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The c state hypothesis

mark harrison, CP Nova

Published May 28, 2026• 0 citations
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The c‑State Hypothesis proposes that quantum behaviour emerges from a particle entering a temporary massless transition mode governed by the constant c. Instead of treating superposition, tunnelling, and collapse as abstract mathematical rules, the hypothesis reframes them as natural consequences of movement mechanics when mass‑interaction drops. This restores continuity to motion and provides a physical mechanism linking classical and quantum behaviour. The c‑state acts as the hidden intermediate step between observable states, offering a unified explanation for quantum effects without invoking non‑physical discontinuities

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10.5281/zenodo.20421937

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The c‑State Hypothesis proposes that quantum behaviour emerges from a particle entering a temporary massless transition mode governed by the constant c. Instead of treating superposition, tunnelling, and collapse as abstract mathematical rules, the hypothesis reframes them as natural consequences of movement mechanics when mass‑interaction drops. This restores continuity to motion and provides a physical mechanism linking classical and quantum behaviour. The c‑state acts as the hidden intermediate step between observable states, offering a unified explanation for quantum effects without invoking non‑physical discontinuities
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