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.

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Maximal subalgebras in the three exceptional simple finite-dimensional Lie superalgebras

This paper resolves the previously open problem of classifying maximal graded subalgebras for the three exceptional simple finite-dimensional Lie superalgebras ospa(4∣2)\mathfrak{osp}_a(4|2), ag(2)\mathfrak{ag}(2), and ab(3)\mathfrak{ab}(3) by enumerating their applicable Z\mathbb{Z}-gradings and providing explicit descriptions of their maximal subalgebras, while also identifying a missing case in the general theory of graded subalgebras for vectorial Lie superalgebras of depth greater than one.

Dimitry Leites, Oleksandr Lozhechnyk2026-10-05
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Discriminating Lindbladian Dynamics

This paper establishes the fundamental limits of discriminating quantum Markovian dynamics by characterizing the optimal error exponent as the maximal instantaneous increase in quantum relative entropy and demonstrating that temporal resolution serves as a critical resource, enabling perfect discrimination with zero type-I error in certain quantum regimes where classical strategies fail.

Robert Salzmann, Ludovico Lami, Martin B. Plenio, Susana F. Huelga2026-10-05
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Modified logarithmic Sobolev inequality for 1D non-commuting Hamiltonians

This paper establishes the first modified logarithmic Sobolev inequality for finite-range, non-commuting Hamiltonians on 1D chains, proving that heat-bath dynamics and related Gibbs samplers achieve rapid mixing with times of order O(log⁡n⋅log⁡(n/ϵ))\mathcal{O}(\log n \cdot \log(n/\epsilon)) by combining weak quasi-factorization, decay-of-correlation estimates, and a uniform conditional local gap.

Ángela Capel, David Pérez-García, Matteo Scandi2026-10-05
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Complete Factorial Asymptotics and Integrable Structure of Generalized Charlier Recurrence Coefficients

This paper establishes the complete factorial asymptotics of the recurrence coefficients for generalized Charlier polynomials by proving their connection to the recessive solution of a discrete Bessel equation via a discrete Painlevé II parametrization and independently verifying these results through a sector decomposition of the associated Hankel determinants.

Mahouton Norbert Hounkonnou2026-10-02
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Gaugino condensates in N=1\mathcal{N}=1 super-Yang-Mills Theory on Eguchi-Hanson space

This paper investigates gaugino condensates in N=1\mathcal{N}=1 SU(N)SU(N) super-Yang-Mills theory on Eguchi-Hanson space using instanton methods, demonstrating how fractional topological charge and boundary spectral asymmetry modify the calculus to yield specific condensate values that reproduce flat-space results for SU(2)SU(2) while revealing distinct non-perturbative structures for higher-rank groups.

Mohamed M. Anber2026-10-02
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Endpoint Mapping Properties of Wave Operators for Schrödinger Operators in Dimensions n≥3n\ge3

This paper establishes the endpoint mapping properties of low-energy wave operators for Schrödinger operators in dimensions n≥3n \ge 3, demonstrating that in four dimensions a zero-energy resonance obstructs L1L^1 boundedness, while in all dimensions L∞L^\infty boundedness in the presence of a zero-energy eigenvalue is equivalent to the vanishing of specific moments of the potential-weighted eigenfunctions.

Han Cheng, Changxing Miao, Xiaohua Yao2026-10-02
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Superintegrability of a resonant ghostly tri-Hamiltonian model: polynomial first integrals and transcendental completion

This paper establishes that a resonant three-dimensional Hamiltonian with indefinite kinetic energy and tri-Hamiltonian structure is minimally superintegrable within polynomial and rational classes but achieves maximal superintegrability on a specific domain when a branch-free transcendental invariant is included, with these classical results successfully extended to the quantum regime via Weyl quantization.

Andreas Fring, Ian Marquette2026-10-02