error analysis.

Ji-Hao Wang, Zhi-Cheng Hu, Xiangdong Ji, Xiangyu Jiang, Yushan Su, Peng Sun, Yi-Bo Yang2026-03-03⚛️ hep-lat