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

CP violation in H^\pm \to W^\pm Z: A physical approach for the 2HDM

This paper investigates CP violation in the H±W±ZH^\pm \to W^\pm Z decay within the two-Higgs-Doublet model by expressing amplitudes in physical couplings, confirming previous interference results while identifying additional CP-violating sources from internal bosonic and fermionic loop interferences that manifest as charge asymmetry in inclusive decays.

Wafaa Khater, Odd Magne Ogreid, Per Osland, Margarida Nesbitt Rebelo2026-02-03
⚛️ nuclear theory

Universal Relations and Correlation Analysis of Proto-Neutron Star Properties in Energy-Momentum Squared Gravity

This study investigates the macroscopic properties and universal relations of proto-neutron stars within Energy-Momentum Squared Gravity, revealing that while thermodynamic variables and the modified gravity parameter significantly alter individual stellar characteristics, the underlying correlations between these properties remain robust and largely unaffected.

Sayantan Ghosh2026-02-03
⚛️ phenomenology

Pseudo-Goldstone Neutrinos and Majoron Phenomenology from Spontaneous U(1)LμLτU(1){Lμ-L_τ} Breaking

This paper proposes a predictive supersymmetric framework where spontaneous breaking of the U(1)LμLτU(1)_{L_\mu-L_\tau} symmetry generates neutrino masses via a pseudo-Goldstone right-handed neutrino and a Majoron-like particle, successfully reproducing observed oscillation data while offering testable signatures in cosmology, neutrino decay, and future collider searches.

Gayatri Ghosh2026-02-03
⚛️ phenomenology

Study of Form Factors and Observables in BcDs+B_c^- \rightarrow D_{s}^{*-}\ell^+\ell^- and BcDsννˉB_c^- \rightarrow D_{s}^{*-}ν\barν decays

This paper investigates the Standard Model predictions for BcDs+B_c^- \rightarrow D_{s}^{*-}\ell^+\ell^- and BcDsννˉB_c^- \rightarrow D_{s}^{*-}\nu\bar{\nu} decays by determining form factors from lattice QCD inputs and heavy-quark spin symmetry, subsequently calculating branching ratios, lepton-flavour-sensitive observables, and angular distributions for the cascade decay.

Utsab Dey, Soumitra Nandi2026-02-03
⚛️ phenomenology

Conceptual Design of the Muonium-to-Antimuonium Conversion Experiment (MACE)

This paper presents the theoretical framework and detailed experimental design of the Muonium-to-Antimuonium Conversion Experiment (MACE), which aims to discover or constrain charged lepton flavor violation by searching for muonium-to-antimuonium conversion with a sensitivity of approximately 101310^{-13}.

Ai-Yu Bai, Hanjie Cai, Chang-Lin Chen, Siyuan Chen, Xurong Chen, Yu Chen, Weibin Cheng, Ling-Yun Dai, Rui-Rui Fan, Li Go (…)2026-02-02
⚛️ phenomenology

Effects of hadronic reinteraction on jet fragmentation from small to large systems

Using the X-SCAPE event generator coupled with the SMASH afterburner, this study demonstrates that hadronic rescattering significantly modifies jet fragmentation observables even in small systems like e++ee^++e^- collisions, highlighting the critical role of the hadronic phase in jet quenching across different collision environments.

Hendrik Roch, Aaron Angerami, Ritu Arora, Steffen Bass, Yi Chen, Ritoban Datta, Lipei Du, Raymond Ehlers, Hannah Elfner (…)2026-02-02