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

Radiative corrections to decays of the 125 GeV Higgs boson in the complex Higgs triplet model

This paper calculates full one-loop radiative corrections to the decays of the 125 GeV Higgs boson within the complex Higgs triplet model, demonstrating that characteristic deviations in decay rates—such as enhanced WW∗/ZZ∗WW^*/ZZ^* channels and suppressed γγ\gamma\gamma modes—distinguish this framework from the Standard Model and other extensions, offering testable signatures for future high-luminosity colliders.

Masashi Aiko, Shinya Kanemura, Mariko Kikuchi, Kodai Sakurai, Sora Taniguchi, Kei Yagyu2026-05-12
⚛️ phenomenology

Quantum interferometric probe of neutron--hidden neutron oscillations

This paper proposes using macroscopic quantum interferometry with very cold neutrons in a Mach–Zehnder setup to directly probe neutron–hidden neutron oscillations, demonstrating that existing facilities can access previously unexplored parameter space relevant to baryonic dark matter by detecting phase-dependent intensity modulations.

Antonio Capolupo, Gabriele Pisacane, Aniello Quaranta, Peter Böni2026-05-12
⚛️ nuclear theory

Probing Jet-Medium Interactions in Heavy-Ion Collisions Using Energy-Energy Correlators

This paper proposes an augmentation method utilizing momentum conservation in γ\gamma-jet events to correct for jet-medium interaction effects in Energy-Energy Correlators (EECs) within heavy-ion collisions, thereby enabling a more precise extraction of jet shower dynamics and providing a novel tool to test QGP energy loss scenarios.

Rushil Saraswat, Aditya Prasad Dash, Huan Zhong Huang, Gang Wang, Xin-Nian Wang, Zhong Yang2026-05-12
⚛️ quantum physics

Beyond the Lorenz Gauge: Probing a Stueckelberg Scalar in the Electric Aharonov-Bohm Effect

This paper proposes a single-electron interferometry experiment with picosecond time resolution to test the original formulation of the electric Aharonov-Bohm effect, aiming to determine if the Stueckelberg scalar survives as a physical field by detecting a distinctive 1−cos⁡(ωT)1-\cos(\omega T) phase shift that would challenge the Lorenz gauge as a fundamental principle rather than a mere mathematical convenience.

Renato Vieira dos Santos2026-05-12
⚛️ nuclear theory

Modeling Λ\Lambda polarization in Au++Au collisions at sNN=200\sqrt{s_{\rm NN}}=200 GeV using relativistic spin hydrodynamics

This paper employs a novel (1+1+2)(1+1+2)D ideal relativistic spin hydrodynamics model incorporating transverse flow and longitudinal spin acceleration to successfully reproduce experimental Λ\Lambda hyperon polarization data in Au+Au collisions at sNN=200\sqrt{s_{\rm NN}}=200 GeV and predicts the yet-unmeasured in-plane transverse spin polarization.

Matteo Buzzegoli, Aleksandar Gecic, Rajeev Singh2026-05-12
🔬 applied physics

The Case for Space-Based Particle Colliders: Orbital Infrastructure as a Path to Grand Unification Energy Scales

This paper argues that achieving the extreme energy scales necessary for Grand Unification requires transitioning from terrestrial to space-based particle colliders, leveraging orbital advantages like ultra-high vacuum, passive cooling, and gigawatt-scale power infrastructure to overcome the size and thermodynamic limitations of Earth-bound facilities.

Viktor Danchev, Alex Dyer, Sebastian Grau, Guillaume Vazeille2026-05-12
⚛️ phenomenology

Primordial Black Hole Hotspots Beyond Flat Spacetime

This paper formulates the diffusion equation for primordial black hole hotspots in an expanding universe, revealing that while cosmological expansion does not alter the robust formation or spatial temperature profile, it significantly accelerates the cooling process and ensures all hotspots eventually disappear within a finite time, contrary to flat-spacetime predictions.

Doojin Kim, TaeHun Kim, Jong-Chul Park, Jong-Hyun Yoon2026-05-12