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The Geometric Mandate of Local Continuity: Deriving the Deterministic Foundation of Quantum Fields

Denton Hall

Published Oct 15, 2026• 0 citations
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The probabilistic interpretation of quantum mechanics rests fundamentally on the Born rule, which asserts that the physical density of a state is given by the squared magnitude of its wavefunction (ρ=|ψ|^2). Historically, this exponent of (α=2) has been treated as an unprovable, axiomatic postulate justified solely by empirical alignment. This paper presents a rigorous, parameter-agnostic derivation that turns this narrative on its head. By introducing ( α) as a completely free geometric parameter ( ρ=|ψ|^α) and demanding strict adherence to the universal principle of Local Continuity: ∂ρ/∂t+∇⋅J ⃗=0 I show that the algebra itself systematically eliminates all alternative mappings. If ( α≠2), the local density variation inherently picks up non-local dependencies on the absolute background field amplitude, violating localized field interactions. The mathematics strictly demands ( α=2) as a unique geometric threshold required to isolate unobservable phase variables and preserve local conservation laws. Consequently, I demonstrate that the foundational framework of quantum mechanics is not natively probabilistic or random; rather, it is a strictly deterministic, hydrodynamic field theory whose fluid-like conservation mandate uniquely dictates the geometry of its measurement space.

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10.5281/zenodo.23394041

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