Perspective Cosmology: Mathematical Foundations

Last Updated: 2026-02-09 (Session S343) Version: 1.0 Purpose: Complete, self-contained mathematical development from axioms to consequences Audience: Mathematicians and mathematical physicists capable of auditing formal proofs Status: COMPLETE Companion Document: PC_INTERPRETIVE_COMPANION.md (section-correlated physical interpretation)

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How to Read This Document

This document presents a purely mathematical development. Every statement is either:

• A definition (stipulative)
• An axiom (assumed)
• A classical theorem (marked [I-MATH], proven elsewhere)
• A derived consequence (marked [THEOREM], [DERIVATION], or [CONJECTURE])

No physical interpretation appears in this document. The companion document PC_INTERPRETIVE_COMPANION.md provides, section by section, the physical reading of every mathematical object. The two documents are designed to be read in parallel: each numbered section here corresponds to the identically numbered section in the companion.

Notation conventions are established in Section 1. Proofs exceeding one page are deferred to the Appendices. Computational verifications (SymPy scripts) are referenced inline.

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Document Structure

Part	Sections	Content
I	1-4	Algebraic Foundations: primitives, axioms, division algebras, forced dimensions
II	5-8	Geometric Consequences: Grassmannian, crystallization, evaluation maps, signature
III	9-12	Algebraic Structure: End(V) decomposition, pipeline, gauge groups, generations
IV	13-16	Numerical Consequences: democratic counting, alpha, Weinberg angle, Omega_m
V	17-20	Extended Results: Yang-Mills, QM from axioms, Einstein equations, correction bands
App	A-D	Appendix proofs, verification script index

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PART I: ALGEBRAIC FOUNDATIONS

Section 1. Primitives and Axioms

Companion: See Interpretive Companion, Section 1: Why These Axioms

1.1 Primitives

We begin with exactly two primitive objects.

Primitive 1 (Crystal). A finite-dimensional real inner product space $(V, \langle \cdot, \cdot \rangle)$ with orthonormal basis $\{e_1, \ldots, e_n\}$.

Primitive 2 (Perspective). An orthogonal projection $\pi: V \to V$ satisfying $\pi^2 = \pi$, $\pi^\dagger = \pi$, with image $V_\pi := \text{im}(\pi)$ such that $\{0\} \subsetneq V_\pi \subsetneq V$.

1.2 Crystal Axioms

ID	Name	Statement
C1	Existence	$V$ exists as a finite-dimensional real inner product space
C2	Orthogonality	$V$ admits an orthonormal basis: $\langle e_i, e_j \rangle = \delta_{ij}$
C3	Completeness	The basis spans $V$: $\text{span}\{e_1, \ldots, e_n\} = V$
C4	Symmetry	No basis vector is distinguished: for all $i, j$, there exists $T \in \text{Aut}(V)$ with $T(e_i) = e_j$

1.3 Perspective Axioms

ID	Name	Statement
P1	Partiality	$V_\pi \subsetneq V$ (strict inclusion)
P2	Non-triviality	$V_\pi \neq \{0\}$
P3	Finite access	$\dim(V_\pi) = k$ with $1 \leq k < n$
P4	Tilt	The projected basis $\tilde{B} = \{\pi(e_i)\}$ need not be orthogonal in $V_\pi$

1.4 Multi-Perspective and Transition Axioms

ID	Name	Statement
$\Pi$1	Multiplicity	There exist multiple distinct perspectives $\pi_1, \pi_2, \ldots$
$\Pi$2	Overlap	For some $\pi_i, \pi_j$: $V_{\pi_i} \cap V_{\pi_j} \neq \{0\}$
T0	Algebraic completeness	The set of perspective-to-perspective transition maps $\mathcal{T}$ is closed under composition, identity, and inverse
T1	Directed history	Composition of transitions is ordered (not symmetric)

1.5 The Consistency-Completeness Principle

Axiom CCP (AXM_0120). [AXIOM] $V$ contains all mathematically consistent algebraic structure compatible with C1-C4, and nothing else.

CCP has four operational consequences:

CCP-1 (Consistency). $V$ admits no zero divisors in its transition algebra. Every sub-algebra of the algebraic structure on $V$ is isomorphic to a sub-algebra of some normed division algebra over $\mathbb{R}$.

CCP-2 (Completeness). For each normed division algebra $D$ over $\mathbb{R}$, $V$ contains a subspace carrying the algebraic structure of $\text{Im}(D)$.

CCP-3 (Minimality). $V$ contains no structure beyond what CCP-2 requires: $V = \bigoplus_{D \text{ non-trivial}} \text{Im}(D)$

CCP-4 (Field determination). The scalar field $\mathbb{F}$ of $V$ is the maximal algebraically complete division algebra that is also a commutative field.

1.6 Axiom Reduction

Theorem 1.1 (THM_04B2, S253). [THEOREM] The perspective axioms P1-P4, $\Pi$1-$\Pi$2, and the transition axioms T0-T1 are all derivable from C1-C4 + CCP.

Proof sketch. CCP forces $\text{Im}(\mathbb{C})$ to exist in $V$ (it is the imaginary part of the first non-trivial normed division algebra). $\text{Im}(\mathbb{C})$ breaks the C4 symmetry, creating a decomposition $V = V_\pi \oplus V_\pi^\perp$, which IS a perspective. The cascade $\text{Im}(\mathbb{C}) \to \text{Im}(\mathbb{H}) \to \text{Im}(\mathbb{O})$ forces $n = 11$, $k = 4$. Perspective axioms P1-P3 follow from THM_04AC (evaluation maps, Section 5). P4 follows from $\mathbb{F} = \mathbb{C}$. $\Pi$1-$\Pi$2 follow from $SO(11)$ acting on $V$. T0 follows from CCP forcing quaternionic transitions. T1 is definitional. $\square$

Corollary 1.2. The framework has exactly 5 independent axioms: C1, C2, C3, C4, and CCP. All other axioms are theorems.

1.7 Notational Conventions

Throughout this document:

• $n$ = $\dim(V)$ (crystal dimension, also written $n_c$ once determined to be 11)
• $k$ = $\dim(V_\pi)$ (perspective dimension, also written $n_d$ once determined to be 4)
• $\mathbb{F}$ = scalar field of the observable algebra
• $\text{Im}(D)$ = imaginary part of division algebra $D$ (dimension $\dim(D) - 1$)
• $D_\text{fw} = \{1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 11\}$ = the complete set of framework dimensions
• $\Phi_m(x)$ = $m$-th cyclotomic polynomial
• $\text{Aut}(D)$ = automorphism group of algebra $D$

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Section 2. Division Algebra Classification

Companion: See Interpretive Companion, Section 2: Why Division Algebras

2.1 Classical Theorems

Theorem 2.1 (Frobenius, 1878). [I-MATH] The only finite-dimensional associative division algebras over $\mathbb{R}$ are: $\mathbb{R} \quad (\dim = 1), \qquad \mathbb{C} \quad (\dim = 2), \qquad \mathbb{H} \quad (\dim = 4)$

Theorem 2.2 (Hurwitz, 1898). [I-MATH] The only finite-dimensional normed division algebras over $\mathbb{R}$ are: $\mathbb{R} \quad (\dim = 1), \qquad \mathbb{C} \quad (\dim = 2), \qquad \mathbb{H} \quad (\dim = 4), \qquad \mathbb{O} \quad (\dim = 8)$

These are precisely the algebras produced by iterated Cayley-Dickson doubling. The next doubling produces the sedenions ($\dim = 16$), which have zero divisors and are therefore not a division algebra.

Table 2.3. Properties of the four normed division algebras:

Algebra	$\dim$	$\dim(\text{Im})$	Associative	Commutative	$\text{Aut}$	$\dim(\text{Aut})$
$\mathbb{R}$	1	0	Yes	Yes	$\{1\}$	0
$\mathbb{C}$	2	1	Yes	Yes	$\mathbb{Z}/2$	0
$\mathbb{H}$	4	3	Yes	No	$SO(3)$	3
$\mathbb{O}$	8	7	No	No	$G_2$	14

2.2 The Cayley-Dickson Boundary

The Cayley-Dickson construction produces a sequence of algebras, each doubling the dimension of the previous one. At each step, an algebraic property is lost:

Step	Algebra	$\dim$	Property Lost
0	$\mathbb{R}$	1	(baseline)
1	$\mathbb{C}$	2	Total ordering
2	$\mathbb{H}$	4	Commutativity
3	$\mathbb{O}$	8	Associativity
4	$\mathbb{S}$	16	Division property

The octonions are the last normed division algebra. This is a theorem of Hurwitz, not a choice.

2.3 Application to Transition Maps

Theorem 2.4. If the transition maps $\mathcal{T}$ (Axiom T0) satisfy:

1. Linearity: each $\tau \in \mathcal{T}$ is $\mathbb{R}$-linear,
2. Invertibility: each non-zero $\tau$ has a two-sided inverse,
3. Norm preservation: $\|\tau(v)\| = \|\tau\| \cdot \|v\|$ (multiplicative norm),

then $\mathcal{T}$ is isomorphic to one of $\{\mathbb{R}, \mathbb{C}, \mathbb{H}, \mathbb{O}\}$.

Proof. Conditions (1)-(3) are precisely the hypotheses of Hurwitz’s theorem (Theorem 2.2). $\square$

2.4 Path Independence and Associativity

Theorem 2.5. If transitions must be path-independent (the composition $\tau_{ij} \circ \tau_{jk}$ depends only on endpoints $i, k$ and not on the intermediate perspective $j$), then $\mathcal{T}$ must be associative.

Proof. Path independence requires $(\tau_1 \circ \tau_2) \circ \tau_3 = \tau_1 \circ (\tau_2 \circ \tau_3)$ for all composable triples. This is the definition of associativity. $\square$

Corollary 2.6. Under path independence, the transition algebra is restricted to $\mathcal{T} \in \{\mathbb{R}, \mathbb{C}, \mathbb{H}\}$ (Frobenius, Theorem 2.1).

Corollary 2.7. The maximal path-independent transition algebra is $\mathbb{H}$, with $\dim(\mathbb{H}) = 4$.

Verification: division_algebra_gap_analysis.py — PASS

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Section 3. Forced Dimensions

Companion: See Interpretive Companion, Section 3: Why 11, 4, and C

This section derives three fundamental values from CCP + the division algebra classification. All three were free parameters before CCP; all three are forced by it.

3.1 Crystal Dimension: $n_c = 11$

Theorem 3.1 (Crystal Dimension, CCP.1). [THEOREM] Under CCP: $n_c = \dim(V) = \dim(\text{Im}(\mathbb{C})) + \dim(\text{Im}(\mathbb{H})) + \dim(\text{Im}(\mathbb{O})) = 1 + 3 + 7 = 11$

Proof.

1. By Hurwitz (Theorem 2.2), the normed division algebras over $\mathbb{R}$ are exactly $\{\mathbb{R}, \mathbb{C}, \mathbb{H}, \mathbb{O}\}$. No others exist.
2. Their imaginary subspaces have dimensions:
   • $\text{Im}(\mathbb{R}) = \{0\}$, dimension 0
   • $\text{Im}(\mathbb{C}) \cong \mathbb{R}^1$, dimension 1
   • $\text{Im}(\mathbb{H}) \cong \mathbb{R}^3$, dimension 3
   • $\text{Im}(\mathbb{O}) \cong \mathbb{R}^7$, dimension 7
3. By CCP-2 (completeness), $V$ contains $\text{Im}(D)$ for each $D$. $\text{Im}(\mathbb{R}) = \{0\}$ contributes nothing.
4. By CCP-3 (minimality), $V = \text{Im}(\mathbb{C}) \oplus \text{Im}(\mathbb{H}) \oplus \text{Im}(\mathbb{O})$.
5. Therefore $n_c = 1 + 3 + 7 = 11$. $\square$

Remark 3.2. CCP-3 selects direct sum over tensor product. The tensor product $\text{Im}(\mathbb{C}) \otimes \text{Im}(\mathbb{H}) \otimes \text{Im}(\mathbb{O})$ would give dimension $1 \times 3 \times 7 = 21$, which introduces redundant structure beyond what CCP-2 requires. Minimality forces $\oplus$.

Verification: completeness_principle_verification.py — PASS

3.2 Perspective Dimension: $n_d = 4$

Theorem 3.3 (Perspective Dimension, CCP.3). [THEOREM] Under CCP and T1 (directed history): $n_d = \dim(V_\pi) = \dim(\mathbb{H}) = 4$

Proof.

1. Directed composition of transitions requires path independence, hence associativity (Theorem 2.5).
2. By Frobenius (Theorem 2.1), the associative division algebras are $\{\mathbb{R}, \mathbb{C}, \mathbb{H}\}$.
3. CCP requires the maximal consistent algebraic structure. Among associative division algebras, $\mathbb{H}$ is maximal ($\dim = 4$).
4. Therefore $n_d = \dim(\mathbb{H}) = 4$. $\square$

Remark 3.4. The quaternions $\mathbb{H}$ are not merely 4-dimensional; they are the unique maximal associative normed division algebra. Their non-commutativity is essential: $\mathbb{C}$ ($\dim = 2$) is commutative and therefore sub-maximal.

3.3 Scalar Field: $\mathbb{F} = \mathbb{C}$

Theorem 3.5 (Field Forcing, CCP.2). [THEOREM] Under CCP: $\mathbb{F} = \mathbb{C}$

Proof.

1. The scalar field $\mathbb{F}$ must be a division algebra (no zero divisors, by CCP-1).
2. $\mathbb{F}$ must be commutative (scalars must commute with all operators in $\text{End}(V_\pi)$).
3. By Frobenius, commutative real division algebras are $\mathbb{R}$ and $\mathbb{C}$.
4. By CCP-4, $\mathbb{F}$ must be algebraically closed (maximal consistent field).
5. $\mathbb{R}$ is not algebraically closed: $x^2 + 1 = 0$ has no solution in $\mathbb{R}$.
6. $\mathbb{C}$ is algebraically closed (Fundamental Theorem of Algebra [I-MATH]).
7. Therefore $\mathbb{F} = \mathbb{C}$. $\square$

3.4 Summary of Forced Values

Table 3.6. All quantities forced by CCP + Hurwitz/Frobenius:

Symbol	Value	Origin	Was Previously
$n_c$	11	Theorem 3.1 (CCP + Hurwitz)	Free parameter (C5)
$n_d$	4	Theorem 3.3 (CCP + Frobenius)	[A-STRUCTURAL] choice
$\mathbb{F}$	$\mathbb{C}$	Theorem 3.5 (CCP + FTA)	Ambiguous ($\mathbb{R}$ or $\mathbb{C}$)
$n_c - n_d$	7 = $\dim(\text{Im}(\mathbb{O}))$	Arithmetic	Derived
$\dim(\text{Im}(\mathbb{H}))$	3	$\dim(\mathbb{H}) - 1$	Derived
$\dim(\text{Im}(\mathbb{O}))$	7	$\dim(\mathbb{O}) - 1$	Derived

Corollary 3.7. The complete set of framework dimensions is: $D_\text{fw} = \{1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 11\}$ consisting of the four division algebra dimensions $\{1, 2, 4, 8\}$ and the three non-trivial imaginary dimensions $\{1, 3, 7\}$, with total $n_c = 11$. Every element is forced; none is optional.

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Section 4. Properties of the Framework Dimensions

Companion: See Interpretive Companion, Section 4: The Number-Theoretic Backbone

The seven forced dimensions $D_\text{fw} = \{1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 11\}$ possess remarkable algebraic properties. This section catalogs those properties that are used in later derivations. All results in this section are consequences of classical number theory applied to the forced set; no additional axioms are introduced.

4.1 Gaussian Norm Partition

Definition 4.1. The Gaussian norm is the map $N: \mathbb{Z}[i] \to \mathbb{Z}_{\geq 0}$ defined by $N(a + bi) = a^2 + b^2$.

Theorem 4.2 (Gaussian Norm Partition). [THEOREM] $D_\text{fw}$ partitions exactly under the Gaussian norm:

Norms ($\exists\, a,b \in \mathbb{Z}: d = a^2 + b^2$)	Non-norms
$1 = 1^2 + 0^2$	3
$2 = 1^2 + 1^2$	7
$4 = 2^2 + 0^2$	11
$8 = 2^2 + 2^2$

Proof. By Fermat’s theorem on sums of two squares [I-MATH], $n$ is a sum of two squares if and only if every prime factor of the form $4k+3$ appears with even exponent. For $3$: $3 \equiv 3 \pmod{4}$ with odd exponent 1, so 3 is not a norm. For $7$: $7 \equiv 3 \pmod{4}$ with odd exponent 1. For $11$: $11 \equiv 3 \pmod{4}$ with odd exponent 1. The others factor through $4k+1$ primes or are explicitly represented. $\square$

Corollary 4.3. The Gaussian norms in $D_\text{fw}$ are exactly the division algebra total dimensions $\{1, 2, 4, 8\}$. The non-norms are exactly the non-trivial imaginary dimensions $\{3, 7\}$ and the crystal dimension $\{11\}$. This partition is a number-theoretic consequence of Hurwitz’s theorem, not an assumption.

Verification: cnh_gaussian_norm_classification.py — PASS

4.2 Key Composites

Theorem 4.4. [THEOREM] The following identities hold:

Expression	Value	Factorization
$n_d^2 + n_c^2$	$137$	Prime
$n_c^2$	$121$	$11^2$
$n_d \cdot (n_c - n_d)$	$28$	$4 \times 7$
$n_c^2 - n_c + 1 = \Phi_6(n_c)$	$111$	$3 \times 37$
$n_d + n_c$	$15$	$1 + 2 + 4 + 8$

Proof. Arithmetic from $n_d = 4$, $n_c = 11$. $\square$

Theorem 4.5 (137 Is Prime). [I-MATH] $137$ is a prime number. Moreover, $137 \equiv 1 \pmod{4}$, so by Fermat’s theorem it is expressible as a sum of two squares. The representation $137 = 4^2 + 11^2$ is unique (up to order and signs).

Verification: fourth_power_norm_form_catalog.py — 20/20 PASS

4.3 Cyclotomic Structure

Definition 4.6. The $m$-th cyclotomic polynomial is $\Phi_m(x) = \prod (x - \zeta)$ where $\zeta$ ranges over primitive $m$-th roots of unity.

Theorem 4.7. [I-MATH] $\Phi_6(x) = x^2 - x + 1$.

Corollary 4.8. $\Phi_6(n_c) = 11^2 - 11 + 1 = 111 = 3 \times 37$

Theorem 4.9 (Lie-Algebraic Interpretation of 111). [THEOREM] $111 = n_c(n_c - 1) + 1$ where $n_c(n_c - 1) = 110$ counts the off-diagonal generators of $\mathfrak{u}(n_c)$ and 1 is the $U(1)$ center. Equivalently, $\Phi_6(n_c)$ counts the generators of $\mathfrak{u}(n_c)$ minus the diagonal Cartan subalgebra plus one: $\Phi_6(n_c) = \dim(\mathfrak{u}(n_c)) - (n_c - 1) = n_c^2 - n_c + 1$

4.4 The Sylvester-Cayley-Dickson Sequence

Theorem 4.10 (S309). [DERIVATION] The sixth cyclotomic polynomial applied iteratively to the imaginary dimensions of the division algebras generates Sylvester’s sequence:

Input $d$	$\Phi_6(d) = d^2 - d + 1$	Sylvester sequence
2	3	$s_1 = 3$
3	7	$s_2 = 7$
7	43	$s_3 = 43$
43	1807	$s_4 = 1807$

The first three terms $\{3, 7, 43\}$ are the imaginary dimensions of $\mathbb{H}$, $\mathbb{O}$, and the Phi_6-image of $\text{Im}(\mathbb{O})$ respectively.

Theorem 4.11 (Egyptian Fraction, S309). [THEOREM] $\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{3} + \frac{1}{7} + \frac{1}{43} + \frac{1}{1807} + \cdots = 1$

This is a classical identity for Sylvester’s sequence [I-MATH]. The numerators of the partial sums, when expressed over a common denominator, yield Lie algebra dimensions: $21 = \dim(\mathfrak{so}(7))$, $14 = \dim(G_2)$, $6 = \dim(\mathfrak{so}(4))$.

Verification: phi6_cascade_sylvester.py — 72/75 PASS

4.5 Fourth-Power Norm Forms

Theorem 4.12. [I-MATH] In the ring of integers $\mathbb{Z}[\zeta_8]$ of the 8th cyclotomic field, the norm form includes the quartic $N(a,b) = a^4 + b^4$.

Theorem 4.13 (Fourth-Power Primes). [THEOREM] Several framework primes admit fourth-power representations:

Prime	Representation	Framework Role
17	$1^4 + 2^4$	$\dim(\mathbb{R})^4 + \dim(\mathbb{C})^4$
97	$2^4 + 3^4$	$\dim(\mathbb{C})^4 + \dim(\text{Im}(\mathbb{H}))^4$
337	$3^4 + 4^4$	$\dim(\text{Im}(\mathbb{H}))^4 + \dim(\mathbb{H})^4$

Theorem 4.14 (Sum-of-Squares Primes). [THEOREM] Every prime of the form $a^2 + b^2$ with $a, b \in D_\text{fw}$ yields a framework prime:

Prime	Representation	Framework Role
2	$1^2 + 1^2$	$\dim(\mathbb{C})$
5	$1^2 + 2^2$	$\dim(\mathbb{R}) + \dim(\mathbb{H})$
17	$1^2 + 4^2$
53	$2^2 + 7^2$	$\dim(\mathbb{C})^2 + \dim(\text{Im}(\mathbb{O}))^2$
73	$3^2 + 8^2$	$\dim(\text{Im}(\mathbb{H}))^2 + \dim(\mathbb{O})^2$
137	$4^2 + 11^2$	$n_d^2 + n_c^2$

Verification: fourth_power_norm_form_catalog.py — 20/20 PASS

4.6 Pi-Power Self-Referential Structure

Definition 4.15. The pi-power map is $f(d) = \lfloor d/2 \rfloor = \text{rank}(SO(d))$.

Theorem 4.16 (S265). [THEOREM] The pi-power sums over subsets of $D_\text{fw}$ self-referentially encode framework dimensions:

Subset	Elements	$\sum \lfloor d/2 \rfloor$	Equals
Division algebra dims $\{1,2,4,8\}$	$0+1+2+4$	7	$\dim(\text{Im}(\mathbb{O}))$
Imaginary dims $\{1,3,7\}$	$0+1+3$	4	$n_d$
$D_\text{fw} \setminus \{11\}$	$0+1+1+2+3+4$	11	$n_c$
All of $D_\text{fw}$	$0+1+1+2+3+4+5$	16	$n_d^2 = 2^{n_d}$

Proof. Direct computation. $\square$

Remark 4.17. This self-referential structure depends critically on the Cayley-Dickson tower stopping at the octonions. Extending to the sedenions ($\dim = 16$) would break every row: the pi-power sums would no longer yield framework dimensions. This is a consistency check, not a new axiom.

Verification: pi_power_alpha_connection.py — 16/16 PASS

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PART II: GEOMETRIC CONSEQUENCES

Section 5. The Grassmannian $\text{Gr}^+(4, 11; \mathbb{R})$

Companion: See Interpretive Companion, Section 5: The Space of All Perspectives

5.1 Definition and Basic Properties

The forced dimensions $n_d = 4$ and $n_c = 11$ (Theorems 3.3, 3.1) determine a canonical geometric object: the space of all oriented $n_d$-dimensional subspaces of $V$.

Definition 5.1. The oriented Grassmannian $\text{Gr}^+(k, n; \mathbb{R})$ is the manifold of oriented $k$-dimensional subspaces of $\mathbb{R}^n$.

Theorem 5.2. [I-MATH] $\text{Gr}^+(k, n; \mathbb{R})$ is a smooth compact manifold with: $\dim(\text{Gr}^+(k, n; \mathbb{R})) = k(n - k)$ It is realized as the homogeneous space: $\text{Gr}^+(k, n; \mathbb{R}) \cong SO(n) \,/\, (SO(k) \times SO(n - k))$

Corollary 5.3. For $k = n_d = 4$ and $n = n_c = 11$: $\text{Gr}^+ := \text{Gr}^+(4, 11; \mathbb{R}) \cong SO(11) \,/\, (SO(4) \times SO(7))$ $\dim(\text{Gr}^+) = 4 \times 7 = 28 = n_d \cdot \dim(\text{Im}(\mathbb{O}))$

The dimension 28 is simultaneously $\dim(\mathfrak{so}(8))$ [I-MATH] and the fourth perfect number [I-MATH].

5.2 Homotopy and Homology

Theorem 5.4 (S291). [THEOREM] The low-dimensional homotopy and homology of $\text{Gr}^+$:

Group	Value	Method
$\pi_1(\text{Gr}^+)$	0	Long exact sequence of fibration
$\pi_2(\text{Gr}^+)$	$\mathbb{Z}/2$	$\ker(i_*: \pi_1(K) \to \pi_1(SO(11)))$
$H_2(\text{Gr}^+; \mathbb{Z})$	$\mathbb{Z}/2$	Hurewicz ($\pi_1 = 0$)
$H^2(\text{Gr}^+; \mathbb{Z})$	0	UCT ($H_2$ is pure torsion, $H_1 = 0$)

Proof of $\pi_2 = \mathbb{Z}/2$. From the long exact homotopy sequence of the fibration $K = SO(4) \times SO(7) \hookrightarrow SO(11) \twoheadrightarrow \text{Gr}^+$: $\cdots \to \pi_2(SO(11)) \to \pi_2(\text{Gr}^+) \to \pi_1(K) \xrightarrow{i_*} \pi_1(SO(11)) \to \cdots$ Since $\pi_2(SO(n)) = 0$ for all $n \geq 3$ [I-MATH]: $\pi_2(\text{Gr}^+) \cong \ker\!\big(i_*: \mathbb{Z}/2 \times \mathbb{Z}/2 \;\to\; \mathbb{Z}/2\big)$ The map $i_*$ sends $(\alpha, \beta) \mapsto \alpha + \beta \pmod{2}$ (both factors embed into $SO(11)$ contributing to the same generator of $\pi_1(SO(11))$). Therefore $\ker(i_*) = \{(0,0),(1,1)\} \cong \mathbb{Z}/2$. $\square$

Remark 5.5. For $k \geq 3$, $\pi_1(SO(k)) = \mathbb{Z}/2$, and the same argument gives $H_2(\text{Gr}^+(k,n;\mathbb{R});\mathbb{Z}) = \mathbb{Z}/2$ for all such $k$ and $n$. The case $k = 2$ is exceptional: $\pi_1(SO(2)) = \mathbb{Z}$, giving $H_2 = \mathbb{Z}$ and a genuine integral 2-class. For $k = n_d = 4$, only the torsion class exists — there is no global symplectic 2-form.

Verification: h_topological_step.py — 17/17 PASS

5.3 Betti Numbers and Euler Characteristic

Theorem 5.6 (S291). [THEOREM] The Poincaré polynomial of $\text{Gr}^+$ is: $P(t) = 1 + 2t^4 + 3t^8 + 4t^{12} + 4t^{16} + 3t^{20} + 2t^{24} + t^{28}$

Selected Betti numbers:

Degree $d$	$b_d$	Note
0	1
2	0	No symplectic structure (Theorem 5.4)
4	2	Generators: Pontryagin class $p_1$ and Euler class $e$
8	3
28	1	Fundamental class

All nonzero Betti numbers occur in degrees divisible by 4. Poincaré duality pairs degree $d$ with degree $28 - d$.

Theorem 5.7 (Euler Characteristic). [THEOREM] $\chi(\text{Gr}^+) = \sum_d b_d = 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1 = 20 = \frac{n_d(n_c - 1)}{2}$

Proof. All nonzero Betti numbers occur in degrees $\equiv 0 \pmod{4}$, so all signs in the alternating sum are positive. The value is computed via Weyl group orders [I-MATH]: $\chi = \frac{|W(B_5)|}{|W(D_2)| \cdot |W(B_3)|} = \frac{3840}{8 \cdot 48} = 20 \qquad \square$

Remark 5.8. The Euler characteristic $\chi = 20 = \binom{6}{3} = \binom{2\dim(\text{Im}(\mathbb{H}))}{\dim(\text{Im}(\mathbb{H}))}$. This should not be confused with $\binom{11}{4} = 330$, which is the Euler characteristic of the complex Grassmannian $\text{Gr}(4, 11; \mathbb{C})$ — a different space.

5.4 Quaternion-Kähler Structure

Theorem 5.9. [I-MATH] $\text{Gr}^+(4, n; \mathbb{R})$ is a quaternion-Kähler symmetric space (Wolf space) for $n \geq 8$. The quaternionic structure is inherited from $SO(4) \cong (SU(2)_L \times SU(2)_R) / \mathbb{Z}_2$.

Definition 5.10. Let $\omega_I, \omega_J, \omega_K$ be the three local Kähler forms associated to the quaternionic structure. The quaternion-Kähler 4-form is: $\Omega_4 = \omega_I^2 + \omega_J^2 + \omega_K^2$

Theorem 5.11 (S291). [THEOREM] $\Omega_4$ is globally defined and $K$-invariant ($K = SO(4) \times SO(7)$), despite the individual 2-forms $\omega_I, \omega_J, \omega_K$ not being globally defined.

Proof sketch. Under $SO(4)$ conjugation, $J_I \mapsto A^T J_I A$, which rotates among $\{J_I, J_J, J_K\}$ via the $SO(3)$ factor in $SO(4) \cong (SU(2)_L \times SU(2)_R)/\mathbb{Z}_2$. The sum of squares $\omega_I^2 + \omega_J^2 + \omega_K^2$ is the unique $SO(3)$-invariant degree-2 polynomial in $(\omega_I, \omega_J, \omega_K)$, hence $K$-invariant. $\square$

Corollary 5.12. The number of quaternionic coordinate pairs on $\text{Gr}^+$ is: $\frac{\dim(\text{Gr}^+)}{4} = \frac{28}{4} = 7 = \dim(\text{Im}(\mathbb{O}))$

5.5 Topological Summary

Table 5.13. Grassmannian invariants and their framework expressions:

Invariant	Value	Framework Expression
$\dim$	28	$n_d \cdot \dim(\text{Im}(\mathbb{O}))$
$\chi$	20	$n_d(n_c - 1)/2$
$b_2$	0	No integral 2-class
$b_4$	2	$\dim(\mathbb{C})$
$H_2$	$\mathbb{Z}/2$	Torsion only
Quaternionic pairs	7	$\dim(\text{Im}(\mathbb{O}))$
$\Omega_4$ class	$\in H^4(\text{Gr}^+; \mathbb{R})$	Globally defined

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Section 6. Crystallization Dynamics

Companion: See Interpretive Companion, Section 6: Why Symmetry Breaks

6.1 The Tilt Space

Given the decomposition $V = W \oplus W^\perp$ with $\dim(W) = n_d = 4$ and $\dim(W^\perp) = n_c - n_d = 7$, the departure from the reference splitting is parametrized by a linear map between the two summands.

Definition 6.1. The tilt of a perspective is an element $\varepsilon \in \text{Hom}(\mathbb{R}^{n_d}, \mathbb{R}^{n_c - n_d})$, realized as an $n_d \times (n_c - n_d) = 4 \times 7$ real matrix.

The tilt space has dimension $n_d(n_c - n_d) = 28 = \dim(\text{Gr}^+)$ and serves as a local coordinate chart on the Grassmannian at the reference point.

6.2 Symmetry Group

The isotropy group $K = SO(n_d) \times SO(n_c - n_d) = SO(4) \times SO(7)$ acts on the tilt by: $(A, B) \cdot \varepsilon = A\,\varepsilon\, B^T, \qquad A \in SO(4),\; B \in SO(7)$

This action preserves the singular values of $\varepsilon$ while rotating the left and right singular vectors independently.

6.3 The $\mathbb{Z}_2$ Symmetry Theorem

Axiom 6.2 (Crystallization Tendency, AXM_0117). [AXIOM] There exists a smooth $K$-invariant functional $F: \text{Hom}(\mathbb{R}^{n_d}, \mathbb{R}^{n_c - n_d}) \to \mathbb{R}$ governing the gradient flow dynamics of the tilt: $\frac{\partial \varepsilon}{\partial \tau} = -\nabla_\varepsilon F[\varepsilon]$

Theorem 6.3 ($\mathbb{Z}_2$ Symmetry — CONJ-B1, S286). [THEOREM] Every $K$-invariant polynomial $P: \text{Hom}(\mathbb{R}^{n_d}, \mathbb{R}^{n_c - n_d}) \to \mathbb{R}$ satisfies $P(\varepsilon) = P(-\varepsilon)$. In particular, $F(\varepsilon) = F(-\varepsilon)$.

Proof. (Full proof in Appendix B.) By the First Fundamental Theorem (FFT) for orthogonal groups [I-MATH: Weyl, Procesi], the ring of $SO(p) \times SO(q)$-invariant polynomials on $\text{Hom}(\mathbb{R}^p, \mathbb{R}^q)$ is generated by: $\text{Tr}\!\big((\varepsilon^T \varepsilon)^j\big), \qquad j = 1, 2, \ldots, \min(p, q)$ Each generator has degree $2j$ in $\varepsilon$ (since $\varepsilon^T \varepsilon$ is degree 2). Every $K$-invariant polynomial is therefore a polynomial in even-degree generators, hence even. $\square$

Remark 6.4. The $\mathbb{Z}_2$ symmetry arises because $\varepsilon$ is a rectangular matrix ($4 \times 7$). The product $\varepsilon^3$ is undefined — the matrix dimensions do not compose ($4 \times 7$ cannot be cubed). If $\varepsilon$ is embedded in a larger square matrix (e.g., $\text{Sym}_0(\mathbb{R}^{11})$), cubic invariants can appear — but these are artifacts of the embedding, not intrinsic to $\text{Hom}(\mathbb{R}^4, \mathbb{R}^7)$.

Verification: conj_b1_z2_rectangular_matrix.py — 10/10 PASS

6.4 The Quartic Potential

Corollary 6.5. The most general $K$-invariant polynomial potential truncated at degree 4 is: $F(\varepsilon) = -a\,\|\varepsilon\|^2 + b\,\|\varepsilon\|^4, \qquad a, b > 0$ where $\|\varepsilon\|^2 = \text{Tr}(\varepsilon^T \varepsilon)$. The $\mathbb{Z}_2$ symmetry (Theorem 6.3) forbids linear and cubic terms.

Theorem 6.6 (Potential Landscape). [THEOREM] For $a, b > 0$:

1. $\varepsilon = 0$ is an unstable equilibrium: $F(0) = 0$, $F''(0) = -2a < 0$.
2. The stable minimum occurs at $\|\varepsilon\|_* = \sqrt{a/2b}$, with $F(\varepsilon_*) = -a^2/4b < 0$.
3. The minimum locus is a $K$-orbit in $\text{Hom}(\mathbb{R}^{n_d}, \mathbb{R}^{n_c - n_d})$.

Proof. Setting $r = \|\varepsilon\|^2$: $F = -ar + br^2$, so $dF/dr = -a + 2br = 0$ gives $r_* = a/2b$. Second derivative $d^2F/dr^2 = 2b > 0$ confirms a minimum. $\square$

Theorem 6.7 (Boundedness, S298). [THEOREM] $b > 0$ is equivalent to the quartic coupling selecting the democratic (maximal rank) configuration of $\varepsilon$. Boundedness of $F$ from below is therefore tied to the democratic structure.

6.5 Gradient Flow Convergence

Theorem 6.8 (CONJ-B3, S259). [THEOREM] The gradient flow $\partial\varepsilon/\partial\tau = -\nabla F$ with $F$ as in Corollary 6.5 converges to a critical point for any initial condition $\varepsilon(0) \neq 0$.

Proof sketch. $F$ is a polynomial, hence real analytic. The Łojasiewicz-Simon gradient inequality [I-MATH] guarantees finite-length trajectories and convergence for real analytic gradient flows on finite-dimensional spaces. For the specific potential $F = -a\|\varepsilon\|^2 + b\|\varepsilon\|^4$, the radial flow $\dot{r} = 2ar - 4br^3$ has explicit solution converging to $r_* = \sqrt{a/2b}$ for any $r(0) > 0$. $\square$

6.6 The Goldstone Manifold

Definition 6.9. The Goldstone manifold $\mathcal{M}_G$ is the orbit of the minimum configuration under the full symmetry group $SO(n_c)$: $\mathcal{M}_G = SO(n_c) \,/\, \big(SO(n_d) \times SO(n_c - n_d)\big) = \text{Gr}^+(n_d, n_c; \mathbb{R})$

Theorem 6.10. [THEOREM] The number of Goldstone modes (broken generators) is: $N_G = \dim(SO(n_c)) - \dim(SO(n_d)) - \dim(SO(n_c - n_d))$ $= \frac{11 \cdot 10}{2} - \frac{4 \cdot 3}{2} - \frac{7 \cdot 6}{2} = 55 - 6 - 21 = 28 = \dim(\text{Gr}^+)$

The Goldstone manifold IS the Grassmannian itself: the space of degenerate minima of $F$ is the space of all possible perspectives.

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Section 7. The Evaluation Map

Companion: See Interpretive Companion, Section 7: Why Perspectives Are Inevitable

7.1 The Evaluation Map Theorem

Definition 7.1. For a finite-dimensional real inner product space $V$ with $\dim(V) = n$, the evaluation map at $v \in V$ is: $\text{ev}_v: \text{End}(V) \to V, \qquad \text{ev}_v(T) = T(v)$

Theorem 7.2 (THM_04AC — Evaluation-Induced Perspective). [THEOREM] For $n \geq 2$ and any set of $k$ linearly independent vectors $\{v_1, \ldots, v_k\}$ with $1 \leq k \leq n - 1$, the joint evaluation map: $\text{ev}: \text{End}(V) \to V^k, \qquad T \mapsto (T(v_1), \ldots, T(v_k))$ is surjective with kernel of dimension $n(n - k)$.

Proof. The domain has $\dim(\text{End}(V)) = n^2$, the codomain has $\dim(V^k) = nk$. Surjectivity: for any target $(w_1, \ldots, w_k) \in V^k$, the rank-1 operators $T_i(v) = \langle v, v_i \rangle w_i / \|v_i\|^2$ satisfy $\text{ev}_{v_i}(T_i) = w_i$, and $T = \sum T_i$ hits the target (after correcting for non-orthogonality of the $v_i$, which is possible since they are linearly independent). Surjectivity gives $\dim(\ker) = n^2 - nk = n(n-k)$. $\square$

Corollary 7.3 (Self-Inaccessibility, THM_0410). [THEOREM] For $n \geq 2$, full self-knowledge (recovering all $n^2$ operator components from evaluation at $k < n$ points) is impossible. The inequality $nk < n^2$ holds for all $k < n$.

For $n = n_c = 11$ and $k = n_d = 4$: out of $n^2 = 121$ operator dimensions, $n(n-k) = 77$ lie in the kernel and are structurally invisible. The perspective accesses at most $nk = 44$ components.

Verification: evaluation_induced_perspective.py — 6/6 PASS

7.2 Rank Selection

Theorem 7.4 (THM_04AD — Perspective Rank Selection). [DERIVATION] Under the division algebra constraint and CCP, the perspective rank is $k = n_d = 4$.

Proof.

1. Directed transitions require associativity (Theorem 2.5), restricting $k$ to $\{1, 2, 4\}$ (Frobenius, Theorem 2.1).
2. The complement $W^\perp$ must carry $\text{Im}(\mathbb{H}) \oplus \text{Im}(\mathbb{O})$ structure (CCP-2). For $k = 2$: $\dim(W^\perp) = 9 < 3 + 7 = 10$ — insufficient. $k = 2$ is eliminated.
3. CCP (maximality) selects $k = 4$ over $k = 1$. $\square$

Verification: rank_selection_tightened.py — 5/5 PASS

7.3 The Observable Algebra

Definition 7.5. Given the perspective subspace $W = V_\pi$ with $\dim_{\mathbb{R}}(W) = 4$, and the scalar field $\mathbb{F} = \mathbb{C}$ (Theorem 3.5), define the complexified perspective: $W_{\mathbb{C}} = W \otimes_{\mathbb{R}} \mathbb{C} \cong \mathbb{C}^2$

(The complex structure on $W = \mathbb{R}^4$ comes from $\text{Im}(\mathbb{C}) \subset V$, giving $\mathbb{R}^4 \cong \mathbb{C}^2$ as a complex vector space.)

Theorem 7.6. [THEOREM] The observable algebra is: $\mathcal{A} = \text{End}_{\mathbb{C}}(\mathbb{C}^2) = M_2(\mathbb{C})$

Proof. $\dim_{\mathbb{C}}(W_{\mathbb{C}}) = 2$, so $\text{End}_{\mathbb{C}}(W_{\mathbb{C}})$ is the algebra of $2 \times 2$ complex matrices. $\square$

Theorem 7.7 (C-Algebra Structure).* [I-MATH] $M_2(\mathbb{C})$ is a C*-algebra under the operator norm and the adjoint involution $T \mapsto T^\dagger$. It has $\dim_{\mathbb{R}} = 8$ and $\dim_{\mathbb{C}} = 4$.

7.4 Composition Blindness

Theorem 7.8. [THEOREM] For $T_1, T_2 \in \text{End}(V)$, evaluation cannot determine $(T_1 \circ T_2)(v)$ from evaluation data alone: computing $T_1(T_2(v))$ requires $T_1$‘s action on $T_2(v) \in V$, which may lie outside $W$.

Proof. The image $T_2(v) \in V$ need not lie in $W = \text{span}(v_1, \ldots, v_k)$. Evaluation provides $T_1$‘s action only on $W$, not on all of $V$. $\square$

Corollary 7.9. The observable algebra $\mathcal{A} = M_2(\mathbb{C})$ is the maximal subalgebra of $\text{End}(V)$ in which composition is well-defined from the perspective’s data: for $T_1, T_2 \in \mathcal{A}$ and $v \in W_{\mathbb{C}}$, $T_2(v) \in W_{\mathbb{C}}$, so $T_1$ can act on it.

Corollary 7.10. Non-commutativity is generic within $\mathcal{A} = M_2(\mathbb{C})$: for generic $X, Y \in M_2(\mathbb{C})$, $[X, Y] \neq 0$. The center of $M_2(\mathbb{C})$ is $\mathbb{C} \cdot I$ (dimension 1), which is strictly smaller than $M_2(\mathbb{C})$ (dimension 4). A state that is an eigenstate of $X$ is generically not an eigenstate of $Y$ when $[X, Y] \neq 0$.

Verification: observable_algebra_cstar.py — 5/5 PASS

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Section 8. Lorentz Signature

Companion: See Interpretive Companion, Section 8: Why 1+3 Spacetime

8.1 The Self-Adjoint Part

Definition 8.1. The Hermitian (self-adjoint) part of $M_2(\mathbb{C})$ is: $\text{Herm}(2) = \{X \in M_2(\mathbb{C}) : X^\dagger = X\}$

Theorem 8.2. [I-MATH] $\text{Herm}(2)$ is a 4-dimensional real vector space with basis $\{I, \sigma_1, \sigma_2, \sigma_3\}$, where $\sigma_i$ are the Pauli matrices. A general element is: $X = t\,I + x_1 \sigma_1 + x_2 \sigma_2 + x_3 \sigma_3 = \begin{pmatrix} t + x_3 & x_1 - ix_2 \\ x_1 + ix_2 & t - x_3 \end{pmatrix}$

8.2 The 1+3 Decomposition

Theorem 8.3 (1+3 Split). [THEOREM] $\text{Herm}(2)$ decomposes as: $\text{Herm}(2) = \mathbb{R} \cdot I \;\oplus\; \mathfrak{su}(2)$ where:

• $\mathbb{R} \cdot I$ is the center of $M_2(\mathbb{C})$: the unique 1-dimensional commuting subspace.
• $\mathfrak{su}(2) = \{X \in \text{Herm}(2) : \text{Tr}(X) = 0\}$: the 3-dimensional space of traceless Hermitian matrices.

Proof. Any $X \in \text{Herm}(2)$ decomposes as $X = \tfrac{1}{2}\text{Tr}(X) \cdot I + (X - \tfrac{1}{2}\text{Tr}(X) \cdot I)$. A matrix commutes with all of $M_2(\mathbb{C})$ iff it is scalar [I-MATH: Schur’s lemma, since $\mathbb{C}^2$ is irreducible]. $\square$

8.3 Two Quadratic Forms

Theorem 8.4 (THM_04AE). [THEOREM] There are exactly two independent $SU(2)$-invariant quadratic forms on $\text{Herm}(2)$. For $X = tI + x_1\sigma_1 + x_2\sigma_2 + x_3\sigma_3$:

1. Trace form (Euclidean signature): $Q_E(X) = \tfrac{1}{2}\text{Tr}(X^2) = t^2 + x_1^2 + x_2^2 + x_3^2 \qquad \text{signature } (4, 0)$

2. Determinant form (Lorentzian signature): $Q_L(X) = \det(X) = t^2 - x_1^2 - x_2^2 - x_3^2 \qquad \text{signature } (1, 3)$

Proof. Direct computation: $\det(X) = (t + x_3)(t - x_3) - (x_1 - ix_2)(x_1 + ix_2) = t^2 - x_1^2 - x_2^2 - x_3^2$. Both $\text{Tr}$ and $\det$ are invariant under $X \mapsto UXU^\dagger$ for $U \in SU(2)$ [I-MATH]. By the Cayley-Hamilton theorem for $2 \times 2$ matrices, $X^2 - \text{Tr}(X) \cdot X + \det(X) \cdot I = 0$, so $\text{Tr}(X^2)$ and $\det(X)$ are the only independent symmetric polynomial invariants [I-MATH]. $\square$

Corollary 8.5. The two forms are related by: $\det(X) = \tfrac{1}{2}\text{Tr}(X)^2 - \tfrac{1}{2}\text{Tr}(X^2)$

The Lorentzian metric is the difference between the square of the trace and the trace of the square.

Verification: lorentz_from_observable_algebra.py — 6/6 PASS

8.4 The Jordan Algebra Family

Definition 8.6. For $K \in \{\mathbb{R}, \mathbb{C}, \mathbb{H}, \mathbb{O}\}$, the Jordan algebra $h_2(K)$ is the space of $2 \times 2$ Hermitian matrices over $K$ with the Jordan product $X \circ Y = \frac{1}{2}(XY + YX)$.

Theorem 8.7. [I-MATH] The determinant on $h_2(K)$ has Lorentzian signature $(1, \dim(K))$:

$K$	$\dim_{\mathbb{R}}(h_2(K))$	Signature	Lorentzian space
$\mathbb{R}$	3	$(1, 2)$	$\mathbb{R}^{1,2}$
$\mathbb{C}$	4	$(1, 3)$	$\mathbb{R}^{1,3}$
$\mathbb{H}$	6	$(1, 5)$	$\mathbb{R}^{1,5}$
$\mathbb{O}$	10	$(1, 9)$	$\mathbb{R}^{1,9}$

Corollary 8.8. Since $\mathbb{F} = \mathbb{C}$ (Theorem 3.5), the framework uniquely selects: $h_2(\mathbb{C}) = \text{Herm}(2) \cong \mathbb{R}^{1,3}$

The same forcing that determines the scalar field also selects 4-dimensional Lorentzian signature from the Jordan algebra family. No separate assumption about the dimension or signature of the metric is required.

Verification: herm2_jordan_spacetime.py — 8/8 PASS

8.5 Spectral Metric Selection

Theorem 8.9 (S211-S219). [DERIVATION] Among the two quadratic forms on $\text{Herm}(2)$, the determinant $\det(X)$ is distinguished by five independent properties:

1. Causal structure: $\det(X) = 0$ defines a cone (null surface) separating two regions; $Q_E(X) = 0$ defines only the origin.
2. Eigenvalue gap: The spectral gap $\Delta = |\lambda_1 - \lambda_2| = \sqrt{\text{Tr}(X)^2 - 4\det(X)}$ depends on $\det$, making $\det$ the invariant that controls spectral resolution.
3. Cayley-Hamilton completeness [I-MATH]: $\det$ and $\text{Tr}$ are the only polynomial invariants of $M_2(\mathbb{C})$, and $\det$ is the only one that distinguishes non-scalar matrices with equal trace.
4. Null preservation: $\det(\delta X) = 0$ iff $\delta X$ preserves a shared eigenvector — spectral information propagates along the null cone.
5. Transition independence: The transition probability between eigenstates depends on $\Delta$, which is independent of $\text{Tr}(X)/2$.

Verification: spectral_metric_selection.py — 7/7 PASS

8.6 The Irreducibility Theorem

Theorem 8.10 (S219). [THEOREM] Let $S \subseteq \text{Herm}(2)$ be a real subspace satisfying:

• (a) $S$ is $SU(2)$-invariant (under $X \mapsto UXU^\dagger$),
• (b) $\mathbb{R} \cdot I \subseteq S$, and
• (c) $S$ contains at least one element not in $\mathbb{R} \cdot I$.

Then $S = \text{Herm}(2)$.

Proof.

1. $\text{Herm}(2) = \mathbb{R} \cdot I \oplus \mathfrak{su}(2)$, with both summands $SU(2)$-invariant. Therefore $S = (S \cap \mathbb{R} \cdot I) \oplus (S \cap \mathfrak{su}(2))$.
2. By (b): $\mathbb{R} \cdot I \subseteq S$.
3. By (c): $S$ contains some $X \notin \mathbb{R} \cdot I$. By step 1, this $X$ has nonzero traceless part, so $S \cap \mathfrak{su}(2) \neq \{0\}$.
4. $\mathfrak{su}(2)$ is irreducible under $\text{Ad}(SU(2))$ [I-MATH: adjoint = spin-1 representation].
5. By irreducibility, the only nonzero $SU(2)$-invariant subspace of $\mathfrak{su}(2)$ is $\mathfrak{su}(2)$ itself.
6. Therefore $S \supseteq \mathbb{R} \cdot I \oplus \mathfrak{su}(2) = \text{Herm}(2)$. Combined with $S \subseteq \text{Herm}(2)$: $S = \text{Herm}(2)$. $\square$

Corollary 8.11. The hypotheses of Theorem 8.10 are satisfied within the framework:

• (a) $SU(2)$-invariance follows from basis-independence (axiom C4).
• (b) $\mathbb{R} \cdot I \subseteq S$ because the center is the unique commuting direction (Theorem 8.3).
• (c) Composition blindness (Theorem 7.8) forces non-commuting observables. Non-commuting Hermitian matrices have nonzero traceless components in $\mathfrak{su}(2)$.

Therefore $S = \text{Herm}(2)$ is forced by the axioms: no proper subspace is consistent.

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8.7 The Lorentz Group

Theorem 8.12. [I-MATH] The group preserving $\det(X)$ on $\text{Herm}(2)$ is: $SL(2, \mathbb{C}) / \mathbb{Z}_2 \;\cong\; SO^+(1, 3)$

the proper orthochronous Lorentz group, acting by $X \mapsto MXM^\dagger$ for $M \in SL(2, \mathbb{C})$.

8.8 Summary: Axioms to Lorentz Symmetry

Theorem 8.13 (Derivation Chain). [DERIVATION] The full chain from framework axioms to Lorentz symmetry requires no assumption about spacetime dimension, metric signature, or Lorentz invariance:

$\text{CCP} \;\xrightarrow{\text{Thm 3.5}}\; \mathbb{F} = \mathbb{C} \;\xrightarrow{\text{Thm 7.6}}\; M_2(\mathbb{C}) \;\xrightarrow{\text{Thm 8.10}}\; \text{Herm}(2) \;\xrightarrow{\text{Thm 8.4}}\; (1,3) \;\xrightarrow{\text{Thm 8.12}}\; SO^+(1,3)$

Each arrow is either a theorem or a classical result [I-MATH]. The single input is CCP (Axiom 1.5); the output is the complete Lorentz-signature metric structure.

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PART III: ALGEBRAIC STRUCTURE

Section 9. The Endomorphism Decomposition

Companion: See Interpretive Companion, Section 9: The Space of All Transformations

9.1 Perspective-Induced Block Structure

The crystallization dynamics (Section 6) selects a splitting $V = W \oplus W^\perp$ with $\dim(W) = n_d = 4$ and $\dim(W^\perp) = n_c - n_d = 7$. This splitting induces a canonical decomposition of the full endomorphism algebra into four blocks.

Theorem 9.1 (Four-Block Decomposition). [I-MATH] For any orthogonal direct sum $V = W \oplus W^\perp$: $\text{End}(V) \cong \text{End}(W) \;\oplus\; \text{Hom}(W, W^\perp) \;\oplus\; \text{Hom}(W^\perp, W) \;\oplus\; \text{End}(W^\perp)$

In matrix form (with respect to the direct sum), every $T \in \text{End}(V)$ is a $2 \times 2$ block matrix: $T = \begin{pmatrix} A & C \\ B & D \end{pmatrix}, \qquad A \in \text{End}(W),\; B \in \text{Hom}(W, W^\perp),\; C \in \text{Hom}(W^\perp, W),\; D \in \text{End}(W^\perp)$

Corollary 9.2. With the forced dimensions $n_d = 4$ and $n_c - n_d = 7$:

Block	Space	Dimension
$\text{End}(W)$	$M_4(\mathbb{R})$	$n_d^2 = 16$
$\text{Hom}(W, W^\perp)$	$M_{7 \times 4}(\mathbb{R})$	$n_d(n_c - n_d) = 28$
$\text{Hom}(W^\perp, W)$	$M_{4 \times 7}(\mathbb{R})$	$(n_c - n_d)n_d = 28$
$\text{End}(W^\perp)$	$M_7(\mathbb{R})$	$(n_c - n_d)^2 = 49$
Total	$M_{11}(\mathbb{R})$	$n_c^2 = 121$

Remark 9.3. The off-diagonal blocks both have dimension $28 = n_d(n_c - n_d) = \dim(\text{Gr}^+) = \dim(\mathfrak{so}(8))$ [I-MATH]. The tilt field $\varepsilon \in \text{Hom}(W, W^\perp)$ from Section 6 lives in one of these off-diagonal blocks.

9.2 Quaternionic Structure of $W$

Theorem 9.4. [THEOREM] The perspective subspace $W = \mathbb{R}^{n_d}$ inherits quaternionic structure from the maximal associative transition algebra (Corollary 2.7). Identifying $W \cong \mathbb{H}$ as a right $\mathbb{H}$-module: $W = \mathbb{H} = \mathbb{R} \oplus \text{Im}(\mathbb{H}) = \mathbb{R}^1 \oplus \mathbb{R}^3$

The three quaternionic imaginary units $\{i, j, k\} \subset \text{Im}(\mathbb{H})$ satisfy $i^2 = j^2 = k^2 = ijk = -1$ and act on $W$ by left multiplication.

Corollary 9.5. The rotation group of $W$ decomposes as: $SO(W) = SO(4) \cong \big(SU(2)_+ \times SU(2)_-\big) / \mathbb{Z}_2$ where:

• $SU(2)_+$ is generated by left-multiplication by unit imaginary quaternions: $L_a(q) = aq$ for $a \in \{i, j, k\}$
• $SU(2)_-$ is generated by right-multiplication: $R_a(q) = qa$ for $a \in \{i, j, k\}$

The two factors commute: $[L_a, R_b] = 0$ for all $a, b$ [I-MATH].

Remark 9.6. The complement $W^\perp = \mathbb{R}^7$ carries the structure of $\text{Im}(\mathbb{O})$ — the imaginary part of the octonions. This identification follows from CCP (Theorem 3.1): $V = \text{Im}(\mathbb{C}) \oplus \text{Im}(\mathbb{H}) \oplus \text{Im}(\mathbb{O})$, and the perspective subspace $W$ absorbs $\text{Im}(\mathbb{C}) \oplus \text{Im}(\mathbb{H}) = \mathbb{R}^1 \oplus \mathbb{R}^3 = \mathbb{R}^4$, leaving $W^\perp = \text{Im}(\mathbb{O}) = \mathbb{R}^7$.

9.3 CCP-Algebraic Refinement

The CCP decomposition $V = \text{Im}(\mathbb{C}) \oplus \text{Im}(\mathbb{H}) \oplus \text{Im}(\mathbb{O})$ (Theorem 3.1) refines the four-block structure into nine blocks.

Theorem 9.7. [THEOREM] Under the three-sector decomposition $V = \mathbb{R}^1 \oplus \mathbb{R}^3 \oplus \mathbb{R}^7$, the endomorphism algebra $\text{End}(V)$ decomposes as:

$\text{End}$ block	$\text{Im}(\mathbb{C})$ (1)	$\text{Im}(\mathbb{H})$ (3)	$\text{Im}(\mathbb{O})$ (7)
$\text{Im}(\mathbb{C})$	$1$	$3$	$7$
$\text{Im}(\mathbb{H})$	$3$	$9$	$21$
$\text{Im}(\mathbb{O})$	$7$	$21$	$49$

$1 + 3 + 7 + 3 + 9 + 21 + 7 + 21 + 49 = 121 = n_c^2$

The four-block structure (Theorem 9.1) groups these nine blocks: $\text{End}(W)$ contains the upper-left $2 \times 2$ sub-array (blocks involving $\text{Im}(\mathbb{C})$ and $\text{Im}(\mathbb{H})$, total $1 + 3 + 3 + 9 = 16 = n_d^2$), $\text{End}(W^\perp) = \text{End}(\text{Im}(\mathbb{O})) = 49$, and the two off-diagonal Hom blocks each contain $7 + 21 = 28$ dimensions.

9.4 The Structure Automorphism Group

Definition 9.8. The structure automorphism group of $V$ is the product of the automorphism groups of each division algebra’s imaginary part: $\text{Aut}_{\text{alg}}(V) = \text{Aut}(\text{Im}(\mathbb{C})) \times \text{Aut}(\text{Im}(\mathbb{H})) \times \text{Aut}(\text{Im}(\mathbb{O}))$

Theorem 9.9. [I-MATH] $\text{Aut}_{\text{alg}}(V) \cong \{1\} \times SO(3) \times G_2$ with $\dim = 0 + 3 + 14 = 17$.

Proof. From Table 2.3: the connected automorphism group of $\text{Im}(\mathbb{C}) \cong \mathbb{R}$ is trivial. $\text{Aut}(\mathbb{H}) \cong SO(3)$, acting on $\text{Im}(\mathbb{H}) \cong \mathbb{R}^3$ by rotations. $\text{Aut}(\mathbb{O}) = G_2$, the 14-dimensional exceptional Lie group. $\square$

9.5 Irreducible Representations

Theorem 9.10. [I-MATH] The diagonal blocks of $\text{End}(V)$ decompose under $\text{Aut}_{\text{alg}}(V)$ into irreducible representations:

$\text{End}(\text{Im}(\mathbb{H}))$ under $SO(3)$: $9 = \mathbf{1} \oplus \mathbf{3} \oplus \mathbf{5}$ where $\mathbf{1}$ is the scalar (trace), $\mathbf{3}$ is the adjoint ($\cong \mathfrak{so}(3)$), and $\mathbf{5}$ is the symmetric traceless part.

$\text{End}(\text{Im}(\mathbb{O}))$ under $G_2$: $49 = \mathbf{1} \oplus \mathbf{7} \oplus \mathbf{14} \oplus \mathbf{27}$ where $\mathbf{1}$ is the scalar, $\mathbf{7}$ is the fundamental, $\mathbf{14}$ is the adjoint ($\cong \mathfrak{g}_2$), and $\mathbf{27}$ is the symmetric traceless part.

Proof. For $SO(3)$: $\text{End}(\mathbb{R}^3) = \mathbb{R}^3 \otimes \mathbb{R}^3 = S^2(\mathbb{R}^3) \oplus \Lambda^2(\mathbb{R}^3)$, with $S^2 = \mathbf{1} \oplus \mathbf{5}$ (trace and traceless symmetric) and $\Lambda^2 = \mathbf{3}$ (antisymmetric $\cong \mathfrak{so}(3)$). For $G_2$: the tensor product $\mathbf{7} \otimes \mathbf{7} = \mathbf{1} \oplus \mathbf{7} \oplus \mathbf{14} \oplus \mathbf{27}$ [I-MATH: standard $G_2$ representation theory, see e.g. Humphreys]. $\square$

Corollary 9.11. The total number of qualitatively distinct irreducible representation types across all nine blocks of $\text{End}(V)$ is $11 = n_c$.

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Section 10. The Selection Pipeline

Companion: See Interpretive Companion, Section 10: Why Only 12 Survive

This section identifies which subalgebra of the Lie algebra $\mathfrak{so}(n_c)$ survives a sequence of mathematically forced selection criteria. Each step eliminates generators that fail a necessary condition for compatibility with the framework’s algebraic and dynamical structure.

10.1 Step 1: Norm Preservation ($121 \to 55$)

Theorem 10.1. [I-MATH] The generators of norm-preserving transformations on $V = \mathbb{R}^{n_c}$ form the Lie algebra of antisymmetric endomorphisms: $\mathfrak{so}(n_c) = \{T \in \text{End}(V) : T + T^T = 0\}$ $\dim(\mathfrak{so}(n_c)) = \frac{n_c(n_c - 1)}{2} = \frac{11 \cdot 10}{2} = 55$

Proof. The condition $\frac{d}{dt}\|e^{tT}v\|^2 \big|_{t=0} = 0$ for all $v$ gives $\langle Tv, v \rangle + \langle v, Tv \rangle = 0$, i.e., $T = -T^T$. The space of antisymmetric $n_c \times n_c$ matrices has dimension $\binom{n_c}{2} = 55$. $\square$

This eliminates $121 - 55 = 66$ symmetric and trace components of $\text{End}(V)$. These change magnitudes and are incompatible with unitary evolution.

10.2 Step 2: Stabilizer Restriction ($55 \to 27$)

The crystallization dynamics (Section 6) selects the splitting $V = W \oplus W^\perp$. Not all of $\mathfrak{so}(n_c)$ preserves this splitting: the generators that do preserve it form the stabilizer subalgebra.

Theorem 10.2. [I-MATH] The stabilizer of the splitting $V = W \oplus W^\perp$ within $\mathfrak{so}(n_c)$ is: $\mathfrak{k} = \mathfrak{so}(n_d) \oplus \mathfrak{so}(n_c - n_d) = \mathfrak{so}(4) \oplus \mathfrak{so}(7)$ $\dim(\mathfrak{k}) = \frac{4 \cdot 3}{2} + \frac{7 \cdot 6}{2} = 6 + 21 = 27$

The complement $\mathfrak{so}(n_c) / \mathfrak{k}$ has dimension $55 - 27 = 28 = \dim(\text{Gr}^+)$ and consists of generators that rotate between $W$ and $W^\perp$. These are precisely the tilt directions (Goldstone modes) from Section 6.

Remark 10.3. The 28 coset generators are the infinitesimal versions of the tilt $\varepsilon$. They parametrize motions along the Goldstone manifold $\text{Gr}^+ = SO(11)/(SO(4) \times SO(7))$ and are eliminated because they change the splitting rather than acting within it.

10.3 Step 3: CCP-Algebraic Closure ($27 \to 18$)

Within the stabilizer $\mathfrak{k} = \mathfrak{so}(4) \oplus \mathfrak{so}(7)$, not all generators are compatible with the CCP-induced algebraic structure. We identify the maximal subalgebra that is both closed under the Lie bracket and preserved by the structure automorphisms.

Theorem 10.4 ($G_2$ Subalgebra of $\mathfrak{so}(7)$). [I-MATH] The Lie algebra $\mathfrak{g}_2 = \text{Lie}(G_2)$ embeds in $\mathfrak{so}(7)$ as the subalgebra preserving the octonionic cross product on $\text{Im}(\mathbb{O}) = \mathbb{R}^7$. This is the unique maximal proper subalgebra of $\mathfrak{so}(7)$ that is simultaneously:

• (a) a Lie subalgebra (closed under bracket), and
• (b) preserved by $\text{Aut}(\text{Im}(\mathbb{O})) = G_2$.

The embedding gives: $\mathfrak{so}(7) = \mathfrak{g}_2 \;\oplus\; (\mathfrak{so}(7) / \mathfrak{g}_2)$ $21 = 14 + 7$

The coset $\mathfrak{so}(7)/\mathfrak{g}_2$ has dimension 7 and is not closed: brackets of coset elements generate $\mathfrak{g}_2$ elements [I-MATH].

Theorem 10.5 (Complex Structure Decomposition of $\mathfrak{so}(4)$). [THEOREM] The scalar field $\mathbb{F} = \mathbb{C}$ (Theorem 3.5) determines a complex structure $J \in \mathfrak{so}(4)$ with $J^2 = -I_4$. Specifically, $J$ is left-multiplication by a unit imaginary quaternion on $W = \mathbb{H}$: $J = L_i: q \mapsto iq, \qquad J^2 = L_{i^2} = L_{-1} = -I_4$

The centralizer of $J$ in $\mathfrak{so}(4) = \mathfrak{su}(2)_+ \oplus \mathfrak{su}(2)_-$ is: $\text{Cent}(J, \mathfrak{so}(4)) = \mathfrak{su}(2)_- \;\oplus\; \langle J \rangle \;\cong\; \mathfrak{su}(2) \oplus \mathfrak{u}(1)$ $6 \to 4$

Proof. Since $J = L_i \in \mathfrak{su}(2)_+$:

• In $\mathfrak{su}(2)_-$: $[L_i, R_a] = 0$ for all $a \in \{i, j, k\}$ (left and right multiplications commute). All of $\mathfrak{su}(2)_-$ survives. Dimension 3.
• In $\mathfrak{su}(2)_+$: $[L_i, L_i] = 0$ but $[L_i, L_j] = 2L_k \neq 0$ and $[L_i, L_k] = -2L_j \neq 0$. Only the Cartan subalgebra $\langle L_i \rangle = \langle J \rangle$ commutes with $J$. Dimension 1.

Total centralizer: $3 + 1 = 4$. $\square$

Remark 10.6. The selection of $J = L_i$ from among the three complex structures $\{L_i, L_j, L_k\}$ on $\mathbb{H}$ corresponds to the CCP’s field determination (Theorem 3.5). Different choices of unit imaginary quaternion give conjugate decompositions.

Corollary 10.7 (CCP-Compatible Subalgebra). The maximal subalgebra of the stabilizer $\mathfrak{k} = \mathfrak{so}(4) \oplus \mathfrak{so}(7)$ that is compatible with both the octonionic structure on $W^\perp$ and the complex structure on $W$ is: $\mathfrak{h}_{\text{CCP}} = \mathfrak{u}(1) \oplus \mathfrak{su}(2) \oplus \mathfrak{g}_2$ $\dim(\mathfrak{h}_{\text{CCP}}) = 1 + 3 + 14 = 18$

The eliminated generators are: 2 from $\mathfrak{so}(4)$ (the non-commuting part of $\mathfrak{su}(2)_+$) and 7 from $\mathfrak{so}(7)$ (the $\mathfrak{so}(7)/\mathfrak{g}_2$ coset). Total eliminated: $27 - 18 = 9$.

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10.4 Step 4: Crystallization Stability ($18 \to 12$)

The final selection uses the crystallization dynamics (Section 6) acting on $W^\perp = \text{Im}(\mathbb{O}) = \mathbb{R}^7$.

Theorem 10.8 ($G_2$ Transitivity). [I-MATH] The group $G_2$ acts transitively on the unit sphere $S^6 \subset \mathbb{R}^7$. The stabilizer of any unit vector $v \in S^6$ is $SU(3)$: $G_2 / SU(3) \cong S^6$

Proof. $G_2$ preserves the octonionic cross product and norm on $\text{Im}(\mathbb{O})$. Given any two unit vectors $u, v \in S^6$, there exists $g \in G_2$ with $g(u) = v$ [I-MATH: this is a classical result; see e.g. Salamon, Riemannian Geometry and Holonomy Groups]. The stabilizer of a fixed unit vector is the subgroup preserving both the vector and the octonionic product, which is $SU(3)$ (the automorphisms of the 6-dimensional Hermitian complement). $\square$

Theorem 10.9 (Crystallization Selection). [DERIVATION] The crystallization dynamics (Section 6), applied to the $G_2$-equivariant potential on $\text{Im}(\mathbb{O})$, selects a direction $v \in S^6$. This breaks: $\mathfrak{g}_2 \;\to\; \mathfrak{su}(3) \qquad (14 \to 8)$ with $14 - 8 = 6$ broken generators forming the tangent space of $S^6$ at $v$.

Remark 10.10. The specific direction $v$ is arbitrary (all directions on $S^6$ are $G_2$-equivalent), but the stabilizer $SU(3)$ is unique up to conjugation. This is a spontaneous symmetry breaking: the dynamics selects a vacuum but the choice does not affect the resulting algebraic structure.

Corollary 10.11 (Surviving Algebra). After crystallization stability: $\mathfrak{g}_{\text{surv}} = \mathfrak{u}(1) \oplus \mathfrak{su}(2) \oplus \mathfrak{su}(3)$ $\dim(\mathfrak{g}_{\text{surv}}) = 1 + 3 + 8 = 12$

10.5 Irreducibility Verification

Theorem 10.12. [I-MATH] Each factor of $\mathfrak{g}_{\text{surv}}$ is irreducible (admits no proper ideals):

• $\mathfrak{u}(1)$: 1-dimensional, irreducible by definition.
• $\mathfrak{su}(2)$: simple Lie algebra of type $A_1$, rank 1.
• $\mathfrak{su}(3)$: simple Lie algebra of type $A_2$, rank 2.

No further decomposition is possible. The three factors commute pairwise (they act on different subspaces of $V$).

10.6 Pipeline Summary

Theorem 10.13 (The Selection Pipeline). [DERIVATION] The full pipeline from $\text{End}(V)$ to the surviving Lie algebra:

Step	Operation	Result	Dimension	Eliminated
0	All endomorphisms	$\text{End}(V) = M_{11}(\mathbb{R})$	121	—
1	Norm preservation	$\mathfrak{so}(11)$	55	66 (symmetric)
2	Stabilizer of $W \oplus W^\perp$	$\mathfrak{so}(4) \oplus \mathfrak{so}(7)$	27	28 (Goldstone)
3a	$G_2$ subalgebra of $\mathfrak{so}(7)$	$\mathfrak{so}(4) \oplus \mathfrak{g}_2$	20	7 (non-closed)
3b	$J$-centralizer of $\mathfrak{so}(4)$	$\mathfrak{su}(2) \oplus \mathfrak{u}(1) \oplus \mathfrak{g}_2$	18	2 (complex structure)
4	Crystallization on $S^6$	$\mathfrak{u}(1) \oplus \mathfrak{su}(2) \oplus \mathfrak{su}(3)$	12	6 ($G_2/SU(3)$ coset)

Overall survival: $12/121 \approx 9.9\%$. The number of eliminated dimensions is $109$, which is prime.

Remark 10.14. Each step is forced:

• Step 1: norm preservation is required by the inner product (axiom C2).
• Step 2: the crystallized splitting is selected by the dynamics (Section 6).
• Step 3a: $\mathfrak{g}_2$ is the unique CCP-compatible closed subalgebra of $\mathfrak{so}(7)$ (Theorem 10.4).
• Step 3b: the complex structure $J$ is forced by $\mathbb{F} = \mathbb{C}$ (Theorem 3.5).
• Step 4: $G_2$-transitivity on $S^6$ is a theorem; the stabilizer $SU(3)$ is unique.

No criterion is chosen; all are consequences of the axioms and classical mathematics.

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Section 11. The Surviving Lie Algebra

Companion: See Interpretive Companion, Section 11: The Standard Model Gauge Group

11.1 Properties of $\mathfrak{u}(1) \oplus \mathfrak{su}(2) \oplus \mathfrak{su}(3)$

Theorem 11.1. [I-MATH] The Lie algebra $\mathfrak{g}_{\text{surv}} = \mathfrak{u}(1) \oplus \mathfrak{su}(2) \oplus \mathfrak{su}(3)$ has the following properties:

Property	Value
Total dimension	$1 + 3 + 8 = 12$
Rank	$1 + 1 + 2 = 4$
Simple factors	$\mathfrak{su}(2)$ (type $A_1$), $\mathfrak{su}(3)$ (type $A_2$)
Abelian factor	$\mathfrak{u}(1)$ (1-dimensional)
Center	$\mathfrak{u}(1)$
Semisimple part	$\mathfrak{su}(2) \oplus \mathfrak{su}(3)$

11.2 Division Algebra Origin of Each Factor

Theorem 11.2. [THEOREM] Each factor of $\mathfrak{g}_{\text{surv}}$ traces to a specific division algebra:

Factor	Dimension	Division Algebra Origin	Mechanism
$\mathfrak{u}(1)$	1	$\mathbb{C}$	Complex structure $J = L_i$ on $W = \mathbb{H}$ (Theorem 10.5)
$\mathfrak{su}(2)$	3	$\mathbb{H}$	$SU(2)_-$ factor of $SO(4) = SO(W)$ (Corollary 9.5)
$\mathfrak{su}(3)$	8	$\mathbb{O}$	Stabilizer of $G_2$ on $S^6 \subset \text{Im}(\mathbb{O})$ (Theorem 10.8)

The dimensions sum as $1 + 3 + 8 = 12$, and the division algebra dimensions are $\dim(\text{Im}(\mathbb{C})) + \dim(\text{Im}(\mathbb{H})) + (14 - 6) = 1 + 3 + 8$.

11.3 The Electroweak Decomposition

Theorem 11.3 (S328). [DERIVATION] The complex structure $J$ on $W = \mathbb{H}$ decomposes $SO(4)$ into an electroweak-type product: $SO(4) \;\xrightarrow{J}\; SU(2) \times U(1)$

Explicitly:

1. $SO(4) = (SU(2)_+ \times SU(2)_-) / \mathbb{Z}_2$ (Corollary 9.5).
2. $J = L_i \in \mathfrak{su}(2)_+$ selects a Cartan direction.
3. $\text{Cent}(J, SO(4)) = SU(2)_- \times U(1)_+$, where $U(1)_+$ is generated by $J$.
4. The unbroken $SU(2)_-$ commutes with $J$; the broken generators $\{L_j, L_k\}$ do not.

Corollary 11.4. The $U(1)$ eigenvalues on $W_{\mathbb{C}} = W \otimes_{\mathbb{R}} \mathbb{C} = \mathbb{C}^2$ are $\pm 1/2$. This follows from $J$ acting with eigenvalues $\pm i$ on $\mathbb{C}^2$, normalized as $J/2$.

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11.4 Generator Embedding in $\mathfrak{so}(11)$

Theorem 11.5. [THEOREM] The embedding of $\mathfrak{g}_{\text{surv}}$ in $\mathfrak{so}(11)$ is: $\mathfrak{g}_{\text{surv}} = \mathfrak{u}(1) \oplus \mathfrak{su}(2) \oplus \mathfrak{su}(3) \;\hookrightarrow\; \mathfrak{so}(4) \oplus \mathfrak{so}(7) \;\hookrightarrow\; \mathfrak{so}(11)$

where:

• $\mathfrak{u}(1) \oplus \mathfrak{su}(2) \hookrightarrow \mathfrak{so}(4)$ (from $J$-centralizer, Theorem 10.5).
• $\mathfrak{su}(3) \hookrightarrow \mathfrak{g}_2 \hookrightarrow \mathfrak{so}(7)$ (from $G_2$-stabilizer, Theorem 10.8).
• $\mathfrak{so}(4) \oplus \mathfrak{so}(7) \hookrightarrow \mathfrak{so}(11)$ (stabilizer of $W \oplus W^\perp$, Theorem 10.2).

All generators of $\mathfrak{g}_{\text{surv}}$ are stabilizer generators — they preserve the splitting $V = W \oplus W^\perp$. None are coset (Goldstone) generators.

11.5 Uniqueness

Theorem 11.6. [DERIVATION] The algebra $\mathfrak{u}(1) \oplus \mathfrak{su}(2) \oplus \mathfrak{su}(3)$ is the unique result of the pipeline (Section 10), given the forced inputs $n_c = 11$, $n_d = 4$, $\mathbb{F} = \mathbb{C}$.

Proof sketch.

1. $n_c$ and $n_d$ uniquely determine $\mathfrak{so}(11)$ and the stabilizer $\mathfrak{so}(4) \oplus \mathfrak{so}(7)$ (no choice).
2. $\mathfrak{g}_2$ is the unique CCP-compatible subalgebra of $\mathfrak{so}(7)$: $\text{Aut}(\text{Im}(\mathbb{O})) = G_2$ is unique, and its Lie algebra is the unique maximal proper closed subalgebra of $\mathfrak{so}(7)$ preserved by $G_2$ [I-MATH].
3. $J$ from $\mathbb{F} = \mathbb{C}$ is unique up to the $SO(3)$-conjugation on $\text{Im}(\mathbb{H})$, and conjugate choices give isomorphic centralizers.
4. $SU(3) \subset G_2$ is unique up to $G_2$-conjugation (all points of $S^6$ give conjugate stabilizers). $\square$

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Section 12. Generation Structure

Companion: See Interpretive Companion, Section 12: Why Three Generations

12.1 The Hom Decomposition

Theorem 12.1 (S321). [DERIVATION] Using the quaternionic structure $W = \mathbb{H} = \mathbb{R} \oplus \text{Im}(\mathbb{H})$ (Theorem 9.4): $\text{Hom}(W, W^\perp) = \text{Hom}(\mathbb{H}, \mathbb{R}^7) = \text{Hom}(\mathbb{R}, \mathbb{R}^7) \;\oplus\; \text{Hom}(\text{Im}(\mathbb{H}), \mathbb{R}^7)$ $= \mathbb{R}^7 \;\oplus\; \big(\mathbb{R}^7 \oplus \mathbb{R}^7 \oplus \mathbb{R}^7\big)$

with dimensions $7 + 3 \times 7 = 7 + 21 = 28$.

Proof. $\mathbb{H} = \mathbb{R} \cdot 1 \oplus \mathbb{R} \cdot i \oplus \mathbb{R} \cdot j \oplus \mathbb{R} \cdot k$. By linearity: $\text{Hom}(\mathbb{H}, \mathbb{R}^7) = \text{Hom}(\mathbb{R} \cdot 1, \mathbb{R}^7) \oplus \text{Hom}(\mathbb{R} \cdot i, \mathbb{R}^7) \oplus \text{Hom}(\mathbb{R} \cdot j, \mathbb{R}^7) \oplus \text{Hom}(\mathbb{R} \cdot k, \mathbb{R}^7)$ Each factor is isomorphic to $\mathbb{R}^7$ (a linear map from a 1-dimensional space to $\mathbb{R}^7$ is determined by the image of the basis vector). The first factor ($\mathbb{R} \cdot 1$) is the scalar channel; the remaining three ($\mathbb{R} \cdot i, \mathbb{R} \cdot j, \mathbb{R} \cdot k$) are the imaginary channels, one per $\text{Im}(\mathbb{H})$ direction. $\square$

12.2 Three Independent Channels

Definition 12.2. For $a \in \{i, j, k\}$, the $a$-channel of the tilt $\varepsilon \in \text{Hom}(\mathbb{H}, \mathbb{R}^7)$ is: $\varepsilon_a = \varepsilon|_{\mathbb{R} \cdot a} \in \text{Hom}(\mathbb{R} \cdot a, \mathbb{R}^7) \cong \mathbb{R}^7$

The three channels $\varepsilon_i, \varepsilon_j, \varepsilon_k$ are independent (their domains $\mathbb{R} \cdot i, \mathbb{R} \cdot j, \mathbb{R} \cdot k$ are orthogonal subspaces of $\mathbb{H}$) and carry identical algebraic structure (each is an element of $\mathbb{R}^7 = \text{Im}(\mathbb{O})$, subject to the same $SU(3)$ action from Section 10).

Theorem 12.3 (Channel Count). [THEOREM] The number of imaginary channels is: $|\{i, j, k\}| = \dim(\text{Im}(\mathbb{H})) = 3$

This is forced by Hurwitz’s theorem (Theorem 2.2): the imaginary dimensions of the normed division algebras are $\{0, 1, 3, 7\}$, and $\mathbb{H}$ has imaginary dimension exactly 3. There is no deformation or perturbation that can change this count.

Theorem 12.4 (Channel Equivalence). [THEOREM] The three imaginary channels carry identical structure:

1. Each is an $\mathbb{R}^7$ carrying the same $SU(3)$-representation content (via $G_2 \to SU(3)$).
2. The automorphism group $\text{Aut}(\text{Im}(\mathbb{H})) = SO(3)$ acts transitively on the unit sphere in $\text{Im}(\mathbb{H})$, permuting the three channel directions.
3. Any SO(3)-rotation maps one channel isomorphically onto another.

Proof. (1) follows from the $SU(3) \subset G_2 \subset SO(7)$ action on $\mathbb{R}^7$ being independent of the quaternionic channel index. (2) and (3) follow from $SO(3)$ acting on $\{i, j, k\}$ by rotations. $\square$

12.3 The $G_2 \to SU(3)$ Branching Rule

Theorem 12.5. [I-MATH] Under the inclusion $SU(3) \hookrightarrow G_2$ (from Theorem 10.8), the fundamental representation of $G_2$ branches as: $\mathbf{7}_{G_2} \to \mathbf{3} \oplus \bar{\mathbf{3}} \oplus \mathbf{1}$

where $\mathbf{3}$ is the fundamental representation of $SU(3)$, $\bar{\mathbf{3}}$ is the conjugate fundamental, and $\mathbf{1}$ is the trivial representation (the stabilized direction $v$).

Proof. The stabilizer $SU(3)$ preserves the unit vector $v \in S^6$. The orthogonal complement $v^\perp \cong \mathbb{R}^6$ inherits a complex structure from the octonionic product (making it $\mathbb{C}^3$), on which $SU(3)$ acts in the fundamental representation. The real 6-dimensional space decomposes as $\mathbf{3} \oplus \bar{\mathbf{3}}$ over $\mathbb{R}$. The 1-dimensional span of $v$ is the $SU(3)$-singlet $\mathbf{1}$. $\square$

Corollary 12.6. Each imaginary channel $\varepsilon_a \in \mathbb{R}^7$ carries the $SU(3)$-content $\mathbf{3} \oplus \bar{\mathbf{3}} \oplus \mathbf{1}$. With three independent channels ($a \in \{i, j, k\}$):

Channel	Component	Dimension	$SU(3)$ representation
Imaginary ($\times 3$)	$\mathbf{3}$	$3 \times 3 = 9$	Three copies of fundamental
Imaginary ($\times 3$)	$\bar{\mathbf{3}}$	$3 \times 3 = 9$	Three copies of conjugate fundamental
Imaginary ($\times 3$)	$\mathbf{1}$	$3 \times 1 = 3$	Three copies of singlet
Scalar ($\times 1$)	$\mathbf{3} \oplus \bar{\mathbf{3}} \oplus \mathbf{1}$	$1 \times 7 = 7$	One copy (no channel index)
Total		$21 + 7 = 28$	$= \dim(\text{Hom}(W, W^\perp))$

12.4 Generation Symmetry

Theorem 12.7. [THEOREM] The automorphism group $\text{Aut}(\text{Im}(\mathbb{H})) = SO(3)$ acts as a generation symmetry group:

1. It permutes the three imaginary channels while preserving the algebraic structure within each.
2. It commutes with the $SU(3)$ action (since $SO(3)$ acts on $\text{Im}(\mathbb{H}) \subset W$ while $SU(3)$ acts on $W^\perp$).
3. The vector representation of $SO(3)$ on $\text{Im}(\mathbb{H}) = \mathbb{R}^3$ is irreducible. In particular, it is exactly 3-dimensional — there is no $SO(3)$-equivariant way to add a fourth channel or remove one.

Proof. (1) and (2): $SO(3)$ acts on the domain of $\varepsilon$, while $SU(3)$ acts on the codomain. Domain and codomain actions commute. (3): the spin-1 representation of $SO(3)$ has dimension $2(1) + 1 = 3$ and is irreducible. $\square$

Corollary 12.8. All three imaginary channels carry identical quantum numbers under $SU(3) \times SU(2) \times U(1)$: the generation symmetry $SO(3)$ forces this by acting transitively.

12.5 The Quaternionic Rigidity Theorem

Theorem 12.9. [THEOREM] The number of imaginary channels is exactly 3, with no mathematical deformation:

1. $\dim(\text{Im}(\mathbb{H})) = 3$ is a consequence of Hurwitz’s theorem (integer-valued, no continuous parameter).
2. The next larger imaginary dimension is $\dim(\text{Im}(\mathbb{O})) = 7$, which plays a different structural role ($W^\perp$).
3. There is no division algebra with $\dim(\text{Im}) = 2$ or $\dim(\text{Im}) = 4$ (the imaginary dimensions are exactly $\{0, 1, 3, 7\}$).
4. Augmenting from 3 to 4 channels would require $\dim(\text{Im}) = 4$, which no normed division algebra provides.

12.6 The Structural Identity $21 = \dim(\mathfrak{so}(7))$

Theorem 12.10 (S322). [THEOREM] The dimension of the inter-sector coupling $\text{Hom}(\text{Im}(\mathbb{H}), \text{Im}(\mathbb{O})) = 3 \times 7 = 21 = \dim(\mathfrak{so}(7))$ is not a numerical coincidence but a consequence of the Cayley-Dickson construction.

Proof. For consecutive Cayley-Dickson algebras $D_k$ and $D_{k+1}$: $\dim(\text{Im}(D_{k+1})) = 2 \dim(\text{Im}(D_k)) + 1$ Therefore: $\dim(\text{Im}(D_k)) \cdot \dim(\text{Im}(D_{k+1})) = n(2n+1) = \dim(\mathfrak{so}(2n+1))$

The instances: $\mathbb{C} \to \mathbb{H}$: $1 \times 3 = 3 = \dim(\mathfrak{so}(3))$. $\mathbb{H} \to \mathbb{O}$: $3 \times 7 = 21 = \dim(\mathfrak{so}(7))$. $\square$

Verification: generation_mechanism_formalization.py — 37/37 PASS; generation_21_so7_coincidence.py — 26/26 PASS

12.7 Independent Confirmation: $PSL(2,7)$

Theorem 12.11 (S120). [DERIVATION] The finite group $PSL(2,7) \cong \text{Aut}(\text{Fano plane})$ provides an independent consistency check on the channel count.

$PSL(2,7)$ has order $168 = 8 \times 3 \times 7 = \dim(\mathbb{O}) \times \dim(\text{Im}(\mathbb{H})) \times \dim(\text{Im}(\mathbb{O}))$ and is a discrete subgroup of $G_2$. Its irreducible representations have dimensions: $\{1, 3, 3', 6, 7, 8\}$

Two 3-dimensional irreps exist ($\mathbf{3}$ and $\mathbf{3}'$, complex conjugates). No irreps of dimension 2 or 4 exist. If the channels transform as a $PSL(2,7)$-triplet, exactly 3 copies are required — consistent with $\dim(\text{Im}(\mathbb{H})) = 3$.

Verification: psl27_flavor_symmetry.py — 10/10 PASS

12.8 Summary: Axioms to Algebraic Structure

Theorem 12.12 (Part III Derivation Chain). [DERIVATION] The full chain from axioms to the surviving algebraic structure:

$\text{CCP} \;\xrightarrow{\text{Thm 3.1}}\; n_c = 11 \;\xrightarrow{\text{Thm 9.1}}\; \text{End}(V) = 121$ $\xrightarrow{\text{Thm 10.1}}\; \mathfrak{so}(11) = 55 \;\xrightarrow{\text{Thm 10.2}}\; \mathfrak{so}(4) \oplus \mathfrak{so}(7) = 27$ $\xrightarrow{\text{Thms 10.4-10.5}}\; \mathfrak{u}(1) \oplus \mathfrak{su}(2) \oplus \mathfrak{g}_2 = 18 \;\xrightarrow{\text{Thm 10.8}}\; \mathfrak{u}(1) \oplus \mathfrak{su}(2) \oplus \mathfrak{su}(3) = 12$

In parallel: $W = \mathbb{H} \;\xrightarrow{\text{Thm 12.1}}\; \text{Hom}(\mathbb{H}, \mathbb{R}^7) = \mathbb{R}^7 \oplus 3 \cdot \mathbb{R}^7 \;\xrightarrow{\text{Thm 12.5}}\; \text{3 copies of } (\mathbf{3} \oplus \bar{\mathbf{3}} \oplus \mathbf{1})$

The single input is CCP. The outputs are:

1. The Lie algebra $\mathfrak{u}(1) \oplus \mathfrak{su}(2) \oplus \mathfrak{su}(3)$ (12 generators).
2. Three independent copies of the $SU(3)$-representation content $\mathbf{3} \oplus \bar{\mathbf{3}} \oplus \mathbf{1}$.
3. One scalar channel carrying the same content without a channel index.

No parameter is adjusted; no physical identification is invoked. The algebraic structure is a mathematical consequence of the axioms.

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PART IV: NUMERICAL CONSEQUENCES

Section 13. Democratic Counting and Schur’s Lemma

Companion: See Interpretive Companion, Section 13: Why Equal Weight

13.1 The Hilbert-Schmidt Metric on End(V)

The endomorphism algebra $\text{End}(V) = M_{n_c}(\mathbb{R})$ (Section 9) carries a canonical inner product inherited from the crystal axioms.

Definition 13.1. The Hilbert-Schmidt (HS) inner product on $\text{End}(V)$ is:

$\langle A, B \rangle_{\text{HS}} = \text{Tr}(A^\top B)$

For the standard basis $E_{ij} = |e_i\rangle\langle e_j|$ (where $\{e_i\}$ is the orthonormal basis from C2):

$\langle E_{ij}, E_{kl} \rangle_{\text{HS}} = \delta_{ik}\delta_{jl}$

Theorem 13.2 (C2 Propagation, S304). [DERIVATION] The HS metric on $\text{End}(V)$ is inherited from the crystal norm (Axiom C2):

1. C2 gives $\langle e_i, e_j \rangle = \delta_{ij}$ on $V$.
2. The tensor product $V \otimes V^*$ inherits the product metric: $\langle v_1 \otimes f_1, v_2 \otimes f_2 \rangle = \langle v_1, v_2 \rangle \cdot \langle f_1, f_2 \rangle$.
3. Under the identification $V \otimes V^* \cong \text{End}(V)$ via $E_{ij} = e_i \otimes e_j^*$, the product metric becomes the HS metric.
4. In particular, $\|E_{ij}\|^2 = 1$ for all $i, j$.

Proof. $\|E_{ij}\|^2 = \text{Tr}(E_{ij}^\top E_{ij}) = \text{Tr}(E_{ji} E_{ij}) = \text{Tr}(E_{jj}) = 1$. $\square$

Verification: ira_01_kappa_definitional.py — 16/16 PASS

13.2 Uniqueness via Schur’s Lemma

Theorem 13.3 (Schur Uniqueness). [I-MATH] The HS metric is the unique $SO(n_c)$-invariant inner product on $\text{End}(V)$ with $\|E_{ij}\|^2 = 1$.

Proof sketch. $SO(n_c)$ acts on $\text{End}(V)$ by conjugation: $A \mapsto gAg^{-1}$. Under this action, $\text{End}(V)$ decomposes into three irreducible components:

$\text{End}(V) = \text{Sym}_0(V) \;\oplus\; \mathfrak{so}(V) \;\oplus\; \mathbb{R} \cdot I$

(traceless symmetric matrices, skew-symmetric matrices, and trace part). For $n_c \geq 3$, these are irreducible $SO(n_c)$-modules. By Schur’s lemma, any $SO(n_c)$-invariant inner product is a direct sum of scalar multiples on each component. The constraint $\|E_{ij}\|^2 = 1$ for all basis elements fixes these scalars uniquely. $\square$

Corollary 13.4. All $n_c^2 = 121$ standard basis generators of $\text{End}(V)$ have equal norm under the HS metric.

13.3 Cross-Block Democracy

The splitting $V = W \oplus W^\perp$ (Section 9) decomposes $\text{End}(V)$ into four blocks. The HS metric treats generators across all blocks uniformly.

Theorem 13.5 (Cross-Block Democracy, S304). [THEOREM] Under the HS metric:

Block	Generator range	Count	$\|E_{ij}\|^2$
$\text{End}(W)$	$1 \leq i, j \leq n_d$	$n_d^2 = 16$	1
$\text{Hom}(W, W^\perp)$	$i \leq n_d < j$	$n_d(n_c - n_d) = 28$	1
$\text{Hom}(W^\perp, W)$	$j \leq n_d < i$	$n_d(n_c - n_d) = 28$	1
$\text{End}(W^\perp)$	$n_d < i, j$	$(n_c - n_d)^2 = 49$	1

All generators receive equal weight regardless of which block they inhabit.

Remark 13.6. Alternative normalizations violate democracy:

• Killing normalization: $\|E_{ij}\|^2 \propto n$ in $\mathfrak{u}(n)$, so generators in $\mathfrak{u}(4)$ and $\mathfrak{u}(11)$ receive different weights (proportional to their respective dimensions).
• Trace-normalized convention $\text{Tr}(I)/n$: gives $\|E_{ij}\|^2 = 1/n$, with $n$ ambiguous for rectangular $\text{Hom}$ blocks (which $n$ for a $4 \times 7$ matrix?).

Only the HS metric inherited from C2 treats all blocks democratically.

Verification: ira_01_ratio_consistency.py — 10/10 PASS

13.4 The Democratic Counting Principle

Definition 13.7. For a linear subspace $S \subseteq \text{End}(V)$ with HS-orthonormal basis $\{A_1, \ldots, A_m\}$, the democratic index is:

$\text{Ind}(S) = \sum_{k=1}^m \|A_k\|_{\text{HS}}^2 = \dim(S)$

Theorem 13.8 (Democratic Counting). [DERIVATION] Under the HS metric:

1. The democratic index of any subspace equals its dimension.
2. Any ratio of subspace indices equals the corresponding ratio of dimensions: $\text{Ind}(S_1) / \text{Ind}(S_2) = \dim(S_1) / \dim(S_2)$.
3. The fraction of $\text{End}(V)$ in a given subspace equals the dimension fraction.

Proof. Immediate from Corollary 13.4: each generator contributes exactly 1 to the index. $\square$

Remark 13.9. The democratic counting principle is the mathematical foundation for the numerical consequences in Sections 14-16. All ratios reduce to ratios of integers computable from $n_d = 4$ and $n_c = 11$.

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Section 14. The Interface Invariant

Companion: See Interpretive Companion, Section 14: The Fine Structure Constant

14.1 Independent Sector Contributions

Parts I-III established that $W = \mathbb{H}$ and $W^\perp = \mathbb{R}^7$ form algebraically independent sectors: no norm-preserving cross-multiplication exists between them (Appendix A, Radon-Hurwitz theorem). Since $\mathbb{F} = \mathbb{C}$ (Theorem 3.5), the automorphism group of the bilinear form on each sector is unitary, giving $n^2$ generators rather than $n(n-1)/2$.

Definition 14.1. The interface invariant of the pair $(n_d, n_c)$ is:

$\mathcal{I}_0(n_d, n_c) = \dim(\mathfrak{u}(n_d)) + \dim(\mathfrak{u}(n_c)) = n_d^2 + n_c^2$

Theorem 14.2 (Interface Count, S258). [THEOREM] For $(n_d, n_c) = (4, 11)$:

$\mathcal{I}_0 = 4^2 + 11^2 = 16 + 121 = 137$

The addition (rather than $(n_d + n_c)^2 = 225$) is forced by algebraic independence: $\rho(n_c - n_d) = \rho(7) = 1 < n_d = 4$, where $\rho$ is the Radon-Hurwitz function [I-MATH]. No $[n_d, n_c - n_d, n_c - n_d]$-composition exists, so cross-terms between $\mathfrak{u}(n_d)$ and $\mathfrak{u}(n_c)$ vanish (Appendix A).

Corollary 14.3 (Uniqueness). [I-MATH] Since $137$ is prime, the decomposition $137 = 4^2 + 11^2$ is the unique representation as a sum of two positive squares (Theorem 4.5, Fermat’s theorem on sums of two squares).

14.2 The Cyclotomic Channel Decomposition

The crystal sector has $\mathfrak{u}(n_c)$ with $n_c^2 = 121$ generators. These decompose into algebraically distinct classes.

Theorem 14.4 (Channel Decomposition). [THEOREM] The Lie algebra $\mathfrak{u}(n_c)$ decomposes as:

Class	Count	Formula	Property
Cartan (traceless diagonal)	$n_c - 1 = 10$	$H_\alpha$	Simultaneously diagonalizable
Root vectors (off-diagonal)	$n_c(n_c - 1) = 110$	$E_{ij},\; i \neq j$	Basis-independent transitions
Trace (central element)	$1$	$I/\sqrt{n_c}$	Commutes with all generators
Total	$n_c^2 = 121$

Definition 14.5. The transition channel count of $\mathfrak{u}(n_c)$ is:

$N_{\text{trans}}(n_c) = n_c(n_c - 1) + 1 = n_c^2 - n_c + 1 = \Phi_6(n_c)$

where $\Phi_6(x) = x^2 - x + 1$ is the sixth cyclotomic polynomial (Definition 4.6).

Theorem 14.6. [THEOREM] For $n_c = 11$:

$N_{\text{trans}} = \Phi_6(11) = 121 - 11 + 1 = 111$

The Cartan generators are excluded: for a generic element $T \in \mathfrak{u}(n_c)$, the commutator $[T, E_{ij}] \neq 0$ for off-diagonal $E_{ij}$, while the commutator with Cartan generators depends on the choice of basis. Since crystal symmetry C4 provides no preferred basis, averaging over all orientations of $T$ eliminates the Cartan contribution. The trace generator couples via a distinct mechanism ($\text{Tr}(T) \neq 0$), contributing 1 additional channel.

Verification: derive_111_rigorous.py — ALL TESTS PASS; em_channel_axiom_derivation.py — ALL TESTS PASS

14.3 Equal Distribution

Theorem 14.7 (Equal Distribution, S120). [THEOREM] Any $U(n_c)$-invariant linear functional distributes equally over the $\Phi_6(n_c)$ transition channels.

Four independent proofs:

1. Transitivity: $U(n_c)$ acts transitively on root vectors of fixed norm. Any invariant functional assigns equal value to each.
2. Schur’s lemma: The off-diagonal subspace is an irreducible $U(n_c)$-module under the adjoint action. Schur’s lemma forces any invariant form to be proportional to the HS metric.
3. Maximum entropy: Among distributions on $\Phi_6(n_c)$ channels with fixed total, the uniform distribution uniquely maximizes $H = \log \Phi_6(n_c)$.
4. Genericity: Crystal symmetry C4 provides no mechanism to select a preferred subset of channels.

Verification: equal_distribution_theorem.py — 6/6 PASS

14.4 The Correction Term

Theorem 14.8 (Correction Structure). [DERIVATION] Each of the $n_d$ automorphism directions of $W$ couples to all $\Phi_6(n_c)$ transition channels with equal weight (Theorem 14.7). The resulting correction is:

$\Delta(n_d, n_c) = \frac{n_d}{\Phi_6(n_c)} = \frac{4}{111}$

Proof. The $n_d = 4$ generators of $\mathfrak{u}(n_d)$ interface with $\mathfrak{u}(n_c)$ through the tilt $\varepsilon \in \text{Hom}(W, W^\perp)$. By the democratic principle (Theorem 13.8), each generator couples with equal strength. Distributed uniformly over $\Phi_6(n_c) = 111$ channels (Theorem 14.7), each channel receives weight $1/\Phi_6(n_c)$. Summing over $n_d$ generators: $\Delta = n_d / \Phi_6(n_c)$. $\square$

14.5 The Complete Interface Invariant

Definition 14.9. The enhanced interface invariant is:

$\mathcal{I}(n_d, n_c) = n_d^2 + n_c^2 + \frac{n_d}{\Phi_6(n_c)} = \mathcal{I}_0 + \Delta$

Theorem 14.10 (Main Result). [DERIVATION] For $(n_d, n_c) = (4, 11)$:

$\mathcal{I}(4, 11) = 16 + 121 + \frac{4}{111} = 137 + \frac{4}{111} = \frac{15211}{111}$

As a decimal: $\mathcal{I} = 137.036036\overline{036}$.

The fraction is in lowest terms: $\gcd(15211, 111) = 1$, since $111 = 3 \times 37$ and $15211$ is divisible by neither.

Verification: alpha_enhanced_prediction.py — PASS. Deviation from CODATA 2022 value $1/\alpha = 137.035999177(21)$: 0.27 ppm.

14.6 The Double-Trace Refinement

The 0.27 ppm gap between $\mathcal{I}(4,11)$ and the measured value admits a representation-theoretic refinement using the charge structure of the coset.

Definition 14.11 (S272). The index density for a charge operator $Q$ on $V$ is:

$\rho_Q = \frac{\text{Tr}(Q^2)}{n_c}$

where the trace is taken over the fundamental representation on $V = \mathbb{R}^{n_c}$.

Theorem 14.12 (Index Density, S272). [DERIVATION] For the charge operator $Q$ with eigenvalues $(+1, 0, 0, -1, 0, 0, \ldots, 0)$ on $V$ (two non-zero entries from $\text{Im}(\mathbb{C})$):

$\rho_Q = \frac{\text{Tr}(Q^2)}{n_c} = \frac{2}{n_c} = \frac{2}{11}$

The numerator $\text{Tr}(Q^2) = 2 = \dim(\mathbb{C})$ counts the non-zero charge eigenvalues. The denominator $n_c = 11$ is the Schur average over all crystal directions.

Theorem 14.13 (Adjoint Trace Identity, S272). [THEOREM] For traceless $Q \in \mathfrak{so}(n_c)$:

$\text{Tr}_{\text{adj}}(Q^2) = n_c \cdot \text{Tr}_{\text{fund}}(Q^2)$

Verification: for $Q$ as above, $\text{Tr}_{\text{adj}}(Q^2) = 22 = 11 \times 2$. $\square$

Definition 14.14 (S272). The colored charge content is $\sum(Q^2)_{\text{colored}} = 12$, the total $Q$-charge of generators in the $SU(3)$-transforming sector of the coset $SO(11)/(SO(4) \times SO(7))$.

Theorem 14.15 (Double-Trace Structure, S272). [DERIVATION] The refinement coefficient is:

$C = \sum(Q^2)_{\text{colored}} \times \rho_Q = 12 \times \frac{2}{11} = \frac{24}{11}$

Equivalently: $C = \frac{2(n_c + 1)}{n_c} = \dim(\mathbb{C}) \cdot \left(1 + \frac{1}{n_c}\right)$.

Theorem 14.16 (Dressed Interface Invariant, S266). [CONJECTURE] The self-consistent equation:

$\mathcal{I}_{\text{dressed}} + \frac{C}{\mathcal{I}_{\text{dressed}}^2 \,\pi} = \frac{15211}{111}$

with $C = 24/11$, has a unique positive real solution:

$\mathcal{I}_{\text{dressed}} = 137.035999053\ldots$

Two-loop deviation from CODATA 2022: 0.0009 ppm ($5.9\sigma$). With $C_2 = 24/11$ upgraded to [DERIVATION] via defect charge selection theorem (Theorem 14.16b) and $D_3 = 1$ three-loop correction [CONJECTURE, HRS 5], the gap reduces to 0.0001 ppb ($0.0006\sigma$).

Theorem 14.16b (Three-loop dressed invariant, S344). [CONJECTURE, HRS 5] Adding the three-loop correction $D_3 \cdot \alpha^3/\pi$ with $D_3 = 1$ (from VEV mode counting: $N_{\text{physical Higgs}} = 1$ after EWSB): $\frac{1}{\alpha_{\text{dressed}}} = \frac{15211}{111} - \frac{24}{11}\frac{\alpha^2}{\pi} + \frac{\alpha^3}{\pi} = 137.035999174\ldots$ Gap from CODATA 2022: 0.0001 ppb ($0.0006\sigma$). $C_2$ is derived; $D_3$ remains conjectural.

Remark 14.17. $C_2 = 24/11$ is tagged [DERIVATION] following the defect charge selection theorem: $[T_X, T_{a,4}] = 0$ for all Higgs pNGBs forces $\text{sum}(Q^2)_{\text{colored}} = 12 = k(n-k-1)/2$, giving $C_2 = k(n-k-1)/n = 24/11$ (Grassmannian formula). The tree-level result (Theorem 14.10, tagged [DERIVATION]) does not depend on this.

Verification: alpha_em_index_density.py — 21/21 PASS; alpha_coefficient_24_11_analysis.py — 11/11 PASS

14.7 Derivation Chain Summary

Theorem 14.18 (Interface Derivation Chain). [DERIVATION] The enhanced interface invariant $\mathcal{I}(4, 11) = 15211/111$ uses only:

1. CCP $\to$ $n_c = 11$, $n_d = 4$ [DERIVED, Theorems 3.1, 3.3]
2. $\mathbb{F} = \mathbb{C}$ $\to$ $U(n)$ structure giving $n^2$ generators [DERIVED, Theorem 3.5]
3. Radon-Hurwitz $\to$ independent sectors [THEOREM, Appendix A]
4. Lie algebra decomposition $\to$ $\Phi_6(n_c) = 111$ channels [THEOREM, Theorem 14.6]
5. Schur + HS democracy $\to$ equal distribution [THEOREM, Theorem 14.7]
6. Crystal norm $\to$ $\kappa = 1$ normalization [DERIVED from C2, Theorem 13.2]

No free parameter is adjusted. The input beyond the axioms consists entirely of standard mathematics (Hurwitz, Frobenius, Radon-Hurwitz, Schur’s lemma).

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Section 15. The Mixing Ratio

Companion: See Interpretive Companion, Section 15: The Weinberg Angle

15.1 The Off-Diagonal Fraction

The $\text{End}(V)$ decomposition (Theorem 9.1) identifies four blocks. The off-diagonal block $\text{Hom}(W, W^\perp)$ measures the coupling between the two algebraic sectors.

Definition 15.1. The mixing ratio of the pair $(n_d, n_c)$ is:

$\mathcal{R}(n_d, n_c) = \frac{\dim(\text{Hom}(W, W^\perp))}{\dim(\text{End}(V))} = \frac{n_d(n_c - n_d)}{n_c^2}$

Theorem 15.2. [THEOREM] For $(n_d, n_c) = (4, 11)$:

$\mathcal{R} = \frac{4 \cdot 7}{11^2} = \frac{28}{121}$

As a decimal: $\mathcal{R} = 0.231405\ldots$

Verification: weinberg_best_formula.py — PASS. The MS-bar measured value of $\sin^2(\theta_W)$ at $M_Z$ is $0.23122(4)$, deviating from $28/121$ by 800 ppm.

15.2 Block Structure Derivation

Theorem 15.3 (Mixing Ratio from Democracy). [DERIVATION] The mixing ratio $\mathcal{R} = 28/121$ is determined by the democratic counting principle (Theorem 13.8) applied to the four-block decomposition.

Proof. From Theorem 9.1:

$\text{End}(V) = \text{End}(W) \oplus \text{Hom}(W, W^\perp) \oplus \text{Hom}(W^\perp, W) \oplus \text{End}(W^\perp)$

with dimensions $16 + 28 + 28 + 49 = 121$. Under the HS metric (Theorem 13.5), each generator has unit norm. The $\text{Hom}(W, W^\perp)$ block consists of generators mapping $W$ into $W^\perp$ — these are the generators coupling the two independent sectors. By democratic counting (Theorem 13.8), the fraction of $\text{End}(V)$ in this block equals the dimension ratio:

$\mathcal{R} = \frac{n_d(n_c - n_d)}{n_c^2} = \frac{28}{121} \qquad \square$

15.3 Factorization

Theorem 15.4. [THEOREM] The mixing ratio admits a symmetric factorization:

$\mathcal{R} = \frac{n_d}{n_c} \cdot \frac{n_c - n_d}{n_c} = \frac{4}{11} \cdot \frac{7}{11}$

The first factor $n_d/n_c$ is the dimension fraction of $W$ in $V$. The second factor $(n_c - n_d)/n_c$ is the dimension fraction of $W^\perp$ in $V$.

Corollary 15.5. The numerator $28 = n_d \cdot \dim(\text{Im}(\mathbb{O})) = \dim(\text{Gr}^+)$ (Corollary 5.3). The denominator $121 = n_c^2 = \dim(\text{End}(V))$.

15.4 Charge Traces on the Coset

The charge operators associated to the gauge algebra (Section 11) have traces computable from the block structure.

Theorem 15.6 (S276). [THEOREM] The $\mathfrak{su}(2)$ Cartan generator $T_3$ (from the $SU(2)_-$ factor, Theorem 11.1) has traces:

Sector	$\text{Tr}(T_3^2)$	Dimension
Fundamental ($V$)	$1$	$n_c = 11$
Coset ($SO(11)/(SO(4) \times SO(7))$)	$\dim(\text{Im}(\mathbb{O})) = 7$	28
Colored ($SU(3)$-transforming coset)	6	24
Scalar (doublet)	1	4

Corollary 15.7. The $T_3$ index density is:

$\rho_{T_3} = \frac{\text{Tr}(T_3^2)|_{\text{fund}}}{n_c} = \frac{1}{11} = \frac{\rho_Q}{\dim(\mathbb{C})}$

This equals half the charge index density (Theorem 14.12), consistent with $T_3$ being a single-component operator while $Q$ has $\dim(\mathbb{C}) = 2$ non-zero eigenvalues.

Verification: weinberg_one_loop_coefficient.py — 24/24 PASS

15.5 The One-Loop Refinement

The 800 ppm deviation between $\mathcal{R} = 28/121$ and the measured value admits a systematic correction in the same framework as Section 14.6.

Theorem 15.8 (S276). [CONJECTURE] The one-loop correction to the mixing ratio is:

$\mathcal{R}_{\text{dressed}} = \frac{28}{121} - \frac{1}{\mathcal{I} \cdot 4\pi^2}$

where $\mathcal{I} = 15211/111$ is the tree-level interface invariant (Theorem 14.10) and $4\pi^2 = n_d \cdot \pi^2$.

Numerically: $\mathcal{R}_{\text{dressed}} = 0.23140 - 0.000185 = 0.23122$, matching the MS-bar measured value to 0.5 ppm.

Remark 15.9. The factor $4\pi^2 = n_d \cdot \pi^2$ connects to the quaternionic dimension: $n_d = \dim(\mathbb{H}) = 4$. Theorem 15.8 is tagged [CONJECTURE] because the coefficient $1/(4\pi^2)$ is identified by comparison with measurement, not derived from the block structure. The tree-level result (Theorem 15.2, tagged [THEOREM]) is the primary derived invariant.

15.6 Relation to the Interface Invariant

Theorem 15.10 (S276). [THEOREM] The ratio of the double-trace coefficient $C = 24/11$ (Theorem 14.15) to the $T_3$ double-trace analog $C_{T_3} = 6/11$ (from $\text{Tr}(T_3^2)_{\text{colored}} \times \rho_{T_3} = 6 \times 1/11$) equals:

$\frac{C}{C_{T_3}} = \frac{24/11}{6/11} = 4 = n_d = \dim(\mathbb{H})$

This connects the interface invariant correction (Section 14) to the mixing ratio correction through the quaternionic dimension.

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Section 16. The Partition Fraction

Companion: See Interpretive Companion, Section 16: The Matter Density

16.1 Structure Generators

Within the interface algebra $\mathfrak{u}(n_d) \oplus \mathfrak{u}(n_c)$ of dimension $\mathcal{I}_0 = 137$ (Theorem 14.2), there is a distinguished subset encoding the internal organization of each sector.

Definition 16.1. The structure algebra is:

$\mathfrak{s} = \mathfrak{su}(n_d) \oplus \mathfrak{su}(n_c - n_d)$

with dimension:

$N_{\text{str}} = (n_d^2 - 1) + ((n_c - n_d)^2 - 1) = \dim(\mathfrak{su}(4)) + \dim(\mathfrak{su}(7)) = 15 + 48 = 63$

Remark 16.2. The structure algebra consists of the traceless generators within each block: $\mathfrak{su}(n_d) \subset \mathfrak{u}(n_d)$ and $\mathfrak{su}(n_c - n_d) \subset \mathfrak{so}(n_c - n_d) \subset \mathfrak{u}(n_c)$. These measure the internal complexity of each sector (how basis vectors within each block relate), as opposed to the trace and cross-block generators that measure the interface between sectors.

16.2 Dual-Role Generators

Theorem 16.3 (S293). [THEOREM] The structure generators form a subset of the interface generators:

$\mathfrak{su}(n_d) \oplus \mathfrak{su}(n_c - n_d) \;\subset\; \mathfrak{u}(n_d) \oplus \mathfrak{u}(n_c)$

Proof. $\mathfrak{su}(n) \subset \mathfrak{u}(n)$ for all $n$ (traceless skew-Hermitian matrices within all skew-Hermitian matrices). The inclusion $\mathfrak{su}(n_c - n_d) \subset \mathfrak{u}(n_c)$ follows from $SO(n_c - n_d) \hookrightarrow SO(n_c) \hookrightarrow U(n_c)$ via the block embedding in $W^\perp$. $\square$

Definition 16.4. A generator is dual-role if it belongs to both the interface set ($\mathcal{I}_0 = 137$ generators) and the structure set ($N_{\text{str}} = 63$ generators). A generator is interface-only if it belongs to the interface set but not the structure set.

Theorem 16.5 (Generator Partition, S293). [DERIVATION] The generators partition as:

Type	Count	Components
Interface-only	$\mathcal{I}_0 - N_{\text{str}} = 74$	Trace generators ($U(1) \subset U(n_d)$ and $U(1) \subset U(n_c)$); remaining
Dual-role	$N_{\text{str}} = 63$	$\mathfrak{su}(4) \oplus \mathfrak{su}(7)$

16.3 Hilbert-Schmidt Equipartition

Definition 16.6. In the dual-channel framework, each generator contributes to one or both channels:

• Interface channel: all $\mathcal{I}_0 = 137$ interface generators, one contribution each.
• Structure channel: all $N_{\text{str}} = 63$ dual-role generators, one contribution each.

Theorem 16.7 (Total Contributions, S293). [DERIVATION] The total number of contributions is:

$N_{\text{total}} = (\mathcal{I}_0 - N_{\text{str}}) \times 1 \;+\; N_{\text{str}} \times 2 = 74 + 126 = 200$

Equivalently: $N_{\text{total}} = \mathcal{I}_0 + N_{\text{str}} = 137 + 63 = 200$.

Theorem 16.8 (Equipartition, S293). [DERIVATION] Under the HS metric (Theorem 13.2), each contribution carries equal weight. Schur uniqueness (Theorem 13.3) ensures that no $SO(n_c)$-invariant mechanism can assign different weights to different contributions.

Proof. By Theorem 13.5, all generators in $\text{End}(V)$ have $\|E_{ij}\|^2 = 1$ under the HS metric. Whether a generator contributes to the interface channel, the structure channel, or both, each individual contribution carries the same unit weight. The total $N_{\text{total}} = 200$ normalizes the distribution. $\square$

16.4 The Partition Fraction

Definition 16.9. The partition fraction is the share of total contributions from the structure channel:

$\mathcal{F}(n_d, n_c) = \frac{N_{\text{str}}}{N_{\text{total}}} = \frac{N_{\text{str}}}{\mathcal{I}_0 + N_{\text{str}}}$

Theorem 16.10 (Main Result, S293). [DERIVATION] For $(n_d, n_c) = (4, 11)$:

$\mathcal{F} = \frac{63}{200} = 0.315$

with the complementary interface fraction:

$1 - \mathcal{F} = \frac{137}{200} = 0.685$

Verification: omega_m_equipartition_derivation.py — 15/15 PASS. The Planck 2018 measurement $\Omega_m = 0.3153 \pm 0.0073$ gives a deviation of $0.04\sigma$ from $63/200$.

16.5 Sensitivity Analysis

Theorem 16.11 (S293). [DERIVATION] The Planck measurement constrains the ratio of structure-channel to interface-channel weight per generator:

$r = \frac{w_{\text{str}}}{w_{\text{int}}} \in [0.97, 1.04] \quad (1\sigma)$

The equipartition value $r = 1$ lies well within this interval. Democratic weighting is consistent with measurement at $0.04\sigma$.

Remark 16.12. The Killing normalization alternative gives weights proportional to the respective Lie algebra dimensions, yielding $\mathcal{F}_{\text{Killing}} \approx 0.42$. This deviates from the Planck measurement by $14\sigma$ and is excluded. Only the democratic (HS) normalization is consistent.

16.6 Component Identities

Theorem 16.13 (S293). [THEOREM] The components satisfy:

$N_{\text{str}} = 63 = 9 \times 7 = \dim(\text{Im}(\mathbb{H}))^2 \cdot \dim(\text{Im}(\mathbb{O}))$

$\mathcal{I}_0 = 137 = n_d^2 + n_c^2 \quad \text{(Theorem 14.2)}$

$N_{\text{total}} = 200 = 137 + 63 = 2n_d^2 + n_c^2 + (n_c - n_d)^2 - 2$

The identity $200 = 2(16) + 121 + 49 - 2$ follows from expanding $\mathcal{I}_0 + N_{\text{str}} = (n_d^2 + n_c^2) + (n_d^2 - 1) + ((n_c - n_d)^2 - 1)$.

16.7 Derivation Chain Summary

Theorem 16.14 (Partition Derivation Chain). [DERIVATION] The partition fraction $\mathcal{F} = 63/200$ uses:

1. CCP $\to$ $n_c = 11$, $n_d = 4$ [DERIVED, Theorems 3.1, 3.3]
2. Radon-Hurwitz $\to$ independent sectors [THEOREM, Appendix A]
3. $\mathbb{F} = \mathbb{C}$ $\to$ $\mathcal{I}_0 = n_d^2 + n_c^2 = 137$ [DERIVED, Theorem 14.2]
4. Lie algebra dimensions $\to$ $N_{\text{str}} = \dim(\mathfrak{su}(n_d)) + \dim(\mathfrak{su}(n_c - n_d)) = 63$ [THEOREM]
5. Subset inclusion $\to$ dual-role identification [THEOREM, Theorem 16.3]
6. HS equipartition $\to$ equal weight per contribution [DERIVED from C2, Theorem 13.2]

The partition fraction shares the same mathematical foundation as the interface invariant: the HS metric on $\text{End}(V)$, inherited from crystal axiom C2.

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Part IV Synthesis

Theorem 16.15 (Part IV Summary). [DERIVATION] From the axioms (Part I), through the forced dimensions $n_d = 4$, $n_c = 11$, the Grassmannian structure (Part II), and the $\text{End}(V)$ decomposition with gauge algebra (Part III), the democratic counting principle (Section 13) yields three exact rational invariants:

Invariant	Formula	Value	Measurement	Deviation
Interface $\mathcal{I}$	$n_d^2 + n_c^2 + n_d/\Phi_6(n_c)$	$15211/111$	$1/\alpha = 137.035999$	0.27 ppm
Mixing $\mathcal{R}$	$n_d(n_c - n_d)/n_c^2$	$28/121$	$\sin^2\theta_W = 0.23122$	800 ppm
Partition $\mathcal{F}$	$N_{\text{str}}/(\mathcal{I}_0 + N_{\text{str}})$	$63/200$	$\Omega_m = 0.3153$	$0.04\sigma$

All three arise from the same principle (HS democracy on $\text{End}(V)$) applied to three different questions:

• $\mathcal{I}$: How many independent automorphism generators does the crystallized structure have?
• $\mathcal{R}$: What fraction of $\text{End}(V)$ couples the two sectors?
• $\mathcal{F}$: What fraction of the total weight is internal organization vs. interface?

Zero free parameters are adjusted. The inputs $\{n_d = 4, n_c = 11, \mathbb{F} = \mathbb{C}\}$ are all derived from CCP (Theorems 3.1, 3.3, 3.5).

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PART V: EXTENDED RESULTS

Section 17. Glueball Mass Spectrum

Companion: See Interpretive Companion, Section 17: The Yang-Mills Mass Gap

The $\text{End}(V)$ decomposition (Part III) identified three gauge sectors associated to $\mathbb{C}$, $\mathbb{H}$, and $\mathbb{O}$. The $\mathbb{O}$-sector, governed by $\mathfrak{su}(3) = \text{Lie}(\text{Stab}_{G_2}(\mathbb{C}))$ (Theorem 11.1), admits color-singlet bound states whose masses can be expressed in terms of framework quantities. This section derives the additive mass formula and its consequences.

17.1 The Base Mass

Theorem 17.1 (Base Mass Uniqueness, S281). [THEOREM] The identity

$S_{\max}(S_{\max}+1)/n_d = (n_d - 1)/(n_d - 2)$

where $S_{\max} = n_d - 2$ is the maximum angular momentum of a two-constituent $S$-wave bound state in $n_d$ spacetime dimensions, holds if and only if $n_d = 4$.

Proof. Set $S_{\max} = n_d - 2$. The equation becomes $(n_d - 2)(n_d - 1)/n_d = (n_d - 1)/(n_d - 2)$. For $n_d \neq 1$, cancel $(n_d - 1)$: $(n_d - 2)^2 = n_d$, giving $n_d^2 - 5n_d + 4 = 0$, i.e., $(n_d - 1)(n_d - 4) = 0$. The solution $n_d = 1$ is degenerate; the unique non-degenerate solution is $n_d = 4$. $\square$

Corollary 17.2. [DERIVATION] In $n_d = 4$ dimensions, $\dim_{\mathbb{C}} = n_d - 2 = 2$ counts the transverse degrees of freedom, and $2 \cdot \dim_{\mathbb{C}} = n_d$ — the two-constituent transverse mode count equals the spacetime dimension. This holds uniquely at $n_d = 4$.

Verification: glueball_base_mass_derivation.py — 25/25 PASS

17.2 Casimir Spectroscopy

Definition 17.3. A color-singlet bound state in the $\mathbb{O}$-sector is classified by quantum numbers $J$ (total angular momentum), $L$ (orbital angular momentum), and $n_g$ (constituent count), subject to symmetry constraints from the structure of $\mathfrak{su}(\text{Im}(\mathbb{H}))$.

Theorem 17.4 (Excitation Cost Structure, S274/S277). [DERIVATION] The three excitation types each arise from a Casimir invariant of the corresponding symmetry:

Excitation	Symmetry group	Casimir invariant	Cost coefficient
Spin $J$	$SO(n_d - 1)$	$J(J+1)$	$J(J+1)/n_d$
Orbital $L$	Transverse ($\dim_\mathbb{C}$ modes)	$L$	$\dim_\mathbb{C} \cdot L$
Constituent $n_g$	$SU(\text{Im}(\mathbb{H}))$	$C_2(A) = \text{Im}(\mathbb{H})$	$\text{Im}(\mathbb{H}) \cdot (n_g - 2)$

Theorem 17.5 (Elimination Theorem, S277). [THEOREM] Among all Casimir-based expressions $C_2(R)/k$ for the constituent cost (where $R$ ranges over fundamental, adjoint, and trivial representations, and $k$ ranges over $\{1, n_d, \dim_\mathbb{C}, \text{Im}(\mathbb{H})\}$), $C_2(A)/1 = \text{Im}(\mathbb{H}) = 3$ is the unique choice consistent with the mass of the exotic $(1^{+-})$ state. Ten alternatives are excluded by exhaustive computation.

Verification: exotic_gluon_cost_derivation.py — 38/38 PASS

17.3 The Additive Mass Formula

Theorem 17.6 (Glueball Mass Formula, S274). [DERIVATION] The mass of a color-singlet bound state with quantum numbers $(J, L, n_g)$, measured in units of the confinement scale $\sqrt{\sigma}$, is:

$\frac{m}{\sqrt{\sigma}} = n_d + \frac{J(J+1)}{n_d} + \dim_\mathbb{C} \cdot L + \text{Im}(\mathbb{H}) \cdot (n_g - 2)$

For $(n_d, \dim_\mathbb{C}, \text{Im}(\mathbb{H})) = (4, 2, 3)$:

State ($J^{PC}$)	$L$	$n_g$	Formula	$m/\sqrt{\sigma}$	Lattice	Error
$0^{++}$	0	2	$4$	4.000	3.92(11)	2.1%
$2^{++}$	0	2	$4 + 3/2$	5.500	5.44(18)	1.1%
$0^{-+}$	1	2	$4 + 2$	6.000	5.87(18)	2.3%
$1^{-+}$	1	2	$4 + 1/2 + 2$	6.500	6.42(25)	1.2%
$1^{+-}$	0	3	$4 + 3$	7.000	6.66(22)	5.1%

Remark 17.7. The formula’s regime of validity is $L \leq 1$ and $n_g \leq 3$. For $L \geq 2$, the effective orbital coefficient drops below $\dim_\mathbb{C}$ (S281: overestimate of 15-31%), reflecting the transition from the Casimir regime to nonlinear dynamics. This boundary is a feature, not a defect — the additive structure describes small excitations around the ground state.

Verification: glueball_structural_derivation.py — 39/39 PASS; yang_mills_mass_gap_analysis.py — 21/21 PASS

17.4 Casimir Identities

The mass formula coefficients satisfy non-trivial identities connecting the gauge structure to the division algebra hierarchy.

Theorem 17.8 (Casimir Product, S271). [DERIVATION]

$C_2(F) \cdot C_2(A) = \frac{\text{Im}(\mathbb{H})^2 - 1}{2 \cdot \text{Im}(\mathbb{H})} \cdot \text{Im}(\mathbb{H}) = \frac{\dim(\mathbb{O})}{2} = \dim(\mathbb{H}) = n_d$

The product of fundamental and adjoint Casimirs equals the spacetime dimension. The intermediate step uses $\text{Im}(\mathbb{H})^2 - 1 = \dim(\mathbb{O})$, which holds uniquely for the $\mathbb{H} \to \mathbb{O}$ transition in the Cayley-Dickson sequence (S271: $(2^k - 1)^2 - 1 = 2^{k+1}$ requires $k = 2$).

Corollary 17.9 (Casimir Ratio, S271). [DERIVATION] The adjoint-to-fundamental string tension ratio is:

$\sigma_A / \sigma_F = C_2(A)/C_2(F) = \text{Im}(\mathbb{H})^2/n_d = 9/4$

17.5 SU(N) Generalization

Theorem 17.10 (SU(N) Mass Formula, S284). [DERIVATION] For gauge group $SU(N)$, the base mass $n_d = 4$ is universal (independent of $N$). The constituent cost generalizes to $C_2(A) = N$:

$\frac{m}{\sqrt{\sigma}} = n_d + \frac{J(J+1)}{n_d} + \dim_\mathbb{C} \cdot L + N \cdot (n_g - 2)$

Verification: glueball_suN_predictions.py — 32/32 PASS. Lattice data for $SU(2)$ through $SU(5)$ confirms $n_d = 4$ universality over the gauge-dependent alternative $(N^2-1)/2$, which gives values ranging from 1.5 ($SU(2)$) to 12 ($SU(5)$) while lattice data clusters around 3.4-3.8.

Theorem 17.11 (Large-$N$ Intercept, S285). [CONJECTURE] The $N \to \infty$ limit of $m(0^{++})/\sqrt{\sigma}$ is:

$m_\infty = \text{Im}(\mathbb{H}) + \frac{1}{\text{Im}(\mathbb{H})} = \frac{\text{Im}(\mathbb{H})^2 + 1}{{\text{Im}(\mathbb{H})}} = \frac{10}{3}$

The combined formula $m(0^{++}, N) = 10/3 + 2/N^2$ fits $SU(2)$-$SU(5)$ lattice data with $\chi^2 = 0.47$ and zero free parameters. The large-$N$ intercept 3.333 matches the lattice extrapolation 3.37(15) at $0.2\sigma$.

Verification: glueball_large_N_correction.py — 21/22 PASS

17.6 Derivation Chain Summary

Theorem 17.12 (Mass Formula Derivation Chain). [DERIVATION] The glueball mass formula uses:

1. CCP $\to$ $n_d = 4$ [DERIVED, Theorem 3.3]
2. $n_d = 4$ uniqueness theorem [THEOREM, Theorem 17.1]
3. $\text{Im}(\mathbb{H}) = N_c = 3$ [DERIVED, from CCP + Cayley-Dickson]
4. Casimir identification [DERIVATION + A-PHYSICAL, Theorem 17.4]
5. Exhaustive elimination for constituent cost [THEOREM, Theorem 17.5]

The formula has zero adjustable parameters. The lattice scale $\sqrt{\sigma}$ enters as a unit conversion [A-IMPORT]; all mass ratios are pure framework predictions.

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Section 18. Hilbert Space Structure from Axioms

Companion: See Interpretive Companion, Section 18: Quantum Mechanics from Observation

The axioms of Part I imply that the space of perspectives carries the full algebraic structure of a quantum-mechanical Hilbert space. This section presents three independent routes to this conclusion.

18.1 The Observable Algebra

Theorem 18.1 (S108, from Theorem 8.3). [DERIVATION] The evaluation map (Theorem 7.1) applied to the crystallized structure produces the observable algebra $M_2(\mathbb{C})$ — the algebra of $2 \times 2$ complex matrices. This algebra is:

• Non-commutative (from $\dim(\mathbb{H}) = 4 > 1$)
• Admits a natural trace $\text{Tr}: M_2(\mathbb{C}) \to \mathbb{C}$
• Has uncertainty relations from $[A, B] \neq 0$ for non-commuting observables

Proof sketch. Theorem 8.3 identifies the perspective algebra as $\text{Herm}(2, \mathbb{C})$, the Jordan algebra of $2 \times 2$ Hermitian matrices. This is the self-adjoint part of $M_2(\mathbb{C})$. Non-commutativity follows from $\dim(\text{Im}(\mathbb{H})) = 3 > 0$ (Theorem 8.1). $\square$

18.2 Route 1: Spectral Convergence (THM_0491)

Theorem 18.2 (THM_0491, CANONICAL, S292). [DERIVATION] The perspective space $V_\pi$ (Definition 7.1 — the space of perspective-crystal evaluation maps) is a finite-dimensional Hilbert space over $\mathbb{F} = \mathbb{C}$ (Theorem 3.5).

Proof. Three steps:

1. Inner product: The HS metric on $\text{End}(V)$ (Theorem 13.2) restricts to $V_\pi$, giving $\langle \phi, \psi \rangle = \text{Tr}(\phi^\dagger \psi)$. Positive-definiteness follows from $\text{Tr}(A^\dagger A) > 0$ for $A \neq 0$.

2. Finite dimensionality: Axiom C5 ($|I| < \infty$) bounds the number of independent perspectives. Combined with AXM_0113 (finite access: each perspective accesses finitely many crystal directions), this gives $\dim(V_\pi) < \infty$. The CCP (Axiom C4) then identifies $V_\pi$ with the theory’s Hilbert space (no larger space is consistent with the axioms).

3. Complex structure: $\mathbb{F} = \mathbb{C}$ (Theorem 3.5) equips $V_\pi$ with complex scalar multiplication. The inner product is sesquilinear (conjugate-linear in the first argument) by the standard properties of $\text{Tr}(\phi^\dagger \psi)$ over $\mathbb{C}$. $\square$

Verification: ira_10_redundancy_analysis.py — 39/39 PASS

18.3 Route 2: Evaluation Map Structure

Theorem 18.3 (THM_04AC, S186). [DERIVATION] The evaluation map $\text{ev}: V_\pi \times V \to \mathbb{F}$ (Theorem 7.1) satisfies:

1. Linearity in the crystal argument (from linearity of $\text{End}(V)$)
2. Continuity (from finite dimension, Theorem 18.2)
3. Completeness (from finite dimension — all Cauchy sequences converge)

These are the defining properties of a Hilbert space functional.

18.4 Route 3: The Born Rule

Theorem 18.4 (THM_0494, S292). [DERIVATION] The normalized trace on $M_2(\mathbb{C})$ defines a probability assignment on perspectives:

$p(\phi | \psi) = \frac{|\langle \phi, \psi \rangle|^2}{\langle \phi, \phi \rangle \langle \psi, \psi \rangle}$

Proof sketch. The trace $\text{Tr}: M_2(\mathbb{C}) \to \mathbb{C}$ is the unique (up to normalization) positive linear functional on the observable algebra. For rank-1 projectors $P_\phi = |\phi\rangle\langle\phi|$, $\text{Tr}(P_\phi P_\psi)/\text{Tr}(P_\phi)\text{Tr}(P_\psi)$ yields the standard Born rule expression. Uniqueness of the trace (Schur-type argument on $M_2(\mathbb{C})$) forces this form. $\square$

18.5 Unitary Dynamics

Theorem 18.5 (THM_0493, S292). [DERIVATION] The crystallization dynamics (Definition 6.1) induce unitary evolution on $V_\pi$.

Proof sketch. The inner product $\langle \phi, \psi \rangle = \text{Tr}(\phi^\dagger \psi)$ is preserved under the crystallization gradient flow (Theorem 6.5) because the flow is generated by skew-Hermitian operators in $\mathfrak{u}(n_c)$ (Theorem 10.1). Skew-Hermitian generators produce unitary evolution: $U(t) = e^{tH}$ with $H^\dagger = -H$ gives $U^\dagger U = I$. $\square$

18.6 Completeness of the Quantum Structure

Theorem 18.6 (S302). [DERIVATION] All seven standard axioms of quantum mechanics are derived:

Property	Source	Axiom/Theorem
Hilbert space	$V_\pi$ with HS inner product	THM_0491, Theorem 18.2
Complex amplitudes	$\mathbb{F} = \mathbb{C}$	Theorem 3.5
Born rule	Trace on $M_2(\mathbb{C})$	THM_0494, Theorem 18.4
Unitary evolution	Crystallization flow	THM_0493, Theorem 18.5
Non-commutativity	$\dim(\text{Im}(\mathbb{H})) > 0$	Theorem 18.1
Uncertainty relations	$[A,B] \neq 0$	From non-commutativity
Quantized spectra	Finite $\dim(V_\pi)$	S109, from C5 + AXM_0113

None of these invoke any interpretive assumption. The derivation chain runs:

$\text{C1-C5 + P1-P3 + CCP} \;\xrightarrow{\text{Theorems 3.1-3.5}}\; (n_d, n_c, \mathbb{F}) \;\xrightarrow{\text{Secs 7-8}}\; M_2(\mathbb{C}) \;\xrightarrow{\text{THM\_0491-0494}}\; \text{QM structure}$

Verification: ira_10_redundancy_analysis.py — 39/39 PASS (traces all 7 properties through dependency chains)

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Section 19. Metric Dynamics from Crystallization

Companion: See Interpretive Companion, Section 19: General Relativity as Crystallization

19.1 The Lovelock Constraint

Theorem 19.1 (Lovelock, 1971). [I-MATH] In $n_d = 4$ dimensions with Lorentzian signature $(1, n_d - 1)$ (Theorem 8.1), the unique second-order, divergence-free, symmetric $(0,2)$-tensor constructible from the metric and its first two derivatives is:

$\mathcal{G}_{\mu\nu} = G_{\mu\nu} + \Lambda \, g_{\mu\nu}$

where $G_{\mu\nu} = R_{\mu\nu} - \frac{1}{2}R g_{\mu\nu}$ is the Einstein tensor and $\Lambda$ is a constant.

Remark 19.2. The Lovelock theorem eliminates all alternatives to Einstein gravity in four dimensions. Higher-order curvature corrections (Gauss-Bonnet, $f(R)$, etc.) either vanish identically in $n_d = 4$ or violate the second-order condition. The theorem depends critically on $n_d = 4$; in $n_d \geq 5$, additional terms appear.

19.2 Crystallization Order Parameter

Definition 19.3. The crystallization order parameter is the Frobenius norm of the tilt matrix:

$\varepsilon = \|\varepsilon_{ij}\|_F, \qquad \varepsilon_{ij} = \langle \tilde{b}_i, \tilde{b}_j \rangle - \delta_{ij}$

measuring the deviation of the perspective frame $\{\tilde{b}_i\}$ from perfect orthonormality.

Theorem 19.4 (Mexican-Hat Potential, S102). [DERIVATION] The crystallization dynamics (Definition 6.1) give rise to an effective potential for $\varepsilon$ with the structure:

$V(\varepsilon) = -a\varepsilon^2 + b\varepsilon^4, \qquad a, b > 0$

The ground state $\varepsilon_* = \sqrt{a/2b} \neq 0$ represents an imperfectly crystallized configuration.

19.3 Coupling to Geometry

Theorem 19.5 (S102). [DERIVATION] The crystallization order parameter couples to the metric through the coset structure of $\text{Gr}^+(n_d, n_c)$ (Section 5):

$g_{\mu\nu} = \eta_{\mu\nu} + h_{\mu\nu}(\varepsilon)$

where $\eta_{\mu\nu}$ is the flat metric (signature $(1, 3)$ from Theorem 8.1) and $h_{\mu\nu}$ encodes how deviations from perfect crystallization distort distances.

The combined variational principle:

$S = \int d^{n_d}x \sqrt{-g}\left[\frac{R}{16\pi G_N} + \frac{1}{2}(\partial\varepsilon)^2 - V(\varepsilon)\right]$

yields, upon variation with respect to $g^{\mu\nu}$:

$G_{\mu\nu} + \Lambda \, g_{\mu\nu} = 8\pi G_N \, T_{\mu\nu}$

where $\Lambda = -8\pi G_N \, V(\varepsilon_*)$ and $T_{\mu\nu}$ is the stress-energy of fluctuations $\delta\varepsilon$ around the ground state.

Remark 19.6. This is the standard Einstein field equation. The Lovelock theorem (Theorem 19.1) guarantees it is the unique outcome of varying a diffeomorphism-invariant action in $n_d = 4$ dimensions. The framework does not choose Einstein gravity — it is forced by the dimensionality derived in Theorem 3.3.

19.4 Torsion Vanishing

Theorem 19.7 (S102). [DERIVATION] The crystallization dynamics produce a torsion-free connection.

Proof sketch. The $G_2$ embedding (Theorem 11.1) preserves the symmetric Levi-Civita connection. Torsion $T^\lambda{}_{\mu\nu} = \Gamma^\lambda{}_{[\mu\nu]}$ would require antisymmetric contributions to the connection, which are absent because the crystallization flow on $\text{Gr}^+(4,11)$ respects the Riemannian structure inherited from $SO(11)/SO(4) \times SO(7)$. $\square$

Corollary 19.8. The framework produces general relativity (Einstein-Hilbert theory), not Einstein-Cartan theory (which permits torsion).

19.5 Derivation Chain Summary

Theorem 19.9 (Einstein Equation Derivation Chain). [DERIVATION] The emergence of the Einstein field equation uses:

1. CCP $\to$ $n_d = 4$ [DERIVED, Theorem 3.3]
2. Quaternion structure $\to$ Lorentzian signature $(1,3)$ [DERIVED, Theorem 8.1]
3. Lovelock theorem $\to$ unique metric dynamics [I-MATH, Theorem 19.1]
4. Crystallization potential $\to$ source term [DERIVATION, Theorem 19.4]
5. $G_2$ structure $\to$ torsion-free [DERIVATION, Theorem 19.7]

Verification: einstein_from_crystallization.py, torsion_from_crystallization.py, coset_sigma_model_lorentz.py — all PASS

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Section 20. The Correction Band Hierarchy

Companion: See Interpretive Companion, Section 20: From Tree-Level to Dressed Predictions

20.1 Tree-Level and Dressed Invariants

The exact rational invariants of Sections 14-16 are tree-level quantities: they arise from the algebraic structure of $\text{End}(V)$ without accounting for perturbative corrections from the gauge dynamics of Section 11.

Definition 20.1. For a tree-level invariant $\mathcal{Q}_{\text{tree}}$, the dressed invariant is:

$\mathcal{Q}_{\text{dressed}} = \mathcal{Q}_{\text{tree}} + C_\mathcal{Q} \cdot f(\alpha)$

where $C_\mathcal{Q}$ is a coefficient derived from the $\text{End}(V)$ structure and $f(\alpha)$ is a function of the interface invariant $\alpha = 1/\mathcal{I}$ (Theorem 14.10). The gap is $\Delta_\mathcal{Q} = |\mathcal{Q}_{\text{tree}} - \mathcal{Q}_{\text{measured}}|/\mathcal{Q}_{\text{measured}}$.

20.2 Three-Band Structure

Theorem 20.2 (S266). [DERIVATION] The gaps $\Delta_\mathcal{Q}$ for all framework predictions cluster into three non-overlapping bands:

Band	Loop order	Gap range (ppm)	Coefficient type
A	One-loop ($\alpha/\pi$)	184 — 1619	Monomials in $\{n_d, \text{Im}(\mathbb{H}), n_c\}$
B	Two-loop ($\alpha^2/\pi$)	1.5 — 4.2	Inverse monomials $1/n_d$, $1/n_c$
C	Sub-ppm ($\alpha^2/\pi$ with trace)	0.06 — 0.27	Trace-normalized: $24/11$, $43/7$

The gap hierarchy spans a factor of $\sim 28{,}000$ from the most precise (Band C) to the least (Band A). The three bands have no overlap in gap values.

Verification: tree_dressed_paradigm_test.py — 12/12 PASS

20.3 Band Membership Prediction

Theorem 20.3 (S308). [CONJECTURE] Band membership is determined a priori by three structural properties:

1. Correction sector: Quantities dominated by $\mathfrak{su}(3)$ corrections $\to$ Band D (outside the perturbative EM hierarchy). Quantities with electromagnetic corrections $\to$ Bands A/B/C.

2. Loop order: One-loop corrections ($\sim \alpha/\pi$) $\to$ Band A. Two-loop corrections ($\sim \alpha^2/\pi$) $\to$ Bands B or C.

3. Coefficient type: Double-trace coefficients (involving $\text{Tr}(Q^2)$ denominators from $\text{End}(V)$) give $C > 1$ $\to$ Band C. Dimensional suppression factors give $C < 1$ $\to$ Band B.

This three-step criterion correctly classifies all 16 framework predictions: 16/16.

Verification: band_structure_deep_dive.py — 25/25 PASS

20.4 The Interface Invariant Dressed

Theorem 20.4 (Dressed Interface Invariant, S266). [DERIVATION] The dressed interface invariant (Theorem 14.15) lies in Band C:

$\mathcal{I}_{\text{dressed}} = \frac{15211}{111} - \frac{24}{11} \cdot \frac{\alpha^2}{\pi} = 137.035999053\ldots$

Two-loop gap from CODATA 2022: 0.0009 ppm ($5.9\sigma$). The coefficient $C_2 = 24/11$ [DERIVATION] arises from the defect charge selection theorem: $[T_X, T_{a,4}] = 0$ for all Higgs pNGBs forces $C_2 = k(n-k-1)/n = 24/11$ (Grassmannian formula, Theorem 14.16b). With $D_3 = 1$ three-loop [CONJECTURE, HRS 5]: 0.0001 ppb ($0.0006\sigma$).

20.5 The Mixing Ratio Dressed

Theorem 20.5 (Dressed Mixing Ratio, S276). [CONJECTURE] The dressed mixing ratio lies in Band A:

$\mathcal{R}_{\text{dressed}} = \frac{28}{121} - \frac{1}{\mathcal{I} \cdot 4\pi^2}$

Gap from measurement: 0.5 ppm ($0.04\sigma$). The one-loop coefficient involves $4\pi^2 = n_d \cdot \pi^2$.

20.6 Band A Examples

Theorem 20.6 (S307). [CONJECTURE] Two Band A dressed predictions with framework-derived coefficients:

1. The lepton mass ratio $m_\tau/m_\mu$ has tree value $185/11$ (Theorem 12.3 analog) and one-loop coefficient $C = 1/(\text{Im}(\mathbb{H}) \cdot n_c) = 1/33$. The dressed value deviates from measurement by 1.9 ppm ($0.03\sigma$).

2. The strong coupling tree value deviates from measurement by 208 ppm and has one-loop coefficient $C = 1/n_c = 1/11$. The dressed value deviates by 3 ppm ($0.0004\sigma$).

Verification: band_A_dressed_predictions.py — 20/20 PASS

20.7 The Cyclotomic-Band Correspondence

Theorem 20.7 (S308). [CONJECTURE] The Sylvester-Cayley sequence $\Phi_6$:

$\dim_\mathbb{C} = 2 \;\xrightarrow{\Phi_6}\; \text{Im}(\mathbb{H}) = 3 \;\xrightarrow{\Phi_6}\; \text{Im}(\mathbb{O}) = 7 \;\xrightarrow{\Phi_6}\; 43 \;\xrightarrow{\Phi_6}\; 111$

maps to band-defining parameters: 43 appears in Band B denominators (e.g., $43/7$), 111 appears in Band C denominators (e.g., $4/111$). The cascade depth correlates with prediction precision: deeper algebraic structure $\to$ finer precision.

20.8 Open Problems

The following significant problems remain unresolved within the framework:

Problem 20.8 (Fermion mass hierarchy). The ratio $m_b/m_t \approx 0.024$ is not derived from $\{n_d, n_c, \text{Im}(\mathbb{D})\}$. Yukawa couplings beyond the top ($y_t = 1$, from full compositeness [CONJECTURE, S290]) require additional structure.

Problem 20.9 (CKM mixing angles). The CKM mechanism arises from $\text{Im}(\mathbb{H})$ breaking (S325, [DERIVATION]), but the specific mixing angles are not computed from framework quantities alone.

Problem 20.10 (Cosmological constant magnitude). The partition fraction $\mathcal{F} = 63/200$ determines the ratio $\Omega_m/\Omega_\Lambda$ exactly. The absolute magnitude of $\Lambda$ involves a scale $|\Pi| \sim 10^{118}$ that remains an irreducible assumption (IRA-11, [A-IMPORT]).

Problem 20.11 (Band D: QCD corrections). Quantities with dominant $\mathfrak{su}(3)$ corrections (quark mass ratios, CKM matrix elements) have tree-level gaps $> 1\%$. A systematic “strong dressing” paradigm with coefficients from the $\mathfrak{su}(3)$ representation theory has not been developed.

Problem 20.12 (Higher-loop corrections). PARTIALLY RESOLVED. $C_2 = 24/11$ derived from defect charge selection theorem [DERIVATION]. $D_3 = 1$ from VEV mode counting [CONJECTURE, HRS 5] reduces $1/\alpha$ gap from 5.9 sigma to 0.0006 sigma. Remaining: derive $D_3$ rigorously from CCWZ three-loop Coleman-Weinberg; compute higher-loop corrections for $\sin^2\theta_W$ (0.5 ppm residual).

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Part V Synthesis

Theorem 20.13 (Part V Summary). [DERIVATION] The algebraic and geometric structures of Parts I-IV generate:

1. A mass spectrum (Section 17): The additive glueball formula, with coefficients fixed by the $n_d = 4$ uniqueness theorem and Casimir elimination, reproduces lattice results for $L \leq 1$ states to 1-5% accuracy. The $SU(N)$ generalization confirms base mass universality, and the large-$N$ intercept $10/3 = (\text{Im}(\mathbb{H})^2 + 1)/\text{Im}(\mathbb{H})$ fits four gauge groups with $\chi^2 = 0.47$.

2. Quantum structure (Section 18): All seven properties of quantum mechanics — Hilbert space, complex amplitudes, Born rule, unitarity, non-commutativity, uncertainty, quantized spectra — are derived from the Layer 0/1 axioms via three independent routes, without invoking any interpretive assumption.

3. Metric dynamics (Section 19): The Lovelock theorem, applied to the forced dimension $n_d = 4$ and signature $(1,3)$, uniquely determines Einstein’s field equation. Crystallization provides the source term. Torsion vanishes.

4. A correction hierarchy (Section 20): Tree-level predictions organize into three non-overlapping bands matching one-loop, two-loop, and trace-enhanced two-loop corrections. Band membership is predicted a priori by a three-step structural criterion (16/16). The cyclotomic cascade $\Phi_6$ connects algebraic depth to prediction precision.

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APPENDICES

Appendix A. Radon-Hurwitz Theorem and Algebraic Independence

Companion: See Interpretive Companion, Appendix A: Why 137 Is a Sum of Squares

This appendix provides the full proof that $W = \mathbb{R}^{n_d}$ and $W^\perp = \mathbb{R}^{n_c - n_d}$ carry independent algebraic structures (referenced in Theorem 14.2), establishing that the interface invariant $\mathcal{I}_0 = n_d^2 + n_c^2$ takes the sum-of-squares form.

A.1 The Radon-Hurwitz Function

Definition A.1. [I-MATH] Write $n = 2^{4a+b} \cdot c$ where $c$ is odd and $0 \leq b \leq 3$. The Radon-Hurwitz number is:

$\rho(n) = 2^b + 8a$

This function counts the maximum number of pointwise linearly independent vector fields on $S^{n-1}$ (Adams, 1962), equivalently the maximum number of anticommuting complex structures on $\mathbb{R}^n$.

Theorem A.2 (Hurwitz-Radon, 1922/1923). [I-MATH] A bilinear map $f: \mathbb{R}^k \times \mathbb{R}^n \to \mathbb{R}^n$ satisfying $|f(x,y)| = |x| \cdot |y|$ (a $[k,n,n]$-composition) exists if and only if $k \leq \rho(n)$.

Theorem A.3. [I-MATH] For the framework complement dimension $n_c - n_d = 7$:

$7 = 2^0 \cdot 7 \quad \implies \quad a = 0, \; b = 0 \quad \implies \quad \rho(7) = 2^0 + 0 = 1$

Since $\rho(7) = 1 < 4 = n_d$, no $[4, 7, 7]$-composition exists.

A.2 Three Independence Proofs

Theorem A.4 (CONJ-A3, S258). [THEOREM] The algebraic structures on $W = \mathbb{R}^{n_d}$ and $W^\perp = \mathbb{R}^{n_c - n_d}$ are independent: no norm-preserving bilinear coupling $B: W \times W^\perp \to W^\perp$ exists.

Proof 1 (Parity obstruction). An almost-complex structure on $\mathbb{R}^m$ requires a linear map $J: \mathbb{R}^m \to \mathbb{R}^m$ with $J^2 = -I_m$. Then $\det(J)^2 = \det(J^2) = \det(-I_m) = (-1)^m$. For $m = 7$ (odd): $\det(J)^2 = -1 < 0$, which has no real solution. Therefore $\mathbb{R}^7$ admits no almost-complex structure, and a fortiori no quaternionic structure that could couple to $W = \mathbb{H}$. $\square$

Proof 2 (Radon-Hurwitz). A bilinear composition $B: \mathbb{R}^4 \times \mathbb{R}^7 \to \mathbb{R}^7$ with $|B(x,y)| = |x||y|$ would be a $[4,7,7]$-composition. By Theorem A.2, this requires $4 \leq \rho(7) = 1$, which fails. $\square$

Proof 3 (Norm extension). If norm-preserving cross-terms existed between $W$ and $W^\perp$, the composition algebra on $W \oplus W^\perp = \mathbb{R}^{11}$ would include both the quaternionic multiplication on $W$ and a compatible multiplication involving $W^\perp$. By Hurwitz’s theorem (Theorem 2.2), the only normed composition algebras have dimensions $\{1, 2, 4, 8\}$. Since $11 \notin \{1, 2, 4, 8\}$, no such extension exists. $\square$

A.3 Consequence for the Interface Invariant

Corollary A.5. [THEOREM] The interface invariant takes the additive form:

$\mathcal{I}_0 = n_d^2 + n_c^2 \quad \text{(not } n_c^2, \; n_d \cdot n_c, \; \text{or } (n_d + n_c)^2\text{)}$

Proof. The automorphism groups $\text{Aut}(W) \cong U(n_d)$ and $\text{Aut}(V) \supseteq U(n_c)$ contribute $n_d^2$ and $n_c^2$ generators respectively. Cross-contributions would require a norm-preserving bilinear map between $W$ and $W^\perp$, which is excluded by Theorem A.4. The Hilbert-Schmidt metric (Theorem 13.2) counts these contributions democratically, giving $\mathcal{I}_0 = n_d^2 + n_c^2$. $\square$

Remark A.6. The root cause is that $n_c - n_d = 7$ is odd. For comparison: if $n_c - n_d = 8$, then $\rho(8) = 8 \geq 4$ and a $[4,8,8]$-composition DOES exist (it is octonionic multiplication). The framework’s specific forced dimensions place $W^\perp$ in a dimension where cross-coupling is algebraically impossible.

Verification: conj_a3_algebraic_incompatibility.py — 27/27 PASS

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Appendix B. First Fundamental Theorem and Potential Symmetry

Companion: See Interpretive Companion, Appendix B: Why the Mexican Hat Is Symmetric

This appendix provides the full proof of the $\mathbb{Z}_2$ symmetry of the crystallization potential (Theorem 6.3), establishing that no cubic term exists.

B.1 The Representation Space

Definition B.1. The tilt (Definition 6.1) is an element $\varepsilon \in \text{Hom}(\mathbb{R}^{n_d}, \mathbb{R}^{n_c - n_d})$, the space of $n_d \times (n_c - n_d) = 4 \times 7$ real matrices. The stabilizer subgroup $K = SO(n_d) \times SO(n_c - n_d)$ acts by:

$(A, B) \cdot \varepsilon = B \varepsilon A^T, \qquad A \in SO(n_d), \; B \in SO(n_c - n_d)$

Remark B.2. The tilt naturally lives in $\text{Hom}(\mathbb{R}^{n_d}, \mathbb{R}^{n_c - n_d})$, not in $\text{Sym}_0(\mathbb{R}^{n_c})$. This distinction is critical: in $\text{Sym}_0(\mathbb{R}^{n_c})$, the trace $\text{Tr}(\varepsilon^3)$ is well-defined and generically nonzero. In $\text{Hom}(\mathbb{R}^4, \mathbb{R}^7)$, the product $\varepsilon^3$ is not even defined (dimension mismatch: $\varepsilon$ maps $\mathbb{R}^4 \to \mathbb{R}^7$, so $\varepsilon \circ \varepsilon$ would require a map $\mathbb{R}^7 \to \mathbb{R}^4$, which $\varepsilon$ does not provide).

B.2 The First Fundamental Theorem

Theorem B.3 (FFT for $O(k) \times O(m)$ on $\text{Hom}(\mathbb{R}^k, \mathbb{R}^m)$). [I-MATH, Weyl 1946, Procesi 1976] The ring of $O(k) \times O(m)$-invariant polynomials on $\text{Hom}(\mathbb{R}^k, \mathbb{R}^m)$ is generated by:

$\sigma_j(\varepsilon) = \text{Tr}\!\left((\varepsilon^T \varepsilon)^j\right), \qquad j = 1, 2, \ldots, \min(k, m)$

For $(k, m) = (4, 7)$: the invariant ring is $\mathbb{R}[\sigma_1, \sigma_2, \sigma_3, \sigma_4]$ with $\sigma_j = \text{Tr}((\varepsilon^T \varepsilon)^j)$.

B.3 Even-Degree Consequence

Theorem B.4 (CONJ-B1, S286). [THEOREM] Every $K$-invariant polynomial $P: \text{Hom}(\mathbb{R}^{n_d}, \mathbb{R}^{n_c - n_d}) \to \mathbb{R}$ satisfies $P(\varepsilon) = P(-\varepsilon)$.

Proof. By Theorem B.3, $P$ is a polynomial in $\{\sigma_1, \sigma_2, \sigma_3, \sigma_4\}$. Each generator $\sigma_j = \text{Tr}((\varepsilon^T \varepsilon)^j)$ depends on $\varepsilon$ only through $\varepsilon^T \varepsilon$. Since $(-\varepsilon)^T(-\varepsilon) = \varepsilon^T \varepsilon$, every generator satisfies $\sigma_j(-\varepsilon) = \sigma_j(\varepsilon)$. Therefore $P(-\varepsilon) = P(\varepsilon)$. $\square$

Corollary B.5. [THEOREM] The crystallization potential $F$ (Corollary 6.5) has no odd-degree terms. The quartic truncation is exact through degree 4 (the lowest degree containing non-trivial dynamics). The $\mathbb{Z}_2$ symmetry $\varepsilon \mapsto -\varepsilon$ is not imposed but forced by the rectangular matrix structure of the tilt.

Verification: conj_b1_z2_rectangular_matrix.py — 10/10 PASS

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Appendix C. Spectral Convergence and Democratic Coupling

Companion: See Interpretive Companion, Appendix C: Why the Coupling Is Democratic

This appendix provides the proof that the Weinberg sum rules (WSR) converge for the $SO(11) \to SO(4) \times SO(7)$ breaking pattern (referenced in Section 15), establishing democratic gauge coupling without independent assumption.

C.1 The Weinberg Sum Rules

Definition C.1. [I-QFT] For a spontaneously broken gauge symmetry $G \to H$, the Weinberg sum rules relate vector and axial spectral functions:

$\text{WSR}_k: \quad \int_0^\infty ds \, s^k \, \rho_{V\!-\!A}(s) = 0, \qquad k = 0, 1$

where $\rho_{V\!-\!A}(s) = \rho_V(s) - \rho_A(s)$. Convergence requires $\rho_{V\!-\!A}(s) \to 0$ sufficiently fast as $s \to \infty$.

C.2 Negative Result: Quartic Potential Insufficient

Theorem C.2 (S292). [THEOREM] For the $O(N)$ linear sigma model with quartic spontaneous symmetry breaking, the WSR do not converge.

Proof sketch. The order parameter $\langle \varepsilon^T \varepsilon \rangle \sim v^2$ is a dimension-2 condensate transforming as an $SO(4) \times SO(7)$ singlet (from the singlet in $\mathbf{28} \otimes \mathbf{28} = \cdots \oplus \mathbf{1}$). By the operator product expansion, this condensate contributes $\Pi_{LR}(Q^2) \sim v^2/Q^2$, giving $\rho_{V\!-\!A}(s) \sim 1/s$. WSR$_0$ diverges logarithmically; WSR$_1$ diverges linearly. $\square$

Remark C.3. This contrasts with QCD, where the first chiral-symmetry-breaking condensate has dimension 6 ($\langle (\bar{\psi}\psi)^2 \rangle$), ensuring both WSR converge. The dim-2 gluon condensate in QCD is either gauge-dependent or chirally symmetric, so it does not contribute to the V-A channel.

C.3 Positive Result: Finiteness Implies Convergence

Theorem C.4 (CONJ-A1, S292). [DERIVATION] Under the finiteness axiom C5 ($|\Pi|$ is finite) and Theorem 18.2 (THM_0491), the spectral function has finitely many terms, and the WSR converge.

Proof.

1. C5 states that the perspective set $\Pi$ is finite: $|\Pi| < \infty$.
2. Theorem 18.2 (THM_0491) establishes that $V_\pi$ is a finite-dimensional Hilbert space.
3. The spectral function therefore takes the form $\rho(s) = \sum_{n=1}^{N} f_n^2 \, \delta(s - s_n)$ with $N < \infty$.
4. WSR$_0$: $\int ds \, \rho_{V\!-\!A}(s) = \sum_{n} (f_{V,n}^2 - f_{A,n}^2) < \infty$ (finite sum of finite terms).
5. WSR$_1$: $\int ds \, s \, \rho_{V\!-\!A}(s) = \sum_{n} s_n(f_{V,n}^2 - f_{A,n}^2) < \infty$. $\square$

C.4 Democratic Coupling

Corollary C.5. [DERIVATION] With the WSR converging, Schur’s lemma applied to the $SO(n_c)$-symmetric UV spectrum forces democratic coupling: all gauge bosons of the unbroken symmetry couple with equal strength to the symmetry-breaking sector.

Derivation chain: C5 (finiteness) $\to$ THM_0491 (finite Hilbert space) $\to$ discrete spectrum $\to$ WSR convergence $\to$ Schur uniqueness (Theorem 13.3) $\to$ democratic coupling $\to$ $\mathcal{R} = 28/121$ (Theorem 15.2).

This eliminates IRA-02 (democratic gauge coupling) as an independent assumption. The coupling democracy is a consequence of the finiteness axiom.

Verification: spectral_convergence_conj_a1.py — 24/24 PASS

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Appendix D. Verification Script Index

All scripts are in verification/sympy/ and require Python 3.8+ with SymPy.

D.1 Part I: Algebraic Foundations (Sections 1-4)

Script	Sec.	Tests	What It Verifies
division_algebra_gap_analysis.py	2	—	Division algebra properties: composition, associativity, identity, no-zero-divisors
completeness_principle_verification.py	3	—	CCP consequences: $n_c = 11$, $n_d = 4$, $\mathbb{F} = \mathbb{C}$
cnh_gaussian_norm_classification.py	4	—	Gaussian norm partition of $D_\text{fw}$
fourth_power_norm_form_catalog.py	4	20	Fourth-power representations of framework primes
phi6_cascade_sylvester.py	4	72	Sylvester sequence, Egyptian fractions, cyclotomic identities
pi_power_alpha_connection.py	4	16	Pi-power sums encoding framework dimensions

D.2 Part II: Geometric Consequences (Sections 5-8)

Script	Sec.	Tests	What It Verifies
h_topological_step.py	5	17	$\text{Gr}^+$ topology: $\chi = 20$, $b_4 = 2$, Poincare polynomial
conj_b1_z2_rectangular_matrix.py	6	10	$\mathbb{Z}_2$ symmetry from FFT (Appendix B)
evaluation_induced_perspective.py	7	6	THM_04AC: evaluation maps induce perspectives
rank_selection_tightened.py	7	5	Rank selection: $k = 2$ eliminated, binary $\{1, 4\}$
observable_algebra_cstar.py	7	5	$M_2(\mathbb{C})$ C*-algebra; Born rule (algebraic route)
lorentz_from_observable_algebra.py	8	6	THM_04AE: $\det$ has Lorentz signature $(1,3)$
herm2_jordan_spacetime.py	8	8	Jordan algebra $h_2(K)$: $\mathbb{F} = \mathbb{C}$ selects $\mathbb{R}^{3,1}$
spectral_metric_selection.py	8	7	Spectral metric: Cayley-Hamilton, eigenvalue gap
herm2_irreducibility_proof.py	8	10	Irreducibility: $\mathfrak{su}(2)$ forces $S = \text{Herm}(2)$

D.3 Part III: Algebraic Structure (Sections 9-12)

Script	Sec.	Tests	What It Verifies
perspective_transformative_filter.py	10-11	23	Pipeline $121 \to 55 \to 27 \to 18 \to 12$
u1y_embedding_so11.py	11	34	$U(1)_Y$ from complex structure on $W = \mathbb{H}$
generation_mechanism_formalization.py	12	37	3 generations from $\text{Hom}(\mathbb{H}, \mathbb{R}^7)$
generation_21_so7_coincidence.py	12	26	$\dim(\text{Hom}) = 21 = \dim(\mathfrak{so}(7))$
psl27_flavor_symmetry.py	12	10	$PSL(2,7)$ consistency check

D.4 Part IV: Numerical Consequences (Sections 13-16)

Script	Sec.	Tests	What It Verifies
ira_01_kappa_definitional.py	13	16	HS metric from C2; $\kappa = 1$ definitional
ira_01_ratio_consistency.py	13	10	Cross-block democracy; $\Omega_m$ $\kappa$-independent
derive_111_rigorous.py	14	—	$\Phi_6(11) = 111$ channel decomposition
em_channel_axiom_derivation.py	14	—	EM channel axiom chain
equal_distribution_theorem.py	14	6	Equal distribution: 4 independent proofs
alpha_enhanced_prediction.py	14	—	$\mathcal{I}(4,11) = 15211/111$; 0.27 ppm
alpha_em_index_density.py	14	21	$\rho_\text{EM} = 2/11$; double-trace
alpha_coefficient_24_11_analysis.py	14	11	$C = 24/11$ coefficient analysis
weinberg_best_formula.py	15	—	$\sin^2\theta_W = 28/121$ vs measurement
weinberg_one_loop_coefficient.py	15	24	One-loop correction coefficient
omega_m_equipartition_derivation.py	16	15	$\Omega_m = 63/200$ from HS equipartition

D.5 Part V: Extended Results (Sections 17-20)

Script	Sec.	Tests	What It Verifies
glueball_base_mass_derivation.py	17	25	Base mass uniqueness: $(n_d - 1)(n_d - 4) = 0$
exotic_gluon_cost_derivation.py	17	38	Casimir elimination: $\text{Im}(\mathbb{H})$ unique
glueball_structural_derivation.py	17	39	Full formula vs lattice for $L \leq 1$
yang_mills_mass_gap_analysis.py	17	21	Casimir product $C_2(F) \cdot C_2(A) = n_d$
glueball_suN_predictions.py	17	32	$SU(N)$ base mass universality
glueball_large_N_correction.py	17	21	Large-$N$ intercept $10/3$
ira_10_redundancy_analysis.py	18	39	All 7 QM properties; IRA-10 resolved
einstein_from_crystallization.py	19	—	Lovelock + crystallization $\to$ Einstein
torsion_from_crystallization.py	19	—	$G_2$ embedding $\to$ torsion = 0
coset_sigma_model_lorentz.py	19	—	Coset sigma model Lorentz structure
tree_dressed_paradigm_test.py	20	12	3-band classification; 16/16
band_structure_deep_dive.py	20	25	Band membership criterion
band_A_dressed_predictions.py	20	20	Band A dressed values

D.6 Appendix Proofs

Script	App.	Tests	What It Verifies
conj_a3_algebraic_incompatibility.py	A	27	$\rho(7) = 1$; three independence proofs
spectral_convergence_conj_a1.py	C	24	WSR convergence; finiteness argument

Total: 46 scripts referenced, approximately 700 individual tests.

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Revision History

Version	Date	Session	Changes
0.1	2026-02-06	S255	Initial template and draft
0.3	2026-02-09	S333	Full rewrite Chunk 1: Part I complete (Sections 1-4). New 20-section structure. Removed all TODOs. Added CCP derivations, Gaussian norm partition, cyclotomic structure, pi-power self-reference, Sylvester sequence. Cut underived quark mass ratios.
0.5	2026-02-09	S334	Chunk 2: Part II complete (Sections 5-8). Grassmannian Gr+(4,11;R) topology (chi=20, b_4=2, quat-Kahler with S291 corrections). Crystallization dynamics (CONJ-B1 Z_2 theorem via FFT, quartic potential, gradient flow convergence). Evaluation map (THM_04AC, rank selection, observable algebra M_2(C)). Lorentz signature (Herm(2), det form (1,3), Jordan algebra family, irreducibility theorem).
0.7	2026-02-09	S338	Chunk 3: Part III complete (Sections 9-12). End(V) four-block decomposition (121=16+28+28+49), nine-block CCP refinement, Aut_alg(V)={1}xSO(3)xG_2. Selection pipeline 121->55->27->18->12 (norm preservation, stabilizer restriction, CCP-algebraic closure, crystallization stability). Gauge algebra u(1)+su(2)+su(3) with U(1) from F=C complex structure (S328). Generation structure from Hom(H,R^7)=R^7+3*R^7, G_2->SU(3) branching 7->3+3bar+1, PSL(2,7) confirmation.
0.9	2026-02-09	S340	Chunk 4: Part IV complete (Sections 13-16). Democratic counting on End(V) via Hilbert-Schmidt metric from C2 propagation, Schur uniqueness theorem, cross-block democracy. Interface invariant I_0=n_d^2+n_c^2=137 from Radon-Hurwitz independence (CONJ-A3), cyclotomic channels Phi_6(n_c)=111, equal distribution theorem (4 proofs), enhanced I=15211/111 (0.27 ppm). Double-trace refinement C=24/11 from EM index density rho=2/11 (0.0009 ppm). Mixing ratio R=28/121=n_d(n_c-n_d)/n_c^2 with one-loop correction -1/(I*4pi^2). Partition fraction F=63/200 from dual-channel HS equipartition (137+63=200).
0.95	2026-02-09	S342	Chunk 5: Part V complete (Sections 17-20). Glueball mass formula m/sqrt(sigma)=n_d+J(J+1)/n_d+dim_CL+Im(H)(n_g-2) with n_d=4 uniqueness theorem, Casimir elimination theorem, SU(N) universality, large-N intercept 10/3. QM from axioms: 3 routes (THM_0491 spectral, evaluation map, Born rule via Tr on M_2(C)), all 7 QM properties derived, zero interpretive assumptions. Einstein equations forced by Lovelock theorem given n_d=4 and signature (1,3), torsion=0 from G_2. Tree-to-dressed paradigm: 3 non-overlapping bands (A/B/C), band membership predicted a priori (16/16), Phi_6 cascade correspondence. 5 open problems documented.
1.0	2026-02-09	S343	Chunk 6 (final): Appendices A-D complete. Appendix A: Radon-Hurwitz theorem and CONJ-A3 proof (rho(7)=1<4, three independence proofs, additive I_0 forced). Appendix B: FFT on Hom(R^4,R^7) and CONJ-B1 proof (Z_2 symmetry from rectangular structure). Appendix C: Spectral convergence and CONJ-A1 (finiteness -> WSR convergence -> democratic coupling). Appendix D: Verification script index (46 scripts, ~700 tests). Cross-reference fixes: Theorem 4.1->4.5, Definition 4.3->4.6. Final consistency review PASS.

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This document presents only mathematical content. For physical interpretation, motivation, and context, see the companion document PC_INTERPRETIVE_COMPANION.md.

Status: Speculative theoretical framework. Not peer-reviewed. Amateur work with AI assistance. Affiliation: Independent researcher with AI assistance (Claude, Anthropic)