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January 6, 2026Open Access

Action Monism III: A Hydrodynamic Perspective on Quantum Mechanics, Gravity, and the Fine-Structure Constant

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To explore hydrodynamic reinterpretations of quantum mechanics, gravity, and the fine-structure constant within the Action Monism framework.
Developed the Action Monism (AOT) framework for modeling vacuum as a compressible superfluid.
Analyzed the geometric role of the fine-structure constant as a coupling parameter.
Interpreted Zero-Point Energy oscillations in the context of fluid dynamics.
Proposed a model of dark matter based on pressure gradients in the Zero-Point Energy field.
Identified the fine-structure constant as a coupling parameter affecting impedance matching.
Demonstrated that Zero-Point Energy prevents drag on inertial motion, resolving d'Alembert's paradox.
Established that dark matter effects arise from macroscopic pressure rather than hidden particles.

Abstract

This paper presents the third installment of the Action Monism (AOT) framework, which models the vacuum as a compressible, inviscid superfluid of Action cite: 1, 9-10. It offers hydrodynamic reinterpretations for three long-standing problems in fundamental physics: 1. The Fine-Structure Constant (alpha ~ 1/137): citeₛtartWe explore a geometric interpretation where alpha acts as a coupling parameter for impedance matching between the electron's vortex structure and the vacuum's characteristic impedance (Z0) cite: 12, 51-52. 2. d'Alembert's Paradox and ZPE: citeₛtartThe Zero-Point Energy (ZPE) oscillation is interpreted as a mechanism of "fluidization" (analogous to granular physics) that prevents the vacuum from exerting drag on inertial motion, thus resolving d'Alembert's paradox cite: 13, 27-28. 3. Dark Matter as ZPE Pressure: We propose that "Dark Matter" effects are not caused by hidden particles but by macroscopic pressure gradients in the ZPE field. citeₛtartThese gradients exert a confining force on galactic vortices, naturally sustaining high rotational velocities cite: 15, 69-71. Keywords: Action Monism, Fine-Structure Constant, Impedance Matching, Zero-Point Energy, d'Alembert's Paradox, Dark Matter, Vacuum Hydrodynamics.

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