Structural Localization Across Domains: A Relational Field Theory Perspective

Clinton Svancara

Published Jan 1, 2026• 0 citations

Abstract

Many physical phenomena traditionally treated in separate domains can be interpreted as transitions in the localization or delocalization of persistent structure. This paper explores a unifying structural lens: the shift from highly constrained, localized organization to distributed access across available states. Examples include wave-particle duality in position-momentum space and Fermi edge broadening in energy space. This perspective aligns with Relational Field Theory’s emphasis on persistence, regime boundaries, and stabilization versus dissipation. It is offered as an interpretive framework, not a replacement for established theories.

DOI: 10.17605/osf.io/pjhcs

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