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Pestun, Localization of gauge theory on a four- sphere and supersymmetric Wilson loops, Commun

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We prove conjecture due to Erickson-Semenoff-Zarembo and Drukker-Gross which relates supersymmetric circular Wilson loop operators in the N=4 supersymmetric Yang-Mills theory with a Gaussian matrix model. We also compute the partition function and give a new matrix model formula for the expectation value of a supersymmetric circular Wilson loop operator for the pure N=2 and the N=2* supersymmetric Yang-Mills theory on a four-sphere. A four-dimensional N=2 superconformal gauge theory is treated similarly.

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Bubbling wormholes and matrix models

hep-th · 2025-12-31 · unverdicted · novelty 7.0

Sums over representations of half-BPS Wilson loops in SYM matrix models are dual to bubbling wormhole geometries of multi-covered AdS5 x S5 with intersecting S4 boundaries.

Group character averages via a single Laguerre

hep-th · 2026-02-17 · unverdicted · novelty 6.0

Generic sum rules express arbitrary traces through convolutions of a single Laguerre polynomial for group character averages in Gaussian matrix models.

Hyperfunctions in $A$-model Localization

hep-th · 2025-09-30 · unverdicted · novelty 6.0

Derives a distributional real-line integral formula for abelian observables in A-twisted N=(2,2) theories on S², verifies it on the CP^{N-1} GLSM correlator, and uses hyperfunctions to equate it with contour integrals matching the Jeffrey-Kirwan prescription.

The nonlocal magic of a holographic Schwinger pair

hep-th · 2026-05-05 · unverdicted · novelty 6.0

Holographic Schwinger pair creation generates nonlocal magic for spacetime dimensions d>2, as shown by a non-flat entanglement spectrum that can be read from the probe brane free energy.

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  • $S^3$ partition functions and Equivariant CY$_4 $/CY$_3$ correspondence from Quantum curves hep-th · 2026-03-19 · conditional · none · ref 6 · internal anchor

    Derives Airy representation for S^3 partition functions in M2-brane theories that exactly matches equivariant topological string predictions and proposes a new CY4 to C x CY3 correspondence via quantum curves.

  • The CFT Distance Conjecture and Tensionless String Limits in $\mathcal N=2$ Quiver Gauge Theories hep-th · 2026-01-13 · unverdicted · none · ref 111 · internal anchor

    In N=2 SU quiver theories the large-N Hagedorn temperature depends only on quiver length for linear cases and equals that of N=4 SYM for holographic quivers, with a universal lower bound of 1/sqrt(2) on the exponential rate alpha of higher-spin current conservation.

  • Bubbling wormholes and matrix models hep-th · 2025-12-31 · unverdicted · none · ref 8 · internal anchor

    Sums over representations of half-BPS Wilson loops in SYM matrix models are dual to bubbling wormhole geometries of multi-covered AdS5 x S5 with intersecting S4 boundaries.

  • Emergent AdS Geometry and Black Hole Thermodynamics from Functional Renormalization Group hep-th · 2026-05-17 · unverdicted · none · ref 73 · internal anchor

    Functional renormalization group applied to the O(N) vector model generates an emergent regular AdS_{d+1} geometry whose near-horizon thermodynamics reproduces the first law and Bekenstein-Hawking area law with temperature matching the boundary field theory.

  • Strong-coupling results in (non-)conformal $\mathcal{N}=2$ theories with fundamental flavors hep-th · 2026-05-15 · unverdicted · none · ref 5 · internal anchor

    Localization matrix models yield resummed strong-coupling expressions for observables in N=2 theories with antisymmetric and fundamental matter, using an effective 't Hooft coupling at large N.

  • Group character averages via a single Laguerre hep-th · 2026-02-17 · unverdicted · none · ref 6 · internal anchor

    Generic sum rules express arbitrary traces through convolutions of a single Laguerre polynomial for group character averages in Gaussian matrix models.

  • Hyperfunctions in $A$-model Localization hep-th · 2025-09-30 · unverdicted · none · ref 25 · internal anchor

    Derives a distributional real-line integral formula for abelian observables in A-twisted N=(2,2) theories on S², verifies it on the CP^{N-1} GLSM correlator, and uses hyperfunctions to equate it with contour integrals matching the Jeffrey-Kirwan prescription.

  • The nonlocal magic of a holographic Schwinger pair hep-th · 2026-05-05 · unverdicted · none · ref 98

    Holographic Schwinger pair creation generates nonlocal magic for spacetime dimensions d>2, as shown by a non-flat entanglement spectrum that can be read from the probe brane free energy.

  • Localisation of $\mathcal{N} = (2,2)$ theories on spindles of both twists hep-th · 2026-04-20 · unverdicted · none · ref 6

    A general formula is derived for the exact partition function of abelian vector and charged chiral multiplets on both twisted and anti-twisted spindles.

  • Wilson loops on the Coulomb branch of $N=4$ super-Yang-Mills hep-th · 2025-12-05 · unverdicted · none · ref 26 · internal anchor

    Holographic minimal-surface calculation maps the Gross-Ooguri phase transition for circular Wilson loops on the Coulomb branch and indicates tree-level exactness for the straight line.