EDG-Based Light Convergence and Divergence in VEQF_ Convergence Around Masses and Divergence from Voids

In the Vacuum Energy Quanta Field (VEQF) framework, Energy Density Gradients (EDGs) drive light convergence around masses (inward deflection) and divergence from voids (outward "push"). This paper derives unified equations for both, showing convergence in dense regions and divergence in underdense voids, without spacetime curvature. Simulations demonstrate chromatic effects, with shorter wavelengths diverging more in voids. We bridge VEQF to General Relativity (GR), showing observational compatibility (e.g., deflection scales) but interpretive difference (EDGs as thermodynamic advantage vs. geometry). Empirical support from BAO, BOSS, and DES surveys—detecting negative convergence in voids—provides theoretical proof of EDGs. Predictions include enhanced void shear (~10% excess) and testable chromatic offsets (~100 μas), offering falsifiable paths for VEQF validation.