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.

⚛️ high-energy theory

Canonical differential equations for Feynman integrals from A\mathcal{A}-hypergeometric systems in the Schwinger representation

This paper presents a DD-module approach to constructing canonical differential equations for Feynman integrals directly from their Schwinger-representation GKZ hypergeometric systems, utilizing Frobenius bases and rational variable changes to achieve a reduced ϵ\epsilon-form description with a basis dimension determined by the holonomic rank.

Mateo Jimenez-Santacruz, Cristhiam Lopez-Arcos, Alexander Quintero Velez2026-09-16
🔢 mathematics

Schottky versus super Schottky in genus 4

This paper resolves the final open case of the relationship between Schottky and super Schottky ideals by proving that for genus 4, the smallest power dd such that the dd-th power of the Schottky ideal is contained in the super Schottky ideal is d=4d=4, achieved through a rank analysis of the codifferential of the super period map involving degeneration to a vanishing theta-null and first-order deformation calculations.

Ron Donagi, Simone Noja2026-09-16
⚛️ high-energy theory

Separation of variables for non-diagonalisable models: XXX with twisted boundary conditions

This paper employs the quantum separation of variables method to analyze the Heisenberg XXX spin chain with twisted periodic boundary conditions and a defective twist matrix, demonstrating that generalized eigenvectors are characterized by a novel "Jordanian TQ equation" and that their wavefunctions in the separated basis are expressed as sums over weak compositions rather than simple products.

Juan Miguel Nieto García2026-09-16
🔬 condensed matter

Hidden kinetic correlations control collective phases of entropy-conditioned histories

This paper demonstrates that hidden kinetic correlations, which remain invisible to standard thermodynamic diagnostics like mean dissipation and stationary states, fundamentally control the collective phases of entropy-conditioned histories by converting hidden driven cycles into effective interactions that determine whether systems exhibit segregation, fluctuating states, or critical susceptibility.

Abhishek Chowdhury2026-09-16
⚛️ quantum physics

A complete classification of the existence of finite-dimensional quantum solutions to inconsistent linear constraint systems

This paper provides a complete classification of the existence of finite-dimensional quantum solutions to inconsistent linear constraint systems, proving that such solutions exist if and only if the dimension d≥3d \geq 3 and gcd⁡(n,d)>1\gcd(n,d) > 1, while demonstrating that no such gap exists for odd prime moduli in lower dimensions.

Markus Frembs2026-09-16