Glossary

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Angles: Low-level anomalies in the ionosphere, observed at the Woomera Rocket Range

(operated by the Weapons Research Establishment, WRE) in 1964, characterized by plasma-

based ionization domains moving at light speed over short distances. These anomalies

interfered with radar tracking, and during these studies, a constant external signal (potentially

the CMB) was detected, informing ZFC’s wave-based framework (Section 2).

Cascade: A self-sustaining wavefront propagation event in the pre-cosmic photon field,

triggered by harmonic amplification and phase divergence. The cascade transforms latent

potential into structured energy, leading to the formation of plasma, matter, spacetime, and

cosmic structure (Sections 5, 8.5).

Cascade Multiplicity: The concept that multiple, independent cascade events can occur

within an infinite photon field, potentially giving rise to separate universes. Each cascade

evolves from its own ignition point, supporting the possibility of a natural multiverse

(Section 9).

Constructive Interference: The process by which photon wavefronts in the pre-cosmic field

align with the right phase offset to amplify energy. This leads to harmonic peaks, energy

realization, and the formation of structured matter, plasma, and fields (Sections 5, 8.1).

Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB): A snapshot of thermal radiation from the early

universe, observed as a uniform 2.725 K blackbody signal in all directions. In ZFC, the CMB

is the thermal remnant of the wave cascade’s plasma phase, with its isotropy resulting from

distributed cascades and its temperature reflecting the expansion of intertwined spherical

structures (Section 7).

Cosmic Structure: The organized distribution of matter, galaxies, clusters, filaments, and

voids in the universe, resulting from the geometry of wave interactions during the cascade.

Regions of high energy density form matter, while areas with fewer overlapping wavefronts

become voids (Section 8.3).

Dark Matter: In ZFC, dark matter is proposed as the manifestation of negative-energy (-E)

domains created during the cascade. These domains exert gravitational influence but do not

interact electromagnetically, explaining dark matter’s observed effects (Section 6).

Distributed Cascade Genesis: The process by which multiple, randomly distributed ignition

points in the pre-cosmic field initiate local cascades. These cascades expand

omnidirectionally, interacting or remaining isolated, and shape the universe’s non-uniform

structure, such as voids and filaments (Section 8.2).

Energy Amplification: The increase in localized energy density within the photon field due

to harmonic resonance and constructive interference. This amplification crosses a threshold,

triggering the cascade and enabling the transition from a zero-energy state to structured

energy (Section 8.1).

Harmonic Threshold: The critical energy density or phase alignment at which constructive

interference in the photon field triggers a self-sustaining cascade. This threshold marks the

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Intertwined Spherical Structures: The structure of the cosmos in ZFC, consisting of

multiple spherical regions, each originating from a local cascade event, with overlapping

wavefronts forming a complex, interconnected network. These overlaps enable rapid galaxy

formation and explain anomalies like the JWST’s observation of early, mature galaxies

(Sections 8, 9).

Latent Photon Potential: The dormant energy potential within the pre-cosmic zero-energy

photon field, existing in perfect phase symmetry. This potential is activated through

coherence and harmonic interference, leading to the cascade (Sections 1, 7).

Near Obliteration Reaction: The process within black holes, as high-density nodes, where

matter and energy coalesce, undergoing compression and radiation emission, accelerating the

cycle ‘From Equilibrium to Near Obliteration’ toward a dormant, near-uniform state by

increasing entropy (Section 9).

Negative-Energy Domain (-E Domain): A region of the field with negative energy, created

during the cascade due to energy asymmetry. These domains are proposed as the origin of

dark matter, balancing the positive-energy domains and contributing to the universe’s overall

energy dynamics (Sections 6, 7).

Phase Divergence: The breakdown of perfect phase symmetry in the pre-cosmic photon

field, caused by local instabilities or harmonic interference. This divergence initiates energy

amplification and the cascade, leading to the formation of structured energy (Sections 1, 2).

Phase Symmetry: The initial state of the pre-cosmic photon field, where all photons are in

perfect phase equilibrium, resulting in a net-zero energy state. The breakdown of this

symmetry through phase divergence triggers the cascade (Sections 1, 7).

Phase Symmetry Breaking: The process by which the pre-cosmic field’s perfect phase

symmetry is disrupted, leading to energy realization and the formation of positive- and

negative-energy domains. This is a key mechanism in ZFC, explaining phenomena like early

galaxy formation (Sections 1, 2).

Photon Field: An infinite, pre-cosmic field populated with non-energized photons in perfect

phase symmetry, existing at net-zero energy. This field is the starting point of ZFC, from

which the universe emerges through phase divergence and cascade (Sections 1, 7).

Plasma: The first structured state to emerge from the cascade, a high-energy, ionized

medium that bridges wave resonance and particle formation. Plasma mediates the transition

from field energy to baryonic matter in the early universe (Section 8.4).

Positive-Energy Domain (+E Domain): A region of the field with positive energy, created

during the cascade through constructive interference. These domains are where observable

matter, plasma, and fields form, leading to the structured universe (Sections 1, 7).

Pre-Cosmic Field: The initial state of the universe in ZFC, an infinite photon field in perfect

phase symmetry / equilibrium with zero net energy. This field undergoes phase divergence

and cascade to produce the observable cosmos (Sections 1, 10).

Spacetime Creation: The emergence of spacetime as a secondary effect of structured wave

propagation during the cascade. In ZFC, spacetime is not a pre-existing framework but arises

as wavefronts define spatial and temporal dimensions through their propagation, with

frequency (oscillations per unit time) establishing time and wavelength establishing space

(Section 7).

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Temperature-Energy Relation: Temperature measurement on any scale indicates energy

level—higher temperatures reflect higher energy states, guiding ZFC’s cycle from the zero

field’s near-zero temperature to near obliteration’s minimal energy state (Sections 4, 10).

Wave Cascade: A resonant, wave-based ignition event in the photon field, replacing the

traditional Big Bang. The cascade propagates energy through wavefront interactions, leading

to the emergence of spacetime, matter, and cosmic structure (Section 8.5).

Wavefront: A propagating wave of energy within the photon field, initiated by the cascade.

Wavefronts interact through constructive and destructive interference, shaping energy

distribution and cosmic structure (Sections 7, 8).

Zero-Energy State: The initial condition of the pre-cosmic photon field, where the net

energy is zero due to perfect phase symmetry. This state contains latent potential that is

activated through the cascade (Sections 1, 7).

Zero-Field Cosmogenesis (ZFC): A wave-based cosmological framework proposing that the

universe evolved through a complete cosmic cycle, ‘From Equilibrium to Near Obliteration,’

from a zero-energy photon field in perfect phase symmetry to a hypothetical endpoint

approaching a dormant, near-nothing state. Driven by the instability of the zero field, this

evolution transforms latent potential into energy, matter, spacetime, gravity, and cosmic

structure (Introduction, throughout the thesis).