A Geometric Oscillatory Model of Spacetime as a Foundational Structure for Spin, Mass, Space and Time
Abstract
This paper presents a unified geometric and dynamical interpretation of quantum, electromagnetic, and gravitational phenomena within the Methane Metauniverse (MMU) framework. Spacetime is modeled as an elastic, oscillatory medium composed of tetrahedral unit cells with internal deformation modes. Physical observables such as energy, mass, spin, charge, and time are shown to emerge as projections of internal phase coherent oscillations rather than as fundamental inputs. The work develops a consistent elastic formulation based on internal stiffness parameters, geometric cross couplings, and a universal scale dependence. Quantization arises from phase closure of coupled internal oscillations, leading naturally to standing wave modes and discrete spectra. Spin is identified with the orientation of torsional phase circulation, while mass emerges as a projected internal eigenresponse associated with volumetric deformation. Gravitational effects are derived from spatial variations of the volumetric deformation mode, providing a geometric origin of time dilation and spacetime curvature without introducing curvature as a fundamental postulate. In the macroscopic limit, Einstein gravity emerges as an effective description of coarse grained elastic prestress. Quantum dynamics appear as projected internal standing waves, yielding the Schrödinger equation as an effective resonance description and the Dirac equation as its spinorial extension arising from dual chiral tetrahedral structures. Composite systems are described as phase locked configurations of multiple MMU oscillators. The electron, proton, neutron, and hydrogen atom are modeled as progressively more complex coupled systems linked through a synchronization node enforcing global phase closure. Reduced mass, hyperfine structure, isotope shifts, and spin preservation follow directly from this geometric coupling mechanism. External electric, magnetic, and gravitational fields are shown to couple to distinct internal deformation axes, leading to a unified geometric interpretation of Stark, Zeeman, Lamb, and Larmor effects. The framework predicts correlated shifts between these phenomena in strong gravitational or volumetric prestress environments, providing concrete falsifiable tests. In particular, sensitivity of Larmor precession and the anomalous magnetic moment to gravitational conditions constitutes a decisive experimental kill test for the MMU interpretation. The paper does not seek to replace established physical theories, but to provide a coherent geometric foundation that connects their structures and clarifies the origin of their key concepts. Standard quantum mechanics, quantum field theory, and general relativity are recovered as effective limits of a deeper elastic spacetime dynamics. The work also documents a controlled methodology for AI augmented theoretical research, including canonical constraints, audit procedures, and retrieval anchored reasoning, demonstrating how artificial intelligence can support the construction of a consistent and testable physical framework.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Relativity and Gravitational Theory
Noncommutative and Quantum Gravity Theories
Advanced Mathematical Theories and Applications
Publication details
- Journal / source
- OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints)
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Preprint