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.

⚛️ lattice

Modulated symmetries from generalized Lieb-Schultz-Mattis anomalies

This article establishes a unified, non-perturbative framework demonstrating that spatially modulated symmetries and their associated dipole algebras naturally emerge from the gauging of ordinary symmetries in the presence of generalized Lieb-Schultz-Mattis anomalies, and provides explicit lattice models as well as field-theoretic descriptions across arbitrary spatial dimensions.

Hiromi Ebisu, Bo Han, Weiguang Cao2026-04-29
🔢 mathematics

Invariant Measures in Hamiltonian Systems: The Analytical Foundations of Statistical Physics

This paper constructs a time-invariant measure on Hamiltonian energy level sets to establish a probabilistic foundation for statistical physics, demonstrating how this measure generates the microcanonical partition function and asymptotically recovers the canonical ensemble, thereby offering an alternative solution to Simon's second problem.

Luis A. Cedeño-Pérez, Alexis E. López-Velázquez2026-04-29