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The Γ (Gamma) Framework: E = Γ 2024-09-18T17:52:32.509Z

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Comment by Manic Jax (manic-jax) on The Γ (Gamma) Framework: E = Γ · 2024-09-18T18:30:06.077Z · LW · GW

Thank you for the question.

One prediction the Γ Framework makes is in the area of muon decay. In the Standard Model, a muon decays into an electron, a muon neutrino, and an electron neutrino. This relies on the existence of undetectable neutrinos to account for the missing energy. The Γ Framework, by contrast, eliminates the need for neutrinos altogether.

In the Γ Framework, a muon (43Γ) decays directly into two electrons (2 x 20Γ) and three 1Γ gluons, which then decay into six gamma-ray photons. The entire energy balance (105 MeV) is accounted for via photon-photon interactions. This divergence highlights a fundamental shift: whereas the Standard Model introduces undetectable particles to conserve energy, the Γ Framework explains particle decay entirely through photon-based interactions.

This prediction could be tested by revisiting high-precision experiments on muon decay, looking for potential discrepancies in missing energy or gamma-ray emissions ("halo data") where the Standard Model currently predicts neutrinos.

Another area of divergence is the interpretation of proton-proton fusion. In the Standard Model, proton fusion releases energy partly through neutrinos. The Γ Framework, however, posits that this energy is carried entirely by photon-photon interactions and the emission of gamma rays, offering a cleaner explanation without the need for neutrinos.

In both cases, the Standard Model falls short in providing a direct observable explanation for neutrino-based processes, while the Γ Framework predicts energy outcomes that could be more empirically testable with future advancements.