TFT introduces a temporal scalar field (ϕT) that fundamentally alters the structure of spacetime near singularities, ensuring stability and preventing collapse. Below is a detailed breakdown of the mechanisms:
Singularity Prevention via ϕT-Induced Quantum Pressure
- The ϕT field generates a repulsive quantum pressure at attoscale distances (ℓ∼18−m), counteracting gravitational collapse.
- This arises from the non-local kernel in the Lagrangian:
Formation of a Chrono-Gravitational Boundary
- Near event horizons, ϕT forms a temporal firewall at Δr∼10−14 m, acting as a quantum-gravitational barrier.
- Effects:
- Regulates geodesic incompleteness (prevents infinite stretching in GR).
- Reflects gravitational waves, producing 1387 Hz echoes (FTFT’s smoking-gun signature).
Stability Analysis
- The ϕT potential V(ϕT) has a global minimum, ensuring no vacuum decay (unlike some quintessence models).
- No ghost instabilities: The kernel’s retarded form preserves unitarity.
Theoretical Advantages Over Competing Models
- Minimalism: Achieves singularity resolution without extra dimensions (unlike string theory).
- Falsifiability: Unique 1387 Hz echo signature (absent in LQG or AdS/CFT).
- Unification: Embeds in E8×E8 heterotic strings while preserving SO(10) GUT symmetry.