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.

🔬 condensed matter

Autonomous self-harmonic drift in Langevin dynamics causes a compaction of underlying domain for the density of Stochastic Localization

This paper establishes that autonomous self-harmonic drift in Langevin dynamics effectively compactifies the underlying domain of Stochastic Localization from Euclidean space to an nn-dimensional sphere, thereby revealing a deep structural connection between the two frameworks that could broaden the applicability of Stochastic Localization.

Ken Sekimoto2026-09-30
🌀 nonlinear sciences

Delay-induced multistability in one-dimensional swarmalators with common intrinsic frequency

This paper investigates a delayed one-dimensional swarmalator model with a common intrinsic frequency, revealing that the inability to eliminate the frequency via a rotating-frame transformation induces multistability, including the coexistence of asynchronous, synchronized, and phase wave states, as well as persistent oscillations in order parameters.

Rommel Tchinda Djeudjo, Timoteo Carletti, Kevin P. O'Keeffe2026-09-30