Hunting Exotic Pentaquarks: A Theoretical Guide
![The masses of pentaquark states-specifically those designated [latex]P(3c2b)[/latex] and [latex]P(3b2c)[/latex]-shift predictably with alterations to the threshold parameter [latex]s_0[/latex] and [latex]M^2[/latex], suggesting a nuanced relationship between these parameters and the stability of these exotic hadronic configurations, as demonstrated across three distinct current settings.](https://arxiv.org/html/2603.19891v1/x18.png)
New research leverages advanced theoretical models to predict the properties of elusive, fully-heavy pentaquark states.
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Twisting the Rules: Mutation and the Structure of Theta Functions
![The scattering function [latex]\operatorname{Scat}(\mu\_{1}({\tilde{B}}))[/latex] is presented alongside its decomposition into contributions from the interval [latex]\eta\_{1}^{B}([-2,3])[/latex] and a function of query [latex]\eta\_{1}^{B}(Q)[/latex], demonstrating how the overall scattering is built from these constituent elements.](https://arxiv.org/html/2603.19391v1/x2.png)
A new study delves into how theta functions behave within cluster algebras during mutation, revealing surprising connections between mathematical structures and providing tools for computation.
Untangling Program Logic with AI-Powered Symbolic Execution
Researchers are leveraging the power of large language models to enhance symbolic execution, overcoming challenges in analyzing complex software and improving program coverage.
Serverless Under Attack: Simulating Cloud Security Risks
Researchers have developed a new simulator to proactively analyze the security vulnerabilities inherent in serverless computing architectures.
Secrets Shared: Monitoring Without Compromise
A new protocol enables real-time verification of system behavior while safeguarding sensitive data from exposure.
Steering Clear of Interference: Coding for Robust Beamforming
A new coding scheme leverages spherical and temporal dimensions to dramatically improve the reliability of multibeam phased array systems in challenging wireless environments.
Secure Control: Keeping MPC Algorithms Private
A new approach combines variational inference with homomorphic encryption to enable privacy-preserving Model Predictive Control without sacrificing real-time performance.
Shining a Light on Secrets: A Laser-Assisted Side-Channel Attack
Researchers demonstrate a practical side-channel attack leveraging laser illumination to extract cryptographic keys from an elliptic curve accelerator.
Unlocking Lilliput: A Fault Injection Study
New research systematically assesses the vulnerability of the Lilliput lightweight block cipher to differential fault analysis attacks.
Decoding the Future: A Faster Path to Post-Quantum Security
![The concatenated repetition code, employing both RM(128,8) and RS( [latex]n_{RS}[/latex],16) constructions, defines the decoding frontier for HQC-128, demonstrating a pathway to robust information recovery despite potential data corruption.](https://arxiv.org/html/2603.20156v1/x1.png)
Researchers have developed a new decoding scheme for HQC, a leading post-quantum cryptography candidate, significantly improving performance and resource efficiency.