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.

🔢 mathematics

Linking Aneurysmal Geometry and Hemodynamics Using Computational Fluid Dynamics

This study utilizes a large-scale, patient-specific computational fluid dynamics framework to demonstrate that specific abdominal aortic aneurysm geometric features reliably dictate hemodynamic patterns, suggesting these geometry-driven flow signatures can serve as valuable biomarkers for predicting aneurysm growth and rupture risk.

Spyridon C. Katsoudas, Konstantina C. Kyriakoudi, Grigorios T. Chrimatopoulos, Panagiotis D. Linardopoulos, Christoforos (…)2026-03-24
🔢 mathematics

Age-structured hydrodynamics of ensembles of anomalously diffusing particles with renewal resetting

This paper develops an age-structured hydrodynamic theory to describe the collective behavior and non-equilibrium steady states of large ensembles of anomalously diffusing particles under stochastic renewal resetting, revealing that while independent resetting yields standard densities, protocols introducing global inter-particle correlations result in steady-state distributions with compact supports.

Baruch Meerson, Ohad Vilk2026-03-24
🌀 nonlinear sciences

Sparse Weak-Form Discovery of Stochastic Generators

This paper introduces a novel data-driven framework for discovering stochastic differential equations by unifying Weak SINDy's spatial Gaussian test functions with stochastic system identification, thereby eliminating structural regression bias through unbiased noise projection and enabling the joint sparse recovery of drift and diffusion terms with high accuracy across multiple benchmarks.

Eshwar R A, Gajanan V. Honnavar2026-03-24
⚛️ general relativity

Causal Structure of Spacetime Singularities and Their Observable Signatures

This paper analyzes the causal structure and geodesic dynamics of horizonless JMN-1 and JNW spacetimes to demonstrate how their distinct singularity types and effective repulsive behaviors produce unique strong-field lensing and shadow signatures that could be observationally distinguished from black holes by instruments like the Event Horizon Telescope.

Bina Patel, Jahnvi Mistry, Ayush Bidlan, Parth Bambhaniya2026-03-24
🔢 mathematics

On Sampling Methods for Inverse Biharmonic Scattering Problems in Supported Plates

This paper establishes the theoretical foundations for the linear and direct sampling methods to qualitatively recover supported cavities in thin elastic plates governed by the biharmonic wave equation, demonstrating through numerical experiments that both methods robustly identify obstacle locations, with the direct sampling method offering superior stability and computational efficiency.

Carlos Borges, Rafael Ceja Ayala, Peter Nekrasov2026-03-24