Trajectory Break Principle (TBP): Universal Limits of Controllability in Classical, Stochastic, and Quantum Systems

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Authors: Marcel Welsch
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Abstract

The Trajectory Break Principle (TBP) establishes a universal limit on controllability in classical, stochastic, and quantum systems. Finite control capacity and finite relaxation time inevitably induce control‑driven trajectory singularities. By identifying two fundamental constants, Kmin⁡ and Kmax⁡, TBP defines a universal control zone that constrains all physically realizable trajectories. The principle unifies concepts from dynamical systems, information theory, and quantum mechanics, offering a quantitative framework for predicting when trajectories become unstable or uncontrollable. TBP provides a general, experimentally testable boundary for the applicability of control in physical systems.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics Control and Stability of Dynamical Systems Complex Systems and Dynamics

Publication details

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