Defect Horizons: Bridging Weak and Strong Coupling
![Within a defect conformal field theory, the one-point function of the energy-momentum tensor and a localized operator-defined on a [latex]D^5[/latex]-brane worldvolume parametrized by [latex]\zeta=(x_0, x_1, r, \psi, \beta, \gamma)[/latex]-reveal fluctuations in the metric and a corresponding [latex]4[/latex]-form potential at the [latex]AdS_5[/latex] boundary.](https://arxiv.org/html/2605.14726v1/x4.png)
New research leverages holographic duality to explore the behavior of complex quantum field theories defined on defects within higher-dimensional space.
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Hunting for New Physics with AI-Designed Colliders
![A learned observable, derived from an analysis of [latex]e^+e^- \to Z(\to\mu^-\mu^+)H[/latex] events at [latex]\sqrt{s} = 250[/latex] GeV, more faithfully compresses information from the collision-demonstrated by its monotonic relationship with the per-event score-than traditional observables such as [latex]O_2 = \sin(2\phi^*)[/latex] (with [latex]\epsilon \sim eq 0.059[/latex]) or [latex]O_4 = f_{\rm ext}[/latex] ([latex]\epsilon \sim eq 0.102[/latex]).](https://arxiv.org/html/2605.14783v1/x2.png)
Researchers are leveraging artificial intelligence to create more effective ways to detect subtle signs of physics beyond the Standard Model in particle collider experiments.
From Matrices to Reality: Unveiling Emergent Spacetime
New research demonstrates how spacetime can arise from the fundamental dynamics of multi-matrix models through a collective field theory approach.
The Universe’s Horizon: Reconciling Quantum Gravity with Cosmic Expansion
A new analysis suggests that a complete theory of quantum gravity in de Sitter space requires a connection to observable, asymptotically flat physics.
Molecular Radioactivity: Probing Physics Beyond the Standard Model
Radioactive molecules, especially those with uniquely shaped nuclei, are emerging as powerful tools to search for subtle violations of fundamental symmetries and uncover new physics.
Hunting Dark Matter’s Echo at the LHC
New analysis techniques could reveal subtle, time-varying signals at the Large Hadron Collider hinting at interactions with ultralight dark matter particles.
Unlocking New Physics with Quantum Top Quarks
![The distributions of concurrence and quantum discord, alongside a Bell variable, characterize quantum entanglement within the [latex]\bar{t}t[/latex] process at 13 TeV LHC, specifically examining the di-leptonic decay of top quarks in the [latex]k\bar{k}-r\bar{r}-n\bar{n}[/latex] helicity basis to reveal underlying quantum correlations.](https://arxiv.org/html/2605.12033v1/x2.png)
A new study explores how quantum correlations in top quark pairs produced at the Large Hadron Collider could reveal subtle signals of physics beyond the Standard Model.
Beyond Memorization: Testing AI’s Scientific Intuition
A new benchmark challenges artificial intelligence to actively seek and interpret data in physical systems, mirroring the iterative process of real-world scientific discovery.
LHCb Probes Beyond the Standard Model
New results from the LHCb experiment are pushing the boundaries of electroweak precision measurements and the search for exotic particles.
Taming the Curves: A New Approach to Machine Learning Optimization
A novel quantum-inspired optimization framework offers a powerful new method for navigating the complexities of non-convex machine learning landscapes.