Gravity as Thermodynamic Coalescence

<p dir="auto">This paper explores gravitational binding energy as a thermodynamic coalescence process within the Vacuum Energy Quanta Field (VEQF), challenging traditional force-mediated interpretations. By integrating the Mass Emergence Model (MEM) and Gravity Emergence Model (GEM), we derive a formula where dependencies on mass (m_i) and the gravitational constant (G) vanish, revealing binding energy governed by the term Delta T * c_p * N^2 / R. The lattice scale (l_q) cancels out, acting as a transactional scaffold rather than a free parameter. We propose that gravity manifests macroscopically as matter drifts toward low-tension regions, guided by energy density gradients and VEQF ratcheting interactions. The observed 1/R^2 dependence emerges as a property of this coalescence, not a fundamental law. This work builds on prior models (DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15852306, 10.5281/zenodo.16888405), offering a thermodynamic perspective on gravity’s origin.</p>