Generic Non-Integrability of Grade-Mixed Coupled Systems in Cl(3,0)

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Authors: Emily Payne, Molly Payne
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Abstract

We investigate the conditions for static equilibrium in coupled systems defined onthe geometric algebra Cl(3, 0). We prove that for systems with N ≥ 3 components inter-acting via generic grade-mixed potentials (involving both vector and bivector terms),the gradient vector fields generically generate a non-involutive distribution. By ap-plying the Frobenius theorem, we demonstrate that the commutators of these gradientfields do not vanish for N ≥ 3, implying that no integral manifold (equilibrium surface)exists on an open dense subset of the configuration space. This result identifies a purelyalgebraic obstruction to equilibrium, demonstrating that “geometric frustration” is ageneric feature of coupled systems in Cl(3, 0) arising solely from the non-commutativityof the geometric product. Contact:geoalgrocks@gmail.com

Fields of Study & Subjects

Algebraic and Geometric Analysis Advanced Differential Geometry Research Dynamics and Control of Mechanical Systems

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Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
16 January 2026