Physical Plasma-Thermionic Resonator: A Diffeomorphic Manifold Approach to High-Integrity Computing via Successive Controlled Collapse (SCC)

This paper proposes a novel computational architecture based on gaseous electronics, utilizing a plasma-enhanced thermionic resonator as a non-linear logic engine. Moving beyond the geometric limitations of solid-state semiconductor stacking, we introduce the Successive Controlled Collapse (SCC) framework, a methodology that transforms “Ringing Chaos” from a stochastic noise source into a programmable resource. The architecture leverages the collective behavior of weakly ionized plasma, specifically the modulation of sheath and presheath structures within multi-layered grid assemblies, to create a physical realization of a Maxwellian Gate. Central to this technology is the Triadic Interaction Model—comprising Human (IH ), Artificial (IA), and Protocol (IM ) agencies—governed by a Zeroth Law of Informational Thermodynamics. This equilibrium ensures topological transitivity between the kinetic work of the hardware and the decentralized firmness of the software protocol. Through a structured Design of Experiments (DoE), we demonstrate a Hala-Operator Efficiency (η) of 82.1% and a minimization of the Reality Gap (ϵ) to 0.118, proving the system’s “well-posed” industrial reliability. By utilizing the irreversible thermodynamics of open systems and the topological integrity of a diffeomorphic manifold, we provide a proof-of-concept for a naturally divisible, CAPTCHA-free computing environment. The results confirm that the transition from high-entropy informational inheritance to zero-entropy epistemological truth is a deterministic phase transition, offering a high-integrity alternative to conventional solid-state processing for decentralized, high-scale applications.