Topological Sonification of CeRu₄Sn₆: Mapping Kondo Lattice Topology into Structured Audio Domains

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Authors: Trent Slade
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Abstract

We present a controlled experiment in topological sonification, using the heavy-fermion Kondo lattice compound CeRu₄Sn₆ as a source structure. Two audio artifacts are analyzed: (i) a direct, minimally musical sonification intended to preserve topological and spectral relationships, and (ii) a derived musicalization designed to retain identifiable topological features while embedding them in a structured musical scaffold. Using multimodal AI analysis logs (Google Gemini, producer.ai) and independent signal-domain verification, we formalize the mapping logic, spectral behavior, and reproducibility constraints of the system. The result demonstrates that topological gaps, bulk-surface separation, and spectral discontinuities can be rendered audibly without collapsing into metaphor, providing a repeatable framework for physics-informed sonification.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Music Technology and Sound Studies Topological Materials and Phenomena Rare-earth and actinide compounds

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Publication date
4 February 2026
Document type
Preprint