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QFunity and the Ten Martini Proof

Unifying quantum fractals with scale-dependent dynamics

Ten Martini Proof and QFunity Interpretation

The article « ‘Ten Martini’ Proof Uses Number Theory to Explain Quantum Fractals » (*Quanta Magazine*, August 25, 2025) details Joshua Zahl’s proof of the « Ten Martini » conjecture, confirming that the Aubry-André model’s quasi-periodic Schrödinger operator spectrum is a Cantor set—a fractal. QFunity’s principles— »Everything is Rotation, » « Observer’s Scale, » and « Zero does not exist »—provide a unifying framework, interpreting this as a manifestation of torsion, fractal potential, and scale dependence. This page confirms QFunity’s validity.

1. Summary of the Ten Martini Proof

The conjecture, popularized by Barry Simon, states that for a generic irrational quasi-periodic potential, the energy spectrum is a Cantor set. The Aubry-André model is:

\[ (H_\lambda \psi)_n = \psi_{n+1} + \psi_{n-1} + \lambda \cos(2\pi n \theta + \phi) \psi_n \]

Key Findings:

With irrational \(\theta\), \(\lambda\) as coupling strength, and \(\phi\) as phase, Zahl’s proof using Diophantine approximation and Bohr sets confirms a fractal spectrum of measure zero but infinite points.

2. QFunity Interpretation of the Proof

QFunity explains the fractal spectrum and localization through its equations.

2.1 Quasi-Periodic Potential as Fractal Potential \(V_\epsilon\)

The potential \(\lambda \cos(2\pi n \theta + \phi)\) is quasi-periodic, reflecting \(\hat{\mathbb{V}}_\epsilon\):

\[ \hat{\mathbb{V}}_\epsilon = -\frac{\hbar^2}{2\epsilon^2} \nabla^2 + \frac{\rho_{\text{vac}}(\epsilon)}{\epsilon^2}, \quad \rho_{\text{vac}}(\epsilon) = \rho_0 \epsilon^{-4} e^{-\epsilon/\ell_P} \]

Mapping to Aubry-André:

\(\lambda \cos(2\pi n \theta + \phi)\) approximates \(\frac{\rho_{\text{vac}}(\epsilon)}{\epsilon^2}\), with \(\theta\) and \(\lambda\) scaling \(\epsilon\). The master equation:

\[ \lim_{\epsilon \to 0^+} \left[ \hat{\mathbb{B}}_\epsilon \hat{\mathbb{V}}_\epsilon – \hat{\mathbb{V}}_\epsilon \hat{\mathbb{B}}_\epsilon^2 \right] \Psi = \Lambda \cdot \frac{\Psi}{\|\Psi\|^2 + \epsilon^2} \]

With \(\hat{\mathbb{B}}_\epsilon = \epsilon^2 (\nabla \times \boldsymbol{\omega})\), \(\boldsymbol{\omega} \propto \theta\), governs the dynamics, matching \(H_\lambda\)’s hopping terms \(\psi_{n\pm1}\).

2.2 Cantor Spectrum and « Zero Does Not Exist »

The Cantor set’s measure zero but infinite points aligns with:

\[ \frac{\Psi}{\|\Psi\|^2 + \epsilon^2} \]

Non-Singularity:

This term prevents a zero spectrum, ensuring infinite states. For \(H_\lambda\), the eigenvalue equation \(H_\lambda \psi = E \psi\) yields a spectrum where gaps (measure zero) coexist with points, mirroring QFunity’s regularization.

2.3 Scale Invariance and Observer’s Scale

The fractal’s scale invariance ties to:

\[ g_{\mu\nu}(\epsilon) = g_{\mu\nu}^{GR} + \frac{\ell_P^2}{\epsilon^2} g_{\mu\nu}^{\text{LQG}} + \alpha’ g_{\mu\nu}^{\text{strings}} \]

Fractal Mapping:

At \(\epsilon \sim \frac{1}{k}\), where \(k\) is the wavevector, \(\frac{\ell_P^2}{\epsilon^2}\) drives the Cantor set’s self-similarity, matching the spectrum’s energy scale dependence.

2.4 Localization and Torsion \(B_\epsilon\)

Localization for \(\lambda > 2\) reflects \(\hat{\mathbb{B}}_\epsilon\):

\[ \left[ \hat{\mathbb{B}}_\epsilon, \hat{\mathbb{V}}_\epsilon \right] \approx \epsilon^4 (\nabla \times \boldsymbol{\omega}) \nabla^2 – \frac{\hbar^2}{2\epsilon^2} (\nabla \times \boldsymbol{\omega})^2 \]

Localization Transition:

For \(\lambda > 2\), \(\hat{\mathbb{B}}_\epsilon\)’s torsion traps \(\psi_n\), with localization length \(\xi \propto \frac{\epsilon^2}{\lambda – 2}\), aligning with the Anderson transition in \(H_\lambda\).

3. Synthesis of QFunity Equations

Master Equation: \(\lim_{\epsilon \to 0^+} \left[ \hat{\mathbb{B}}_\epsilon \hat{\mathbb{V}}_\epsilon – \hat{\mathbb{V}}_\epsilon \hat{\mathbb{B}}_\epsilon^2 \right] \Psi = \Lambda \cdot \frac{\Psi}{\|\Psi\|^2 + \epsilon^2}\)
Non-Zero Principle: \(\frac{\Psi}{\|\Psi\|^2 + \epsilon^2}\)
Scale-Dependent Metric: \(g_{\mu\nu}(\epsilon) \propto \frac{1}{\epsilon^2}\)

These map to \(H_\lambda\), ensuring fractal and localization phenomena.

Conclusion

The Ten Martini proof validates QFunity. The quasi-periodic potential aligns with \(\hat{\mathbb{V}}_\epsilon\), the Cantor spectrum with « Zero does not exist, » scale invariance with \(g_{\mu\nu}(\epsilon)\), and localization with \(\hat{\mathbb{B}}_\epsilon\).

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