Wormholes and the Fabric of Reality
![The geometry collapses to a conformal boundary defined by the limit of vanishing length [latex]\ell \to 0[/latex], ultimately manifesting as two four-spheres connected by a shared circle [latex]S^1[/latex]-a space upon which the delta operator resides, hinting at the fragile nature of theoretical constructs facing absolute limits.](https://arxiv.org/html/2512.24891v1/x1.png)
New research connects the geometry of wormholes to the mathematical structures of matrix models, offering insights into the holographic principle.
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Fuzzy Physics, Sharp Results: A New Path to 3D Superconformal Symmetry
![The study of the 3D Ising Superconformal Field Theory reveals a spectrum of low-lying operators - conformal primary and descendant fields - obtained through a model Hamiltonian with both integer and half-integer angular momentum states, with the critical point determined by minimizing a cost function that normalizes the energy spectrum; the resulting operator dimensions, computed via conformal bootstrap, confirm the emergence of an [latex]\mathcal{N}=1[/latex] superconformal algebra, as evidenced by the connections between superconformal descendant states within the observed supermultiplets and the actions of conformal generators [latex]P_\mu[/latex] and [latex]K_\mu[/latex].](https://arxiv.org/html/2512.25054v1/x3.png)
Researchers have demonstrated how a microscopic model, regularized on a ‘fuzzy sphere’, gives rise to the predicted behavior of a 3D supersymmetric conformal field theory.
Feeling the Unruh Effect: Decoherence as a Potential Signal
![The model detector and electromagnetic field both exhibit predictable dissipation, decaying exponentially as described by the function [latex]e^{-\gamma(\tau)}[/latex] over time τ.](https://arxiv.org/html/2512.23888v1/Figures/EMF01.png)
New research suggests that the subtle quantum process of decoherence could provide a measurable signature of the Unruh effect, a long-predicted phenomenon linking acceleration and thermal radiation.
Giant Gravitons and the Holographic Dictionary
![The study explores the extremal three-point function by positioning a light operator on the Euclidean cap defining the initial state, effectively introducing a half-BPS operator at the south pole of [latex]S^4[/latex] and modulating the result with a phase factor derived from boundary propagation.](https://arxiv.org/html/2512.24979v1/pictures/extremal.png)
New research resolves long-standing ambiguities in calculating holographic correlators, bringing clarity to the interplay between gravity and quantum mechanics.
Symmetry’s Enduring Legacy
A retrospective on the intertwined contributions of Chen-Ning Yang and Rodney Baxter reveals a powerful thread connecting fundamental gauge theories to the frontiers of mathematical integrability.
Dark Energy’s Limits: A New Approach Through Particle Physics
[/latex], constrain the parameter space of [latex]{\alpha_B}[/latex] and [latex]{c_T}[/latex], effectively shifting posterior distributions from orange intervals to narrower, purple ones when implemented as a prior.](https://arxiv.org/html/2512.25047v1/x7.png)
Researchers are leveraging connections between low-energy effective theories and underlying high-energy physics to establish fundamental constraints on dark energy models.
Unseen Magnetic Textures Revealed at the Atomic Scale
Researchers have directly visualized a novel form of magnetism, termed altermagnetism, providing the first real-space evidence of its unique spin arrangement in a layered material.
Beyond the Limit: Harnessing Extreme Nonlinear Optics in Fibers
![Nonlinear propagation of 250 femtosecond pulses-with 1.05 microjoules of energy at 1030 nanometers-through a 6-centimeter segment of multimode fiber generates an optical shock, evidenced by the evolution of instantaneous power and spectral characteristics, and manifesting as a distinct isosurface within the three-dimensional intensity profile after 1.8 centimeters of propagation, with mode-resolved spectra revealing phase-matching conditions for spatiotemporal helicon wavepackets exhibiting group and angular delays relative to the initial pump pulse at [latex]\omega_0[/latex].](https://arxiv.org/html/2512.25046v1/Figures/FigMMUPPE.png)
This review explores recent progress in pushing the boundaries of light-matter interaction within specialized optical fiber platforms.
Beyond Entanglement: Quantum Correlations in a Expanding Universe
![Quantum discord reaches a peak value when the momentum mode is specified at [latex] \theta = \pi/2 [/latex], indicating a maximized state of quantumness beyond classical correlations.](https://arxiv.org/html/2512.24802v1/x15.png)
New research explores how quantum discord-a form of correlation distinct from entanglement-survives even as entanglement fades in the dynamic environment of de Sitter space, a key feature of modern cosmology.
Plasma’s Echo: Unveiling Quark-Gluon Dynamics with Gravitational Waves
![Normalized pressure fluctuates with temperature, exhibiting a sensitivity dictated by the amplitude and frequency of gravitational waves [latex] GW [/latex].](https://arxiv.org/html/2512.24691v1/Pressdifffreq.png)
New research explores the interplay between the thermodynamic properties of quark-gluon plasma and its response to gravitational disturbances.