Validation of QSTv7 Refraction Formula Using Experimental Refractive Indices of Common Materials

This report evaluates the refraction formula from Quantum Spin Torsion Theory version 7 (QSTv7) against experimental refractive index data for common materials such as air, water, ice, crown glass, quartz, flint glass, and diamond. The QSTv7 model interprets refraction as a geometric viscosity effect arising from local fractal dimension shifts (D(x)) and spinor-ether density gradients, rather than traditional electromagnetic interactions. Using published refractive indices and densities, we fit the formula parameters and assess consistency. Results show good agreement (average error <5%) with observed (\Delta n = n - 1), supporting QSTv7’s unified geometric approach. Comparisons to classical refraction highlight key differences in mechanism and predictions.