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

A dynamic mechanism for prevalence of triangles in competitive networks

This paper proposes that the prevalence of triangles in competitive networks arises naturally from the requirement of dynamic stability in Lotka-Volterra systems, demonstrating that networks supporting stronger competitive interactions exhibit higher clustering coefficients and that real-world plant networks show this stabilizing structural signature.

M. N. Mooij, M. Baudena, A. S. von der Heydt, L. Miele, I. Kryven2026-03-19
🔢 mathematics

Gaussian concentration, integral probability metrics, and coupling functionals for infinite lattice systems

This paper establishes a transport-entropy framework for Gaussian concentration on infinite lattice systems, proving that while the associated transportation costs lack metric extensivity, the integral probability metric and coupling functional coincide in finite volumes to extend the Kantorovich-Rubinstein theorem and characterize concentration via Marton's inequality, ultimately converging to the dˉ\bar d-metric in the thermodynamic limit.

J. -R. Chazottes, P. Collet, F. Redig2026-03-19
⚛️ high-energy theory

Fusion rule in conformal field theories and topological orders: A unified view of correspondence and (fractional) supersymmetry and their relation to topological holography

This paper proposes a unified framework for ZNZ_N extended chiral and bulk conformal field theories and their corresponding topological orders by explicitly constructing a "bulk semion" subalgebra that elucidates the correspondence between fusion rules, generalized symmetries, and topological holography, thereby offering a method to derive topological order data directly from bulk CFTs.

Yoshiki Fukusumi2026-03-18