Casimir–Gravitational Equilibrium Condition (CGEC): A Geometry-Driven Regime Criterion for Vacuum-Induced Decoherence Tests

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Authors: Michail, Konstantinos
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Abstract

This short note refines a previous proposal: that a physical configuration in which Casimir vacuumenergy matches Penrose–Diósi gravitational self-energy (EG ) may produce a transition relevant toobjective-collapse models. We provide a cautious and experimentally grounded formulation,introduce the Casimir–Gravitational Equilibrium Condition (CGEC), expand scaling analysis,discuss decoherence constraints, and identify measurable photon-based signatures. This model introduces the Casimir–Gravitational Equilibrium Condition (CGEC), outlining a measurable regime where vacuum fluctuations balance gravitational self-energy, potentially linking quantum vacuum structure to gravitational thresholds

Fields of Study & Subjects

Quantum Electrodynamics and Casimir Effect Quantum and Classical Electrodynamics Advanced Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
29 January 2026
Document type
Preprint