Proton Logic Gate

Abstract This preprint proposes the proton as the universe's fundamental logic gate—a frequency-locked S-vector (charge=+1, spin=1/2, baryon number=+1) maintained by vacuum refresh at R ≈ 10²⁴ Hz (derived from Λ_QCD/ℏ). Mass emerges as standing wave amplitude, with stability governed by the "E-Tax"—maintenance power Ptax ≈ 3×10¹⁴ W against vacuum decoherence.Key PredictionsPhase-dependent debris in high-energy collisionsGeometric correlations at φ = 0° mod(R)Stochastic patterns at φ = 90° mod(R)Testable via LHC RF bunch modulationFramework Unifies QCD confinement, proton persistence, and information logic through frequency coherence (P = R/Rcrit ≫ 1). Extends to gravitational systems where Ptax manifests as Hawking flux.DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18475219 License: CC BY 4.0 (attribution required) Keywords: proton, logic gate, QCD, vacuum refresh, E-Tax, frequency locking