Core Claim and Coupling Math (Eskridge Force)
Within this paper, the coupling mode described below is the named Eskridge Force hypothesis, with Amy Eskridge interview context informing terminology and framing.
4) The Coupling Knob: Phase and Gain
A single scalar C is too magical to control directly. We define phase-based coupling:
C = k cos(phi)
- k: coupling strength (gain)
- phi: coupling phase (polarity)
Interpretation: phi = 0 gives attraction, phi = pi/2 gives cancel/hover, and phi = pi gives repulsion.
5) Why Resonance and Phase-Lock Are Mandatory
If anti-gravity is not a natural ground state, it must be actively maintained. The systems logic mirrors known control phenomena:
- PLL: stable lock requires continuous correction.
- High-Q resonators: large amplitude from small drive, narrow stability windows.
- Parametric stabilization: unstable equilibria can be stabilized by periodic drive.
- Hovering drones: stop feedback and they fall.
In this model, anti-gravity is an operating mode, not a passive material property. If drive stops or lock fails, coupling relaxes to default and gravity returns.
6) The Actuator Stack: Resonator -> Lock -> Coupling
- Resonator: a high-Q driven oscillator generates coherent state Z.
- Lock loop: PLL-like controller tracks drift/noise and maintains phase relation.
- Coupling output: k proportional to |Z|, and phi proportional to arg(Z) + phi_bias.
This prevents hidden "just set C to zero" shortcuts.