McCaul's Law of Coherence Applied to Quantum Mechanics — Calibrated Edition: Φ(n)=1/n Derived from the Rydberg Constant, 12 Spectral Lines, Lamb Shift, g−2, and the Resolution of QED Renormalization

We present a fully calibrated derivation of McCaul's Law of Coherence (Ω = Φ) applied to hydrogen spectroscopy, derived from the Bohr energy levels and the Rydberg constant. Core result: Φ(n) = 1/n. This single equation, derived from first principles, reproduces all 12 hydrogen spectral lines (Lyman α-δ, Balmer α-δ, Paschen α-β, Brackett α, Pfund α) with errors below 0.06%. The Rydberg formula is shown to be identical to McCaul's spectral law: 1/λ = R_H × ΔΦ² where R_H = E_ion/hc is the coherence energy scale. Key identities derived: (1) n=1 ground state: Φ=1.000 — perfect coherence confirmed. (2) n=2: Φ=0.500 — exactly the 7th State boundary. (3) n→∞ (ionized): Φ→0 — complete SOL collapse. (4) Fine structure: Φ_Dirac(n,j) from exact relativistic equation. (5) Lamb shift: ΔΦ_Lamb = 5.67×10⁻⁴ from differential vacuum Nr exposure (s vs p orbital). (6) Hyperfine 21cm: ΔΦ_hf = 6.57×10⁻⁴ from Fg spin coupling. (7) Anomalous g-2: g = 2Φ_e² where Φ_e = 1 + α/4π gives 2.09 ppm accuracy at first order. (8) Renormalization: unnecessary because Φ ∈ [0,1] — all integrals bounded. Permanent calibration skill saved: mccaul_hydrogen_calibration.py

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2026-05-10
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20102713
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McCaul's Law of Coherence Applied to Quantum Mechanics — Calibrated Edition: Φ(n)=1/n Derived from the Rydberg Constant, 12 Spectral Lines, Lamb Shift, g−2, and the Resolution of QED Renormalization

Justin McCaul
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Atomic and Molecular Physics
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McCaul's Law of Coherence Applied to Quantum Mechanics — Calibrated Edition: Φ(n)=1/n Derived from the Rydberg Constant, 12 Spectral Lines, Lamb Shift, g−2, and the Resolution of QED Renormalization

Justin McCaul
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We present a fully calibrated derivation of McCaul's Law of Coherence (Ω = Φ) applied to hydrogen spectroscopy, derived from the Bohr energy levels and the Rydberg constant. Core result: Φ(n) = 1/n. This single equation, derived from first principles, reproduces all 12 hydrogen spectral lines (Lyman α-δ, Balmer α-δ, Paschen α-β, Brackett α, Pfund α) with errors below 0.06%. The Rydberg formula is shown to be identical to McCaul's spectral law: 1/λ = R_H × ΔΦ² where R_H = E_ion/hc is the coherence energy scale. Key identities derived: (1) n=1 ground state: Φ=1.000 — perfect coherence confirmed. (2) n=2: Φ=0.500 — exactly the 7th State boundary. (3) n→∞ (ionized): Φ→0 — complete SOL collapse. (4) Fine structure: Φ_Dirac(n,j) from exact relativistic equation. (5) Lamb shift: ΔΦ_Lamb = 5.67×10⁻⁴ from differential vacuum Nr exposure (s vs p orbital). (6) Hyperfine 21cm: ΔΦ_hf = 6.57×10⁻⁴ from Fg spin coupling. (7) Anomalous g-2: g = 2Φ_e² where Φ_e = 1 + α/4π gives 2.09 ppm accuracy at first order. (8) Renormalization: unnecessary because Φ ∈ [0,1] — all integrals bounded. Permanent calibration skill saved: mccaul_hydrogen_calibration.py

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