Resonant Vacuum Theory (RVT): A Unified Framework Where Matter, Fields and Spacetime Emerge from Standing Vacuum Waves

Resonant Vacuum Theory (RVT): A Unified Framework Where Matter, Fields and Spacetime Emerge from Standing Vacuum Waves | Research Square window.SnipcartSettings = { analytics: { enabled: false } }; (function() { var accessVector = localStorage.getItem('access_vector') || ''; window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; if (accessVector) { window.dataLayer.push({ user: { profile: { profileInfo: { snid: accessVector } } } }); } })(); (function(w,d,s,l,i){w[l]=w[l]||[];w[l].push({'gtm.start':new Date().getTime(),event:'gtm.js'});var f=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],j=d.createElement(s),dl=l!='dataLayer'?'&l='+l:'';j.async=true;j.src='https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id='+i+dl;f.parentNode.insertBefore(j,f);})(window,document,'script','dataLayer','GTM-K279D39R'); Browse Preprints In Review Journals COVID-19 Preprints AJE Video Bytes Research Tools Research Promotion AJE Professional Editing AJE Rubriq About Preprint Platform In Review Editorial Policies Our Team Advisory Board Help Center Sign In Submit a Preprint Cite Share Download PDF Research Article Resonant Vacuum Theory (RVT): A Unified Framework Where Matter, Fields and Spacetime Emerge from Standing Vacuum Waves Thomas Riedel This is a preprint; it has not been peer reviewed by a journal. https://doi.org/ 10.21203/rs.3.rs-8367358/v1 This work is licensed under a CC BY 4.0 License Status: Posted Version 1 posted You are reading this latest preprint version Abstract We propose that all physical phenomena emerge from a single substrate: a dynamical vacuum supporting stable standing-wave resonances. Particles are localized wave patterns (solitons), forces arise from vacuum phase gradients, and spacetime curvature represents elastic deformation. From this unified picture, we derive Newton’s laws, Maxwell’s equations, special and general relativity, and quantum mechanics as different limits of vacuum wave dynamics. The framework resolves the measurement problem through mode-locking, explains quantum entanglement as non-local resonance, and predicts cyclic bounce cosmology. We present testable predictions for nuclear magic numbers (Z = 164, N = 184), atomic spectroscopy deviations (∼ 10 −12 fractional shifts), and nonlinear quantum corrections measurable in ultra-cold atom experiments. Unlike string theory, RVT requires no extra dimensions and makes immediate experimental contact. All physical laws become resonance conditions in an active medium. At low energy, RVT reduces the number of independent constants from ≈ 25–30 to one measured parameter (α), offering a minimal effective description below the Planck scale. Full Text Additional Declarations No competing interests reported. Cite Share Download PDF Status: Posted Version 1 posted You are reading this latest preprint version Research Square lets you share your work early, gain feedback from the community, and start making changes to your manuscript prior to peer review in a journal. As a division of Research Square Company, we’re committed to making research communication faster, fairer, and more useful. We do this by developing innovative software and high quality services for the global research community. Our growing team is made up of researchers and industry professionals working together to solve the most critical problems facing scientific publishing. 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