VENUS: FE-CORE CU-MANTLE PLANETARY ARCHITECTURE

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Authors: Matt Webb
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Abstract

Venus exhibits retrograde rotation, negligible external magnetic field, extreme surface conditions (460 C, 90-95 bar), CO2-dominant atmosphere with sulfuric acid clouds, and characteristic copper-orange coloration. We demonstrate these features emerge from a Fe-core Cu-mantle architecture formed in the inner thermal zone of the SMDS (Super Massive Dark Sphere) extrusion disc. The iron core generates an internal magnetic field electromagnetically opposed by the diamagnetic copper mantle, resulting in external field cancellation and slow retrograde rotation. Superheated copper mantle chemistry continuously processes silicate materials, producing CO2 and SO2 that maintain atmospheric overpressure at 90+ bar equilibrium. Venus's observational characteristics directly reflect Fe-Cu electromagnetic coupling dynamics and Cu-silicate reaction products.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Astro and Planetary Science Planetary Science and Exploration High-pressure geophysics and materials

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
3 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Preprint