New research explores whether non-compact gauge theories can escape theoretical constraints by leveraging an infinite number of fields, revealing a surprising link to the breakdown of effective field theory and potential decompactification.
![A transition into an ordered phase, evidenced by a sharp increase in flow magnitude and system-size scaling at [latex]D\_a = -0.1[/latex], contrasts with the scaling behavior observed in the quantum paramagnetic phase, while the emergence of a four-fold pinch point in polarized neutron scattering-specifically around [0,0,2]-signifies the characteristics of a rank-2 [latex]U(1)[/latex] spin liquid.](https://arxiv.org/html/2602.15662v1/x2.png)
New research explores the fascinating quantum behavior of a breathing pyrochlore lattice, revealing a landscape of interacting quantum phases and emergent phenomena.
New research demonstrates how to optimize electron energy-loss spectroscopy to detect optical dichroism and probe the chirality of nanostructures.
![The analysis presents a progression of feature maps - specifically, the logarithms of [latex]I_1[/latex] and [latex]I_2[/latex], alongside coherence magnitude represented as [latex]|\gamma^||\hat{\gamma}|[/latex] - culminating in a comparison against ground truth data, thereby illustrating a method for assessing the fidelity of feature extraction in a given process.](https://arxiv.org/html/2602.15618v1/x1.png)
A new physics-informed approach leverages the unique properties of radar coherence to reliably identify subtle changes in terrain materials, even in challenging conditions.
![Following a domain-wall quench within the [latex]\nu=1[/latex] QSSEP, the time evolution of the local occupation function [latex]n_k(x,t)[/latex] is governed by a stochastic differential equation, with statistical properties of out-of-equilibrium entanglement entropy [latex]S_\ell(t)[/latex]-calculated between intervals A and B connected at [latex]x=\ell[/latex]-determined through a Quantum Generalized Hydrodynamic Dynamics (QGHD) framework that introduces quantum fluctuations as a free massless boson on the Fermi contour [latex]\Gamma_t[/latex], allowing for the precise calculation of entanglement contributions via correlation functions of twist fields at the intersection of [latex]x=\ell[/latex] and the time-dependent Fermi contour [latex]\Gamma_{t_2}[/latex].](https://arxiv.org/html/2602.15122v1/x1.png)
New research provides an exact description of how entanglement evolves following a disturbance in an integrable free-fermion model.
A new study explores how the presence of a Hernquist dark matter halo alters the spacetime around black holes, influencing the fate of particles in their vicinity.
![The scattering of electrons and positrons-specifically, Bhabha scattering-reveals fundamental interactions channeled through both the [latex]s[/latex]-channel, representing an intermediate virtual photon, and the [latex]t[/latex]-channel, signifying electron exchange, each contributing uniquely to the process's probability and angular distribution.](https://arxiv.org/html/2602.15093v1/Diagrams.png)
This review explores how extending quantum field theory to include non-Hermitian effects impacts the behavior of electron-positron scattering at finite temperatures.
A new quantum-inspired algorithm is showing promise in the complex task of estimating key parameters that define the evolution and composition of the universe.
A new review examines the sociological and organizational hurdles to progress in quantum information science and technology, emphasizing the vital role of collaboration and realistic expectations.
Balancing the rapid advancement of quantum technology with national security concerns requires a new framework for protecting the emerging quantum industrial landscape.