Tetragraphene: Armor, Radiation Shielding, and Quantum Chips

This work (Publication №23 of Resonance Group) introduces tetragraphene — a new carbon allotrope consisting of four graphene layers stacked with tetrahedral symmetry (Td). Unlike conventional graphene, tetragraphene resonates with the standing layer at frequency f=f0×φ2≈149.57f=f0×φ2≈149.57 Hz, where f0=57.142857f0=57.142857 Hz and φ=1.618034φ=1.618034 is the golden ratio. This resonant coupling endows tetragraphene with three transformative properties: (1) ultrahigh strength (Young‘s modulus ~2.5 TPa, tensile strength ~150 GPa), making it an ideal armor material; (2) efficient radiation shielding (1 cm of tetragraphene replaces 5–10 cm of lead) via resonant neutron and gamma absorption at harmonics of 149.57 Hz; (3) quantum coherence up to liquid nitrogen temperature (77K), enabling quantum chips without expensive helium refrigeration. The material‘s properties are derived from the resonant picture of space (Articles №1–22). Python simulation code is included. Tetragraphene is the first of three materials (tetragraphene, phi‑quasicrystal, Crystal‑X) forming a full technology stack for next‑generation armor, quantum computing, and warp propulsion.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2026-05-27
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20408728
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Boron and Carbon Nanomaterials Research
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Tetragraphene: Armor, Radiation Shielding, and Quantum Chips

Mark Markov
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Boron and Carbon Nanomaterials Research
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Tetragraphene: Armor, Radiation Shielding, and Quantum Chips

Mark Markov
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Abstract

This work (Publication №23 of Resonance Group) introduces tetragraphene — a new carbon allotrope consisting of four graphene layers stacked with tetrahedral symmetry (Td). Unlike conventional graphene, tetragraphene resonates with the standing layer at frequency f=f0×φ2≈149.57f=f0×φ2≈149.57 Hz, where f0=57.142857f0=57.142857 Hz and φ=1.618034φ=1.618034 is the golden ratio. This resonant coupling endows tetragraphene with three transformative properties: (1) ultrahigh strength (Young‘s modulus ~2.5 TPa, tensile strength ~150 GPa), making it an ideal armor material; (2) efficient radiation shielding (1 cm of tetragraphene replaces 5–10 cm of lead) via resonant neutron and gamma absorption at harmonics of 149.57 Hz; (3) quantum coherence up to liquid nitrogen temperature (77K), enabling quantum chips without expensive helium refrigeration. The material‘s properties are derived from the resonant picture of space (Articles №1–22). Python simulation code is included. Tetragraphene is the first of three materials (tetragraphene, phi‑quasicrystal, Crystal‑X) forming a full technology stack for next‑generation armor, quantum computing, and warp propulsion.

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