Causal Memory Program: Generator Update Note

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Authors: Yaoharee Lahtee
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Abstract

# Causal Memory Program — 3D Telegraph Simulation ### Numerical Validation of Finite Causal Memory Dynamics --- ## 1. Project Overview This project presents a **numerical validation framework** for the Causal Memory Program (CMP) based on a **first-order generator formulation** of finite causal memory dynamics. The underlying theory models physical and abstract systems where state evolution has **finite response time**, leading to: * bounded propagation speed,* non-instantaneous response,* emergent inertial behavior without invoking fundamental mass. The mathematical core is the generator system [\partial_t \Psi = A\Psi,\qquad\Psi = (s, v),\quad v=\partial_t s,] where finite memory time ( \tau_c ) and damping ( \gamma ) control causal response . The numerical work here does **not propose new physics**, but tests whether the stated structural properties hold under high-quality discretization. --- ## 2. Problem Addressed Classical diffusion models imply **instantaneous propagation**, which is physically unrealistic in many systems. The telegraph / causal memory equation instead enforces: * finite signal speed* inertia-like resistance to rapid change* stable dissipation However, for such models to be credible, they must demonstrate: 1. Numerical stability2. Energy consistency3. Convergence under grid refinement4. Absence of spurious artifacts This project addresses these requirements directly. --- ## 3. Numerical Method A **3D leapfrog (kick–drift–kick) scheme** is used to solve [\tau_c s_{tt} + \gamma s_t = \kappa \nabla^2 s] with: * periodic boundary conditions* second-order central differences* dissipative hyper-viscosity ( -\nu \nabla^4 v ) to suppress high-frequency noise* CFL-limited timestep ensuring stability This setup is standard for referee-grade wave/telegraph simulations. --- ## 4. Validation Tests ### (A) Lyapunov Energy Decay Energy defined as [E = \int \left(\frac{\tau_c}{2} v^2 +\frac{\kappa}{2} |\nabla s|^2\right) dV] must decay monotonically. Result: ✔ Observed monotonic decay (up to machine tolerance)✔ Confirms correct damping behavior --- ### (B) 3D L² Convergence Simulations were run on three grids: * N = 17* N = 33* N = 65 Measured errors show Observed order ≈ **2.28** Result: ✔ Confirms second-order accuracy✔ Indicates smooth, well-resolved dynamics✔ No pathological grid-scale effects --- ### (C) Field Structure Check Mid-slice visualizations show: ✔ radial symmetry✔ no checkerboard instability✔ no numerical ringing✔ correct damping behavior This confirms the scheme is neither over-diffusive nor unstable. --- ## 5. Key Outcomes The experiments demonstrate that the CMP telegraph formulation: * produces stable finite-speed propagation* respects theoretical energy decay* converges at expected order* behaves well in full 3D* requires no ad-hoc stabilization beyond mild hyper-viscosity Thus the generator-based causal memory model is **numerically credible**. --- ## 6. What This Work Does NOT Claim Consistent with the theory statement : * No new force is proposed* No new particle is introduced* No modification of GR is claimed* No empirical discovery is asserted This is a **structural and numerical validation study** only. --- ## 7. Contribution This project provides a **reproducible, referee-level numerical benchmark** showing that finite-memory causal dynamics can be simulated with: * standard PDE methods* clear stability criteria* physically consistent behavior It strengthens the credibility of CMP as a structural framework. --- ## 8. Reproducibility The simulation is: ✔ deterministic✔ GPU/CPU compatible✔ grid-refinement verified✔ minimal-parameter✔ fully reproducible --- ## 9. Conclusion Finite causal memory dynamics can be implemented numerically in a stable, convergent, and physically consistent manner. This supports the interpretation of CMP as a viable structural model for systems with delayed response and emergent inertia. https://www.kaggle.com/code/arayanikah/causal-memory-program-3d-telegraph-simulation

Fields of Study & Subjects

Numerical methods for differential equations Differential Equations and Numerical Methods Differential Equations and Boundary Problems

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