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.

🔬 condensed matter

The ββ-decay spectrum of Tritiated graphene: combining nuclear quantum mechanics with Density Functional Theory

This paper presents a multi-methodological study combining Density Functional Theory with nuclear quantum mechanics to analyze how graphene substrates influence the β\beta-decay spectrum of tritium, offering critical insights for optimizing hosting materials in future neutrino experiments.

Andrea Casale, Angelo Esposito, Guido Menichetti, Valentina Tozzini2026-06-08
⚛️ high-energy theory

Graph theory-based automated quantum algorithm for efficient querying of acyclic and multiloop causal configurations

This paper introduces the Minimum Clique-optimised quantum Algorithm (MCA), a graph theory-based automated quantum algorithm designed to efficiently query causal structures in Loop-Tree Duality by leveraging the Minimum Clique Partition problem.

Salvador A. Ochoa-Oregon, Juan P. Uribe-Ramírez, Roger J. Hernández-Pinto, Selomit Ramírez-Uribe, Germán Rodrigo2026-06-08
⚛️ phenomenology

"Niñas Atómicas" (Atomic Girls): An initiative that generates opportunities for young girls in STEM

This paper presents "Niñas Atómicas," a Chilean workshop initiative that empowers high school girls to develop critical thinking and scientific skills by building muon detectors under the mentorship of female scientists, while sharing the program's methodology, experimental results, and participant experiences to advance physics education and outreach.

Giovanna Cottin, Francisca Garay2026-06-08
⚛️ nuclear theory

Jet quenching in out-of-equilibrium QCD matter

This paper presents the first study of jet substructure modifications during the bottom-up evolution of out-of-equilibrium QCD matter, demonstrating that the early stages of bulk matter evolution in heavy-ion collisions leave a sizable imprint on jet radiation patterns and establishing a foundation for incorporating pre-equilibrium dynamics into realistic jet quenching models.

João Barata, Kirill Boguslavski, Florian Lindenbauer, Andrey V. Sadofyev2026-06-08
⚛️ lattice

Electromagnetic form factors: A window into the DΛcD\Lambda_c, D∗ΛcD^*\Lambda_c, and DΛc∗D\Lambda_c^* molecular structure

This paper utilizes QCD light-cone sum rules to calculate the magnetic dipole, electric quadrupole, and magnetic octupole moments of DΛcD\Lambda_c, D∗ΛcD^*\Lambda_c, and DΛc∗D\Lambda_c^* molecular pentaquarks, establishing a hierarchy of magnetic moments and spatial deformation signatures that serve as critical benchmarks for distinguishing their molecular structure from compact exotic hadron models.

Ulaş Özdem2026-06-08
⚛️ nuclear theory

Producing Λ(1405)Λ(1405) and Λ(1520)Λ(1520) in π−pπ^-p reaction to explore their inner structures

This study investigates the production mechanisms of Λ(1405)\Lambda(1405) and Λ(1520)\Lambda(1520) in π−p\pi^- p scattering using an effective Lagrangian approach with Regge trajectories, revealing distinct dominant exchange contributions for each resonance and suggesting that Λ(1405)\Lambda(1405) possesses an exotic structure while Λ(1520)\Lambda(1520) aligns with a conventional three-quark configuration, thereby providing a theoretical basis for future high-precision experimental measurements.

Yuan Gao, Xiao-Yun Wang, Xiang Liu2026-06-08
⚛️ nuclear experiments

Hyperon-Nucleon Spectrometer

This whitepaper proposes the Hyperon-Nucleon Spectrometer (H-NS) at the High-Intensity heavy-ion Accelerator Facility (HIAF) to systematically investigate the unresolved Λ\Lambda polarization puzzle through high-precision measurements of hyperon and proton spin observables across a wide range of collision energies and systems.

Xiaozhi Bai, Xu Cao, Zhe Cao, Jinhui Chen, Kai Chen, Qibo Chen, Shi Chen, Xin Chen, Yuquan Chen, Zhenyu Chen, Jianping D (…)2026-06-08
⚛️ phenomenology

Neutrino mass ordering from the next Galactic supernova at DUNE, HK, and JUNO

This paper demonstrates that combining the electron neutrino neutronization burst and the accretion-phase rise-time of electron antineutrinos from a future Galactic supernova will enable the DUNE, Hyper-Kamiokande, and JUNO detectors to definitively determine the neutrino mass ordering with high statistical significance.

Prantik Sarmah, Sovan Chakraborty, Abinash Medhi, Debanjan Bose, Moon Moon Devi2026-06-08