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This paper connects the mathematical theory of quantum Painlevé equations with supersymmetric gauge theories. It derives bilinear tau forms for the quantized Painlevé equations, linking them to the $\mathbb{C}^2/\mathbb{Z}_2$ blowup relations in gauge theory partition functions. The paper also clarifies the relationship between the quantum Painlevé Hamiltonians and the symmetry structure of the tau functions, providing insights into the gauge theory's holonomy sector.
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The paper derives bilinear tau forms of the canonically quantized Painlevé equations, relating them to those previously obtained from the $\mathbb{C}^2/\mathbb{Z}_2$ blowup relations.

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This paper proposes a novel method for creating quantum gates using the geometric phases of vibrational modes in a three-body system. The use of shape space and the derivation of an SU(2) holonomy group for single-qubit control is a significant contribution. The paper also outlines a method for creating entangling gates and provides a concrete physical implementation using Rydberg trimers. The focus on experimental verification through interferometric protocols adds to the paper's value.
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The paper shows that its restricted holonomy group is SU(2), implying universal single-qubit control by closed loops in shape space.

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This paper offers a novel perspective on the strong CP problem, reformulating the vacuum angle as a global holonomy in the infrared regime. It uses the concept of infrared dressing and adiabatic parallel transport to explain the role of the theta vacuum. The paper's significance lies in its alternative approach to understanding the theta vacuum and its implications for local and global observables, potentially resolving inconsistencies in previous interpretations.
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The paper shows that the Pontryagin index emerges as an integer infrared winding, such that the resulting holonomy phase is quantized by Q∈Z and reproduces the standard weight e^{iθQ}.

Gravitational Effects on Sagnac Interferometry

Published:Dec 30, 2025 19:19
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ArXiv

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This paper investigates the impact of gravitational waves on Sagnac interferometers, going beyond the standard Sagnac phase shift to identify a polarization rotation effect. This is significant because it provides a new way to detect and potentially characterize gravitational waves, especially for freely falling observers where the standard phase shift vanishes. The paper's focus on gravitational holonomy suggests a deeper connection between gravity and the geometry of the interferometer.
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The paper identifies an additional contribution originating from a relative rotation in the polarization vectors, formulating this effect as a gravitational holonomy associated to the internal Lorentz group.

Bethe Subspaces and Toric Arrangements

Published:Dec 29, 2025 14:02
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ArXiv

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This paper explores the geometry of Bethe subspaces, which are related to integrable systems and Yangians, and their connection to toric arrangements. It provides a compactification of the parameter space for these subspaces and establishes a link to the logarithmic tangent bundle of a specific geometric object. The work extends and refines existing results in the field, particularly for classical root systems, and offers conjectures for future research directions.
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The paper proves that the family of Bethe subspaces extends regularly to the minimal wonderful model of the toric arrangement.