TERM Theory: A Triadic Generative Constraint on Dimensionless Coupling Strengths

This work is part of a foundational series within the TERM framework, leading to the analytical constraint of the fine-structure constant as presented in Paper. We propose a minimal generative framework, denoted TERM (Triadic Emergent RegulationModel), which formulates necessary structural constraints for the internal consistency of physicaltheories. Rather than deriving physical constants directly, TERM identifies proto-logical andgeometric conditions under which stable, self-regulating interaction strengths can exist. Withinthis framework, the inverse electromagnetic coupling constant is shown to arise as a constrainedconsequence of triadic closure, four-dimensional geometric baselines, and logarithmic regulatorysuppression. No claim of exact derivation is made; instead, the result is presented as a falsifiablegenerative constraint on viable theoretical structures.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2026-01-28
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18404768
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Quantum and Classical Electrodynamics
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TERM Theory: A Triadic Generative Constraint on Dimensionless Coupling Strengths

Steve Van Dessel
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Quantum and Classical Electrodynamics
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TERM Theory: A Triadic Generative Constraint on Dimensionless Coupling Strengths

Steve Van Dessel
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Abstract

This work is part of a foundational series within the TERM framework, leading to the analytical constraint of the fine-structure constant as presented in Paper. We propose a minimal generative framework, denoted TERM (Triadic Emergent RegulationModel), which formulates necessary structural constraints for the internal consistency of physicaltheories. Rather than deriving physical constants directly, TERM identifies proto-logical andgeometric conditions under which stable, self-regulating interaction strengths can exist. Withinthis framework, the inverse electromagnetic coupling constant is shown to arise as a constrainedconsequence of triadic closure, four-dimensional geometric baselines, and logarithmic regulatorysuppression. No claim of exact derivation is made; instead, the result is presented as a falsifiablegenerative constraint on viable theoretical structures.

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