Constraints on Physical Laws from ∞-Topos Structures: A Categorical Framework for Understanding the Foundations of Physics
We present a categorical approach to understanding how the cohesive struc- ture of (∞, 1)-topoi constrains the formulation of physical laws, providing a formal mathematical framework for analyzing the diversity of possible physical theories and their potential realization within a hypothetical multiverse. We establish that each universe can be modeled as an (∞, 1)-topos equipped with particular cohesive and differential cohesive structures that constrain (rather than uniquely determine) its fundamental physical laws. By analyzing the intrinsic modal operators of cohesive ∞-topoi, we formulate the mathematical conditions necessary for spacetime, gauge fields, and quantum mechanical phenomena. As a case study, we demonstrate how our own universe can be characterized as a specific ∞-topos with cohesive modalities that accommodate the known laws of quantum field theory and general relativity. We conclude with several conjectures regarding observable consequences that could potentially validate or falsify this framework approach. This work provides a novel perspective on the foundations of physics and suggests that the diversity of physical laws across a multiverse might be understood in terms of variations in categorical structures.
Publication Details
- Journal
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Published
- 2025-06-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15572351
- Primary Topic
- African Studies and Geopolitics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00