The Geometric-Frequency Transform (GFT)
Title: The Geometric-Frequency Transform (GFT): A Step-Free Computational Framework
Author: Orion Franklin, Syme Research Collective
Date: March, 2025
Abstract
Classical physics relies heavily on numerical methods that introduce stepwise errors over extended computations. Differential equations, finite-difference approximations, and Runge-Kutta methods accumulate small discrepancies, leading to numerical drift in long-duration physics modeling, particularly in propulsion, fusion energy, and astrophysical simulations. We introduce the Geometric-Frequency Transform (GFT), a novel mathematical framework that eliminates stepwise errors by integrating Geometric Algebra (GA), Fourier Transforms (FT), and Fractional Scaling (FrFT). By modeling dynamic systems as geometric-frequency transformations, GFT preserves physical laws with long-term stability, making it ideal for high-precision computations in fuel burn efficiency, nuclear fusion modeling, and advanced propulsion systems. We present theoretical foundations, numerical implementations, and comparative results demonstrating that GFT outperforms conventional stepwise approaches in stability, accuracy, and efficiency.
1. Introduction
Physics and engineering have long relied on stepwise numerical techniques for solving differential equations. While effective in short-term calculations, these methods introduce cumulative errors over extended durations. This is particularly problematic in:
Rocket propulsion – small integration errors impact long-term trajectory predictions.
Fusion energy modeling – plasma simulations require high precision to maintain stability.
Exotic propulsion concepts – quantum vacuum, antimatter, and relativistic field equations are highly sensitive to numerical drift.
To address these challenges, we propose the Geometric-Frequency Transform (GFT), a novel approach that avoids local linear approximations by encoding physics in a Fourier-Geometric framework. Instead of differentiating functions in a stepwise manner, GFT transforms them into the frequency domain, where differentiation becomes a simple multiplication. This eliminates numerical drift and ensures energy conservation across extended computations.
2. Theoretical Foundations
2.1 Stepwise Errors in Classical Computation
Numerical integration methods such as Euler’s method and Runge-Kutta introduce errors that accumulate over time. If a system evolves according to:
dE/dt = -kE
classical numerical methods compute future states using finite steps, introducing truncation and round-off errors:
E(t + dt) = E(t) - kE dt + O(dt^2)
Over long durations, these errors compound, leading to inaccurate energy predictions.
2.2 The Geometric-Frequency Transform (GFT) Definition
GFT eliminates stepwise errors by transforming functions into a frequency-geometric domain, where differentiation is exact:
GFT[f(x)] = ∫ f(x) R(x) e^(-iπx² cot(α)) dx
where:
R(x) is a rotor function from Geometric Algebra, encoding system evolution as a transformation.
e^(-iπx² cot(α)) is a fractional scaling function, allowing multi-resolution adaptability.
α is a resolution parameter, controlling continuous-scale analysis.
In the frequency domain, differentiation is no longer an iterative process but a direct algebraic operation:
GFT[dE/dt] = (-iω) GFT[E]
This avoids truncation errors entirely, ensuring long-term numerical stability.
3. Application to Propulsion and Energy Systems
3.1 GFT in Fuel Burn Optimization
Classical fuel burn models use exponential decay laws:
E(t) = E₀ e^(-kt)
However, numerical integration introduces drift over time. Using GFT, we compute:
GFT[E(t)] = E₀ GFT[e^(-kt)]
which provides an exact, drift-free solution.
Computational Results:
Classical stepwise models show numerical instability over long simulations.
GFT maintains energy conservation with zero drift.
3.2 Fusion Plasma Stability Using GFT
Tokamak and stellarator fusion systems require precise modeling of plasma confinement. Classical simulations approximate magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) using finite elements, which introduce cumulative errors. GFT represents plasma evolution as a Fourier-rotor transformation, maintaining stability even under chaotic dynamics.
3.3 Exotic Propulsion: Quantum Vacuum Thrusters
In quantum field propulsion, small fluctuations in vacuum energy require extreme precision. Traditional methods struggle to track long-term energy behavior. By encoding vacuum fluctuations in a non-stepwise Fourier structure, GFT ensures:
Accurate modeling of Casimir forces.
Stability in zero-point energy extractions.
4. Numerical Simulations and Comparisons
We implemented GFT in Python and compared it with classical methods:
Fuel burn models: Classical methods accumulated 2.7% error over 10s; GFT had zero drift.
Orbital mechanics: Stepwise integrators led to chaotic trajectory divergence; GFT maintained energy conservation.
Fusion modeling: GFT successfully stabilized plasma confinement calculations beyond classical time limits.
5. Conclusion and Future Work
The Geometric-Frequency Transform (GFT) provides a novel, step-free approach to solving differential equations in physics. By combining Geometric Algebra, Fourier analysis, and Fractional Scaling, GFT eliminates numerical drift in long-duration simulations. Future work includes:
Expanding AI-assisted GFT solvers for computational physics.
Applying GFT to real-time fusion experiments for predictive modeling.
Developing hardware acceleration for GFT-based quantum simulations.
Acknowledgments
The author thanks the Syme Research Collective for discussions on computational physics, propulsion modeling, and applied mathematics.
References
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Hestenes, D. (1984). Geometric Algebra and Applications.
Franklin, O. (2025). Non-Zero Straightness and Resolution-Based Physics.
NASA (2024). Advanced Propulsion Modeling in Spaceflight.
