The Speed of Light as an Emergent Property of a 1D Temporal Flow Network
The Speed of Light as an Emergent Property of a 1D Temporal Flow Network Introduction The speed of light, c c , is a fundamental constant in physics, appearing in Maxwell’s equations, special relativity, and quantum field theory. But where does it come from? Could it emerge from a deeper, discrete structure of spacetime? In this blog post, we explore a rigorous mathematical proof showing that c c arises naturally from a 1D temporal flow network , where interactions between flows are governed by a specific phase modulation rule. 1. The Fundamental Idea: A Network of Temporal Flows Imagine the universe as a discrete 1D chain of "flows" F n F n , each representing a minimal unit of time (e.g., Planck time t p t p ). These flows interact with one another, and their interactions are modulated by a phase difference : ϕ ( k ) = π 2 k , ϕ ( k ) = 2 k π , where k k is the separation between flows. Key Postulate...