Directional Vacuum Rectification via Zeno-Modulated Casimir Cavities in High-Stiffness Lattices

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Authors: Reed Strong
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Abstract

Recent high-precision cosmological surveys have identified a statistically significant dipole tension (>4.9σ) in the distribution of quasars and a coherent bulk flow of galaxy clusters toward the Centaurus-Hydra region. We propose that these anisotropies represent a physical scalar gradient in the Vacuum Expectation Value (VEV). This paper presents a theoretical framework for coupling to this gradient using a Zeno-modulated Casimir cavity. By subjecting a piezoelectric lattice to femtosecond interrogation pulses, we induce a localized impedance mismatch that rectifies the potential energy of the vacuum gradient into macroscopic force (F). We derive the governing equation F = κ · P_dyn · A · D, where κ represents the phonon transmission coefficient. We further demonstrate that the thermodynamic cost of this rectification is satisfied via the Landauer limit, preserving the Second Law of Thermodynamics.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Quantum Electrodynamics and Casimir Effect Mechanical and Optical Resonators Advanced Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics

Publication details

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