Spectral Fingerprints: Securing Optical Networks with Light
Researchers demonstrate a new method for encrypting data and uniquely identifying devices using the inherent randomness of light traveling through silicon nitride chips.
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Beyond Standard RSA: When Does Extended Encryption Work?
A new analysis reveals the specific conditions under which a generalized RSA scheme successfully decrypts messages, expanding on the limitations of traditional implementations.
Charging Ahead with Caution: The Hidden Risks to EV Infrastructure
A new study demonstrates how sophisticated cyberattacks could compromise electric vehicle charging networks, highlighting the need for robust security measures.
Decoding the Silent Errors in AI
New research tackles the growing threat of subtle data corruption within large language models, offering a way to pinpoint and correct errors without relying on pristine backups.
Untangling Fishnet CFT: A New Approach to Spectral Calculations
![The bi-scalar fishnet theory, when examined across coupling strengths for operators with [latex]J=3[/latex], [latex]M=0[/latex], and [latex]S=0[/latex], reveals colliding energy states and the emergence of complex energy levels-a consequence of pushing the system beyond predictable behavior.](https://arxiv.org/html/2512.22996v1/x1.png)
Researchers have developed a powerful new method for calculating the spectra of operators in two-dimensional fishnet conformal field theory, offering insights into its underlying integrability.
Superlattice Control Enables Rapid Quantum Gate for Fermionic Atoms
![A precisely timed sequence of dynamic controls enables the realization of a [latex]\sqrt{\mathrm{SWAP}}[/latex] gate, manipulating the two-particle probability distribution-visualized across a 3µm spatial range-over a gate duration of 21.2µs.](https://arxiv.org/html/2512.22569v1/x8.png)
Researchers have demonstrated a fast and high-fidelity quantum gate based on dynamically controlled optical superlattices for processing fermionic quantum information.
Pinpointing Compiler Bugs with Adversarial Configurations
![MultiConf establishes a framework for managing inevitable configuration drift by treating systems not as static deployments, but as evolving ecosystems where discrepancies-predicted by [latex] \Delta = |C_i - C_e| [/latex]-are not errors to be eliminated, but signals of adaptation requiring continuous reconciliation, acknowledging that any initial configuration is merely a prophecy of future divergence.](https://arxiv.org/html/2512.22538v1/figs/overview-MultiConf.png)
A new technique dramatically improves the accuracy and efficiency of locating errors within the complex code of modern compilers.
New Identities Emerge from q-Series Congruences
Recent research leverages a powerful transformation to uncover novel relationships within the realm of special functions and number theory.
Refining Particle Collision Predictions with Advanced Quantum Calculations
![The study demonstrates how contributions to the coefficient [latex]F_{W,3}^{(2,1),\text{fin}}[/latex] vary with center-of-mass energy, specifically between 50 and 150 GeV, revealing a nuanced relationship between these parameters.](https://arxiv.org/html/2512.22992v1/x12.png)
New research delivers a more precise understanding of quark behavior within the Drell-Yan process, enhancing the accuracy of theoretical models used at particle colliders.
Beyond Square Roots: New Insights into Number Theory’s Cancellation Problem
A new study delves into instances where sums in number theory cancel out more effectively than previously understood, potentially unlocking new proofs about prime numbers and arithmetic progressions.