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.

Higher-Order Linear Differential Equations for Unitary Matrix Integrals: Applications and Generalisations

This paper establishes that specific unitary matrix integrals relevant to random permutation statistics and the Riemann zeta function satisfy both first-order matrix and higher-order scalar linear differential equations, offering an efficient computational alternative to nonlinear Painlevé characterizations while demonstrating that these results extend to natural β\beta-generalizations.

Peter J. Forrester, Fei Wei2026-02-20🔢 math-ph

The Levi-Civita connection and Chern connections for cocycle deformations of Kähler manifolds

This paper demonstrates that unitary cocycle deformations of covariant \ast-differential calculi preserve complex structures and Chern connections as twists of their original forms, while establishing that the Levi-Civita connection on deformed Kähler manifolds decomposes into the direct sum of twisted holomorphic and anti-holomorphic Chern connections.

Jyotishman Bhowmick, Bappa Ghosh2026-02-19🔢 math-ph

Numerical Solution of the Bardeen-Cooper-Schrieffer Equation for Unconventional Superconductors

This paper investigates the analytical properties and presents an efficient Galerkin-based numerical solution using B-splines for the Bardeen-Cooper-Schrieffer equation describing unconventional superconductors with long-range power-law interactions on a dd-dimensional lattice, with specific results demonstrated for a nodal superconductor on a two-dimensional square lattice.

Andreas A. Buchheit, Torsten Keßler, Sergej Rjasanow2026-02-19🔢 math-ph

Finite elements for the space approximation of a differential model for salts crystallization

This paper proposes and validates a finite-element space discretization combined with implicit-explicit time marching to simulate salt crystallization in stone artifacts, extending previous one-dimensional models to higher dimensions while conducting sensitivity analysis, stability considerations, and convergence testing.

Alessandra Aimi, Gabriella Bretti, Giulia Di Credico, Francesco Freddi, Chiara Guardasoni, Mario Pezzella2026-02-19🔢 math-ph