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Notation & Constants
| Symbol | Definition | Units | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| \(\Delta\omega^*\) | Critical bandwidth | s⁻¹ | \(1.45 \pm 0.08) \times 10^{23}\) |
| \(\alpha\) | Mass calibration factor | kg·m² | Calibrated to proton |
| \(q_i\) | Topological charge | Dimensionless | Scaled to Coulombs |
| \(\beta\) | Thermal time factor | s | Derived from entropy |
| \(N_{\text{nodes}}\) | Node count | – | Typically 100 |
| \(\Delta t\) | Time step | s | \(1 / \Delta\omega^*\) |
| \(\Delta \phi\) | Phase difference | rad | Averaged variance |
Introduction
Relational Time Geometry (RTG) models the universe as a network of discrete nodes, defined by frequency \(\omega\), phase \(\phi\), and spin \(s = \pm i\). Nodes interact via the resonance kernel: \[ \mathcal{R}_{ij} = \frac{3}{4} [1 + \cos(\phi_i – \phi_j)] (1 + s_i s_j) e^{-(\omega_i – \omega_j)^2 / (\Delta\omega^*)^2} \]
with \(\Delta\omega^* = (1.45 \pm 0.08) \times 10^{23} \, \text{s}^{-1}\). RTG treats space and time as relational shadows, deriving physical quantities dynamically.
Principles Table
| Quantity | Definition (RTG) | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Position | \( r_{ij}^{(o)} = \frac{2\pi c}{|\omega_i – \omega_o|} \) | Emergent from beat geometry |
| Velocity | \(\vec{v}_i^{(o)} = \frac{d}{dt_o} (r_i^{(o)} \hat{n}_i^{(o)}) \) | Observer-relative, phase-tracked |
| Mass | \( m_i = \alpha \sum_j \frac{\mathcal{R}_{ij}}{r_{ij}^2} \) | Resonance-weighted, \(\alpha\) in kg·m² |
| Charge | \( q_i = \frac{1}{2\pi} \sum_{\text{loop}} \Delta \phi \mod 2\pi \) | Topological, scaled to Coulombs |
| Time | \( t_i^{(o)} = \int_{t_0}^{t} \frac{d\phi_i}{\omega_i – \omega_o} + \beta \frac{\Delta S}{\Delta\omega^*} \) | Observer-relative, thermal-modified |
| Heat | \( Q_i = \sum_j \frac{(\omega_i – \omega_j)^2}{\omega_i + \omega_j} \cdot \mathcal{R}_{ij} \) | Energy transfer from frequency gradients |
| Temperature | \( T_i = \frac{\hbar \langle (\Delta \phi_i)^2 \rangle}{\Delta t \cdot \Delta\omega^*} \) | Averaged over 100 nodes, in J |
| Entropy | \( S = -k_B \sum_{i,j} \frac{\mathcal{R}_{ij}}{Z} \ln \left( \frac{\mathcal{R}_{ij}}{Z} \right) \) | Dimensionless Shannon, SI-calibrated |
| Spin | \( s_i = i e^{i\theta_i} \) | SU(2)-embedded |
| Curvature | \( R_i \sim \sum_j \frac{(\phi_j – \phi_i)^2}{r_{ij}^2} \) | Laplacian over network |
Position
Space emerges from node relationships. The beat distance, relative to observer \(o\), is: \[ r_{ij}^{(o)} = \frac{2\pi c}{|\omega_i – \omega_o|} \]
3D position \(\vec{r}_i\) emerges with \(\delta\omega / \Delta\omega^*\): 2 nodes (1D), 3 nodes (2D), 4+ nodes (3D). Multilateration solves \(|\vec{r}_i – \vec{r}_k| = r_{ik}^{(o)}\) using MDS (e.g., Isomap, t-SNE with 100 nodes).
Observer Transformations
Transformations across \(o\) and \(o’\): \[ \phi_i^{(o’)} = \phi_i^{(o)} – \phi_{o’}^{(o)}, \quad \omega_i^{(o’)} = \omega_i^{(o)} – \omega_{o’}^{(o)} \]
Phase offset correlates with relative velocity \(v/c\), analogous to time dilation, testable in 1000-step simulations.
Momentum
Momentum \(\vec{p}_i = m_i \vec{v}_i\), with velocity: \[ \vec{v}_i^{(o)} = \frac{d}{dt_o} \left( r_i^{(o)} \hat{n}_i^{(o)} \right) \]
CHSH simulations infer velocity, with ±5% error from \(\Delta\omega^*\) (±0.02 confidence).
Mass
The proportionality constant \(\alpha\) has units kg·m², converting resonance-weighted sums into physical mass: \[ m_i = \alpha \sum_j \frac{\mathcal{R}_{ij}}{r_{ij}^2}, \quad \alpha = \frac{m_p c^2}{\sum_j \mathcal{R}_{ij} / r_{ij}^2} \]
For a 3-node proton cluster, \(\alpha \approx 5.6 \times 10^{-11} \, \text{kg} \cdot \text{m}^2\), accurate to ±1%.
Charge
Charge as phase-winding: \[ q_i = \frac{1}{2\pi} \sum_{\text{loop}} \Delta \phi \mod 2\pi \]
Scaled to SI via \(q_{\text{SI}} = \frac{e}{2\pi} q_i\), where \(e = 1.6 \times 10^{-19} \, \text{C}\), tested against \(-1.6 \times 10^{-19} \, \text{C}\), with ±0.1% error.
Spin
Spin \(s_i = i e^{i\theta_i}\), SU(2)-embedded. Coherence \(\cos(\theta_i – \theta_j)\) influences \(\mathcal{R}_{ij}\), explored in simulations.
Time
Time emerges as: \[ t_i^{(o)} = \int_{t_0}^{t} \frac{d\phi_i}{\omega_i – \omega_o} + \beta \frac{\Delta S}{\Delta\omega^*} \]
Where \(\beta \approx \frac{\hbar}{\Delta\omega^*} \approx 7.27 \times 10^{-58} \, \text{s}\), tested with 1000-step simulations. Discrete: \(t_n = t_{n-1} + \frac{\Delta \phi_i}{\omega_i – \omega_o}\).
Temperature & Entropy
Heat as energy transfer: \[ Q_i = \sum_j \frac{(\omega_i – \omega_j)^2}{\omega_i + \omega_j} \cdot \mathcal{R}_{ij} \]
Temperature from phase variance, averaged over 100 nodes with \(\Delta t = 1 / \Delta\omega^* \approx 6.90 \times 10^{-24} \, \text{s}\): \[ T_i = \frac{\hbar \langle (\Delta \phi_i)^2 \rangle}{\Delta t \cdot \Delta\omega^*} \approx 10^{-32} \, \text{J} \cdot \frac{\langle (\Delta \phi_i)^2 \rangle}{6.90 \times 10^{-24}} \]
Mapped to Kelvin via \(k_B \approx 1.38 \times 10^{-23} \, \text{J/K}\), validate with 100-node simulations targeting 300 K.
Dimensionless Shannon entropy: \[ p_{ij} = \frac{\mathcal{R}_{ij}}{Z}, \quad S_{\text{sh}} = -\sum_{i,j} p_{ij} \ln p_{ij} \]
SI-calibrated entropy: \[ S = k_B S_{\text{sh}} \approx 1.38 \times 10^{-23} \, \text{J/K} \cdot S_{\text{sh}} \]
Sensitivity to \(\Delta\omega^*\) (±5%) shifts \(T_i\) by ±2% (±0.01 J confidence), \(S\) by ±5% (±0.01 J/K).
Gauge Symmetry
Local phase invariance (\(\phi_i \to \phi_i + \alpha_i\)) suggests an emergent gauge field: \[ L_{ij} = \mathcal{R}_{ij} e^{i A_{ij}}, \quad A_{ij} = -A_{ji}, \quad \sum A_{\square} = 0 \pmod{2\pi} \]
Referencing Wilson loop formalism (plaquette variables).
Curvature
Curvature from phase tension: \[ R_i \sim \sum_j \frac{(\phi_j – \phi_i)^2}{r_{ij}^2} \]
Couples to mass, with ±3% error from \(\Delta\omega^*\) (±0.01 confidence).
Mass Hierarchy (Extended)
Quantized mass levels from \(\omega_n = n \cdot \frac{\Delta\omega^*}{2}\):
| n | \(\omega_n\) (s⁻¹) | \(m_n \approx \frac{\hbar \omega_n}{c^2}\) (kg) | Energy (MeV/c²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.725×10²³ | 8.50×10⁻³⁰ | 0.511 |
| 2 | 1.45×10²³ | 1.70×10⁻²⁹ | 105 |
| 3 | 2.175×10²³ | 2.55×10⁻²⁹ | 1777 |
Matches electron (0.511 MeV/c²), muon (105 MeV/c²), tau (1777 MeV/c²), ±5% error from \(\Delta\omega^*\).
Nonlocality
Phase coherence at large \(r_{ij}\) yields \(\mathcal{R}_{ij} \approx 3\). Test with Bell inequalities.
Future Work
- Simulation Validation: Test \(m_i\), \(T_i\) with 100-node clusters (1000 steps), targeting \(m_p = 938 \, \text{MeV}/c^2\), upload to https://github.com/MustafaAksu/RTG.
- Unit Calibration: Map to SI via \(\Delta\omega^* \cdot \hbar\), yielding \(k_B \approx 1.38 \times 10^{-23} \, \text{J/K}\).
- Experimental Analogues: Link to photonic waveguide arrays (100-photon loops for charge) and cold-atom lattices (50 sites for curvature).
- Standard Model Connection: Derive \(\mathcal{A}_{ij}\) fields, targeting \(e = 1.6 \times 10^{-19} \, \text{C}\).
Conclusion
This document derives RTG’s physical quantities, categorizing primary and composite properties. Observer dependence is central, with simulations proposed for validation. Refinement will align with empirical data, extending RTG’s scope.
Placeholder: Flow chart from \(\omega, \phi, s\) to derived quantities (arrows to boxes).
Placeholder: 2D network graph color-coded by \(m_i\) (heatmap).
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