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The exact Kerr metric and spin-1/2 statistics can be derived entirely from three fundamental foam conditions—covariant density, incompressibility, and torsion—without any free parameters beyond mass and angular momentum. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.METHODOLOGICAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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The aim is to derive the Kerr metric using foam conditions and explore the implications for black hole properties.

March 31, 2026Open Access

The Kerr Metric from Foam Incompressibility: Rotating Black Holes, Frame Dragging, and Spin-1/2

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The aim is to derive the Kerr metric using foam conditions and explore the implications for black hole properties.
Utilized covariant density with oblate correction to derive g_tt.
Applied incompressibility to establish components g_rr and g_θθ.
Incorporated torsion related to angular momentum for components g_tφ and g_φφ.
Achieved the Kerr metric with no free parameters beyond mass (M) and angular momentum (J).
Demonstrated a spin-1/2 relationship derived from Wilson loop flux.
Completed the spin-statistics connection using torsion flux.

Abstract

The exact Kerr metric derived from three foam conditions: (1) covariant density with oblate correction gives gₜt; (2) incompressibility ν = 1/2 with centrifugal barrier gives gᵣr, g_θθ; (3) torsion = angular momentum gives gₜφ; g_φφ from determinant condition. All five components, zero free parameters beyond M and J. Spin-1/2 from Wilson loop flux: fermion triangle Φ = 2θₛh + θₕh = π, spin = π/ (2π) = 1/2. Complete spin-statistics from torsion flux. Part LVII of the Unified Foam Field Theory.

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