The Inversion Field as a Universal Conductor: A Unified Framework for Gravitation, Dark Matter, Dark Energy, and Black Holes
We present a comprehensive scalar-tensor theory in which a single inversion field $\Phi$ acts as a universal conductor for all quantum fields. Its self-repulsive dynamics, described by a negative kinetic term in the ``conductor frame'', yield an effective gravitational interaction that reduces to general relativity in the low-energy limit, yet replaces dark matter, dark energy, and black hole singularities with classical field configurations. We derive the full action, including a non-minimal conformal coupling to matter and an axial current term that sources galactic vorticity. We perform a post-Newtonian analysis and show that with a suitable screening function the theory satisfies Solar System tests. Galaxy rotation curves are explained by a vortex in the conductor, cosmic acceleration by its phantom-like potential, and black holes by regions of vanishing conductor density. Quark confinement is interpreted as a Casimir-like pressure imbalance in the conductor. We propose that time itself is an emergent property of the conductor's evolution, and we discuss the relationship to the Higgs mechanism and vacuum fluctuations. Extensive comparison with $\Lambda$CDM, $f(R)$ gravity, Brans--Dicke theory, MOND, emergent gravity, and other frameworks is provided. Mathematical consistency, ghost freedom after Weyl rescaling, and remaining challenges are critically discussed.
Authors
- Andrey Fedorchenko (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5727-653X)
- R1 DeepSeek
Publication Details
- Journal
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Published
- 2026-06-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20905867
- Primary Topic
- Quantum Electrodynamics and Casimir Effect
- Type
- preprint