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

Vacuum polarization and pair production in time-dependent electric fields: A quantum-kinetic-equation approach

This study presents an extensive nonperturbative analysis of vacuum polarization and pair production in time-dependent electric fields using a revised quantum kinetic equation framework, computing key observable quantities and demonstrating consistency with the Dirac-Heisenberg-Wigner formalism to establish a firmer theoretical basis for strong-field physics.

I. A. Aleksandrov, V. A. Bokhan, A. I. Baksheev, A. Kudlis2026-02-03
⚛️ nuclear experiments

Insights into the exotic charged states Zb(10610)Z_b(10610) and Zb(10650)Z_b(10650) from their photoproduction off nuclei

This paper investigates the photoproduction of the exotic charged states Zb(10610)Z_b(10610) and Zb(10650)Z_b(10650) off nuclei using a collision model based on the nuclear spectral function, demonstrating that absolute and relative observables calculated for various internal structure scenarios (compact tetraquarks, molecules, and mixtures) are sensitive enough to distinguish their nature in future high-luminosity electron-ion collider experiments.

E. Ya. Paryev2026-02-03
⚛️ 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)Lμ−LτU(1){Lμ-L_τ} Breaking

This paper proposes a predictive supersymmetric framework where spontaneous breaking of the U(1)Lμ−LτU(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

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 10−1310^{-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