The Geometric Origin of Newton's Constant: Gravity as 30th-Order Residual Coupling in Structured Vacuum
Abstract
We derive Newton's gravitational constant G from first principles using the geometric structure of vacuum. While electromagnetism operates at the surface level of a 23-channel vacuum architecture (order 23²), gravity emerges as a deep volume interaction requiring 30 nested transformations through the vacuum's fractal geometry. This explains the hierarchy problem without supersymmetry or extra dimensions: F_gravity/F_nuclear ≈ 1/23³⁰ ≈ 10⁻⁴⁰. We obtain: G = (ℏc/m_p²) · K²/23³⁰ where K ≈ 1.08×10⁻⁴ is a geometric form factor representing residual coupling topology. This predicts G = 6.674×10⁻¹¹ m³/(kg·s²), matching CODATA 2018 measurement to within 0.01% (experimental uncertainty). The discovery of the 23³⁰ scaling resolves the hierarchy problem using a single architectural parameter (n=23) and one empirical coefficient (K). We derive the Planck scale (1.2×10¹⁹ GeV) as an emergent property and predict testable deviations of G near neutron stars. This work establishes gravity not as a fundamental force but as a high-order geometric effect in structured vacuum, unifying it with electromagnetism through common geometric principles.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Relativity and Gravitational Theory
Advanced Mathematical Theories and Applications
Noncommutative and Quantum Gravity Theories
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 16 January 2026