Each μ-domain obeys the reciprocity law

dS\_{μ}+k\_\^{(μ)}\\,d\\\!\\ln C\_{μ}=0.

So far, we have treated every level in isolation.

Real systems, however, exchange coherence and entropy across levels.

A living cell does not end at μ₃—it continually interacts with μ₂ (molecular chemistry) and μ₄ (neural or informational signaling).

To capture this reality we extend FRC into a coupled resonance network:

\\frac{dC\_{μ}}{dt} \= α\_{μ}(F\_{μ}-S\_{C,μ}) \+ \\sum\_{j\\ne μ} T\_{μ,j}(C\_{j}-C\_{μ}).

Here T\_{μ,j} represents the coupling strength between μ-levels; it mediates the flow of coherence.

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11.2 Coupling kernel and resonance distance

Empirically, coherence exchange decays with “resonance distance” |μ – j|.

We approximate:

T\_{μ,j}=T\_0\\,e^{-|μ-j|/λ}\\,e^{iφ\_{μj}},

where λ is the characteristic coupling length (how many levels effectively interact) and φ the relative phase delay.

For neighboring levels (μ ± 1), |T|≈T₀; for distant domains, coupling weakens exponentially.

This kernel makes the μ-stack behave like a resonant ladder network.
(Figure 11.1 suggestion: banded matrix of T₍μ,j₎ values—bright near diagonal, fading outward.)
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11.3 Conservation across the stack

Summing over all μ-levels yields the global invariant:

\\sum\_{μ}\\\!\\left(dS\_{μ}+k\_\^{(μ)}\\,d\\\!\\ln C\_{μ}\\right)=0.

Entropy exported from one layer becomes potential for the next:

dS\_{μ}^{\\text{out}}=dS\_{μ-1}^{\\text{in}}.

Hence total transformation potential is conserved—the resonance constant of the entire cosmos.

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11.4 Linear stability and eigenmodes

Linearizing near equilibrium C\_{μ}=C\_{μ}^{0}+δC\_{μ} gives:

\\frac{d(δC\_{μ})}{dt}= \-β\_{μ}\\,δC\_{μ}+\\sum\_{j}T\_{μ,j}\\,δC\_{j},

where β\_{μ}=α\_{μ}\\,\\partial S\_{C,μ}/\\partial C\_{μ}.

The matrix form

\\dot{\\boldsymbol{δC}} \= (T-B)\\boldsymbol{δC}

has eigenmodes v\_k with eigenvalues λₖ.

Each eigenmode represents a cross-scale coherence wave, its sign determining whether it amplifies or dampens.

Eigenvalues with Re(λₖ)=0 define sustained oscillations—homeoresonant standing waves linking multiple μ-levels.

(Figure 11.2 suggestion: spectrum of λₖ showing stable/unstable regions.)

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11.5 Energy–entropy flow equations

For every level,

\\dot S\_{μ}= \-k\_\^{(μ)}\\frac{\\dot C\_{μ}}{C\_{μ}}+Q\_{μ-1→μ}-Q\_{μ→μ+1},

with Q\_{μ→μ+1}=T\_{μ,μ+1}(C\_{μ}-C\_{μ+1}) as the entropy-flux term.

This makes explicit that energy ascends as entropy, while coherence descends as information—the twin currents of the μ-stack.

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11.6 Numerical integration of the full system

Simulating eight coupled equations (μ₀–μ₇) with typical parameters

α\_{μ}=0.1, T\_{0}=0.05, λ=2

yields oscillatory cascades:

High-μ pulse → downward coherence burst.

Low-μ entropy surge → upward feedback.

Quasi-periodic attractor stabilizing after a few cycles.

The invariant Σ \= ∑(S₍μ₎ \+ k\_\^{(μ)} ln C₍μ₎) remains constant within numerical error \< 0.3 %, confirming conservation.

(Figure 11.3 suggestion: time-series showing alternating entropy and coherence waves across μ-levels.)

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11.7 Interpretation: coherence cascade

This simulation illustrates the coherence cascade—information descending through the stack as form and returning upward as awareness.

Each μ-level acts like a semi-permeable membrane translating one kind of order into another.

The coherence pulse is the physical correlate of an “event of experience,” linking Part II’s event physics with Part III’s ontology.

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11.8 Empirical signatures

Physics: multi-scale oscillations in plasma turbulence mirror μ-coupling spectra. Biology: nested metabolic rhythms (ultradian ↔ circadian ↔ seasonal) correspond to eigenmodes of the coherence matrix. Cognition: EEG cross-frequency coupling (θ–γ) matches predicted T\_{μ,j} strengths. Society: cascading synchronization of trends and ideas reflects μ₅–μ₆–μ₇ resonance loops.

These correspondences imply that the μ-stack formalism is not metaphorical but empirically testable.

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11.9 Mathematical summary

Equation	Interpretation
\\dot C\_{μ}=α\_{μ}(F\_{μ}-S\_{C,μ})+\\sum\_jT\_{μ,j}(C\_j-C\_{μ})	Coupled coherence evolution
$begin:math:text$ T\_{μ,j}=T\_0e^{-	μ-j
\\sum\_{μ}(dS\_{μ}+k\_\^{(μ)}d\\ln C\_{μ})=0	Global conservation
\\dot{\\boldsymbol{δC}}=(T-B)\\boldsymbol{δC}	Linear stability matrix
Σ=\\sum(S\_{μ}+k\_\^{(μ)}\\ln C\_{μ})=\\text{const.}	Universal resonance constant

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11.10 Conceptual synthesis

Cross-level coupling transforms the μ-stack into a resonant continuum rather than discrete shells. The entire cosmos can be seen as a single, eight-band coherence oscillator whose slowest mode (μ₇) defines cosmic background order and whose fastest (μ₀–μ₁) defines quantum noise. Consciousness corresponds to modes spanning multiple μ’s simultaneously—a cross-band phase lock*.

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11.11 Outlook

Having formalized the mathematics of inter-level coupling, the next chapter—“Cognitive and Cultural Examples”—will translate this abstract machinery into experiential and societal terms.

We will examine how language, perception, creativity, and collective synchronization emerge as resonance transfers within the μ-stack, grounding human meaning in the same equations that govern the cosmos.

--- It shows how the μ-stack translates directly into lived psychology, creativity, language, and culture.

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