Mathematical physics sits at the fascinating intersection where abstract equations meet the fundamental laws of our universe. This field uses rigorous mathematical tools to model everything from the behavior of subatomic particles to the curvature of spacetime, turning complex theories into testable predictions. It is the language through which physicists describe reality, bridging the gap between pure mathematics and physical observation.

On Gist.Science, we process every new preprint published in this category on arXiv to make these dense studies accessible to everyone. Whether you are a specialist or a curious reader, you will find both plain-language overviews and detailed technical summaries for each paper. Below are the latest mathematical physics papers from arXiv, curated to help you explore the cutting edge of theoretical science.

⚛️ general relativity

Constitutive birefringence and critical curves in the rotating García--Díaz black hole

This paper investigates high-frequency electromagnetic propagation in a rotating García--Díaz black hole coupled to nonlinear electrodynamics, demonstrating that the constitutive response induces birefringence that splits the spacetime's null cone into two effective optical metrics, resulting in distinct polarization-dependent critical contours on the observer's celestial sphere.

Ariel Guzmán, Mohsen Fathi, J. R. Villanueva2026-06-19