Foundational Axiom of the Jacobs Theory “Nothing can’t exist; therefore something exists. Something is minimally a carrier — and a carrier is always dynamic. ” The Jacobs Theory — DOI: https: //doi. org/10. 5281/zenodo. 20507085 The Jacobs Theory is a foundational conceptual framework that approaches physical reality through variation and correlation rather than through isolated objects or forces. It does not introduce new particles, constants, or empirical claims, nor does it attempt to replace established physical laws. Instead, it seeks to identify a coherent underlying structure capable of supporting classical, relativistic, and emergent physical behavior without relying on ad hoc assumptions. At its core, the framework proposes that physical entities—such as atoms, mass, and structure—can be understood as stable, correlated spectra of variation, much like a rainbow represents a structured spectrum of light. In this view, discreteness emerges from continuity, and form arises from constrained variation rather than from fundamental building blocks. The mathematical foundation is expressed in simple structural terms. Variation is treated as a continuous field: V (x, t) = continuous variation field. Correlation describes how different parts of that variation relate: C = average of (V (x, t) × V (x+dx, t+dt) ). Stability arises when multiple correlations reinforce one another across scales: Cₜotal = C₁ × C₂ × … × Cₙ. A system becomes stable when internal correlation exceeds external disturbance: Stability = InternalCorrelation / ExternalDisturbance > 1. Discrete structures correspond to points where correlation reaches a maximum. Emergent behavior results from the combined effect of total correlation, variation gradients, and scale‑dependent organization. A complementary conceptual publication (DOI: https: //doi. org/10. 5281/zenodo. 20042028) expands on the interpretative and structural implications of the framework, offering additional context for readers exploring the broader conceptual landscape of the Jacobs Theory. This work is intended as an exploratory and foundational contribution for readers interested in conceptual physics, emergence, and alternative structural interpretations of physical law.
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