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Qualitative Evaluation of Mode-Dependent Screening in the Scalar Temporal Field Ontology

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: We investigate the qualitative behavior of mode-dependent screening in the Scalar Temporal Field Ontology (STFO). Building on the previously derived linear response operator and associated screening kernel, we analyze how spatial structure influences self-interaction strength. Using a physically motivated overlap argument, we show that more compact configurations exhibit stronger self-screening than extended configurations. This leads to a qualitative hierarchy of screening strength across bound states. This work provides a consistency check for the STFO screening framework and establishes a foundation for future quantitative evaluation of the screening functional.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19167367

Author: Howe, Cale Scott

Language: English

Topic: Quantum and Classical Electrodynamics

Subfield: Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7140026094

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