Reactive Substrate Theory (RST) Redefines Mass, Gravity, and Energy

Introduction Reactive Substrate Theory (RST) proposes that mass is not a fundamental property of particles, but an emergent effect of tension stored in a continuous scalar field called the Substrate (S). This reinterpretation challenges the traditional view of mass as an intrinsic quantity and offers a unified framework for understanding gravity, inertia, and energy.
Mass as Stored Tension In RST, matter is modeled as solitons—stable, localized distortions in the Substrate field. These solitons represent regions of high tension. What we measure as mass is the total energy required to maintain this strained configuration. In other words, mass is not a thing, but a field effect.
This tension-based view of mass eliminates the need for the Higgs mechanism. Instead of requiring a separate field to "give" particles mass, RST explains mass as a natural consequence of Substrate geometry and self-interaction.
Inertia and Motion Inertia arises from the resistance of the Substrate to reconfiguring its tension. When a soliton accelerates, the surrounding field must adjust to maintain the new configuration. This adjustment requires energy, which we perceive as resistance to motion. Thus, inertia is not a property of the object itself, but of the field's response to change.
Energy as Propagating Tension Energy is interpreted as propagating tension in the Substrate. Waves in the field carry energy, while solitons store it. The famous equation E = mc² is reinterpreted as a statement about the conservation of Substrate strain: stored tension (mass) can be converted into propagating tension (energy), and vice versa.
Gravity as a Tension Gradient Gravity is not a force of attraction between masses, but a gradient in Substrate tension. A soliton creates a region of high tension, and the surrounding field pushes other solitons toward it. This "buoyant" push replaces the concept of gravitational attraction with a pressure-based mechanism.
Unification of Forces RST unifies gravity and electromagnetism as different modes of Substrate strain:
Gravity arises from compressive gradients in the field.
Electromagnetism emerges from rotational and longitudinal shear.
Both are manifestations of the same underlying medium, differing only in how the field is distorted.
Conclusion Reactive Substrate Theory redefines mass, gravity, and energy as emergent properties of a single scalar field. By treating matter as solitonic tension and gravity as a pressure gradient, RST offers a coherent alternative to traditional physics frameworks. This approach not only simplifies the ontology of physical laws but also opens new pathways for testing and understanding the universe.

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