1. Pure Algebra (No Physics Yet)
We begin strictly at the algebraic level. No physical interpretation is assumed at this stage. Consider the identity:
This is a mathematical tautology. Subtracting a quantity and adding it back restores the original total. ECM assigns physical meaning only after this identity is established.
2. The Energy Identity in ECM
1️⃣ Start from your statement
In ECM, the manifested portion of potential energy is identified with manifested matter mass:
Hence the total matter mass satisfies:
3. Total Vacuum-Phase Potential
1️⃣ Total Vacuum-Phase Potential (PEᴇᴄᴍ₍ᵤₙᵢᵥ₎)
The universal vacuum-phase potential represents the uneventful, pre-manifest state of existence. It is not directly observable and is globally conserved.
The residual term is identified with Unmanifested Vacuum-Phase Potential, or NAM.
4. Hierarchy of Manifested Mass
1️⃣ Hierarchy of manifested mass
ECM treats mass manifestation as hierarchical rather than absolute.
Figure 2 — ECM mass partitioning: matter mass (Mᴍ) internally redistributes into effective manifested mass (Mᵉᶠᶠ) and apparent mass deficit (Mᵃᵖᵖ ≡ NAM).
The universal manifested mass contains all locally manifested structures as subsets.
5. Local Manifested Mass
1️⃣ Local manifested mass
Local manifested mass includes both baryonic matter and dark matter contributions:
This locally manifested mass obeys the same ECM manifestation principles, constrained by the local termination scale rmax.
6. Universal Origin of Manifestation
1️⃣ Starting point: Unmanifested vacuum-phase potential
All manifested mass originates from the unmanifested vacuum-phase potential (NAM), governed by frequency drift:
Figure 1 — Universal ECM manifestation flow from unmanifested vacuum-phase potential (PEᴇᴄᴍ₍ᵤₙᵢᵥ₎) to observable energy and effective mass.
The observed energy follows directly:
7. Connecting ECM Manifestation Flow to Mass Partitioning
The full ECM manifestation flow can now be summarized:
Local systems (planets, stars, galaxies) inherit this flow from the universal level, ensuring internal consistency across scales.
For extended discussions, see: Mass Partitioning in Extended Classical Mechanics