New Research by Raghu Kulkarni Unveils Groundbreaking Insights Into Physics Mysteries

Introduction

In a significant advancement in the field of theoretical physics, Raghu Kulkarni, an independent researcher and CEO of IDrive Inc., has recently submitted two groundbreaking papers to Physical Review Letters. His research notably addresses two unresolved questions in physics: why black holes are larger than predicted by Einstein's theory and the dominance of chiral fermions in the universe.

The Selection-Stitch Model (SSM)

Kulkarni introduces a novel conceptual framework called the Selection-Stitch Model (SSM), which challenges conventional views of the vacuum. Rather than portraying it as mere emptiness, he proposes understanding it as a discrete lattice with restricted coordination. This model asserts a specific phase transition within spacetime—from 12 neighboring points to 13—under extreme conditions. This transition generates what he terms a "geometric boost," potentially resolving inconsistencies observed at both cosmological and quantum scales.

Exploring the Golden Event Anomaly (GW250114)

The first of Kulkarni's two papers, titled "Lattice Sintering Signatures in the Remnant Horizon of GW250114,” re-examines the data surrounding the gravitational wave event detected in January 2025 by the LIGO/Virgo collaborations. Despite initial reports aligning the event with the Hawking Area Theorem, Kulkarni detected a 7.1% deviation between the size of the remnant black hole, measured at 400,000 km², and the expected prediction of 373,416 km² derived from general relativity.

Kulkarni asserted, "The physics community dismissed this as mere statistical noise. However, when analyzed through the geometric lens of a lattice transitioning from 12 to 13 neighbors, we achieve a boost factor of exactly 13/12, resulting in a match to the observed 'puffiness' of the black hole horizon."

Understanding Particle Chirality

The second paper, titled "Fermion Chirality from Non-Bipartite Topology," extends the application of the lattice geometry to areas of particle physics. It suggests that the 'handedness' or chirality of subatomic particles is not an arbitrary feature but instead an inevitable outcome derived from this geometric framework governing black holes.

Kulkarni remarked, "For far too long, we have treated gravity and particle physics as disparate realms. My findings indicate that they share a common geometric underpinning. Whether it's the extreme conditions at a black hole's event horizon or the creation of a fermion, both processes are governed by the same limitations imposed by the transition from 12 to 13 neighbors in the lattice."

A Path to Unification

These interlinked discoveries may also shed light on the Hubble Tension, a long-standing discrepancy regarding the rate of the universe’s expansion. Kulkarni’s theory suggests that the 13/12 ratio could represent a fundamental constant about the evolution of the cosmos.

To explore further details about this theory, including mathematical proofs and supporting manuscripts, interested parties can visit IDrive’s SSM Theory Page.

Continued explorations of these topics can be found in the individual manuscripts hosted on Zenodo:

About Raghu Kulkarni

Raghu Kulkarni stands out as an independent thinker in the physics community. Aside from being the CEO of IDrive, a global innovator in cloud storage solutions, he actively seeks to bridge abstract concepts of discrete geometry and lattice cosmology with the fundamental structure of our universe's vacuum. His work continues to push boundaries and inspire collaborative discourse within theoretical physics.

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