The Architecture of the Void: A Conceptual Hydrodynamic Hypothesis
Abstract
The Standard Model and General Relativity rely on the postulate that the speed of light in a vacuum (c) is a universal constant, independent of energy density. However, cosmological anomalies such as the Horizon Problem and the nature of singularities suggest that our understanding of vacuum dynamics under extreme conditions may be incomplete. This paper proposes the "Internal Resonance Hypothesis", suggesting that at the Planck scale, the vacuum behaves as a dynamic medium where light speed is positively correlated with field density. We introduce the "Native Origin Principle", distinguishing between external photons (which are blocked by high-density regions) and internally generated photons (which may travel at superluminal speeds). A practical experimental protocol using high-intensity Petawatt lasers to test this hypothesis via Time-of-Flight (ToF) measurements in a polarized vacuum is proposed.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Noncommutative and Quantum Gravity Theories
Relativity and Gravitational Theory
Quantum Electrodynamics and Casimir Effect
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 18 January 2026
- Document type
- Preprint