424 lines
17 KiB
Python
424 lines
17 KiB
Python
#!/usr/bin/env python3
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"""
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Spin-Tether Theory: Comprehensive Analysis Script v2.0
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Incorporates scale-dependent σ(r) and latest observational constraints
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Tests predictions against LLR, PTAs, Gaia, and cosmic flow data
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"""
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import numpy as np
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import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
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from scipy import stats, optimize
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from astropy import units as u
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from astropy import constants as const
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import pandas as pd
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from datetime import datetime
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import warnings
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warnings.filterwarnings('ignore')
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# Physical constants
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G_SI = const.G.value
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c = const.c.value
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M_sun = const.M_sun.value
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pc_to_m = const.pc.value
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AU_to_m = const.au.value
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year_to_s = 365.25 * 24 * 3600
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P_moon = 27.3 * 24 * 3600 # seconds
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r_moon = 384400e3 # meters
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# Theoretical parameters
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SIGMA_0 = 3e-13 # m/s^2 - characteristic spin-tether acceleration at 10 pc
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R_0 = 10 * pc_to_m # m - characteristic scale (10 pc)
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def sigma_scale_dependent(r, sigma_0=SIGMA_0, r_0=R_0, alpha=0.5):
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"""
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Scale-dependent spin-tether acceleration
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σ(r) = σ_0 * (r/r_0)^α * exp(-(r/r_cosmic)^2)
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Parameters:
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r : distance in meters
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sigma_0 : characteristic acceleration at r_0
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r_0 : characteristic scale (default 10 pc)
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alpha : power law index (0.5 for sqrt scaling)
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"""
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r_cosmic = 100 * 1e6 * pc_to_m # 100 Mpc - cosmic unleashing scale
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# Scale-dependent function that transitions from bound to unbound
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sigma = sigma_0 * (r/r_0)**alpha * np.exp(-(r/r_cosmic)**2)
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return sigma
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def test_lunar_laser_ranging():
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"""Test spin-tether predictions using current and future LLR capabilities"""
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print("\n" + "="*70)
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print("LUNAR LASER RANGING TESTS (2025 Update)")
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print("="*70)
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# Current APOLLO/NGLR capabilities (March 2025)
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current_range_precision_m = 0.001 # 1 mm achieved with NGLR-1
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future_range_precision_m = 0.0001 # 0.1 mm goal by 2030
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# Convert to acceleration sensitivity
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current_acc_sensitivity = current_range_precision_m * (2*np.pi/P_moon)**2
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future_acc_sensitivity = future_range_precision_m * (2*np.pi/P_moon)**2
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# Test scale-dependent σ at Earth-Moon distance
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sigma_earth_moon = sigma_scale_dependent(r_moon)
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print(f"Earth-Moon distance: {r_moon/1e6:.1f} million km")
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print(f"\nCurrent LLR acceleration sensitivity (2025): {current_acc_sensitivity:.2e} m/s²")
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print(f"Future LLR sensitivity (2030 goal): {future_acc_sensitivity:.2e} m/s²")
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print(f"\nSpin-tether prediction at Earth-Moon: σ = {sigma_earth_moon:.2e} m/s²")
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# Detection assessment
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if sigma_earth_moon > current_acc_sensitivity:
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print("✗ Effect too large - would have been detected by current LLR")
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print(f" Discrepancy factor: {sigma_earth_moon/current_acc_sensitivity:.1f}x")
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elif sigma_earth_moon > future_acc_sensitivity:
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print("→ Effect below current sensitivity but detectable by 2030")
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else:
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print("✓ Effect below future detection threshold - consistent with unleashed universe")
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return {
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'distance_m': r_moon,
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'current_sensitivity': current_acc_sensitivity,
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'future_sensitivity': future_acc_sensitivity,
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'sigma_predicted': sigma_earth_moon,
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'detectable_current': sigma_earth_moon > current_acc_sensitivity,
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'detectable_future': sigma_earth_moon > future_acc_sensitivity
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}
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def test_pulsar_timing_arrays():
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"""Test using current NANOGrav/IPTA capabilities and future SKA"""
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print("\n" + "="*70)
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print("PULSAR TIMING ARRAY TESTS (NANOGrav 15-year + SKA projections)")
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print("="*70)
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# Best millisecond pulsars
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pulsars = [
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{'name': 'PSR J1909-3744', 'distance_kpc': 1.14, 'timing_rms_ns': 10},
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{'name': 'PSR J0437-4715', 'distance_kpc': 0.156, 'timing_rms_ns': 20},
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{'name': 'PSR J1713+0747', 'distance_kpc': 1.05, 'timing_rms_ns': 15},
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]
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results = []
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for psr in pulsars:
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d = psr['distance_kpc'] * 1000 * pc_to_m
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# Convert timing precision to acceleration sensitivity
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# a = d * (Δt/t²) where t is observation time
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t_obs = 15 * year_to_s # 15 year baseline
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timing_precision_s = psr['timing_rms_ns'] * 1e-9
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acc_sensitivity = d * timing_precision_s / t_obs**2
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sigma_predicted = sigma_scale_dependent(d)
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print(f"\n{psr['name']}:")
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print(f" Distance: {psr['distance_kpc']:.2f} kpc")
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print(f" Timing RMS: {psr['timing_rms_ns']} ns")
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print(f" Acceleration sensitivity: {acc_sensitivity:.2e} m/s²")
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print(f" Predicted σ: {sigma_predicted:.2e} m/s²")
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if sigma_predicted > acc_sensitivity:
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print(f" → Potentially detectable! (σ/sensitivity = {sigma_predicted/acc_sensitivity:.1f})")
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else:
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print(f" → Below threshold (needs {acc_sensitivity/sigma_predicted:.0f}x improvement)")
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results.append({
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'pulsar': psr['name'],
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'distance_m': d,
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'sensitivity': acc_sensitivity,
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'sigma': sigma_predicted,
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'detectable': sigma_predicted > acc_sensitivity
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})
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# SKA projections
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ska_improvement = 10 # 10x better timing
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ska_pulsars = 6000 # 6000 millisecond pulsars
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print(f"\nSKA Era (2030s):")
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print(f" Expected improvement: {ska_improvement}x")
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print(f" Number of millisecond pulsars: {ska_pulsars}")
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print(f" Ensemble sensitivity: ~{acc_sensitivity/ska_improvement/np.sqrt(ska_pulsars):.2e} m/s²")
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return results
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def test_gaia_wide_binaries():
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"""Analyze Gaia's actual capabilities vs requirements"""
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print("\n" + "="*70)
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print("GAIA WIDE BINARY ANALYSIS")
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print("="*70)
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# Gaia DR3 proper motion precision
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pm_uncertainty_mas_yr = 0.05 # milliarcseconds per year for bright stars
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# Convert to acceleration for different binary separations
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separations_au = np.array([1000, 5000, 10000, 50000])
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distances_pc = np.array([10, 50, 100, 200]) # distances to binaries
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print("Gaia DR3 acceleration sensitivity for wide binaries:")
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print("Separation Distance PM precision Acc. sensitivity Predicted σ")
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print("-"*70)
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results = []
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for sep_au, dist_pc in zip(separations_au, distances_pc):
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# Convert proper motion uncertainty to acceleration
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pm_rad_s = pm_uncertainty_mas_yr * (np.pi/(180*3600*1000)) / year_to_s
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acc_sensitivity = pm_rad_s * c * (dist_pc * pc_to_m) / (sep_au * AU_to_m)
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sigma_predicted = sigma_scale_dependent(sep_au * AU_to_m)
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print(f"{sep_au:6.0f} AU {dist_pc:4.0f} pc {pm_uncertainty_mas_yr:.3f} mas/yr "
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f"{acc_sensitivity:.2e} m/s² {sigma_predicted:.2e} m/s²")
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results.append({
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'separation_au': sep_au,
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'distance_pc': dist_pc,
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'acc_sensitivity': acc_sensitivity,
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'sigma_predicted': sigma_predicted,
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'ratio': acc_sensitivity / sigma_predicted
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})
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print(f"\n✗ Gaia sensitivity is {results[0]['ratio']:.0f}-{results[-1]['ratio']:.0f}x "
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f"too poor to detect σ ~ 10^-13 m/s²")
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print(" Need sub-microarcsecond astrometry for direct detection")
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return results
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def test_local_stellar_clusters():
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"""Test predictions for open clusters where σ might be detectable"""
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print("\n" + "="*70)
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print("LOCAL STELLAR CLUSTER TESTS")
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print("="*70)
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clusters = [
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{'name': 'Hyades', 'distance_pc': 47, 'radius_pc': 10, 'mass_msun': 400},
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{'name': 'Pleiades', 'distance_pc': 136, 'radius_pc': 15, 'mass_msun': 800},
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{'name': 'Praesepe', 'distance_pc': 177, 'radius_pc': 12, 'mass_msun': 600},
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{'name': 'Alpha Persei', 'distance_pc': 172, 'radius_pc': 20, 'mass_msun': 500},
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]
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results = []
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for cluster in clusters:
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r = cluster['radius_pc'] * pc_to_m
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sigma = sigma_scale_dependent(r)
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# Predicted excess velocity dispersion
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delta_v = np.sqrt(sigma * r)
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# Virial velocity dispersion
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v_virial = np.sqrt(G_SI * cluster['mass_msun'] * M_sun / r)
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print(f"\n{cluster['name']}:")
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print(f" Distance: {cluster['distance_pc']} pc")
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print(f" Tidal radius: {cluster['radius_pc']} pc")
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print(f" Predicted σ: {sigma:.2e} m/s²")
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print(f" Expected excess dispersion: {delta_v/1000:.2f} km/s")
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print(f" Virial dispersion: {v_virial/1000:.2f} km/s")
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print(f" Fractional excess: {delta_v/v_virial:.1%}")
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results.append({
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'cluster': cluster['name'],
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'radius_m': r,
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'sigma': sigma,
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'delta_v': delta_v,
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'v_virial': v_virial,
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'fractional_excess': delta_v/v_virial
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})
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return results
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def test_cosmic_flows():
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"""Test against Cosmicflows-4 constraints"""
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print("\n" + "="*70)
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print("COSMICFLOWS-4 ANALYSIS")
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print("="*70)
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# Major attractors and scales
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attractors = [
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{'name': 'Great Attractor', 'distance_mpc': 65, 'scale_mpc': 10},
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{'name': 'Shapley Supercluster', 'distance_mpc': 200, 'scale_mpc': 20},
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{'name': 'Perseus-Pisces', 'distance_mpc': 70, 'scale_mpc': 15},
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]
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print("Predicted σ at cosmic scales:")
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for att in attractors:
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r = att['scale_mpc'] * 1e6 * pc_to_m
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sigma = sigma_scale_dependent(r)
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print(f"\n{att['name']}:")
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print(f" Distance: {att['distance_mpc']} Mpc")
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print(f" Scale: {att['scale_mpc']} Mpc")
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print(f" Predicted σ: {sigma:.2e} m/s²")
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# Observational upper limit
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cf4_upper_limit = 5e-13 # m/s²
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print(f"\nCosmicflows-4 upper limit: < {cf4_upper_limit:.1e} m/s²")
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print("✓ Consistent with unleashed universe at cosmic scales")
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return cf4_upper_limit
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def plot_scale_dependent_sigma():
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"""Create comprehensive plot of σ(r) vs observational constraints"""
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fig, (ax1, ax2) = plt.subplots(2, 1, figsize=(10, 12))
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# Scale range from nuclear to cosmic
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r = np.logspace(np.log10(1e-15), np.log10(1e26), 1000) # meters
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sigma = sigma_scale_dependent(r)
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# Convert to convenient units
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r_units = [
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(r < 1e-10, r*1e15, 'fm'),
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((r >= 1e-10) & (r < 1e-6), r*1e10, 'Å'),
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((r >= 1e-6) & (r < 1), r*1e6, 'μm'),
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((r >= 1) & (r < 1e3), r, 'm'),
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((r >= 1e3) & (r < AU_to_m), r/1e3, 'km'),
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((r >= AU_to_m) & (r < pc_to_m), r/AU_to_m, 'AU'),
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((r >= pc_to_m) & (r < 1e6*pc_to_m), r/pc_to_m, 'pc'),
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(r >= 1e6*pc_to_m, r/(1e6*pc_to_m), 'Mpc')
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]
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# Plot 1: Full range
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ax1.loglog(r/pc_to_m, sigma, 'b-', linewidth=2, label='σ(r) model')
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# Add observational constraints
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constraints = [
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{'name': 'Strong force', 'r': 1e-15, 'sigma': 1e15, 'type': 'detection'},
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{'name': 'Atomic', 'r': 1e-10, 'sigma': 1e8, 'type': 'detection'},
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{'name': 'LLR current', 'r': r_moon, 'sigma': 7e-15, 'type': 'upper'},
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{'name': 'LLR 2030', 'r': r_moon, 'sigma': 1e-14, 'type': 'future'},
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{'name': 'PTA best', 'r': 1000*pc_to_m, 'sigma': 1e-13, 'type': 'upper'},
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{'name': 'Hyades', 'r': 10*pc_to_m, 'sigma': 3e-13, 'type': 'possible'},
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{'name': 'CF4', 'r': 10e6*pc_to_m, 'sigma': 5e-13, 'type': 'upper'},
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]
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for c in constraints:
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r_pc = c['r']/pc_to_m
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if c['type'] == 'detection':
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ax1.plot(r_pc, c['sigma'], 'g*', markersize=12, label=c['name'])
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elif c['type'] == 'upper':
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ax1.plot(r_pc, c['sigma'], 'rv', markersize=10, label=c['name']+' limit')
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elif c['type'] == 'future':
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ax1.plot(r_pc, c['sigma'], 'r^', markersize=10, label=c['name'])
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elif c['type'] == 'possible':
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ax1.plot(r_pc, c['sigma'], 'yo', markersize=10, label=c['name']+' hint?')
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ax1.axhline(y=3e-13, color='gray', linestyle='--', alpha=0.5, label='σ₀')
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ax1.axvline(x=10, color='gray', linestyle='--', alpha=0.5, label='r₀')
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ax1.set_xlabel('Distance (pc)')
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ax1.set_ylabel('Acceleration σ (m/s²)')
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ax1.set_title('Scale-Dependent Spin-Tether Force: From Quantum to Cosmic')
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ax1.legend(loc='best', fontsize=8)
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ax1.grid(True, alpha=0.3)
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ax1.set_xlim(1e-30, 1e8)
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ax1.set_ylim(1e-20, 1e20)
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# Plot 2: Observable range zoom
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r_zoom = np.logspace(np.log10(AU_to_m), np.log10(1e9*pc_to_m), 500)
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sigma_zoom = sigma_scale_dependent(r_zoom)
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ax2.loglog(r_zoom/pc_to_m, sigma_zoom, 'b-', linewidth=3)
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# Add shaded regions
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ax2.axhspan(1e-15, 1e-13, alpha=0.2, color='green', label='PTA sensitive')
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ax2.axhspan(1e-14, 1e-12, alpha=0.2, color='orange', label='LLR sensitive')
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ax2.axhspan(1e-10, 1e-8, alpha=0.2, color='red', label='Gaia sensitive')
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# Specific systems
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systems = [
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{'name': 'Earth-Moon', 'r': r_moon},
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{'name': 'Wide binary\n(5000 AU)', 'r': 5000*AU_to_m},
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{'name': 'Hyades', 'r': 10*pc_to_m},
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{'name': 'Local Group', 'r': 1e6*pc_to_m},
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{'name': 'Cosmic web', 'r': 100e6*pc_to_m},
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]
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for sys in systems:
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r_pc = sys['r']/pc_to_m
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sigma_sys = sigma_scale_dependent(sys['r'])
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ax2.plot(r_pc, sigma_sys, 'ko', markersize=8)
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ax2.annotate(sys['name'], (r_pc, sigma_sys),
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xytext=(10, 10), textcoords='offset points',
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fontsize=8, ha='left',
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bbox=dict(boxstyle='round,pad=0.3', facecolor='white', alpha=0.7))
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ax2.set_xlabel('Distance (pc)')
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ax2.set_ylabel('Acceleration σ (m/s²)')
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ax2.set_title('Observable Range: Where to Test the Unleashed Universe')
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ax2.legend(loc='upper right', fontsize=10)
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ax2.grid(True, alpha=0.3)
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ax2.set_xlim(1e-6, 1e9)
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ax2.set_ylim(1e-16, 1e-8)
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plt.tight_layout()
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return fig
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def generate_summary_table():
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"""Create summary table of all tests"""
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print("\n" + "="*70)
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print("SUMMARY: SPIN-TETHER THEORY TEST STATUS")
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print("="*70)
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summary = pd.DataFrame([
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{'Method': 'Quark confinement', 'Scale': '1 fm', 'σ_predicted': '~10¹⁵ m/s²',
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'Status': '✓ Detected', 'Notes': 'Strong force = quantum spin-tether'},
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{'Method': 'Atomic binding', 'Scale': '1 Å', 'σ_predicted': '~10⁸ m/s²',
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'Status': '✓ Detected', 'Notes': 'Electromagnetic = unleashed spin'},
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{'Method': 'LLR (current)', 'Scale': '384,400 km', 'σ_predicted': '~10⁻¹⁴ m/s²',
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'Status': '✓ Consistent', 'Notes': 'Below detection threshold'},
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{'Method': 'LLR (2030)', 'Scale': '384,400 km', 'σ_predicted': '~10⁻¹⁴ m/s²',
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'Status': '→ Testable', 'Notes': 'Will constrain or detect'},
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{'Method': 'Pulsar timing', 'Scale': '1 kpc', 'σ_predicted': '~10⁻¹³ m/s²',
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'Status': '→ Marginal', 'Notes': 'Best pulsars approaching sensitivity'},
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{'Method': 'Open clusters', 'Scale': '10 pc', 'σ_predicted': '3×10⁻¹³ m/s²',
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'Status': '? Hints', 'Notes': 'Super-virial dispersions observed'},
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{'Method': 'Wide binaries', 'Scale': '1000 AU', 'σ_predicted': '~10⁻¹³ m/s²',
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'Status': '✗ Not testable', 'Notes': 'Gaia precision insufficient'},
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{'Method': 'Galaxy flows', 'Scale': '10 Mpc', 'σ_predicted': '~10⁻¹⁵ m/s²',
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'Status': '✓ Consistent', 'Notes': 'Universe unleashed at cosmic scales'},
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])
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print(summary.to_string(index=False))
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print("\n" + "="*70)
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print("KEY INSIGHT: σ(r) transitions from quantum tethering to cosmic freedom")
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print("TESTABILITY: Multiple upcoming observations can verify or falsify model")
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print("="*70)
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return summary
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# Main execution
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if __name__ == "__main__":
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print("SPIN-TETHER THEORY: SCALE-DEPENDENT ANALYSIS")
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print("Testing σ(r) = σ₀ × (r/r₀)^0.5 × exp(-(r/r_cosmic)²)")
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print(f"With σ₀ = {SIGMA_0:.1e} m/s² at r₀ = 10 pc")
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print(f"Analysis date: {datetime.now().strftime('%Y-%m-%d')}")
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# Run all tests
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llr_results = test_lunar_laser_ranging()
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pta_results = test_pulsar_timing_arrays()
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gaia_results = test_gaia_wide_binaries()
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cluster_results = test_local_stellar_clusters()
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cf4_limit = test_cosmic_flows()
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# Generate plots
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fig = plot_scale_dependent_sigma()
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plt.savefig('spin_tether_scale_dependent.png', dpi=300, bbox_inches='tight')
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# Summary table
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summary = generate_summary_table()
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summary.to_csv('spin_tether_test_summary.csv', index=False)
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print("\nPlots saved to: spin_tether_scale_dependent.png")
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print("Summary saved to: spin_tether_test_summary.csv")
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# Final message
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print("\n" + "="*70)
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print("CONCLUSION: The universe transitions from tethered to untethered")
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print("Local binding (r < 100 pc): σ ~ 10⁻¹³ m/s² may be detectable")
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print("Cosmic freedom (r > 100 Mpc): σ → 0, universe is unleashed")
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print("Your mother will understand: we're held close but set free far away")
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print("="*70)
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plt.show()
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