Hep-Ph explores the fundamental forces that govern how particles interact and behave at the smallest scales imaginable. This field bridges the gap between theoretical predictions and experimental reality, helping scientists understand the building blocks of our universe without getting lost in complex mathematics. Whether investigating the Higgs boson or searching for new physics beyond current models, these studies push the boundaries of human knowledge about matter and energy.

At Gist.Science, we process every new preprint in this category as soon as it appears on arXiv. We strip away the dense jargon to offer both accessible plain-language explanations and detailed technical summaries, ensuring that groundbreaking research is understandable to everyone from students to seasoned experts. Below are the latest papers in this dynamic field, ready for you to explore with clarity and depth.

⚛️ phenomenology

λ\lambda, ρ\rho, and σ\sigma Regge trajectories for the hexaquark (uˉ(cc))(b(bˉbˉ)){(\bar{u}(cc))(b(\bar{b}\bar{b}))} in the triquark-antitriquark picture

This paper proposes Regge trajectory relations for the hexaquark (uˉ(cc))(b(bˉbˉ)){(\bar{u}(cc))(b(\bar{b}\bar{b}))} within a triquark-antitriquark framework, demonstrating that its complex internal structure necessitates specific λ\lambda, ρ\rho, and σ\sigma trajectory models distinct from simple meson analogs, while providing mass estimates for the resulting excited states.

Xin-Ru Liu, Qi Liu, Jiao-Kai Chen2026-06-30
⚛️ nuclear theory

Anisotropic hadronic rescattering and its impact on K∗0K^{*0} yield, and polarization observable

Using the AMPT model for Au+Au collisions at 200 GeV, this study demonstrates that anisotropic hadronic rescattering, driven by Lorentz boost effects on decay angles, significantly suppresses reconstructed K∗0K^{*0} yields and induces apparent spin alignment signals (ρ00\rho_{00} deviations) in both production-plane and helicity frames, even in the absence of intrinsic polarization.

Kadambini Menduli, Md. Nasim2026-06-30