A Test to Tell Two Kinds of Particles Apart

In the paper's words

Computes the Majorana ZBW current correlator in free-field theory. Shows that the reality condition enforces a vanishing expectation value, establishing a Z_2 topological distinction between Dirac and Majorana fermions accessible via ZBW measurement.

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1. In the companion paper (P1), we constructed the Bruhat-Tits tree of ZBW-coupled eigenstates and found: Dirac: Full ZBW transition graph with $O(n^2)$ edges Majorana: 57% fewer edges (P1 §4b) [CODE-EXECUTED] The vanishing of the ZBW current correlator explains this edge reduction: with no ZBW current fluctuations, the Majorana transition graph has fewer allowed transitions.

   from 4.3 Connection to Bruhat-Tits Tree

2. Combined with P1 (https://papers.qnfo.org/papers), which showed that the Bruhat-Tits tree of ZBW-coupled eigenstates has different topology for Dirac and Majorana (57% edge reduction), this paper provides the field-theoretic foundation for the ZBW-Majorana-TQC chain: P1: ZBW is a p-adic observable (ultrametric readout) P2 (this work): The ZBW current correlator is a $\mathbb{Z}_2$ diagnostic Future P3: Bruhat-Tits readout protocol for Majorana systems Future P4: Bridge to p-Adic Anyons and adelic QEC The experimental measurement of $\mathcal{O}_{\text{ZBW}}$ in candidate Majorana systems would provide direct evidence for or against the p-adic ZBW hypothesis.

   from 7. Conclusions

3. In the companion paper "Zitterbewegung as a p-Adic Observable" (P1, https://papers.qnfo.org/papers), we demonstrated that the single-particle ZBW velocity amplitude is identical for Dirac and Majorana fermions (ratio $A_{\text{Maj}}/A_{\text{Dir}} = 1.0$ across all momenta) [CODE-EXECUTED] .

   from 1. Introduction

4. At $p=0$, they are identical (ratio = 1.0000).

   from 2.4 Numerical Results [CODE-EXECUTED]

How it is done

1. We compute the Zitterbewegung contribution to the current-current correlator $\langle j^\mu(x) j^\nu(0) \rangle$ for both Dirac and Majorana fermions in (2+1) dimensions.

   from Abstract

2. The ZBW current correlator can be probed via: Electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS) — measures $\text{Im}[\langle j^\mu j^\nu \rangle]$ at momentum transfer $\mathbf{q} \sim 1/\lambda_C$ Resonant inelastic X-ray scattering (RIXS) — accesses the Compton-scale current fluctuations Tunnel junction noise spectroscopy — measures current noise at frequencies $\omega \sim 2E/\hbar$

   from 5.1 Measuring $\mathcal{O}_{\text{ZBW}}$

3. This experiment is the highest-priority test of the ZBW-Majorana hypothesis.

   from 5.3 Priority

4. Combined with P1 (https://papers.qnfo.org/papers), which showed that the Bruhat-Tits tree of ZBW-coupled eigenstates has different topology for Dirac and Majorana (57% edge reduction), this paper provides the field-theoretic foundation for the ZBW-Majorana-TQC chain: P1: ZBW is a p-adic observable (ultrametric readout) P2 (this work): The ZBW current correlator is a $\mathbb{Z}_2$ diagnostic Future P3: Bruhat-Tits readout protocol for Majorana systems Future P4: Bridge to p-Adic Anyons and adelic QEC The experimental measurement of $\mathcal{O}_{\text{ZBW}}$ in candidate Majorana systems would provide direct evidence for or against the p-adic ZBW hypothesis.

   from 7. Conclusions

What would falsify it

1. The prediction is falsifiable: If $\mathcal{O}_{\text{ZBW}} = 0$ in a candidate Majorana system (nanowire, topological superconductor) → Majorana nature confirmed If $\mathcal{O}_{\text{ZBW}} \neq 0$ in the same system → either the system is not in the Majorana phase, or the prediction is wrong

   from 5.2 Falsifiability

2. In the companion paper "Zitterbewegung as a p-Adic Observable" (P1, https://papers.qnfo.org/papers), we demonstrated that the single-particle ZBW velocity amplitude is identical for Dirac and Majorana fermions (ratio $A_{\text{Maj}}/A_{\text{Dir}} = 1.0$ across all momenta) [CODE-EXECUTED] .

   from 1. Introduction

3. The current operator $j^\mu = \bar{\psi}\gamma^\mu\psi$ is the natural object to study because: It is gauge-invariant and physically observable It couples to electromagnetic probes (photon exchange) Its correlator $\langle j^\mu(x) j^\nu(0)\rangle$ encodes both static (vacuum polarization) and dynamic (ZBW) information The ZBW contribution to this correlator is a $\mathbb{Z}_2$ topological invariant

   from 1. Introduction

Where the claim stops

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Where to read

1. Abstract160 words · 1 min
2. 1. Introduction140 words · 1 min
3. 2. Dirac Current Correlator267 words · 1 min
4. 3. Majorana Current Correlator344 words · 1 min
5. 4. The $\mathbb{Z}_2$ Topological Invariant200 words · 1 min
6. 5. Experimental Implications134 words · 1 min
7. 6. Discussion208 words · 1 min
8. 7. Conclusions134 words · 1 min