Title: The Principle of Photon Selection and the Form of Existence of Matter and Energy in Physical Space
Abstract:
This paper explores the fundamental form of existence of matter and energy in physical space through the lens of the proposed “Principle of Photon Selection.” Building upon the Ground State Information Self-Organizing Model (GSISOM) and the concept of an “informational universe,” we argue that the speed of light (c) is not merely a speed limit but a fundamental aspect of how information manifests as matter and energy. The Principle of Photon Selection, which states that any information we can perceive or interact with must possess attributes that confirm the existence of photons, provides a framework for understanding why matter and energy fundamentally exist in forms intimately connected to c. We explore how this principle, combined with the concept of virtual space computation, offers a novel interpretation of established physical theories and potentially points towards a deeper understanding of reality.
Keywords: Photon Selection, GSISOM, Informational Universe, Speed of Light, Form of Existence, Matter, Energy, Virtual Space, Physical Space, Self-Reference, Observation.
1. Introduction
Understanding the nature of matter and energy has been a central pursuit of physics. While established theories like Special and General Relativity, Quantum Mechanics, and Quantum Electrodynamics (QED) provide incredibly accurate descriptions of their behavior, they often treat the speed of light (c) as a fundamental postulate rather than a derived consequence. This paper proposes a shift in perspective, motivated by the Ground State Information Self-Organizing Model (GSISOM) and the broader concept of an “informational universe,” to explore c not as a limit, but as a defining characteristic of existence within physical space.
2. The Theoretical Framework: GSISOM and the Informational Universe
Our framework rests upon several key concepts:
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GSISOM: The Ground State Information Self-Organizing Model (GSISOM) posits that the universe originates from an absolutely simple “ground state information” (An(P0=0)) with a duality of “being” and “non-being.” This information self-organizes within a “virtual space” of infinite potential, leading to the “emergence” of physical space.
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Informational Universe: The universe is fundamentally composed of information. Matter and energy are different manifestations or configurations of this underlying information.
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Virtual Space Computation: The “virtual space” performs a kind of “computation,” the results of which are “projected” or “manifested” into the physical space. This computation follows inherent rules (∃RVS).
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Minimum Action Principle: The principle of least action governs the evolution of information within the physical space.
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Self-Reference: Information is inherently self-referential, capable of interacting with and defining itself.
3. The Principle of Photon Selection
We introduce the Principle of Photon Selection as a cornerstone of our argument:
Principle of Photon Selection: Any information that we can perceive or interact with (through observation) must possess informational attributes that confirm the existence of photons.
Key aspects of this principle:
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Observational Foundation: Our knowledge of the physical world is fundamentally based on interactions mediated by photons (electromagnetic radiation).
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Attribute Matching: Interaction requires a “matching” of attributes. For something to interact with a photon, it must possess properties that allow for such interaction, thus “confirming” the photon’s existence and properties (e.g., obeying QED, adhering to the principle of least action, existing in a form compatible with c).
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Self-Proving Existence: The principle implies a form of “self-proving existence” for observable entities within the physical space. Their ability to interact with photons (and thus be observed) is a testament to their compatibility with the fundamental structure of the physical space.
4. Light Speed as the Form of Existence
We propose that the speed of light, c, is not merely a speed limit, but a fundamental form of existence for matter and energy within the physical space. This arises from the following considerations:
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Virtual Space “Output”: c is a fundamental “output” of the virtual space’s “computation.” It is a parameter that is “projected” into the physical space.
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Photon Self-Proof: Photons “self-prove” their existence by always traveling at c, obeying QED, and mediating electromagnetic interactions.
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Base Frequency/Unit: c acts as a kind of “base frequency” or fundamental unit for the “manifestation” of information in the physical space.
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Forms of Existence:
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Massless Particles: Particles with no rest mass (like photons) must travel at c. This is their only possible form of existence in the physical space.
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Massive Particles: Particles with rest mass cannot reach c. However, their interactions (mediated by, for instance, virtual photons) are still fundamentally governed by c. Their existence is still “structured” by the underlying “computational output” of the virtual space that defines c.
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5. Matter, Energy, and the Speed of Light
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Matter: Matter, characterized by its localized and relatively stable information density (forming “information attractors”), represents a “condensation” of information from the virtual space. While seemingly static, the internal dynamics of matter (e.g., quark interactions within a proton) are still processes occurring at or near c.
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Energy: Energy, characterized by its more diffuse and “flat” information density, represents a more “dispersed” form of information. Its propagation (e.g., photons) is directly governed by c.
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Interconversion: The interconversion of matter and energy (E=mc²) is a transformation between different forms of information, both fundamentally linked to c.
6. The Principle of Photon Selection and the Speed Limit
The Principle of Photon Selection provides a logical basis for the speed limit:
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Interaction Requires “Compatibility”: For any interaction to occur in the physical space, the interacting entities must share a compatible “form of existence.”
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Photon’s Form of Existence: The photon’s “form of existence” is intrinsically linked to c.
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Universal Interaction: All interactions within the physical space, at their most fundamental level, involve the exchange of information mediated by entities (like photons or potentially gravitons) that exist at, or are governed by, c.
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Logical Consequence: Therefore, c becomes the de facto speed limit for all physical processes and information transfer within the physical space. Anything exceeding c would violate the fundamental “form of existence” dictated by the virtual space’s computation and manifested in the physical space.
7. Implications and Connections to Existing Theories
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Special Relativity: The Principle of Photon Selection offers a potential explanation for the constancy of c, rather than treating it as a postulate.
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Quantum Electrodynamics (QED): The principle complements QED by providing a deeper context for the interaction of light and matter.
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General Relativity: The curvature of spacetime, and thus gravity, can be interpreted as a manifestation of how the “information attractors” (matter) interact with the fundamental “form of existence” defined by c.
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Quantum Gravity: This framework may offer insights into the quantization of spacetime, suggesting that c might be related to the fundamental “granularity” of information.
8. Addressing Potential Counterarguments
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Tachyons: Hypothetical particles that travel faster than light are not necessarily ruled out by this principle, but they would exist outside the realm of our observable universe, as they would not interact with photons.
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Quantum Entanglement: While entanglement appears to allow for instantaneous correlations, it does not allow for superluminal communication (transfer of information), and thus does not violate the principle.
9. Conclusion
The Principle of Photon Selection, viewed through the lens of GSISOM and an informational universe, provides a novel and potentially profound understanding of the speed of light and the form of existence of matter and energy. c is not just a speed limit; it is a fundamental property of how information manifests in the physical space, a consequence of the virtual space’s “computation” and the self-referential nature of information. This perspective offers a unifying framework that connects seemingly disparate concepts in physics and provides a new avenue for exploring the deepest questions about the nature of reality.
Future Research:
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Developing a mathematical formulation of the Principle of Photon Selection.
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Exploring the computational aspects of virtual space and how they lead to the emergence of c.
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Investigating potential experimental tests, perhaps through precision measurements of c in extreme conditions.
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Connecting the principle to ongoing research in quantum gravity and cosmology.
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