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.

🌀 nonlinear sciences

Two-dimensional nonlinear Schrödinger equations with potential and dispersion given by arbitrary functions: Reductions and exact solutions

This paper investigates a generalized two-dimensional nonlinear Schrödinger equation with arbitrary potential and dispersion functions, deriving various dimensional reductions and presenting numerous new exact solutions through methods like functional separation of variables and structural analogy to serve as benchmarks for numerical and analytical verification.

Andrei D. Polyanin2026-03-03
🔢 mathematics

Hankel Determinant for a Perturbed Laguerre Weight with Pole Singularities and Generalized Painlevé III' Equation

This paper investigates the Hankel determinant associated with a perturbed Laguerre weight featuring pole singularities of order up to two, deriving a system of difference equations for recurrence coefficients and establishing coupled partial differential equations that reduce to generalized Painlevé III' equations, while also extending the analysis to higher-order pole perturbations.

Shulin Lyu, Yuanfei Lyu2026-03-03