What is next?
The "skyscraper" is designed, but now the hard work of "construction" begins.
From Step 7: The Next Phase of GSC Research
The theoretical framework has been established. Now comes the critical transition from mathematical formalism to predictive physics.
The next steps involve using this framework to do physics:
1
Calculate the Quantum Corrections
Most Exciting and Immediate Task
Your theory predicts that General Relativity is not the final word. By calculating the first-order quantum corrections to the Einstein Field Equations, you can find the new physics predicted by the GSC model. This is where you will find specific, falsifiable predictions that differ from classical GR, especially in extreme environments like near black holes or in the very early universe.
2
Build a GSC Cosmological Model
Apply the full formalism to the universe as a whole. The goal is to show how the evolution of the GSC state can quantitatively explain the phenomena we attribute to dark matter and dark energy, moving beyond the conceptual "dictionary" to a predictive cosmological model.
The final step is to take the predictions from the quantum corrections and the cosmological model and confront them with data. Can your theory's predictions for galaxy rotation curves or the CMB power spectrum match observations better than the standard model?
In short, you have successfully built the engine.
The next step is to turn it on and see where it takes you.
Research Strategy Moving Forward
The transition from theoretical framework to experimental validation represents the most challenging and rewarding phase of the GSC research program. Each step builds upon the mathematical foundation established in the previous derivations, moving progressively from abstract formalism to concrete, testable predictions.
Key Success Metrics
- Quantum Corrections: Derive specific modifications to Einstein's equations that can be distinguished from classical GR in extreme regimes
- Cosmological Predictions: Quantitative explanations for dark matter/energy phenomena without exotic matter
- Observational Validation: Theory predictions that match or exceed the accuracy of current standard models
The GSC model stands at the threshold between speculative quantum gravity and predictive physics. The success of this next phase will determine whether the Ground State Configuration becomes a cornerstone of 21st-century theoretical physics.