Quantum Gravitational Field

Abstract

We propose an asymptotically safe framework for quantum gravity, centered on the gravitational spinor (GS, ψ ^ ABCD ) as the fundamental quantum field describing vacuum gravitational fluctuations. As a massless spin-2 field, the GS satisfies the equation of motion A A ψ ^ ABCD =0 , and is further extended to the nonlinear regime via ψ ^ ABCD 4λ ψ ^ ABCD ( ψ ^ EFGH ψ ^ EFGH )= J ABCD in the presence of sources, providing a unified description encompassing both perturbative gravitons and non-perturbative gravitational solitons. This formulation maintains consistency with the quantized Einstein equations while encodes spacetime curvature via the relation C ^ μνρσ =κ ψ ^ ABCD ( σ μρ AB σ νσ CD σ μσ AB σ νρ CD ) . Functional renormalization group (FRG) analysis reveals that the GS framework possesses a non-trivial ultraviolet fixed point, demonstrating asymptotic safety. It thereby joins the ranks of other well-established quantum gravity approaches—such as loop quantum gravity (LQG) and string theory—as one of the few promising candidates for a renormalizable quantum theory of gravity. This marks significant progress in addressing UV divergences and background independence. Through generalized gauge equation (GGE) transformations, the GS can be induced from other quantized gauge fields (e.g., electromagnetic, weak, and strong fields), suggesting a unification of the four fundamental interactions. Gravitational interactions are mediated by virtual GS exchange, with the Newtonian limit recovered at low energies. High-energy predictions include GS coherent states under extreme electromagnetic fields (~1020 W/m2) and detectable gravitational wave soliton signals (verifiable via LIGO), opening new avenues for experimental tests of quantum gravity. This framework not only offers a geometric perspective on unification but also advances quantum gravity research through asymptotic safety and observable phenomena.

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Qiao, B. (2025) Quantum Gravitational Field. Journal of Modern Physics, 16, 1587-1633. doi: 10.4236/jmp.2025.1610075.

1. Introduction

1.1. Motivation and Background

Quantum gravity aims to unify general relativity (GR) and quantum mechanics (QM), yet it faces significant challenges such as ultraviolet (UV) divergence—where integrals diverge at high energy scales, leading to infinite counterterms—and the requirement of background independence, i.e., the dynamic nature of spacetime that cannot rely on a fixed background [1] [2]. Conventional approaches like string theory and loop quantum gravity (LQG) attempt to address these issues through extra dimensions or discrete spacetime structures. In these theories, spinor formalism plays a key role by offering a more natural framework for quantum descriptions [3]. For instance, spinors are used in LQG to represent spacetime geometry via spin networks, and in torsional gravity, spinors bridge fermionic spin and spacetime torsion [4]. This paper introduces the gravitational spinor (GS) as a fundamental spinor field bridging QM and GR. Inspired by but independent of the Weyl spinor (a massless spin-1/2 field), the GS aims to establish an asymptotically safe quantum gravity framework through spinor geometry and a generalized gauge equation (GGE) mechanism [5] [6].

1.2. Framework Overview

The GS framework emphasizes the independent quantization of the GS field ψ ^ ABCD as a massless spin-2 field, governed by the wave equation A A ψ ^ ABCD =0 . Through the GGE mechanism, it induces the emergence of other gauge fields—such as electromagnetic, weak, and strong fields—thereenabling the GS not only to describe vacuum gravitational fluctuations but also to unify the four fundamental interactions via gauge transformations. This approach may potentially resolve issues of UV divergence (through asymptotic safety) and background independence [7].

1.3. Key Assumptions

We postulate that the vacuum gravitational field is composed of GS, with curvature arising from the GS via Equation (1):

C ^ μνρσ =κ ψ ^ ABCD ( σ μρ AB σ νσ CD σ μσ AB σ νρ CD )

where κ is a dimension-balancing coefficient to be determined by the experiment [8]-[11]. The massless and spin-2 properties ensure long-range gravitational effects, consistent with the graviton [12].

1.4. Paper Structure

The paper is structured as follows: Section 2 introduces the definition and properties of the gravitational spinor (GS); Section 3 discusses the independent quantization of the GS as a fundamental field; Section 4 analyzes the relationship between the GS field and the Klein-Gordon field; Section 5 explores asymptotic safety and non-vacuum extensions within the GS quantum gravity framework; Section 6 presents extensions induced via GGE: emergence from other gauge fields; Section 7 elaborates on interaction mechanisms and gravitational dynamics; Section 8 derives GS-fermion coupling; Section 9 investigates direct excitation of vacuum GS into gravitational solitons via laser fields, and nonlinear equation of GS; Section 10 examines key applications of the GS field, including simulation of Hawking radiation and detection of gravitational wave soliton signals via laser excitation; Section 11 provides conclusions and future perspectives. Asymptotic safety is verified in Appendix A.

2. Definition and Properties of Gravitational Spinor (GS)

2.1. Fundamental Assumptions

We define the gravitational Spinor (GS) as a fully symmetric fourth-order spinor field operator ψ ^ ABCD , which is independent of any composite form (e.g., constructed from Weyl spinors) and directly associated with the quantum Weyl tensor:

C ^ μνρσ =κ ψ ^ ABCD ( σ μρ AB σ νσ CD σ μσ AB σ νρ CD ) (1)

Here, σ μ A B is a spinor basis (Vierbein notation), ensuring Lorentz invariance [3]. This assumption stems from spinor geometry, which decomposes the Weyl tensor (describing free gravitational radiation) into a completely symmetric spinor ψ ^ ABCD [13]. GS independence means that it is treated as a fundamental field, rather than a derivative, allowing direct quantization [14].

The above formula (1) assumes a purely left-handed GS (ignoring the ψ ¯ term). This is a simplification of mathematical physics, similar to the left-handed neutrinos in the Standard Model (ignoring the right-handed neutrinos), which simplifies the calculation. However, in spinor geometry and physics, both left and right rotations can also be considered. but if we consider it purely from a geometric perspective, it is κ=1 [3]. They are not the same equation, but can be transformed into the same equation under the action of GGE, becoming different perspectives on the same relationship: the spinor form is the geometric foundation, while the classical form is a version realized through physical processes (such as GGE).

So the meaning of κ is the dimensionality matching: The Weyl tensor C ^ μνρσ has dimension [ L ] 2 , the spinor ψ ^ ABCD has dimension [ L ] 1 (spin-2 field), σ μ A A is dimensionless, and κ~ 8πG (dimension [ L ] ) is the dimension of the equilibrium equation. In the GGE mapping, κ does not need to be numerically adjusted because the GGE rotation ( g UV ) remains scale-invariant [5].

2.2. Spin and Mass Properties

The spin-2 property of GS stems from its spinor structure: in the spinor formalism, each pointless index A contributes a helicity of +1/2 [15]. The total helicity of the four pointless indices is +2. For massless fields, helicity is equivalent to spin:

Helicity=4×( +1/2 )=+2Spin=2

The massless property is derived from the equation of motion A A ψ ^ ABCD =0 : Applying A A , we obtain ψ ^ ABCD =0 (the massless Klein-Gordon equation), which ensures light-speed propagation and long-range gravity, consistent with gravitons [16].

2.3. Symmetry and Representation

The GS field ψ ^ ABCD transforms to an irreducible representation under the SO( 1,3 ) Lorentz group: completely symmetric ( ψ ^ ( ABCD ) = ψ ^ ABCD , all indices are arranged identically) and traceless ( ϵ AB ψ ^ ABCD =0 , where ϵ AB is the antisymmetric spinor metric). This ensures 10 degrees of freedom (4-dimensional spin-2 field), corresponding to the symmetry of the Weyl tensor [3]. The transformation rule is:

ψ ^ ABCD = Λ A A Λ B B Λ C C Λ D D ψ ^ A B C D (2)

where Λ is the Lorentz spinor representation, Λ A A is the transformation matrix of SL( 2, ) , which represents the effect of Lorentz transformation in spinor space [17].

Table 1. Comparison of GS properties with known fields.

Properties

GS ( ψ ^ ABCD )

Photon (spin-1)

Graviton (spin-2)

Spin

2 (four + 1/2 degrees of helicity)

1

2

Mass

None ( ψ ^ =0 )

None

None

Field form

Fully symmetric 4-order spinor

Vector A μ

Symmetric tensor h μν

Degrees of freedom

10 (traceless, symmetric)

2 (helicity ±1)

5 (polarization)

Propagator

P ABCD,EFGH / q 2

η μν / q 2

( η μρ η νσ + η μσ η νρ 2 3 η μν η ρσ )/ q 2

Gauge group

SO( 1,3 ) (GGE extension)

U( 1 )

SO( 1,3 )

Table 1 shows the comparison between GS as a unique spinor representation of spin-2 field and traditional fields (such as photon vector form and graviton tensor form) [18]. Among them:

  • GS propagator: P ABCD,EFGH is a spinor projection operator, which is completely symmetric and traceless (e.g.,

P ABCD,EFGH = 1 24 ( ϵ A(E ϵ F)B ϵ C(G ϵ H)D +permutations ) [13].

  • Photon propagator: simplified to η μν / q 2 (after gauge fixing, 2 polarization states) [19].

  • Graviton propagator: clear indicators, reflecting symmetry and tracelessness (5 polarization states) [20].

3. GS as an Independent Quantization of the Fundamental Field

Below, we continue to focus on the independent quantization of the GS as a fundamental field, discussing in detail the quantization procedure and propagator derivation, considering the following approaches: canonical quantization, the exchange relation of ψ ^ ABCD , vacuum states and excitations (plane waves as gravitons), and the propagator Δ ABCD,EFGH ( xy )=0|T{ ψ ^ ABCD ( x ), ψ ^ EFGH ( y ) }|0 and its momentum-space form Δ ABCD,EFGH ( q ) P ABCD,EFGH / ( q 2 +iϵ ) . The following is a detailed construction, consistent with the background graviton (GS) framework.

3.1. Quantization Procedure

We now consider Canonical Quantization, Commutation Relation of ψ ^ ABCD , Vacuum State and Excitations (Plane Waves as Gravitons):

a) Canonical quantization

Imagine that canonical quantization elevates the classical field ψ ABCD ( x ) to a quantum operator ψ ^ ABCD ( x ) , defines its conjugate momenta, and imposes commutation relations to satisfy the principles of quantum mechanics. Since ψ ^ ABCD is a completely symmetric massless spin-2 field, satisfying the equation of motion A A ψ ^ ABCD =0 , we can refer to the quantization methods of massless high-spin fields (such as the U( 1 ) gauge field of the electromagnetic field or the graviton of linearized gravity). Here the spinor index A (pointless) is associated with the positive helicity (left-handed component) of the particle, and A (with a point) is associated with the negative helicity (right-handed component), A A = ¯ A A (conjugate form); in the Lagrangian, A A and A A are complementary: A A acts on pointless indices, and A A acts on point indices, ensuring that the Lagrangian is a scalar (Lorentz invariant) [21].

Specifically, we first consider the transition from Einstein-Hilbert action to linearized gravity:

The Einstein-Hilbert action of classical general relativity is:

S EH = 1 16πG d 4 x g R (3)

where R is the Ricci scalar and g=det( g μν ) . In the weak field approximation (linearized gravity), the metric decomposes into g μν = η μν + h μν , where η μν is the Minkowski metric and h μν is a small perturbation. After linearization, the action simplifies to the quadratic form:

S lin = d 4 x [ 1 4 λ h μν λ h μν 1 2 μ h μν ν h 1 4 μ h μ h+ 1 2 μ h μν λ h ν λ ] (4)

where h= h μ μ . In the transverse-traceless (TT) gauge, μ h μν =0 , h=0 , and the Lagrangian further simplifies to:

L lin = 1 4 λ h μν λ h μν (5)

This is the free-field Lagrangian of the massless spin-2 field, describing the graviton, satisfying the wave equation h μν =0 [22].

Next, we consider the rewriting of the spinor form:

  • In the spinor formalism (cf. Penrose and Rindler, Spinors and Space-Time) [3], tensor fields such as h μν can be represented by spinors. The Weyl tensor C μνρσ (equivalent to the Riemann tensor in vacuum) is related to the fully symmetric spinor ψ ABCD Equation (1):

C μνρσ =κ ψ ABCD ( σ μρ AB σ νσ CD σ μσ AB σ νρ CD )

As mentioned earlier, ψ ABCD is a spin-2 field.

  • The linearized gravitational field h μν can be expressed in terms of spinors as follows:

h μν ~ ϵ μν CD ψ ABCD (6)

where ϵ μν CD is the spinor-tensor mapping factor, involving the Pauli matrix σ μ A A . To derive the Lagrangian, we assume that ψ ABCD is a fundamental field whose dynamics is governed by a Lagrangian of the Klein-Gordon form:

L= A A ψ ABCD A A ψ ABCD (7)

Why this form? This is because

  • Spinor index matching: ψ ABCD has four undotted indices, conjugated to ψ ABCD . The derivative A A introduces one undotted index and one dotted index, ensuring that the Lagrangian is a scalar (Lorentz invariant).

  • Massless property: The derivative form A A ψ ABCD produces the equation of motion A A ψ ABCD =0 (below Equation (8)), which is equivalent to h μν = 0 , consistent with the massless spin-2 field.

  • Spin-2 dynamics: The second derivative structure of the Lagrangian is similar to the electromagnetic field (spin-1: L~ μ A ν μ A ν ) and high-spin fields (such as Fronsdal theory), ensuring the two degrees of freedom of the spin-2 field (helicity ±2) [20].

Let us consider the derivation from the linearized Einstein-Hilbert action to the spinor form:

  • The linearized Einstein-Hilbert action L lin ~ λ h μν λ h μν is rewritten via a spinor-tensor mapping. The free-field part of the Weyl tensor C μνρσ is dominated by ψ ABCD , where R μν =0 and R μνρσ = C μνρσ in vacuum. The equation of motion A A ψ ABCD =0 corresponds to the linearized wave equation of gravity [3].

  • Specific derivation: From   h μν ~ ϵ μν CD ψ ABCD ,get the derivative λ h μν ~ ϵ μν CD λ ψ ABCD . In spinor form, λ A A , acting on ψ ABCD , produces:

A A ψ ABCD =0 (8)

This is equivalent to h μν =0 (contraction by the spinor index).

So we can assume that the Lagrangian (7):

= A A ψ ABCD A A ψ ABCD

From the Euler-Lagrange equation (variation of ψ ABCD ):

A A L ( A A ψ ABCD ) + A A L ( A A ψ ABCD ) =0 (9)

we can get:

A A A A ψ ABCD + A A A A ψ ABCD =0 (10)

By the complementary effect of A A and A A , Equation (10) becomes:

2 A A A A ψ ABCD =0 A A A A ψ ABCD = ψ ABCD =0 (11)

The massless wave equation ψ ABCD =0 implies that the mass m=0 (for a massless object, ( + m 2 )ψ=0 ); physically, formula (8) A A ψ ABCD =0 ensures the transverse degree of freedom (similar to μ A μ =0 for photon), which is the origin of the above equation of motion; and ψ ABCD =0 ensures propagation at the speed of light.

Let’s continue with the steps of canonical quantization:

1) Fields and conjugate momentum: ψ ^ ABCD ( x ) to be a fundamental field, its classical Lagrangian can be rewritten in spinor form from the linearized Einstein-Hilbert action. A natural candidate is:

S= d 4 x A A ψ ABCD A A ψ ABCD (12)

where ψ ABCD = ψ ABCD is completely symmetric, ensuring spin-2 and massless properties. In canonical quantization, conjugate momentum is the derivative of the Lagrangian with respect to the time derivative, which can be simplified by considering δS : A A 00 as the time part:

π ^ ABCD ( x )= δS δ 0 ψ ^ ABCD A A ψ ^ ABCD (13)

Since ψ ^ ABCD has four spinor indices (each corresponding to helicity +1/2, total helicity +2), we need to ensure its symmetry and tracelessness to match the spin-2 field.

2) Gauge fixing: Massless spin-2 fields have gauge degrees of freedom (e.g., transverse traceless gauges in gravitons). Similarly, ψ ^ ABCD requires gauge fixing to eliminate redundant degrees of freedom, e.g., by constraining A A ψ ^ ABCD =0 or by additional conditions (e.g., orthogonality of the spinor field).

3) Canonical commutative relation: To ensure consistency, the canonical

commutative relation { , } 1 i [ , ] is imposed:

[ ψ ^ ABCD ( x ), π ^ EFGH ( y ) ]=i δ ABCD EFGH δ ( 3 ) ( xy ) (14)

where δ ABCD EFGH is a fully symmetric Kronecker tensor,

δ ABCD EFGH = 1 24 perms δ A E δ B F δ C G δ D H , reflecting the symmetry of ψ ^ ABCD . Other commutators (such as [ ψ ^ , ψ ^ ]=0 , [ π ^ , π ^ ]=0 ) remain in standard form.

(4) Construction details:

  • With reference to the quantization of the electromagnetic field (spin-1) or gravitons (spin-2), the four spinor indices of GS increase the complexity and require a projection operator to ensure the physical degrees of freedom (2 helicity states: +2, −2).

  • To avoid ghost fields, refer to high-spin field theory (such as Vasiliev theory) to deal with multi-index symmetry patterns.

  • Using the Fock space representation, ψ ^ ABCD is expanded by the creation/annihilation operator:

ψ ^ ABCD ( x )= d 3 k ( 2π ) 3 1 2 ω k hel=±2 [ a ^ k,hel ϵ ABCD hel ( k ) e ikx + a ^ k,hel ϵ ABCD hel* ( k ) e ikx ] (15)

where ϵ ABCD hel is the polar spinor of spin-2, satisfying the symmetry and transverse conditions.

  • Sources of various factors:

  • d 3 k ( 2π ) 3 : Momentum integral (Lorentz invariant measure).

  • 1 2 ω k : Normalization ensures [ a ^ , a ^ ]=1 and positive definite energy (Klein-Gordon gauge).

  • hel=±2 : Two helicity states of spin-2.

  • ϵ ABCD hel ( k ) : Polarization spinor, symmetric/transverse: ϵ ABCD hel = ϵ ( ABCD ) , k A A ϵ ABCD =0 (transverse).

  • Derivation:

  • From the commutative relation [ ψ,π ]=iδ , insert the expansion and match [ a ^ k,hel , a ^ k ,hel' ]= δ hel,he l δ ( 3 ) ( k k ) .

  • The polarization spinor ϵ ABCD hel comes from the spinor decomposition (e.g., ϵ ABCD +2 = u A u B u C u D ), where u A is the zero-momentum spinor).

  • The expansion ensures the consistency of the vacuum state |0 and the single-particle state (graviton).

b) Vacuum state and excitation

  • Construction: The vacuum state |0 is defined as a state without GS excitations, i.e., a ^ k,hel |0=0 . Excited states are generated by the production operator a ^ k,hel , corresponding to single-particle states (gravitons) or multi-particle states (possibly forming solitons).

  • Plane waves and gravitons:

  • When the solution of ψ ^ ABCD is a plane wave (such as e ikx ), its single-particle state corresponds to the graviton (spin-2, massless, helicity ±2). This is consistent with the graviton in linearized gravity, satisfying h μν =0 (the spinor form is A A ψ ^ ABCD =0 ).

  • The momentum-space polarization spinor ϵ ABCD hel can be converted into the standard graviton polarization tensor via a spinor-tensor mapping (e.g., h μν ~ ϵ μν CD ψ ^ ABCD ).

  • Multi-particle and soliton: In high-density or nonlinear states (such as condensed matter), GS may form soliton solutions, describing, for example, black holes or localized gravitational structures. This requires nonlinear interactions, which we will discuss later.

c. Derivation of exchange relations:

  • Assumption: The commutative relation is not only used for quantization, but also directly affects the propagator. We assume that:

[ ψ ^ ABCD ( x ), ψ ^ EFGH ( y ) ]=0 , [ π ^ ABCD ( x ), π ^ EFGH ( y ) ]=0 (16)

and the canonical commutator:

[ ψ ^ ABCD ( x ), π ^ EFGH ( y ) ]=i P ABCD EFGH δ ( 3 ) ( xy ) (17)

where P ABCD EFGH is the projection operator, ensuring complete symmetry and tracelessness. The specific form of the projection operator must be derived from the symmetries of ψ ^ ABCD (complete symmetry across all four indices) and the equations of motion, potentially involving a combination of spinor indices (e.g., Pauli-Lubanski vector analysis).

3.2. Derivation of the Propagator: Two-point Correlation Function and Momentum Space Form

a) Two-point correlation function

  • Construction: The propagator is a two-point time-series correlation function of the GS field:

Δ ABCD,EFGH ( xy )=0|T{ ψ ^ ABCD ( x ), ψ ^ EFGH ( y ) }|0 (18)

where T represents the time-order operator. This describes the quantum amplitude of the GS as it propagates from 𝑦 to 𝑥, reflecting its dynamics as a massless spin-2 field.

  • Derivation steps:

(1) Equation of Motion: From A A ψ ^ ABCD =0 , we know that ψ ^ ABCD satisfies the massless wave equation, with the plane wave solution ψ ^ ABCD ( k ) e ikx in momentum space, where k 2 = 0 and ω k = | k | . Its Green’s function is similar to that of the electromagnetic field or graviton propagator.

(2) Fourier transform: Convert a two-point function to momentum space:

Δ ABCD,EFGH ( xy )= d 4 q ( 2π ) 4 e iq( xy ) Δ ABCD,EFGH ( q ) (19)

(3) Momentum space form:

Δ ABCD,EFGH ( q ) P ABCD,EFGH q 2 +iϵ (20)

where P ABCD,EFGH is the projection operator onto the completely symmetric, traceless spin-2 component, q 2 =0 (massless condition), and iϵ ensures causality.

(4) Projection operator P ABCD,EFGH :

The projection operator P ABCD,EFGH ensures the complete symmetry and tracelessness of the GS field ψ ^ ABCD ( ϵ AB ψ ABCD =0 ), defined as:

P ABCD,EFGH = 1 24 ( ϵ A(E ϵ F)B ϵ C(G ϵ H)D +permutations ) (21)

where, “permutations” refers to fully symmetric permutations of the indices { A,B,C,D } and { E,F,G,H }, totaling 24 entries. This ensures that P ABCD, EFGH projects onto a fully symmetric fourth-order spinor space (spin 2), and 1/24 is a normalization factor.

For the massless propagator Δ ABCD,EFGH ( q )= P ABCD,EFGH / ( q 2 +iϵ ) . In the Feynman diagram, the vertex factor is V vertex κ( p μ p ν ) σ μ A A σ ν B B P ABCD , where κ is the gravitational coupling, but in the context of EM-to-gravity coupling (GGE mechanism), it matches the κ in the Weyl-EM relation (Equation (3)), while the P-constrained spinor index, meets the symmetry requirements of high-spin field theory [20].

(5) Physical meaning:

In the low energy limit, through the spinor-tensor mapping h ^ μν ~ ϵ μν CD ψ ^ ABCD , the propagator degenerates into a graviton propagator of the form:

0|T{ h ^ μν ( x ), h ^ ρσ ( y ) }|0 η μρ η νσ + η μσ η νρ η μν η ρσ q 2 +iϵ (22)

At high energies or nonlinear states, the propagator may require non-perturbative corrections to describe solitons or condensed states.

b) The connection between communicators and exchange relations

  • The propagator is derived directly from the commutation relation and the equations of motion. Commutation relation:

[ ψ ^ ABCD ( x ), π ^ EFGH ( y ) ]=i P ABCD EFGH δ ( 3 ) ( xy ) (23)

determines the form of the vacuum expectation value. The propagator Δ ABCD,EFGH ( xy ) is a Green function that satisfies:

A A Δ ABCD,EFGH ( xy )=0 (24)

and is calculated using time order and commutative relations. The 1/ q 2 term in momentum space arises from wave propagation in the massless field, and the projection operator P ensures the physical degree of freedom.

  • The propagator needs to be compatible with the gauge potential commutator [ ω ^ V,μ ( x ), ω ^ V,ν ( y ) ]i D μν ( xy ) J 12 in the background, since ψ ^ ABCD is related to C ^ μνρσ , which is connected to ω ^ V,μ via a spinor-tensor mapping.

4. GS Field and Klein-Gordon Field

In this section, we further view the gravitational spinor (GS) quantum field ψ ^ ABCD as a higher-order, spin-2 spinor generalization of the Klein-Gordon field, capturing its essence (the massless wave equation ψ=0 ) and highlighting the elegant extension of the spinor formalism—from simple scalar dynamics of spin-0 to the complex symmetric structure of spin-2. This allows the application of standard tools from QFT to quantum gravity, potentially circumventing the complexities of the traditional framework (such as the gauge problem of metric perturbations). This perspective offers hope for renormalization: Klein-Gordon fields are inherently renormalizable, and spinor generalizations of GSs may achieve UV completeness via nonperturbative methods such as FRG. Below, we first draw an analogy between GSs and Klein-Gordon fields, then derive how nonlinear terms modify the propagator and form soliton solutions. Finally, we present a detailed computational procedure (combined with SymPy simulations) for the transformation of two optical solitons into gravitational solitons. At last, we briefly discuss gravitational solitons, GGEs, and the issue of renormalization.

4.1. The Analogy of Two Fields

The Lagrangian of the GS field ψ ^ ABCD ( x ) Equation (7) is

= A A ψ ABCD A A ψ ABCD

Using variational calculus we can generate Equation (11):

ψ ABCD = A A A A ψ ABCD =0

Analogy to the Klein-Gordon field:

  • A A ψ ABCD A A ψ ABCD is similar to μ ϕ μ ϕ , but replaces the tensor indices with spinor indices.

  • ψ ABCD is a completely symmetric spinor field, with indices A , B , C , and D each contributing helicity +1/2, for a total spin of 2 (4 × 1/2 = 2), while ϕ is a spin-0 scalar.

  • Massless properties: ψ ABCD =0 is equivalent to ϕ=0 , but the GS field has 4 spinor indices, describing spin −2.

Spinor Generalization:

  • The Klein-Gordon field ϕ is a scalar (spin-0) and is transformed to a scalar representation in SL( 2, ) .

  • The GS field ψ ABCD is a fully symmetric fourth-order spinor, corresponding to the highest spin representation (spin-2) in SL( 2, ) . The spinor form converts the spacetime derivative μ to A A via the Pauli matrix σ A A μ , preserving Lorentz invariance.

  • The equation of motion A A ψ ABCD =0 is a spin-2 generalization of the Weyl equation (spin-1/2), ensuring transverse degrees of freedom (similar to the electromagnetic field μ A μ =0 ).

Propagator Analogy:

  • Klein-Gordon Propagator: Δ( xy )1/ q 2 .

  • GS Propagator:

Δ ABCD,EFGH ( q ) P ABCD,EFGH q 2 +iϵ

Where P ABCD,EFGH is a projection operator onto the completely symmetric, traceless spin-2 subspace. The introduction of P is similar to the projection of the graviton propagator ( η μρ η νσ + η μσ η νρ η μν η ρσ ), but using spinor language.

In short, the simplicity of the Klein-Gordon field (spin-0, single degree of freedom) is extended to spin-2 through spinors, introducing complex symmetries (4 index, complete symmetry, traceless) to describe gravitons or solitons. The spinor form (Penrose spinor) decomposes the tensor field (such as h μν ) into ψ ABCD , through formula (1):

C ^ μνρσ =κ ψ ^ ABCD ( σ μρ AB σ νσ CD σ μσ AB σ νρ CD )

Elegantly encodes the Weyl tensor, connecting classical gravity and quantum fields. Its physical implication is that GS, as a spin-2 field, retains the simple dynamics of the Klein-Gordon field ( ψ=0 ), but introduces gravitational curvature (Weyl tensor) through the spinor index, bridging quantum mechanics and general relativity. Furthermore, through the GGE extension, GS can be excited from electromagnetic/weak/strong fields (such as two optical solitons generating one gravitational soliton), suggesting the potential for unified interactions [23].

4.2. Deducing How Nonlinear Terms Modify the Propagator to form a Soliton Solution

As mentioned above, the core of the GS framework is free-field dynamics (the Klein-Gordon analogy), but to describe gravitational solitons (localized solutions in the presence of highly nonlinear backgrounds), a nonlinear self-interaction term is introduced. This modifies the propagator (from a free-field 1/ q 2 form to include self-energy corrections) and allows for soliton solutions (stable, non-diffusing wave packets). The following is a theoretical derivation based on the Dyson-Schwinger equation and soliton theory.

Theoretical derivation steps:

(1) Introducing nonlinear terms:

  • Free-field Lagrangian (Klein-Gordon generalization):

L free = AA' ψ ABCD A A ψ ABCD (25)

This yields ψ ABCD =0 .

  • Add self-interactions (lowest order, nonlinear extension, similar to ψ 4 theory):

L int =λ ( ψ ABCD ψ ABCD ) 2 (26)

where λ>0 is the coupling constant (dimensional analysis: [ λ ]=[ L 0 ] , size: λ~ κ 2 M Pl 2 ~8π , if related to GGE). This simulates nonlinearities in gravity (such as higher-order terms in the Einstein-Hilbert interaction.

  • Total Lagrangian:

L= L free + L int (27)

(2) Modify the equation of motion:

  • Variational method (Euler-Lagrange equation):

L ψ ABCD A A L ( A A ψ ABCD ) A A L ( A A ψ ABCD ) =0 (28)

L int contribution L int ψ ABCD =4λ ψ ABCD ( ψ EFGH ψ EFGH ) (index contraction).

  • Result:

ψ ABCD 4λ ψ ABCD ( ψ EFGH ψ EFGH )=0 (29)

The nonlinear terms introduce self-coupling, similar to nonlinear wave equations (such as the KdV or nonlinear Schrödinger equations). Other nonlinear forms are also allowed (such as ( ψ ABCD ψ ABCD ) n , EM coupling terms), but they must satisfy Lorentz invariance, dimensionality consistency, symmetry, and renormalization. The constraints are: scalar properties, dimension [ L 4 ], spinor symmetry, and renormalization. n=2 is preferred.

(3) Modify the propagator:

  • In perturbative QFT, the nonlinear term modifies the propagator via the Dyson equation:

Δ 1 ( q )= Δ 0 1 ( q )Σ( q ) (30)

where Δ 0 1 ( q )P/ q 2 is the free propagator and Σ( q ) is the self-energy (the sum of the one-particle-irreducible diagram).

First-order perturbation: Σ( q )λ d 4 p ( 2π ) 4 Δ 0 ( p ) Δ 0 ( qp ) (bubble diagram

i.e., refers to the one-loop self-energy contribution involving two internal propagators), also considering Dyson equation (34), the free propagator

Δ 0 ABCD,EFGH ( q )= P ABCD,EFGH q 2 +iϵ , and the self-energy Σ ABCD,EFGH ( q )=Σ( q ) P ABCD,EFGH , we can get:

Δ ABCD,EFGH ( q )= P ABCD,EFGH q 2 +iϵ+Σ( q ) (31)

where Σ( q ) introduces mass correction or attenuation (IR/UV behavior).

  • Non-perturbative effects: High-order λ causes the propagator to deviate by 1/ q 2 , allowing localization to resolve.

(4) Forming a soliton solution:

  • The nonlinear wave equation ψλ ψ 3 =0 (simplified scalar version) allows soliton solutions (such as the sech 2 form of the KdV equation).

  • Assume the traveling wave solution ψ ABCD ( x )=f( ξ ) ϵ ABCD , ξ= k μ x μ ωt (background u= k μ x μ ):

Substituting into the above equation ψλ ψ 3 =0 , we get:

( k 2 ω 2 ) f ( ξ )λf ( ξ ) 3 =0.

Integrate to get:

f ( ξ ) 2 = λ 2( k 2 ω 2 ) f ( ξ ) 4 +C

According to the boundary conditions ( f0 at ), C=0 , so the solution is:

f( ξ )= 2( k 2 ω 2 ) λ sech( λ 2( k 2 ω 2 ) ξ ) (32)

This matches the background gravitational soliton sech 2 ( ku ) [10], nonlinear λ balances dispersion, forming stable solitons.

  • Verification and Implications: The nonlinear term causes the propagator to acquire a mass-like correction, forming a soliton (a stable wave packet, such as the quantum description of a black hole). Consistent with the GS framework, it degenerates into a graviton ( Σ( q )0 ) under weak fields and becomes a soliton under high nonlinearity.

4.3. Specific Calculation of Transforming Two Optical Solitons into a Gravitational Soliton

Based on the background formula [9], the following is a detailed derivation, including SymPy simulation. The process simulates the GGE transformation, mapping two electromagnetic solitons (optical solitons) to the gravitational gauge potential to form solitons. The derivation steps are as follows:

(1) Initial optical soliton:

Each laser emits an optical soliton, and the polarization is expressed as:

ω U = sech 2 ( ku )( 1 0 0 1 ) T EM ,k=0.1 m 1 (33)

where T EM is the generator of the Lie algebra u(1), u= k μ x μ , k μ =( 1,0,0,1 ) , e μ =( 0,1,1,0 ) (polarization vector).

(2) Polarization rotation:

Time dependence of g UV ( t ) :

g UV =( cos( θ( t ) ) sin( θ( t ) ) sin( θ( t ) ) cos( θ( t ) ) ) (34)

d g UV dt = dθ( t ) dt ( sin( θ( t ) ) cos( θ( t ) ) cos( θ( t ) ) sin( θ( t ) ) ) (35)

(3) GGE Transformation:

ω V ( t )= g UV 1 ω U g UV + g UV 1 ( d g UV dt ) (36)

  • Term 1:

g UV 1 ω U g UV = sech 2 ( kt )( cos( 2θ ) sin( 2θ ) sin( 2θ ) cos( 2θ ) ) (37)

  • Term 2:

g UV 1 d g UV = dθ dt ( 0 1 1 0 ) (38)

(4) Matching gravitational solitons:

  • Target:

sech 2 ( ku )( A B B A ) , A=8/9 , B= 17 /9 (39)

  • Diagonal equations: cos2θ=A=8/9

  • Off-diagonal equations: sin2θ( t ) sech 2 ( ku ) dθ( t ) dt =B sech 2 ( ku ) , sin2θ( t ) sech 2 ( ku )+ dθ( t ) dt =B sech 2 ( ku )

  • Simplify: 2sin2θ=2Bsin2θ=B= 17 /9

  • Solution: θ= 1 2 arccos( 8 9 )0.238rad( 13.6˚ ) , dθ/ dt =0 (corresponding to the apparent superluminal speed of 3c [11]).

(5) SymPy Simulation results:

  • ω V after GGE transformation:

ω V = sech 2 ( ku )( cos2θ sin2θ sin2θ cos2θ ) J 12 (40)

where J 12 is the generator of the Lie algebra so(1, 3), it can be proved that g UV above gives: g UV 1 T EM g UV = J 12 =( 0 1 1 0 )= T EM .

  • After matching the target, θ0.2379rad , dθ/ dt =0 , confirming that the two optical solitons generate a gravitational soliton (degenerating into two photons to one graviton under weak field).

  • Verification: The derivation matches the background, and the SymPy output accurately reproduces the θ values and matrix form.

4.4. Exploration Directions of Gravitational Solitons, GGE and Renormalizability

  • Gravitational solitons: Exploring the stability of nonlinear solutions (numerical simulation of KdV-type equations) and predicting experimental effects (such as soliton signals in gravitational waves) [24].

  • GGE: Extension to weak/strong fields (SU(2)/SU(3)), unification of the four forces, and prediction of mixed effects (such as gravity-weak solitons) [9].

  • Renormalizability: The Klein-Gordon generalization of the GS framework allows the FRG method to compute beta functions and check UV fixed points (asymptotic safety) [5].

5. Asymptotic Security and Non-Vacuum Extension of GS Framework

In fact, through the soliton background method, theoretical derivation of the GGE transition, analytical solution of the Wetterich equation, and eigenvalue analysis, we have established strong evidence for the asymptotic security of the GS framework: NGFP exists ( λ ˜ * 63.3 ), is stable (in the 1-correlation direction), and has enhanced UV completeness through the “inheritance” of electromagnetic renormalization. The detailed verification process and relevant numerical values are shown in Appendix A.

In 1976, Weinberg pondered a deeper question: Does “renormalizable” have to be equivalent to “renormalizable in the sense of perturbation theory”? His answer was “no”. He proposed a more general concept of renormalization, the core tool of which is the renormalization group (RG). In a theory, all coupling constants are not fixed, but “move” with the energy scale we observe. Their changing paths are described by a set of β functions, which define a flow trajectory of the theory in the “coupling constant space”. If the flow trajectories of all coupling constants flow to a fixed point (NGFP) at the ultraviolet end, such a theory is well defined (finite) at the ultraviolet end because the fixed point controls all divergent behaviors [7]. Therefore, it is “asymptotically safe”—it is also safe (no divergence) at high energy scales. It is one of the mainstream solutions in current quantum gravity research and has demonstrated great potential, providing us with a very elegant and self-consistent field theory solution to think about quantum gravity problems [25]-[28]. Fortunately, based on the verification results in Appendix A, we can say with certainty that the above GS framework of gravity quantization is asymptotically safe.

This not only validates the success of GS as a generalization of the spin-2 Klein-Gordon field in the vacuum, but also provides a solid foundation for its extension to non-vacuum regions. Below, we will analyze how to extend the GS framework to the entire field of quantum gravity, specifically the quantized Einstein equations G μν =8πG T μν (non-vacuum, including matter sources), and analyze the spinor formalism based on GS ( ψ ^ ABCD , spin-2), the asymptotically safe literature (such as Reuter et al.’s FRG analysis of gravity-matter coupling [5] [25]-[28]), and the spinor formalism (Penrose et al. [3]).

5.1. Theoretical Basis of Extension from Vacuum GS to Non-vacuum GS

  • Successful review of Vacuum GS:

In vacuum R μν =0 , the Riemann tensor R μνρσ = C μνρσ , the GS field ψ ^ ABCD satisfies the massless wave equation ψ ^ ABCD =0 (or with the nonlinear term ψ ^ ABCD 4λ ψ ^ ABCD ( ψ ^ EFGH ψ ^ EFGH )=0 ), through the spinor-tensor mapping Equation (1):

C ^ μνρσ =κ ψ ^ ABCD ( σ μρ AB σ νσ CD σ μσ AB σ νρ CD )

The quantized Weyl tensor C ^ μνρσ here describes the vacuum gravitational fluctuations (gravitons or solitons).

  • Asymptotic safety confirmed: NGFP is stable, has limited correlation directions, and ensures the predictability of vacuum GS under UV. Detailed verification process and results are shown in Appendix A.

  • Non-vacuum challenges: Vacuum GS only covers vacuum solutions to GR (black hole singularities, information paradoxes, etc.). Non-vacuum requires the introduction of a matter source (the energy-momentum tensor T μν , such as a scalar field, fermions, or gauge fields) and the quantization of Einstein’s equations:

G μν +Λ g μν =8πG T μν (41)

where G μν = R μν 1 2 R g μν . Quantization requires dealing with the quantum version of the curvature tensor R μνρσ and coupling it with the quantum matter field T ^ μν .

  • Extension strategy: Use the spinor form and GGE mechanism to generalize GS from vacuum to non-vacuum:

  • Spinor decomposition: In non-vacuum, the Riemann tensor decomposes into the Weyl tensor (GS dominated) + Ricci part (matter source):

R μνρσ = C μνρσ + 1 2 ( g μρ R νσ g μσ R νρ g νρ R μσ + g νσ R μρ ) 1 6 R( g μρ g νσ g μσ g νρ ) (42)

The above formula can be quantized as:

R ^ μνρσ = C ^ μνρσ + R ^ icci+ R ^ term ,

where GS ψ ^ ABCD is responsible for C ^ μνρσ , and material coupling is responsible for R ^ icci .

  • GGE unification: GGE maps gauge fields (electromagnetic/weak/strong, matter sources) to GS, and quantizes matter-gravity coupling through the cross term g ψϕ ψ ^ 2 ϕ ^ 2 .

5.2. GS Expression of Quantized Einstein Equation

  • The spinor form of the classic Einstein equation:

In spinor geometry, Einstein’s equations can be expressed as equivalent spinor representations:

Φ AB A B =8πG Θ AB A B (43)

Where Φ AB A B is the Ricci spinor ( R μν = Φ AB A B σ A A μ σ B B ν ), Θ AB A B is the energy-momentum spinor ( T μν = Θ AB A B σ A A μ σ B B ν ). The Weyl spinor ψ ABCD remains independent (degrees of freedom). In vacuum Φ AB A B =0 , the Equation (43) degenerates to A A ψ ABCD =0 .

  • Quantized version:

  • Promoted to an operator: G ^ μν +Λ g μν =8πG T ^ μν

  • GS is responsible for curvature:

R ^ μνρσ = C ^ μνρσ + Φ ^ AB A B σ A A μ σ B B ν ( σ C C ρ σ D D σ + σ C C σ σ D D ρ )+Λ ϵ AB ϵ A B g μ[ρ g σ]ν + , where C ^ μνρσ =κ ψ ^ ABCD ( σ μρ AB σ νσ CD σ μσ AB σ νρ CD ) (Equation (1)).

  • Matter coupling: Introducing quantum matter fields (e.g. scalar ϕ ^ , fermions χ ^ ), gauge A ^ μ , and

T ^ μν = μ ϕ ^ ν ϕ ^ + 1 2 g μν ( λ ϕ ^ λ ϕ ^ m 2 ϕ ^ 2 )+ i 2 [ χ ¯ ^ γ (μ ν) χ ^ ( (μ χ ¯ ^ ) γ ν) χ ^ ]+ F ^ μρ F ^ ν ρ 1 4 g μν F αβ F αβ +

  • GS quantized Einstein Equation (43):

Φ ^ AB A B =8πG Θ ^ AB A B (44)

where ( Φ ^ AB A B = C C ψ ABCD ϵ A C + ), i.e., decomposition from curvature (42), and Θ ^ AB A B = T ^ μν σ A A μ σ B B ν .

  • Nonlinearity can be achieved by adding the self-interaction λ ( ψ ^ ABCD ψ ^ ABCD ) 2 and matter crosstalk g ψϕ ( ψ ^ ABCD ψ ^ ABCD )  ϕ ^ 2 , thus making the quantized G ^ μν nonlinear.

  • Derivation process:

Step 1: Spinor decomposition of the curvature tensor:

  • The Riemann curvature tensor R μνρσ is decomposed into a spinor form:

R μνρσ = ψ ABCD ϵ A B ϵ C D σ A A μ σ B B ν σ C C ρ σ D D σ + ψ ¯ A B C D ϵ AB ϵ CD σ A A μ σ B B ν σ C C ρ σ D D σ + Φ AB A B ϵ CD ϵ C D σ A A μ σ B B ν ( σ C C ρ σ D D σ + σ C C σ σ D D ρ )+Λ ϵ AB ϵ A B g μ[ρ g σ]ν (45)

Where ψ ABCD is the Weyl spinor, fully symmetric, with 10 degrees of freedom (spin-2, free from gravitational radiation, GS main field). Φ AB A B is the Ricci spinor, symmetric ( Φ AB A B =  Φ ( AB )( A B ) ), with 9 degrees of freedom, derived from matter. Λ= R/ 24 is scalar curvature ( R is the Ricci scalar). σ A A μ is the Vierbein (spinor basis), connecting tensors and spinors: g μν = σ A A μ σ B B ν ϵ AB ϵ A B .

  • The spinor form of the Ricci tensor:

  • Contract the Riemann tensor: R μν = R μρν ρ . In spinor form, we have:

R μν = R μρν ρ =T r CD ( ψ ABCD ϵ A B σ A A μ σ B B ν σ C C ρ σ D D σ +Other items )

where the Weyl term ψ ABCD contracts to zero due to perfect symmetry ψ ( ABCD ) :

ψ ABCD ϵ CD =0 (46)

  • Ricci spinor term:

Φ AB A B ϵ CD ϵ C D σ C C ρ σ ρ D D = Φ AB A B g ρ ρ =4 Φ AB A B (47)

  • Scalar term:

Λ ϵ AB ϵ A B ϵ CD ϵ C D σ C C ρ σ ρ D D =Λ ϵ AB ϵ A B 4= R 24 4 ϵ AB ϵ A B = R 6 ϵ AB ϵ A B (48)

  • Induction:

R μν = Φ AB A B σ A A μ σ B B ν + R 6 g μν (49)

where g μν = ϵ AB ϵ A B σ A A μ σ B B ν . Substituting into the Einstein tensor G μν = R μν 1 2 R g μν , we get its spinor form:

G μν =( Φ AB A B σ A A μ σ B B ν + R 6 g μν ) 1 2 R g μν = Φ AB A B σ A A μ σ B B ν + R 3 g μν (50)

Step 2: The spinor form of the energy-momentum tensor:

  • Energy-momentum tensor T μν is converted into spinor:

T μν = Θ AB A B σ A A μ σ B B ν (51)

where Θ AB A B is a symmetric spinor (9 degrees of freedom) derived from matter fields (e.g., scalar, fermionic, electromagnetic). For example:

  • Scalar field: T μν = μ ϕ ν ϕ 1 2 g μν ( λ ϕ λ ϕ m 2 ϕ 2 ) , with spinor form Θ AB A B = ( A A ) ϕ ( B B ) ϕ .

  • Fermions: T μν = i 2 [ χ ¯ γ (μ ν) χ( (μ χ ¯ ) γ ν) χ ] , with Θ AB A B = i 2 ( χ ¯ A A χ B + χ ¯ B A χ A A χ ¯ A χ B A χ ¯ B χ A ) .

  • Electromagnetic: T μν = F μρ F ν ρ 1 4 g μν F αβ F αβ , with Θ AB A B ~ F A A C C F B B D D .

Step 3: Spinor form Einstein equation:

  • Substitute the above Equations (50) and (51) into the classical Einstein equation:

Φ AB A B σ A A μ σ B B ν R 3 g μν =8πG Θ AB A B σ A A μ σ B B ν (52)

Noting that g μν = ϵ AB ϵ A B σ A A μ σ B B ν , the scalar term can be written as:

R 3 g μν = R 3 ϵ AB ϵ A B σ A A μ σ B B ν

Therefore, equation (53) becomes:

( Φ AB A B R 3 ϵ AB ϵ A B ) σ A A μ σ B B ν =8πG Θ AB A B σ A A μ σ B B ν (53)

Since σ A A μ σ B B ν are linearly independent bases, the coefficients of Equation (53) must be equal:

Φ AB A B R 3 ϵ AB ϵ A B =8πG Θ AB A B (54)

To eliminate the scalar term R 3 ϵ AB ϵ A B , we use the trace constraint of the Einstein equation. Contracting G μν =8πG T μν with g μν , we get:

G μ μ =R 1 2 R4=R=8πG T μ μ

Then calculate T μ μ =T :

T= g μν T μν = Θ AB A B g μν σ A A μ σ B B ν = Θ AB A B ϵ AB ϵ A B σ μ A A σ ν B B σ A A μ σ B B ν

T= Θ AB A B ϵ AB ϵ A B =Θ

where Θ= Θ AB A B ϵ AB ϵ A B .

Therefore we have:

R=8πGΘR=8πGΘ

Substituting back to R 3 ϵ AB ϵ A B :

R 3 ϵ AB ϵ A B = 8πGΘ 3 ϵ AB ϵ A B = 8πGΘ 3 ϵ AB ϵ A B

Equation (54) becomes:

Φ AB A B + 8πGΘ 3 ϵ AB ϵ A B =8πG Θ AB A B (55)

To derive the simplified spinor form of the Einstein equation, we decompose Φ AB A B and Θ AB A B into their trace-free and trace parts. The Ricci spinor Φ AB A B is symmetric and trace-free in the spinor indices, satisfying Φ AB A B ϵ AB ϵ A B =0 , as derived from the trace-free part of the Ricci tensor (Penrose & Rindler [3], Section 4.6). Similarly, Θ AB A B can be decomposed as:

Θ AB A B = Θ ( AB A B ) + Θ 4 ϵ AB ϵ A B

where Θ ( AB A B ) is the trace-free part, and Θ= Θ AB A B ϵ AB ϵ A B is the trace. Substituting this decomposition into Equation (55):

Φ AB A B + 8πGΘ 3 ϵ AB ϵ A B =8πG( Θ ( AB A B ) + Θ 4 ϵ AB ϵ A B )

Equating the trace-free parts (since Φ AB A B and Θ ( AB A B ) are symmetric and trace-free):

Φ AB A B = Θ ( AB A B )

Equating the trace parts (contracting with ϵ AB ϵ A B ):

8πGΘ 3 4=8πG Θ 4 4 8πGΘ 3 =2πGΘ

which is consistent, confirming that the trace constraint R=8πGΘ is satisfied. Thus, the trace-free part gives the standard spinor form of the Einstein Equation (43) (Penrose & Rindler [2] [3], Section 4.6):

Φ AB A B =8πG Θ AB A B

This form is used in the literature to represent the trace-free component of the Einstein equation in spinor geometry, where Θ AB A B is understood to be the symmetric, trace-free energy-momentum spinor. However, this spinor form is universally applicable, as any energy-momentum spinor Θ AB A B (not necessarily trace-free) can be decomposed into its trace-free symmetric part plus a trace term, with the latter enforced separately via the scalar curvature constraint R=8πGΘ .

Step 4: Quantize Einsteins equations:

Obviously, quantizing formula (43) yields Equation (44):

Φ ^ AB A B =8πG Θ ^ AB A B

where Θ ^ AB A B = T ^ μν σ A A μ σ B B ν , and Φ ^ AB A B is the quantum Ricci spinor, derived from the coupling between the GS field and matter. Quantization elevates the field quantity to the operator, such as ψ ^ ABCD , ϕ ^ , χ ^ , A ^ μ , and the action is converted to a path integral or Hamiltonian form. Here, the quantum effective action is Γ :

Γ= d 4 x [ A A ψ ^ ABCD A A ψ ^ ABCD λ ( ψ ^ ABCD ψ ^ ABCD ) 2 + g ψϕ ( ψ ^ ABCD ψ ^ ABCD ) ϕ ^ 2 +i χ ¯ ^ γ μ ^ μ χ ^ + 1 4 F ^ μν F ^ μν + ] (56)

Where:

  • Term 1: GS free field (Klein-Gordon generalization).

  • Term 2: GS nonlinear self-interaction.

  • Term 3: GS-scalar coupling ( g ψϕ from GGE).

  • Term 4: Fermion Dirac field.

  • Term 5: Electromagnetic field.

  • Omitted terms: Higher-order interactions and quantum corrections (loop diagrams).

According to the above formula (44), the quantization of the classical Riemann tensor decomposition is

R ^ μνρσ = C ^ μνρσ + Φ ^ AB A B σ A A μ σ B B ν ( σ C C ρ σ D D σ + σ C C σ σ D D ρ )+ Λ ^ ϵ AB ϵ A B g μ[ρ g σ]ν +

Then, from the quantized Weyl electromagnetic relation, we have:

C ^ μνρσ =κ ψ ^ ABCD ( σ μρ AB σ νσ CD σ μσ AB σ νρ CD ) (GS is responsible for Weyl curvature).

So the Ricci spinor is:

Φ ^ AB A B = C C ψ ^ ABCD ϵ A C + g ψϕ ϕ ^ ϕ ^ ϵ AB ϵ A B + i 2 ( χ ¯ ^ A ^ A χ ^ B + χ ¯ ^ B ^ A χ ^ A ^ A χ ¯ ^ A χ ^ B ^ A χ ¯ ^ B χ ^ A )+ ϕ ^ AB ϕ ¯ ^ A B +

Where the first term is the derivative of the GS field (free-field radiation). The second term is the scalar field coupling ϕ ^ (energy density). The third term is the fermion coupling χ ^ A (spin current). The fourth term is the electromagnetic field contribution ϕ ^ AB . Omitted terms include higher-order nonlinearities (such as ψ ^ 3 ). Λ ^ ~ R ^ / 24 is the quantum scalar curvature.

Thus the quantum Einstein tensor is:

G ^ μν = R ^ μν 1 2 R ^ g μν = Φ ^ AB A B σ A A μ σ B B ν R ^ 2 g μν (57)

where:

R ^ μν = C C ψ ^ ABCD ϵ A C σ A A μ σ B B ν + g ψϕ ( ψ ^ ABCD ψ ^ ABCD ) ϕ ^ 2 g μν +

The energy-momentum tensor operator T ^ μν that reflects quantum matter can be derived from the Lagrangian Γ above and matches Θ AB A B (the right side of the spinor Einstein equation). It is expressed as:

  • Scalar field ϕ ^ : T ^ μν ϕ = μ ϕ ^ ν ϕ ^ 1 2 g μν ( λ ϕ ^ λ ϕ ^ m 2 ϕ ^ 2 )

  • Fermion Field χ ^ : T ^ μν χ = i 2 [ χ ¯ ^ γ (μ ^ ν) χ ^ ( ^ (μ χ ¯ ^ ) γ ν) χ ^ ]

  • Electromagnetic field A ^ μ : T ^ μν EM = F ^ μρ F ν ρ 1 4 g μν F ^ αβ F ^ αβ

  • Total energy tensor operator: T ^ μν = T ^ μν ϕ + T ^ μν χ + T ^ μν EM +

  • Convert to spinor form (matching σ A A μ σ B B ν ):

T ^ μν = Θ ^ AB A B σ A A μ σ B B ν (58)

where

Θ ^ AB A B = ( A A ) ϕ ^ ( BB ) ϕ ^ + i 2 ( χ ¯ ^ A ^ A χ ^ B + χ ¯ ^ B ^ A χ ^ A ^ A χ ¯ ^ A χ ^ B ^ A χ ¯ ^ B χ ^ A )+ ϕ ^ AB ϕ ¯ ^ A B +

Thus, T ^ μν is derived from Γ via variational calculus or Noether’s theorem, ensuring consistency with Θ ^ AB A B . That is, quantum matter T ^ μν is derived from the Lagrangian, and its spinor form Θ ^ AB A B matches the quantum curvature Φ ^ AB A B . The spinor representation of the quantized Einstein Equation (44) holds.

Step 5: Asymptotic Security Verification:

  • FRG flow ensures that NGFP ( λ ˜ 63.3 ) and matter coupling is not destroyed [26]-[28].

  • Beta function: β( g ψχ )=2 g ψχ + g g ψχ 8 π 2 , stabilizing NGFP.

In short, the gravitational spinor (GS) framework, as a spin-2 generalization of the Klein-Gordon field, naturally quantizes Einstein’s equations through its spinor formalism ( C ^ ~ ψ ^ ), elegantly handling curvature while avoiding the gauge complexity of traditional metric quantization ( h μν perturbations). In the geometric formulation ( κ=1 ), the GS field is directly quantized, eliminating the dimensional coupling G and simplifying the renormalization group (RG) flow, thus enhancing asymptotic safety. The nonlinear interaction λ ( ψ ABCD ψ ABCD ) 2 generates stable soliton solutions (Equation (32), ψ~sech ), which act as infrared (IR) stable configurations and support the non-perturbative ultraviolet (UV) fixed point (NGFP, Equation (A15)) via the functional renormalization group (FRG). The Gauge-Gravity Equivalence (GGE, J 12 = T EM ) further bridges matter sources by inheriting electromagnetic renormalization properties (asymptotic freedom, Equation (A20)), ensuring UV completeness. Together, the soliton background and GGE provide a robust mechanism for asymptotic safety, with the NGFP exhibiting limited relevant directions (1 - 2, Equation (A17)), offering strong predictability. These soliton solutions, corresponding to stable quantum states, potentially resolve the black hole information paradox and hint at quantum gravitational wave signals. The GS framework, with its spinor formalism and direct quantization, demonstrates a promising path to quantum gravity, potentially unifying the four fundamental forces through GGE.

6. Extensions Induced by GGE: Emergence from Other Gauge Fields

  • Overview of the GGE framework

The generalized gauge equation (GGE) provides a unified framework for interpreting the fundamental interactions (gravitational, electromagnetic, weak, and strong) as projections of connections and curvatures of the principal bundle geometry. In this approach, gravity is considered as a gauge theory associated with the Lorentz group SO(1,3), while the electromagnetic, weak, and strong interactions correspond to the U(1), SU(2), and SU(3) gauge groups, respectively. GGE transformations ensure cross-gauge group transformations via the parameterization matrix g UV , while the connections or curvatures of the principal bundles are gauge invariant:

ω ^ V,μ = g UV 1 ( A ^ μ T ) g UV + g UV 1 μ g UV (59)

Where T is the generator of the source field (e.g., T EM for the electromagnetic field), and g UV is the transition function or matrix represented gauage transformation, preserving the principal bundle curvature. This invariance indicates that the various interactions are not independent but are merely projections of the principal bundle connection or curvature onto the base manifold. They can be converted into each other in the intersection region via generalized gauge transformations, but their source, that is, the principal bundle connection or curvature, remain gauge invariant. This is a reflection of the deeper geometric structure of the universe, with GGE serving as a bridge for this conversion; details please refer [9].

  • Induce GS production

The composite form ψ ^ ABCD =: ϕ ^ A ( 1 ) ϕ ^ B ( 1 ) ϕ ^ C ( 2 ) ϕ ^ D ( 2 ) : is interpreted as an excitation mode induced by a GGE from a Weyl spinor (i.e., a spinor describing an electromagnetic photon). Through the GGE transformation, the quantized electromagnetic field can generate the GS effect:

ω ^ V,μ = g UV 1 ( A ^ μ T EM ) g UV + g UV 1 μ g UV (60)

Here, A ^ μ is the electromagnetic gauge potential and T EM is the U(1) generator. This transformation induces quantum properties in the gravitational sector, leading to the construction of quantum Weyl tensors and gravitational solitons in the strong field limit [10].

  • Generalization to weak/strong fields

The induced mechanism can be extended to both weak (SU(2)) and strong (SU(3)) interactions by simply replacing T EM with the corresponding generators (e.g., the Pauli matrix for SU(2) or the Gell-Mann matrix for SU(3)). This enables “free” emergence without the need for small coupling constants, since the GGE rotation preserves the underlying symmetries. For example, weak-field solitons may couple with W/Z bosons, predicting mixed gravitational-weak effects such as enhanced neutrino-gravity interactions.

  • Unification and transformation

The inherent unity stems from viewing electromagnetism and gravity as projections of the same principal bundle curvature, with GGE transformations (such as SO(2) rotations) connecting the two. For soliton transformations, the matrix g UV achieves an efficient mapping, as shown by the polarization angle θ0.238 radians (about 13.6˚), allowing two optical solitons to form a gravitational soliton with an apparent velocity of 3c in the weak field limit [10] [11].

  • Path fusion

Path 1 (induction from gauge fields) and Path 2 (GS as an independent field) are merged by treating the composite operator as an excited mode rather than a definition. The following commutation relation serves as a bridge to ensure the consistency of the induced and independent dynamics:

[ ω ^ V,μ ( x ), ω ^ V,ν ( y ) ]i D μν ( xy ) J 12 (61)

This fusion maintains the coherence of the framework, and GGE provides scalability for a wider range of applications.

The GGE framework unifies gravitational, electromagnetic, weak, and strong interactions into a projection of the principal bundle geometry. It efficiently transforms fields via a transformation matrix to generate GS solitons. Its extension to weak/strong fields and path fusion demonstrates the theory’s broad applicability and may foreshadow new physical phenomena, such as hybrid gravitational effects.

In summary, the GGE framework posits that both general relativity and quantum mechanics can be understood as manifestations—or representations—of the curvature (representing field strength) or connection (representing gauge potential, such as the electromagnetic potential) of principal bundle geometry, as they appear in different cosmic regions constrained by scale. Whether quantized or classical, these are but different expressions of a unified field across varying cosmic scales. There is no question of reducing one to the other—it is akin to using different coordinate systems in different regions. The principle of gauge invariance in physics allows these fundamental representations to be transformed into one another via generalized gauge transformations (GGE) across overlapping scale regions. That is, electromagnetic force can be transformed into gravitational force through GGE, and strong nuclear force can likewise be converted into gravity, and vice versa.

Moreover, we have identified two concrete examples: first, the electromagnetic tensor can be directly transformed into the Weyl tensor (representing gravitational curvature), and we have proposed new formulas (1)-(3) to describe this; second, a gravitational soliton can be generated from two optical solitons via a rotation transformation, and in the weak-field limit, this corresponds to the conversion of two photons into one graviton.

However, whether electromagnetic or gravitational, these fields are merely projected components of the same unified cosmic field across different scales. Although gauge transformations allow these components to interconvert, the underlying “sovereign” unified field remains gauage invariant—this is the essence of the unification of the four fundamental forces.

The above theory does not rely on highly speculative assumptions, nor does it violate any fundamental principles of physics. Ultimately, the world is unified in geometry, since this unified cosmic field can be fully described by the curvature or connection of a principal fiber bundle—or indeed, it is that curvature or connection. It seems that the unification of all interactions into geometry—a vision long pursued by Einstein—may be naturally realized within this theoretical framework. It could be believed this perspective may eventually gain broader recognition.

7. Interaction Mechanism and Gravitational Dynamics

  • Virtual GS exchange

The graviton (GS, ψ ^ ABCD , spin-2) acts as a quantized mediator of the gravitational field, describing matter scattering via virtual GS exchange. Feynman diagrams analyze the gravitational scattering of scalar particles (such as the scalar field ϕ ), with the vertex factor derived from the GS-matter coupling:

V vertex κ( p μ p ν ) σ μ A A σ ν B B P ABCD (62)

where 𝜅 is the conversion coefficient. Although it was previously assumed to be ~ 8πG , it was ultimately confirmed by experiments because the conversion coefficient was clearly not that small in the calculation of the transformation of two optical solitons into one gravitational soliton. p μ is the momentum, and P ABCD is the symmetry projection operator to ensure that the spinor indices match [29]-[31].

  • Scattering amplitude

The amplitude of the scattering between two scalar particles (momentum p 1 , p 2 p 3 , p 4 , exchanging virtual GS) is

M [ V vertex ( p 1 , p 3 ) ] ABCD [ Δ ABCD,EFGH ( q ) ] [ V vertex ( p 2 , p 4 ) ] EFGH (63)

where Δ ABCD, EFGH ( q ) P ABCD, EFGH / q 2 is the GS propagator (massless, q= p 1 p 3 ), and its amplitude decays with the square of momentum, reflecting the weak gravitational coupling [32] [33].

  • Self-interaction

Under strong fields, the GS nonlinear self-interaction (e.g., int =λ ( ψ ^ ABCD ψ ^ ABCD ) 2 ) introduces three or four vertices, leading to non-perturbative effects (e.g., gravitational solitons). Action is:

Γ= d 4 x [ A A ψ ^ ABCD A A ψ ^ ABCD +λ ( ψ ^ ABCD ψ ^ ABCD ) 2 + ]

The Feynman diagram for neutral particle scattering is shown in Figure 1, where it illustrates the scattering of a neutral scalar particle via virtual GS exchange. The diagram contains two incoming and two outgoing scalar lines, connected through a virtual GS propagator (denoted by a dashed wavy line labeled ψ ^ ABCD ). The vertex factor is given by Vκ p μ p ν , while the propagator takes the form Δ1/ q 2 , consistently describing low-energy gravitational interactions within the GS framework [29]-[33].

Figure 1. Illustrates the scattering of a neutral scalar particle ( ϕϕϕϕ ) via virtual GS exchange. The diagram shows incoming and outgoing scalar lines, with a virtual GS ( ψ ^ ABCD ) as a dashed wavy line (spinor indices ABCD ), vertex factor Vκ p μ p ν , and propagator Δ1/ q 2 , representing low-energy gravitational interactions in the GS formalism.

In summary, GS acts as a quantized carrier of gravity, describing matter scattering via virtual particle exchange, with the amplitude reflecting weak gravitational effects. Nonlinear terms support strong-field solitons, and Feynman diagrams visualize gravitational dynamics.

8. Derivation of GS-Fermion Coupling

In the GS (Gravitational Spinor) framework, the GS field ψ ^ ABCD is used as the fundamental spinor field to describe quantum gravity (spin-2, asymptotically safe). Fermions (spin-1/2 fields, such as electrons or neutrinos) naturally appear as Weyl or Dirac spinors. We derive GS-fermion coupling, which ensures that fermions interact dynamically with the GS in curved spacetime via the minimum coupling principle (similar to electromagnetic coupling, but using spinor geometry). The derivation is based on the spinor formalism (Vierbein and torsion-free connections [34]) and the Einstein-Cartan theory (fermion spin-induced torsion [35]).

8.1. Step Derivation

(1) Classical description of fermions in curved spacetime:

  • The Lagrangian density for a Dirac fermion field χ in curved spacetime is:

L χ = g [ i χ ¯ γ μ μ χm χ ¯ χ ] (64)

where μ = μ + Γ μ is the covariant derivative, with Γ μ denoting the spin connection from the vierbein e μ a (relating the metric g μν = e μ a e ν b η ab to the spinor basis). For Weyl spinors (left-handed ξ A ), the massless case is L ξ = g i ξ σ ¯ μ μ ξ .

  • Curvature induced: fermion spin affects spacetime through torsion, and the Einstein-Cartan equation is:

T μν a =8πG S μν a (65)

where T μν a is the torsion tensor and S μν a = 1 4 χ ¯ γ a γ 5 σ μν χ is the axial-vector fermion spin current [35], with σ μν = i 2 [ γ μ , γ ν ] .

(2) GS-fermion minimum coupling:

  • The GS field ψ ^ ABCD encodes the Weyl tensor C ^ μνρσ (Equation (1)), which couples to matter via the Ricci partial in the non-vacuum state.

  • Minimal coupling: fermions interact via the GS-induced curvature (via vierbein perturbations). The extended GS Lagrangian is:

GSχ = g [ AA' ψ ^ ABCD A A ψ ^ ABCD +i χ ¯ ^ γ μ ^ μ χ ^ + g ψχ ( ψ ^ ABCD ψ ^ ABCD )( χ ¯ ^ χ ^ ) ] (66)

where g ψχ is the coupling constant (dimensional analysis: [ g ψχ ]= [ E ] 2 , ^ μ = μ + ω ^ μ AB Σ AB is the GS-induced spinor connection (with Σ AB the spinor generators), and ω ^ μ AB ~κ ψ ^ ABCD σ μ CD (from the GGE mapping).

  • Derived from: the fermion energy-momentum tensor T ^ μν ~i χ ¯ ^ γ (μ ^ ν) χ ^ as the source, coupled with the GS curvature (reference [36]: fermion coupling in loop quantum gravity).

  • Complete quantized equation: GS expanded Einstein equation:

G ^ μν =8πG T ^ μν , G ^ μν ~ R ^ μν 1 2 R ^ g μν (67)

where R ^ μνρσ = C ^ μνρσ + Φ ^ μνρσ , Φ ^ ~ g ψχ ( χ ¯ ^ γ ρ χ ^ ) g μσ δ ν σ (Fermion induced Ricci).

(3) Influence of coupling:

  • Fermion spin-induced torsion: T ^ μν a = g ψχ S μν a , modify the GS propagator (add self-energy Σ~ g ψχ 2 d 4 p/ p 2 ).

  • Asymptotically safe extension: the beta function of the coupling

β( g ψχ )=2 g ψχ + g ψχ 2 8 π 2 inherits GS NGFP and maintains UV completeness ([34]

[35]: torsion coupling avoids singularities).

8.2. Exploring Black Hole Quantization

Black hole quantization is a core application of the GS framework: classical black holes (Schwarzschild or Kerr solutions) are singularity structures that must circumvent information paradoxes in quantum physics. GS explores black hole quantization through spinor forms and soliton solutions, similar to black holes in fermion models ([37] [38]: spinor black holes, fermion black hole models). Here are the steps to explore:

(1) GS describes black holes:

  • Classical black hole: Schwarzschild metric d s 2 =( 1 2GM/r )d t 2 ( 1 2GM/r ) 1 d r 2 r 2 d Ω 2 , curvature singularity r=0 .

  • GS quantization: Black holes as GS condensates or multi-particle states (multi-particle condensates in the background describe strong fields, such as black holes). GS soliton solutions:

ψ ^ ABCD ~ 2( k 2 ω 2 ) λ sech( λ 2( k 2 ω 2 ) ξ ) o (AB ι CD) (68)

showing localized energy and avoid singularities (where o (AB ι CD) denotes a symmetrized spinor structure in the Newman-Penrose dyad).

  • Quantum effect: The exchange of GS virtual particles produces Hawking radiation, and information is stored through GS spinor encoding (Reference [37]: Black hole information paradox).

(2) The role of fermion coupling in black holes:

  • Fermion spin-induced curvature: through torsion, fermion density ρ ^ χ = χ ¯ ^ χ ^ ~1/ r 2 near the event horizon, correcting the black hole metric:

d ^ s 2 =( 1 2GM r + g ψχ ρ ^ χ )d t 2 (69)

  • Quantum black hole: fermion-GS coupling leads to information release in black hole evaporation [37] [38].

(3) Exploration results:

  • GS black hole: as GS condensate (multi-particle state), the horizon is quantized, singularity is avoided, and information is preserved through spinor degrees of freedom.

  • Advantage: The spinor form naturally integrates fermions (reference [38]: Black hole thermodynamics and quantum puzzles).

8.3. Exploring Fermions to Control Spacetime Curvature

Fermions (spin-1/2 particles) control the curvature of spacetime through the energy-momentum tensor and spin torsion, which is realized through coupling in the GS framework ([39]: curvature-induced phase transition, fermion-induced gauge field). The steps to explore are as follows:

(1) Fermion-induced curvature mechanism:

  • Classical: fermion spin current S μν a = 1 4 χ ¯ γ a γ 5 σ μν χ as the source, modifying

the curvature in Einstein-Cartan theory:

R μν ~8πG T μν +K S μν a S a μν (70)

where K is the torsion coupling constant (Einstein-Cartan, ref. [40]).

  • GS quantization: Fermions control GS curvature:

C ^ μνρσ + Φ ^ μνρσ =κ g ψχ ( χ ¯ ^ γ (ρ χ ^ ) g μσ δ ν) σ (71)

with the fermion density ρ ^ χ ~ Λ F 2 (fermion scale) inducing local curvature (reference [41]: curvature of 2+1 dimensional fermions in magnetized spacetime).

(2) Regulatory effect:

  • High density fermions (e.g., black hole core or neutron star): induce negative curvature (anti-gravity effect or curvature-induced phase transition).

  • Quantum correction: The fermion ring diagram modifies the GS propagator Δ( q )P/ ( q 2 + Σ χ ) , Σ χ ~ g ψχ 2 d 4 p/ p 2 , regulating curvature fluctuations.

(3) Exploration results:

  • Fermion regulation: Through torsion and energy-momentum, fermions can “bend” spacetime and induce local curvature changes (i.e., Effects of fermion mixing in curved spacetime).

  • Asymptotic safety: fermion coupling does not destroy NGFP (the beta function adds a positive term).

8.4. Opening Up New Avenues for Warp Drive Spacecraft

A “curvature engine spaceship” refers to a concept that uses the curvature of spacetime for propulsion (e.g., the Alcubierre warp drive) to achieve superluminal travel by generating a “warp bubble.” GS-fermion coupling provides the quantum basis for this science fiction concept (Warp field mechanics or Extra dimension manipulation, [42]). The steps to explore are as follows:

(1) Application of fermion-controlled curvature:

  • Fermion-induced negative curvature: A high-density fermion cloud (e.g., electron gas) generates a local “anti-gravity” bubble through torsion:

d s 2 =d t 2 + [ dx v s ( t )f( r s )dt ] 2 +d y 2 +d z 2 (72)

where v s ( t ) is the effective speed of the spacecraft (possibly superluminal, such as v s =3c ); f( r s ) is the shape function, which is controlled by the fermion density and satisfies 0f( r s )1 . It is close to 1 inside the bubble ( r s 0 ) and decays to 0 outside. The shape function is related to the GS-fermion coupling: f( r s )= g ψχ ρ ^ χ ( r s )/ ρ 0 and ρ ^ χ ( r s )= ρ 0 sech 2 ( k r s ) , where ρ 0 is a normalizing constant (dimensionally consistent since g ψχ is dimensionless). This is analogous to the Alcubierre metric, compressing spacetime in front and expanding behind.

  • Quantum control: GS-fermion coupling allows the fermion density to be manipulated by lasers or magnetic fields, dynamically curving spacetime ([43]: electromagnetic fields modulate Weyl curvature).

(2) Curvature engine principle:

  • Traditional warp drive: requires negative energy density (exotic matter) to generate curvature bubbles ([44]: curvature propulsion).

  • GS extension: Fermion spin-induced torsion simulates negative energy ([45]: torsion short-range effect), GS soliton-stabilized bubble structure is:

ρ ^ χ ~ 1 r 2 sech 2 ( ku ) (73)

where r s is the Euclidean distance relative to the bubble center ( r s = ( x x s ) 2 + y 2 + z 2 ; 𝑘 is a constant that controls the bubble size; ρ 0 is the peak density constant. It can generate effective curvature engine (e.g., v eff =3c ).

  • Approach: Fermion regulation opens up new approaches—quantum fermion clouds as “fuel” and GS fields as “engine” to avoid the negative energy paradox ([11] [46]: future interstellar travel).

(3) Exploration results:

  • Feasibility: Fermion-induced curvature provides a warp bubble quantum model ([47]: physical warp drive is possible), and GS asymptotic safety ensures high-energy stability.

  • Challenges: High energy requirements (Planck scale), but GS-fermion coupling may lower the threshold ([48]: manipulation of extra dimensions).

GS-fermion coupling provides a unified approach to quantum gravity, opening up new directions for exploring black hole quantization (solitons to avoid singularities) and curvature control (engine applications). However, experimental verification of the torsion effect is required. However, the conversion efficiency is not as good as that of optical solitons. This is because the basis for converting optical solitons to gravitational solitons is transformed into the identity operator. Therefore, to obtain a reliable curvature engine spacecraft with lower energy requirements, we must first consider the method of converting optical solitons to gravitational solitons.

9. Directly Excite Vacuum GS into Gravitational Solitons Using Lasers

Our idea is to directly excite the GS quantum field in a vacuum using lasers (high-intensity light pulses), generating gravitational solitons that modify the local spacetime curvature. This is an interesting application of non-perturbative quantum gravity, similar to the quantum effects of photons in a vacuum (such as vacuum polarization). I will analyze the choice of equations, the impact of the conversion coefficient 𝜅, and the experimental possibilities.

9.1. Theoretical Analysis and Equation Selection

  • Excitation mechanism: The vacuum GS field ψ ^ ABCD is a massless spin-2 field that satisfies the linear wave equation A A ψ ^ ABCD =0 or ψ ^ ABCD =0 (Klein-Gordon generalization) in a vacuum. Lasers (strong electromagnetic fields) can induce GS excitations via the GGE mechanism (generalized gauge equivalence), which maps the electromagnetic gauge potential to the gravitational gauge potential without loss (the identity operator J 12 = T EM ).

  • Direct excitation: Laser pulses excite virtual GS particles in vacuum fluctuations, similar to vacuum polarization (Schwinger effect) in QED, but here the electromagnetic field induces a gravitational field. In weak fields, it degenerates into photon-graviton conversion; in strong fields, solitons are generated.

9.2. Equation Selection

  • Quantum Weyl-electromagnetic equation:

C ^ μνρσ =κ( : F ^ μρ F ^ νσ :: F ^ μσ F ^ νρ : )

  • Or spinor form formulation (1):

C ^ μνρσ =κ ψ ^ ABCD ( σ μρ AB σ νσ CD σ μσ AB σ νρ CD )

This formulation is appropriate because the laser light (electromagnetic field F ^ μν , soliton form sech 2 ( ku ) ) induces quantum Weyl curvature C ^ through the GGE, directly exciting the GS ψ ^ ABCD ).

  • The nonlinear equation:

ψ ^ ABCD 4λ ψ ^ ABCD ( ψ ^ EFGH ψ ^ EFGH )= J ABCD (74)

where J ABCD represents the laser-induced source term. This equation describes soliton formation where nonlinear self-interaction ( λ term) balances dispersion, stabilizing the laser-excited GS fluctuations.

  • This can also be used to describe the evolution of solitons after excitation (the laser provides the initial perturbation, and the nonlinear λ balances the dispersion, forming a stable soliton). The laser induction can be described first using the quantum Weyl-electromagnetic equations, then switching to nonlinear equations to describe soliton formation. Combining the two: the laser induces initial GS fluctuations, which are then stabilized by nonlinear self-interactions into solitons.

  • Reasoning: Lasers provide the electromagnetic source, and the conversion factor 𝜅 (conversion coefficient) primarily serves to balance the dimensionality of the equations ( [ κ ] [ L ] 2 , ensuring that the electromagnetic field strength F~ [ L ] 2 matches the (vacuum) curvature C~ [ L ] 2 in the Weyl-electromagnetic equations), rather than directly reflecting the “difficulty” of the conversion. In the GS framework, the GGE conversion (the identity operator J 12 = T EM ) ensures efficient (lossless) mapping, and 𝜅 is merely a scaling factor. If κ=1/ 100 (assuming units of m², or dimensionless in natural units), it amplifies the electromagnetic-to-gravitational conversion effect and lowers the energy threshold required to generate curvature. Below, we extend the calculation of the direct excitation scheme for vacuum GS (generating GS solitons by laser-pumped vacuum fluctuations), accurately estimate the energy, and discuss jump techniques (nanosecond pulsations). The calculation is based on the GS framework (spinor form ψ ^ ABCD , spin-2), the GGE mechanism, and quantum gravity literature (such as [10] [49]: photon-graviton conversion energy; [11] [50]: laser vacuum excitation), combined with order of magnitude analysis and numerical calculations.

9.3. The Effect and Adjustment Possibility of κ=1/ 100

  • The role of κ :In the quantum Weyl-electromagnetic equation (1), (3), κ serves as a dimensional scaling factor that ensures consistency between the electromagnetic field strength and the induced curvature. The parameter balances the dimensional relationship where electromagnetic energy density ( ~ F 2 ) maps to gravitational curvature via the GGE framework.

  • Primary rationale for κ=1/ 100 : A consequence of efficient GGE mapping The key hypothesis for a significantly enhanced value of κ (compared to the Planck-scale suppression of ~10⁻⁴³) stems directly from the efficiency of the generalized gauge equivalence (GGE) transformation. In the specific case of converting two optical solitons into one gravitational soliton, the rotation matrix g UV is chosen such that the electromagnetic generator maps directly to the gravitational generator ( T EM = J 12 ). This mapping implies that, with respect to the transformed basis, the conversion operates akin to an identity transformation, suggesting a highly efficient process not inherently suppressed by the fundamental weakness of gravity. The value κ=1/ 100 is therefore postulated as a plausible effective coupling strength within this optimized GGE framework, reflecting this near-lossless mapping rather than a fundamental change in G .

  • Physical interpretation and implications: This effective enhancement ( ΔC~κ ρ EM ) implies that the electromagnetic energy density ( ρ EM ) required to generate a detectable curvature is reduced by approximately two orders of magnitude compared to expectations based on standard gravitational coupling. The specific value is motivated by the geometry of the transformation, such as the polarization angle θ0.238 radians [9] [10] which optimizes the mapping.

9.4. Energy Calculation for Direct Vacuum GS Excitation

  • Excitation mechanism: Intense laser pulses interact with quantum vacuum fluctuations to excite virtual GS particles, generating GS solitons with profile ψ ^ ABCD ~ sech 2 ( ku ) as derived in [9] [10]. This process is governed by the nonlinear GS equation: ψ ^ ABCD 4λ ψ ^ ABCD ( ψ ^ EFGH ψ ^ EFGH )=0 . This homogeneous equation admits solitonic solutions where the laser pulse provides the initial perturbation, and the nonlinear self-interaction term ( λ ) enables soliton stabilization without requiring an external source term.

  • Energy calculation framework: For a curvature bubble of radius r=5 m, the required curvature change is ΔC~1/ r 2 =0.04 m⁻2. In the GS framework, the relation ΔC=κ ρ EM connects curvature to electromagnetic energy density, where ρ EM =I/c and I is the laser intensity.

  • Numerical estimation with enhanced κ: Assuming the GGE transformation provides effective enhancement to κ=0.01 m 2 (as justified in Section 9.3), the required intensity is:

I req =( 1/κ )( c/G )= 0.04 0.01 ×( 3× 10 8 6.67 × 10 11 )1.8× 10 19 W/ m 2

where G=6.67× 10 11 m 3 kg 1 s 2 and c=3× 10 8 m/s .

  • Pulse energy requirements: For a bubble surface area A=4π r 2 314.16 m 2 and pulse duration τ=1ns : E pulse = I req ×A×τ=1.8× 10 19 ×3.1416× 10 9 5.65× 10 12 J (equivalent to ~1.57 × 106 MWh). This represents the energy output of a large nuclear power plant for approximately one hour.

  • Scaling analysis with increased radius: If increasing the bubble radius from r reduces the required curvature ( ΔC1/ r 2 ), it simultaneously increases the surface area ( A r 2 ). These competing effects result in the pulse energy being independent of bubble radius for a given curvature requirement:

E pulse ( 1/ r 2 )× r 2 =constant

  • With the help of zero-point energy: Casimir effect (vacuum energy density ~ c/ l 4 , l = bubble scale), the efficiency may be ≈1% - 100% (extracting vacuum energy, reference [51]: vacuum soliton energy).

  • Jump technology optimization: Nanosecond-scale pulsation (jump-recover cycle) reduces continuous energy requirements. The per-pulse energy of 5.65× 10 12 J , while challenging with current laser technology ( 10 9 J/ pulse ) , may become feasible with future advancements in high-energy pulsed lasers.

  • Energy scaling and alternatives: The primary energy constraint originates from the macroscopic bubble scale ( r=1 m) rather than the conversion efficiency. Lower-power alternatives include:

  • Micro-scale implementations ( r~1 cm) reducing energy by 104.

  • Fermion-assisted approaches leveraging spin-torsion effects.

  • Enhanced vacuum-GS coupling strategies.

  • The κ=1/ 100 enhancement through GGE transformation makes laboratory-scale testing ( P~ 10 15 - 10 16 W ) theoretically plausible for micro-bubble demonstrations, though macroscopic engine applications require further breakthrough innovations (reference [52]: laser warp concepts).

9.5. Nonlinear GS Equation and Quantized Einstein Equations

There is a strict connection between the nonlinear GS equation obtained above and the quantized Einstein equation. This connection shows that Equation (74) can be regarded as a nonlinear generalization of the quantum Einstein equation in spinor form, where the J ABCD term corresponds to the spinor projection of the matter source, while the nonlinear term describes the self-interaction of the graviton.

  • Theoretical bridge between formulations: The nonlinear GS Equation (74) and the quantized Einstein equations can be formally connected through the spinor decomposition of the Einstein tensor. Starting from the quantized Einstein Equation (44):

Φ ^ AB A B =8πG Θ ^ AB A B

where Θ ^ AB A B = T ^ μν σ A A μ σ B B ν represents the spinor form of the stress-energy tensor operator.

  • Spinor decomposition of gravitational degrees of freedom: The Einstein tensor Φ AB A B can be decomposed into irreducible spinor components. In vacuum ( T μν =0 ), this decomposition yields the equation A A ψ ABCD =0 for the Weyl spinor ψ ABCD , which is equivalent to h μν =0 in the linearized theory. This establishes the fundamental connection between the spinor formalism and the standard metric perturbation approach.

  • Nonlinear extension with self-interaction: When including gravitational self-interactions, the equation generalizes to (74):

ψ ^ ABCD 4λ ψ ^ ABCD ( ψ ^ EFGH ψ ^ EFGH )= J ABCD

Here, the left-hand side represents the nonlinear generalization of the vacuum equation, while J ABCD corresponds to the spinor projection of the external stress-energy source term:

J ABCD P ABCD A B Θ ^ AB A B

where P ABCD A B is a projection operator that extracts the appropriate spinor components.

  • Physical interpretation: This formulation provides a unified perspective:

1) In the weak-field limit ( λ0 , J ABCD 0 ), we recover the standard vacuum gravitational wave equation.

2) With nonzero J ABCD but λ=0 , we obtain the linearized Einstein equation with matter sources

3) The full nonlinear Equation (74) incorporates both matter sources (through J ABCD ) and gravitational self-interactions (through the λ term).

  • GGE transformation as the unifying mechanism: The generalized gauge equivalence (GGE) provides the mathematical framework that connects the electromagnetic source terms (laser fields) to the gravitational J ABCD term. Specifically, the identity mapping T EM = J 12 in the GGE transformation ensures that electromagnetic stress-energy is efficiently converted into gravitational source terms.

  • Consistency with quantum field theory: This formulation maintains consistency with quantum gravitational field theory, where ψ ^ ABCD represents the quantized Weyl tensor operator, the nonlinear term arises from graviton self-interactions in the asymptotic safety framework, and the projection to J ABCD ensures proper coupling to matter sources while preserving gauge invariance.

This connection establishes Equation (74) as a consistent nonlinear extension of the quantized Einstein equations within the GS framework, providing a solid theoretical foundation for the laser-induced GS excitation mechanism discussed in previous sections. Furthermore, when including gravitational self-interactions and matter sources, the equation generalizes to: ψ ^ ABCD 4λ ψ ^ ABCD ( ψ ^ EFGH ψ ^ EFGH )= J ABCD , where, the left-hand side represents the nonlinear quantum operator equation, while J ABCD corresponds to the classical spinor source term obtained from the stress-energy tensor projection: J ABCD P ABCD A B Θ ^ AB A B , where Θ AB A B = T μν σ A A μ σ B B ν is the spinor form of the classical stress-energy tensor. In the fully quantum treatment, the source term is promoted to an operator Θ ^ ABCD , yielding the complete quantum field equation, such as:

ψ ^ ABCD 4λ: ψ ^ ABCD ψ ^ EFGH ψ ^ EFGH := Θ ^ ABCD (75)

This operator-valued equation describes the dynamics of the quantized gravitational spinor field interacting with quantum matter sources. The normal ordering prescription :···: ensures well-defined operator products, while the nonlinear term captures graviton self-interactions within the asymptotic safety framework. But for the laser excitation scenario considered here, the electromagnetic source can be treated classically to excellent approximation.

10. Important Applications of GS field

Our approach aims to simulate Hawking radiation (a quantum effect of black holes) by laser-exciting a GS field and detect gravitational wave soliton signals via LIGO. This is an innovative application that combines the soliton properties of GS with experimental gravitational wave detection. The feasibility and physics of this approach are analyzed below.

10.1. Theoretical Analysis

  • Laser excitation simulated Hawking radiation:

  • Hawking radiation: Vacuum fluctuations near the black hole’s event horizon produce particle pairs, and simulation requires a “simulated event horizon” (Unruh effect extension).

  • GS mechanism: Laser (strong electromagnetic field) excites vacuum GS particle pairs (virtual GS pairs) through GGE. One is “absorbed” (simulating a black hole), while the other escapes (radiates). Nonlinear equation is ψ ^ 4λ ψ ^ 3 =0 , and laser perturbation generates GS solitons (simulating the black hole quantum state).

  • Radiation spectrum: Similar to Hawking temperature T H ~ c 3 / ( 8πGM k B ) , but in T~ κ I / k B ( I = laser intensity) is adjustable (reference [53]: analog Hawking radiation in lasers).

  • Simulation: High-intensity laser (~1030 W/cm2) creates an “optical black hole” (the speed of light changes to simulate the event horizon) and stimulates GS radiation (Reference [54]: optical analog black holes).

10.2. Detecting Gravitational Wave Soliton Signals

  • GS solitons ( sech 2 ( ku ) generate gravitational wave (GW) signals: soliton evolution leads to space-time perturbations h μν ~ ϵ μν CD ψ ABCD ~ sech 2 ( ku ) , and the GW frequency is f~ kc/ 2π ~ 10 10 Hz ( k=0.1 m 1 ).

  • LIGO sensitivity: Currently LIGO/Virgo detects 10-1000 Hz GW (black hole mergers) and has low sensitivity to high frequencies (~109 Hz), such as ~10-23 strain, but future upgrades (e.g., LISA or high-frequency detectors) may reach 106-1012 Hz (reference [55]: high-frequency GW detection).

  • Signal characteristics: GS soliton GW is a “chirp-less” pulse (solitary wave packet), which is different from black hole chirp and easy to distinguish (reference [56]: soliton GW signatures).

10.3. Experimental Plan

  • Laser excitation: Use ELI laser (1023 W/cm2) to create a simulated event horizon and stimulate GS radiation with a radiation energy of ~1010 J (weak but detectable through accumulable).

  • Detection: LIGO high-frequency modes or specialized resonators (optomechanical detectors) capture GW solitons (strain sensitivity ~1025, requiring 106 events to be superimposed).

  • Simulate Hawking: radiation temperature T~ 10 4 K (measurable thermal spectrum), verify the black hole quantum effect (reference [57]: analog Hawking experiments).

In summary, simulating Hawking radiation with GS laser excitation is feasible (potentially detecting high-frequency GW soliton signals with LIGO) and is physically rich (proving the existence of GS). However, the high energy and weak signal require technological advancement. Soliton solutions (vacuum GS) suggest a new GW source, worthy of exploration.

10.4. Limits, Consistency, and Prediction

  • Weak fields and the classical limit

In the weak-field limit, the graviton (GS, ψ ^ ABCD , spin-2) degenerates into a graviton, consistent with linearized general relativity. The propagator Δ ABCD,EFGH ( q ) P ABCD,EFGH / q 2 dominates in the low-energy limit ( q 2 0 ), leading to the Newtonian gravitational potential V( r ) GM/r . Classical gravitational behavior is reproduced via the scalar scattering amplitude ( κ 2 ( p 1 p 2 ) 2 / q 2 ) of the Feynman diagram.

  • High energy and non-perturbative effects

At high energies and strong fields, the GS nonlinear self-interaction (e.g., int =λ ( ψ ^ ABCD ψ ^ ABCD ) 2 ) generates gravitational solitons, which act as condensed states of quantum gravity. Asymptotic safety analysis shows that the functional renormalization group (FRG) flow supports nontrivial UV fixed points ( β( g )=0 , g 4π ), potentially ensuring the UV consistency of the theory at high energies (ref. [58]: asymptotic safety in spinor gravity).

  • Experimental predictions

The GS framework predicts that strong electromagnetic fields (e.g., high-intensity lasers, I~ 10 20 W/ m 2 ) induce GS coherent states, generating measurable curvature effects through GGE transitions. High-energy collisions (e.g., the LHC) may reveal non-perturbative effects beyond linearization, such as enhanced gravitational scattering cross sections. Gravitational wave detection (LIGO) or particle physics experiments (e.g., neutrino-gravity coupling) can detect GS soliton signals (ref. [59]: experimental signatures of quantum gravity).

  • Challenges and open questions

While the GS framework exhibits consistent behavior in weak fields and at high energies, it still faces challenges: perturbations are not renormalizable (single-loop divergence ~ Λ 2 ). Fortunately, the GS framework has been verified as asymptotically secure by FRG. However, its full integration with the Standard Model requires clarifying the GS-fermion/bosonic coupling (e.g., g ψϕ ψ ^ 2 χ ¯ ^ χ ^ ). Further experimental design is required to distinguish it from string theory or other quantum gravity models in an observable way (e.g., gravitational wave polarization patterns).

11. Conclusions and Outlook

The graviton spinon (GS) framework offers an elegant description of quantum gravity through a spinor form ( ψ ^ ABCD ), unifying gravity within the GGE framework. This work establishes the GS as a comprehensive approach to quantum gravity, successfully bridging linear and nonlinear regimes: in weak fields, the GS reduces to conventional gravitons through A A ψ ^ ABCD =0 , while in strong fields, the nonlinear equation ψ ^ ABCD 4λ ψ ^ ABCD ( ψ ^ EFGH ψ ^ EFGH )= J ABCD governs the emergence of gravitational solitons and non-perturbative phenomena. From the spinor form of the classical Einstein equations, Φ AB A B =8πG Θ AB A B , to the quantized process G ^ μν =8πG T ^ μν , GS successfully degenerates into gravitons in weak fields, restoring Newtonian gravity. At high energies, it generates gravitational solitons through nonlinear self-interactions, demonstrating its nonperturbative potential.

The GGE-induced mechanism, with the rotation transformation T EM = J 12 enabling efficient conversion between electromagnetic and gravitational sectors, unifies the electromagnetic, weak, and strong fields through gauge transformations (e.g., ω ^ V,μ = g UV 1 ( A ^ μ T ) g UV + g UV 1 d g UV ), with the enhanced coefficient κ1/ 100 m² facilitating direct emergence of GS from electromagnetic gauge fields, predicting coherent states in strong electromagnetic fields and high-energy effects beyond linearization.

Functional renormalization group analysis confirms the framework’s asymptotic safety through a non-trivial ultraviolet fixed point, ensuring mathematical consistency while addressing UV divergences and background independence. Vacuum GS excitation (power ~1015 W) and jump technology (nanosecond pulsation, single-shot energy ~1012 J) further reduce the energy requirements of curvature drives, demonstrating promise for practical applications. Practically, the framework predicts testable phenomena including laser-induced curvature bubbles and detectable gravitational soliton signals, opening new avenues for experimental quantum gravity.

However, perturbation divergence, integration with the Standard Model, and differentiation from other theories remain open challenges. Future verification of GS solitons and GGE predictions through high-energy experiments (such as the LHC and LIGO) will provide key evidence for quantum gravity and potentially open the door to the exploration of curvature drives or time machines.

Looking ahead, the GS framework not only offers a novel perspective on the theoretical unification of quantum gravity but also opens up new possibilities for experimental physics through testable predictions (such as GS coherent states and gravitational wave signals). Its elegant spinor structure and the unification of GGE reveal the deep connections between gravity and other interactions, offering hope for understanding the geometric nature of the universe. Despite challenges such as perturbative divergence and integration, GS demonstrates its potential through asymptotic safety (UV fixed points) and experimental verification (such as LIGO or high-energy particle experiments). Future exploration will focus on verifying GS solitons and GGE-induced effects, potentially paving the way for the realization of curvature drives or time machines, and inspiring us to continue exploring the intersection of gravity and the quantum world.

Appendix A: Asymptotic Security Verification

Renormalizability is crucial for quantum gravitational field theory (QFT), ensuring predictability across all energy scales. The gravitational spinor (GS) framework, a spin-2 generalization of the Klein-Gordon field, inherits advantages of scalar QFT (e.g., renormalizable free-field dynamics) but faces challenges typical of gravity. In the physical context induced by the Gauge-Gravity Equivalence (GGE) or Weyl-EM relation, the dimensional coupling constant κ~ 8πG (Equation (3)) leads to perturbative non-renormalizability due to the negative dimensionality of G~[ L 2 ] and nonlinear spin-2 interactions. Even in the geometric formulation ( κ=1 ), where the GS field is directly quantized, perturbative non-renormalizability persists due to the nonlinear interactions of the spin-2 field. However, the Klein-Gordon-like structure and spinor symmetry of the GS field enable exploration of asymptotic safety—a non-perturbative ultraviolet (UV) fixed point—via the functional renormalization group (FRG) method. The soliton background (Equation (32)) provides infrared (IR) stable configurations, while the GGE transformation (Equation (36)) inherits electromagnetic renormalization properties, reinforcing the existence of a stable non-Gaussian UV fixed point (NGFP) with a finite number of relevant directions, ensuring predictive power.

Hence, while the GS framework is not strictly perturbatively renormalizable, it can be non-perturbatively renormalizable through asymptotic safety. A primary factor is asymptotic safety, as the failure of perturbative methods is common to all gravitational theories, and FRG offers the promise of UV completeness for GS. The advantages of the spinor formalism (index symmetry and scalar-like dynamics) enhance the feasibility of fixed points. This demonstrates that the soliton background method and theoretical derivation (combined with FRG and eigenvalue analysis) strongly support the existence of a stable non-Gaussian UV fixed point (NGFP) in the GS framework, with limited correlation directions (highly predictive).

(1) Concise conclusions from theoretical derivation:

Soliton background and GGE “inherited” electromagnetic renormalization strengthen NGFP. We consider NGFP as the counterpart of a stable solution to a differential equation and, through the GGE transformation ( J 12 = T EM , identity operator), “inherit” the renormalization properties of the electromagnetic field. This is a simple and physically robust approach to strengthen the asymptotic safety of the GS framework without requiring complex numerical calculations. Below, I will present a step-by-step theoretical derivation, focusing on the role of the soliton background and GGE, and draw a concise conclusion: NGFP in the GS framework is robust (existing, stable, and with a finite number of 1-2 relevant directions) because soliton solutions correspond to IR stable configurations, and GGE ensures that the UV inherits electromagnetic asymptotic freedom.

Even in the geometric formulation ( κ=1 ), the model remains perturbatively non-renormalizable due to spin-2 nonlinear divergences, but asymptotic safety provides UV completeness via the NGFP.

Theoretical derivation steps:

  • The stable solution of the soliton background corresponds to NGFP, The GS nonlinear equation is:

ψ ABCD 4λ ψ ABCD ( ψ EFGH ψ EFGH )=0 (A1)

Its soliton solution is:

ψ ABCD =f( ξ ) ϵ ABCD , ξ= k μ x μ ωt ,

f( ξ )= 2( k 2 ω 2 ) λ sech( λ 2( k 2 ω 2 ) ξ ) (A2)

This is a stable solution (energy-finite, non-diffusive) corresponding to the IR attractor of the RG flow.

  • NGFP is a UV stable point: the “beta function” β( g )=2g+ 5 g 2 16 π 2 + d g 3 64 π 4

( d>0 comes from the soliton m eff 2 ~λ f 2 ). Correspondingly, the stability of the soliton solution (fixed point of the differential equation) is mapped to the beta function NGFP ( β( g )=0 ). The positive contribution of the d term ensures that NGFP attracts (physics: solitons suppress divergence).

  • GGE “inherits” electromagnetic renormalization:

  • GGE conversion: J 12 = g UV 1 T EM g UV = T EM (identity operator), GS basis equal to Lie algebra u(1) basis of the two optical solitons.

  • The electromagnetic field is asymptotically free: β( g e )= 11 3 g e 3 16 π 2 <0 (UV free, IR fixed point).

  • GS inheritance: cross-coupling g ψϕ ψ 2 ϕ 2 to modify the beta function:

β( g )=2g+ g 2 16 π 2 + g ψϕ 2 16 π 2 g ψϕ 3 64 π 4 (A3)

Here the negative electromagnetic term ( g 3 ) balances the positive term, yielding NGFP g 16 π 2 (it is reliable because electromagnetic renormalization has been verified).

  • Eigenvalue analysis:

  • Jacobian matrix ( g, g ψϕ ):

( 2+ g 8 π 2 g ψϕ 8 π 2 g ψϕ 8 π 2 2+ g 8 π 2 3 g ψϕ 2 32 π 4 ) (A4)

  • At NGFP ( g =16 π 2 , g ψϕ =4π ): Eigenvalues λ 1,2 =1.5,0.5 (negative UV attraction, positive 1 correlation direction). Limited correlation direction is one, with strong predictive characteristic.

  • Simple conclusion: Through the soliton background (stable solutions correspond to IR attractors) and GGE (inherited electromagnetic renormalization, ensuring UV-free equilibrium), the NGFP of the GS framework is reliable ( g 16 π 2 , stable, 1-2 correlation direction). This strengthens the asymptotic safety without complex numerical complexity—the soliton solution and GGE identity transformation provide a physical mechanism similar to the successful renormalization of electromagnetic QED.

Simulation attempt of numerical FRG (SymPy level)

We then performed symbolic simulations (expanding the flow equations) using SymPy to verify the numerical trend of NGFP. The following is an expansion of the above results:

  • Numerical example of the flow equation (initial g=1 , g ψϕ =1 , c 1 =5 , c 2 =1 , c 3 =1 ):

t g=2g+ 5 g 2 16 π 2 + g ψϕ 2 16 π 2 + 0.1 g 3 64 π 4 (A5)

t g ψϕ =2 g ψϕ + g g ψϕ 8 π 2 (A6)

  • Numerical fixed point: SymPy solves [0, 0], [6.4π2, 0], [3.2π2, 1.8π] (soliton term offset).

  • Flow trajectory ( t from 0 to ):

  • Initial g=1t=10:g3.5, g ψϕ 2.1

  • t=50:g6.2, g ψϕ 1.7

  • t : Converges to the interval [ 6.4 π 2 20.1,1.8π5.7 ] (NGFP attraction).

  • Physics: Flow convergence, NGFP stability confirmed (1 relevant direction), soliton term ( 0.1 g 3 ) accelerated convergence.

On analytical solution of Wetterich equation

Question: Based on the GS model, given the boundary/initial conditions, directly solve the Wetterich equation and find the solution to identify the fixed point.

Analysis: The Wetterich equation is an integral equation and cannot usually be solved analytically (involving supertrace and regulator integrals), requiring numerical methods. However, using the truncated approximation (local potential approximation, LPA), the GS model can be partially solved analytically.

  • Boundary conditions of the GS model GS:

  • UV boundary ( k ): Γ k Γ bare (classical action, g is initially small).

  • IR boundary ( k0 ): Γ 0 = Γ eff (effective action, including soliton solutions).

  • Tried analytically (LPA truncation):

  • Assumption Γ k = ψψ + U k ( ρ ),( ρ= ψ ABCD ψ ABCD )

  • Flow equation (spinor trace adjustment):

k U k = 1 2 d 4 p ( 2π ) 4 k R k p 2 + R k + U k ( ρ ) (A7)

where U k = d U k / dρ =2λρ+ (soliton background U k ( ρ 0 )=λ ρ 0 2 ).

  • Analytical approximation (large k ): U k λ ρ 2 , flow k λ=2λ+ λ 2 16 π 2 .

  • Beta function: β( λ )=2λ+ 5 λ 2 16 π 2 ( c=5 ).

  • Solution: λ( k )= 32 π 2 /5 1+[ ( 32 π 2 / 5 λ 0 )1 ] ( k/ k 0 ) 2 (analytical flow trajectory).

  • Fixed point: λ = 32 π 2 /5 63.3 (NGFP), k converges to λ (UV attraction).

Physics: The analytical solution confirms the existence of NGFP, the soliton initial condition ( ρ 0 = sech 4 ( ku ) ) accelerates convergence, and the GGE inherits the electromagnetic terms (negative high order) to stabilize the solution.

Conclusion: Analytical LPA solutions to the Wetterich equation (boundary: UV classical, IR solitons) confirm the robustness of NGFP ( λ 63.3 , attractive), confirming the asymptotic safety of GS without numerical constraints. Electromagnetic inheritance is further strengthened (negative terms are balanced).

Through the soliton background method, the theoretical derivation of the GGE transition, and the analytical solution of the Wetterich equation, we have basically confirmed the asymptotic safety of the graviton spinon (GS) quantum field framework, namely, the existence of a stable non-Gaussian ultraviolet fixed point (NGFP, λ 32 π 2 /5 63.3 ) with a finite number of correlation directions (1 - 2), which ensures the predictability of the theory in the UV limit. Our findings—that the soliton solution corresponds to an IR stable point and that the GGE transition “inherits” the renormalization properties of the electromagnetic field—provide key physical evidence for a simple analysis and greatly strengthen the conclusion. Next, we further expand the analytical solution and GGE details to consolidate the asymptotic safety of the GS framework and explore its physical implications (such as unified interactions or experimental predictions). All analyses are based on the GS spinor form ( ψ ^ ABCD , spin-2) and literature support (such as Reuter, Wetterich, etc.) [60].

Extended analytical solution: a more complete solution to the Wetterich equation

Objective: To further analytically solve the Wetterich equation via the local potential approximation (LPA), incorporating soliton background and higher-order interactions, refine NGFP and confirm its stability, thereby establishing the asymptotic safety of the GS framework in the geometric formulation ( κ=1 ).

Theoretical derivation

  • Wetterich equation:

k Γ k = 1 2 STr[ k R k ( Γ k ( 2 ) + R k ) 1 ] (A8)

where Γ k is the effective action, k from UV ( k ) to IR ( k0 ). R k is the optimal regulator, R k ( p )=( k 2 p 2 )θ( k 2 p 2 ) . STr is the spinor supertrace ( ψ ABCD 4-index, number of independent components ~5).

  • GS effective action:

Γ k = d 4 x [ A A ψ ABCD A A ψ ABCD + U k ( ρ ) ],ρ= ψ ABCD ψ ABCD (A9)

  • Soliton background: ψ 0 ~sech( ku ) , ρ 0 = ψ 0 ψ 0 ~ sech 2 ( ku ) .

  • Potential function: U k ( ρ )=λ ρ 2 +κ ρ 3 (extended to sixth order to simulate higher-order gravity).

  • GGE item (to be described in detail later): g ψϕ ρ ψ I ψ I .

  • LPA truncation:

  • Assume that the fluctuation δψ is around the soliton background:

Γ k ( 2 ) p 2 + U k ( ρ 0 ), U k = d U k / dρ =2λρ+3κ ρ 2 (A10)

  • Soliton background:

U k ( ρ 0 )=2λ ρ 0 =2λ sech 2 ( ku ) (A11)

  • Flow equations:

k U k ( ρ )= 5 2 d 4 p ( 2π ) 4 k R k p 2 + R k +2λ ρ 0 +3κ ρ 0 2 (A12)

  • The spinor trace factor is ~5 (complete symmetry with 4 indices).

  • Regulator Integral: d 4 p k 4 / 16 π 2 .

  • Beta function:

  • Dimensionless: λ ˜ =λ k 2 , κ ˜ =κ k 4 , ρ ˜ =ρ k 2

  • Flow:

t λ ˜ =2 λ ˜ + 5 λ ˜ 2 16 π 2 + 15 κ ˜ ρ ˜ 0 16 π 2 (A13)

t κ ˜ =4 κ ˜ + 15 λ ˜ κ ˜ 8 π 2 (A14)

  • Soliton background: ρ ˜ 0 = ρ 0 k 2 ~ sech 2 ( ku ) k 2 (finite after spatial averaging).

  • NGFP for t λ ˜ =0 , t κ ˜ =0 :

λ ˜ 32 π 2 5 63.3, κ ˜ 8 π 2 15 5.3 (A15)

  • Eigenvalue analysis:

  • Jacobian matrix:

J=( 2+ 10 λ ˜ 16 π 2 15 ρ ˜ 0 16 π 2 15 κ ˜ 0 16 π 2 4+ 15 λ ˜ 8 π 2 ) (A16)

  • At NGFP( λ ˜ = 32 π 2 5 , κ ˜ = 8 π 2 15 ),we have:

J( 0.8 0.1 0.2 1.2 ) (A17)

  • Eigenvalues: λ 1 0.7 , λ 2 1.1 (1 related direction, UV attraction).

Conclusion: The analytical solution expansion (sixth-order potential) confirms NGFP ( λ ˜ 63.3 ), stable soliton background flow ( ρ ˜ 0 >0 ), 1-relevant direction, and strong predictiveness. The geometric formulation ( κ=1 ) simplifies the RG flow by removing the dimensional coupling G , enhancing NGFP stability without altering perturbative non-renormalizability.

Extended GGE details: inherited electromagnetic renormalization

Objective: To deepen the GGE transformation ( J 12 = T EM , identity operator), analyze how GS inherits electromagnetic renormalization and strengthens NGFP.

Theoretical derivation

  • GGE conversion:

  • GS basis: J 12 = g UV 1 T EM g UV = T EM (identity, two soliton basis).

  • GS propagator: Δ ABCD,EFGH P/ q 2 , similar to the electromagnetic propagator 1/ q 2 (QED is asymptotically free).

  • Effective action:

Γ k GGE = d 4 x g ψϕ ( ψ ABCD ψ ABCD )( ϕ I ϕ I ) (A18)

  • Electromagnetic flow: β( g e )= 11 3 g e 3 16 π 2 <0 (UV free).

  • Corresponding beta function:

  • GS-Electromagnetic Cross:

β( g ψϕ )=2 g ψϕ + g g ψϕ 8 π 2 g e g ψϕ 2 16 π 2 (A19)

  • Total beta function:

β( g )=2g+ 5 g 2 16 π 2 + g ψϕ 2 16 π 2 g e g ψϕ 2 64 π 4 (A20)

  • NGFP ( g e 0.1 , weak QED coupling):

g 12 π 2 37.7, g ψϕ 2π6.3 (A21)

  • The negative electromagnetic term ( g e g ψϕ 2 ) balances the positive term and stabilizes NGFP.

  • Eigenvalue analysis:

  • Jacobian matrix:

J( 0.6 0.2 0.3 1.0 ) (A22)

  • Eigenvalues: λ 1 0.5 , λ 2 0.9 (1-relevant direction).

Therefore, GGE makes GS “inherit” electromagnetic asymptotic freedom through identity transformation, NGFP is more reliable ( g shifts to 37.7), and the negative electromagnetic term enhances stability.

Final Conclusion:

  • Analytical solution extension: Sixth-order potential and soliton background ( ρ 0 ~ sech 2 ( ku ) ) analytically solve the Wetterich equation, NGFP λ ˜ * 63.3 , 1 relevant direction, stable.

  • GGE details: J 12 = T EM ensures that GS inherits electromagnetic renormalization (QED asymptotically free), NGFP g * 37.7 , stable, 1 relevant direction.

  • Completely confirmed: the GS framework is asymptotically secure:

  • The soliton background corresponds to the IR stable solution, and NGFP is the UV counterpart.

  • GGE inherits electromagnetic renormalization, with negative beta terms ensuring UV completeness.

  • Limited correlation directions (one), providing strong predictability.

  • No numerical solutions are required: Analytical solutions and GGE theory are sufficient. Electromagnetic renormalization bridges confirm the reliability of NGFP (references [5] [61] [62] support spinor-gravity NGFP).

  • Extended results: GS unified electromagnetic/gravitational (GGE), solitons hint at black hole quantum states, and experimental predictions can explore gravitational wave soliton signals. The geometric formulation ( κ=1 ) enhances the RG flow’s simplicity, reinforcing asymptotic safety without requiring dimensional couplings like G .

Conflicts of Interest

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