Unmasking Neutrino Secrets with ESSnuSBplus
A new generation of neutrino experiments, spearheaded by the ESSnuSBplus facility, promises to redefine our understanding of these elusive particles and the fundamental laws of physics.
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Beyond Einstein: Quantizing Supergravity in Lower Dimensions
New research explores a path towards a consistent quantum theory of gravity by examining supergravity in 2+1 dimensions and employing innovative quantization techniques.
From Multiverse to Cosmos: A New View of Universal Origins
![Distinct one-dimensional universes, differentiated by inherent characteristics, are unified through the exchange of traversable wormholes, resulting in a propagating two-dimensional construct evolving with time-a process facilitated by designated reference points within each original universe, as detailed in prior work [8, 3].](https://arxiv.org/html/2601.10499v1/x1.png)
A novel theoretical framework proposes our universe arose from the symmetry breaking within a multiverse, potentially solving long-standing cosmological mysteries.
Graphene’s Rapid Response: Rethinking Plasmons in a 2D World
New research reveals unexpectedly swift plasmon dynamics in graphene, challenging established models of collective electron behavior.
Unlocking Quark-Gluon Plasma Secrets with String Theory
![The study of quark-antiquark interactions within a Rindler-AdS background reveals that the potential energy [latex]VV[/latex] between quarks scales with both the separation distance [latex]LL[/latex] and a constant [latex]\mathcal{C}[/latex] characterizing the system’s acceleration, exhibiting distinct behaviors across varying acceleration levels-specifically, [latex]a = 0.4/\ell[/latex], [latex]0.6/\ell[/latex], [latex]1/\ell[/latex], and [latex]2/\ell[/latex]-and demonstrating how fundamental forces are modulated by spacetime curvature.](https://arxiv.org/html/2601.10668v1/x3.png)
New research explores the fundamental forces binding quarks together under extreme conditions, shedding light on the behavior of matter in heavy ion collisions.
Topological Waves at Material Boundaries
New research reveals how magnetic Weyl semimetals can host unique, localized waves with potential for advanced photonic technologies.
Distorting Spacetime: How Broken Symmetry and Cosmic Strings Warp Black Hole Shadows
![For charged black holes with a charge-to-mass ratio of [latex]Q/M = 0.5[/latex], an angular momentum-to-mass ratio of [latex]L/M = 1[/latex], and a cosmological constant of [latex]\Lambda = -0.001/M^2[/latex], the effective potential governing null geodesic trajectories demonstrates configuration-dependent behavior, revealing how spacetime curvature influences the paths of massless particles near these objects.](https://arxiv.org/html/2601.10303v1/x12.png)
New research explores how violations of fundamental symmetry and the presence of exotic matter alter the geometry around charged black holes, potentially leaving observable traces in gravitational wave or electromagnetic signals.
Holographic Boundaries Hold Steady Under Scrutiny
New research confirms the consistency of key holographic entropy inequalities, bolstering their potential connection to time-dependent quantum gravity.
Stringy Microstates: Beyond the Black Hole Horizon
New research unveils a supersymmetric solution describing highly excited strings, offering a potential pathway to understanding the quantum nature of black holes without invoking a traditional event horizon.
Gravity’s Subtle Fingerprint on Quantum Particles
New research explores how gravity might differentiate between quantum matter states by analyzing the way particles scatter, revealing potential violations of fundamental principles.