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