Coherence Gradients as the Physical Origin of Gravitation (LM)

This preprint presents Phase I of a broader theoretical framework in which gravitation is reinterpreted as an emergent phenomenon arising from coherence gradients and resonant state stability. Rather than treating gravity as a fundamental force, the framework describes gravitational dynamics as the migration of physical systems toward regions of higher coherence within the space of admissible states. The approach remains compatible with general relativity while offering an alternative interpretation grounded in resonance, stability, and state selection. This work serves as a foundational step toward integrating gravitation, observer-dependent state selection, and non-propulsive displacement within a unified coherence-based framework.