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Temporal Efficiency as a First Principle: Why Photons Propagate

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: We propose temporal efficiency as a first principle, deriving special relativity and a bridge to quantum mechanics from a conserved partition of temporal drive. This framework explains photon propagation as perfect coupling to the forward temporal gradient in the TSFT scalar potential Θ. Mass emerges as resistance to temporal advance, and the invariant speed c as the signature of perfect efficiency. Predictions include GNSS clock modulations, accelerator phase drifts, and lensing asymmetries, consistent with prior TSFT empirical tests (3; 2).

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18062649

Author: Farrell, Jordan Gabriel

Language: English

Topic: Relativity and Gravitational Theory

Subfield: Astronomy and Astrophysics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7117651389

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