The Standard Model as a Theorem of Octonionic Geometry

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Authors: Nuno Filipe Oliveira Cardoso
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Abstract

We prove that the Standard Model gauge group, hypercharge spectrum, and the existence of exactly three fermion generations are not choices, but unavoidable consequences of octonionic geometry. Starting from Othe unique 8-dimensional normed division algebrawe derive: (1) the gauge group SU(3) ×SU(2) ×U(1) as a canonical stabilizer chain; (2) the 11 hypercharge fractions; (3) exactly three generations from Spin(8) triality. No gauge group, representation, hyper-charge value, or generation number is postulated. All constructions are representation-independent. No embedding, truncation, or phenomenological ansatz is used. Every parameter is algebraically xed.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies Algebraic and Geometric Analysis Advanced Mathematical Theories and Applications

Publication details

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