Deriving the Speed of Light without clocks from the hydrogen atom topology

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Preprint Open access

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Authors: Daniel Charles
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18163431
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Abstract

I derive the speed of light by analysing the spectral geometry and ground state ofthe hydrogen atom. No time is measured, proving the speed of light is a geometricconstruct based upon the topology of our simplest atom.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Quantum and Classical Electrodynamics Quantum Mechanics and Non-Hermitian Physics Experimental and Theoretical Physics Studies

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