The Survival Equation: Predictions from Coherence to Collapse

This chapter introduces the Survival Equation as a core component of the Unified Vibrational Field Theory (UVFT). It models particle lifetimes, quantum coherence, and black hole evaporation as manifestations of modal survival governed by coherence strain and dropout thresholds. The theory proposes a unified mathematical framework linking coherence retention to observable decay, entanglement collapse, and gravitational phenomena. Visuals include empirical fits of survival times and diagrams of coherence dynamics. Key contributions: Derivation of the Survival Equation from first principles. Unified interpretation of particle decay and black hole evaporation. Predictive model for entanglement decoherence and lifespan scaling. Experimental implications for coherence-based decay modulation.