# Glossary - Research Stack Terminology

## A

### Adaptive Virtual Machine (AVM)
Universal bridge between math languages and Python bytecode. Currently undergoing core ISA rebuild.

### AngrySphinx
Exponential proof-of-work security mechanism. Found in L4 Security layer.

### Anti-BraidStorm
Adversarial dual that tests Yang-Baxter invariance and receipt aliasing as a validation layer for the compressor.

### ASIC Topology
Attack-aware system design for hardware extraction. Found in L4 Security layer.

## B

### BraidStorm
The 8-strand braid topology used by the eigensolid compressor. Strands cross pairwise; each crossing merges phase and produces a residual.

### BraidEigensolid
Canonical compressor target: 10 sections covering Q0_2 crossing matrix, Sidon labels, golden centering, eigensolid convergence, receipt invertibility, and Anti-BraidStorm adversarial check.

### Burgers Equation
Fundamental PDE combining nonlinear advection with linear diffusion: ∂u/∂t + u·∂u/∂x = ν·∂²u/∂x²

## C

### CFL Condition
Courant-Friedrichs-Lewy stability condition. For Burgers equation: ν·dt/dx² ≤ ½

### Cognitive Load Decomposition
5-factor model for analyzing and distributing cognitive load across the Research Stack.

### Compression Delta Phi Gamma Lambda Doctrine
Philosophical framework for compression mechanics in the Research Stack.

### Core Surfaces
Key interfaces: Lean/Semantics, Infrastructure shims, Hardware bring-up, Documentation, Stack receipts, Promoted review receipts.

## D

### Dataview
Obsidian plugin for creating dynamic queries and tables from vault content.

### DynamicCanal
Adaptive routing mechanism in L6 Meta layer.

## E

### Eigensolid
The converged, stable state of a braid crossing loop. Detected when `crossStep(s) = s`. The DC baseline in the TNT BraidCarrier model.

### ENE Schema
Database schema for braid eigensolid compressor. Tables: prover_state, prover_instances, sidon_labels, crossing_weights, braid_strands, eigensolid_snapshots.

### Excalidraw
Obsidian plugin for creating hand-drawn style diagrams.

## F

### FAMM
Frustration-Avoiding Memory Management. Found in L4 Security layer.

### Fixed-Point Arithmetic
Q16.16 format (16 bits integer, 16 bits fraction) used for all computation in the Research Stack.

## G

### Genetic Code Language (GCL)
Self-improving evolutionary program representation system.

### Graph View
Obsidian feature showing connections between notes as a network graph.

## H

### Hardware Extraction
Process of converting formal proofs into hardware implementations (FPGA/ASIC).

### Homeostatic Governor
Thermodynamic quality control system in L3 Thermodynamic layer.

## I

### Izhikevich Model
Mathematical model for spiking neurons used in L2 Biological layer.

## K

### Knowledge Graph
Network of interconnected concepts, theorems, and research artifacts in the vault.

## L

### Layer Model
Seven-level architecture: L0 (Primordial) through L6 (Meta).

### Lean 4
The single source of truth for all formal claims in the Research Stack.

### Local Graph
Obsidian sidebar showing connections for the current note only.

## M

### Manifold Networking
Semantic routing system in L5 Semantic layer.

### Map of Content (MOC)
Index note that links to related notes on a specific topic.

### Mass Number
Key concept in the Research Stack's number-theoretic foundation.

### Meta-Adaptive System
Self-modifying system in L6 Meta layer.

### Milestone
Time-bound research objective with clear success criteria.

### MORE FAMM
Memory-Optimized Recursive Entropy Fractal Aggregate Memory Model. Capability-based memory isolation.

## N

### Navier-Stokes
Fundamental fluid dynamics equations modeled in L3 Thermodynamic layer.

## O

### Obsidian
Knowledge base application used for the Research Stack documentation.

## P

### PIST/DIAT Shell
Computational framework in L0 Primordial layer.

### Proof of Receipt
Validation mechanism where each transformation generates a machine-readable receipt.

## Q

### Q16.16
Fixed-point number format: 16 bits integer part, 16 bits fractional part.

### Q0.64
High-precision scalar format used as universal interface.

### QuickAdd
Obsidian plugin for rapid note creation and content capture.

## R

### Receipt
Machine-readable attestation record. Receipt dimensions (C, σ, k, ε_seq, t, ∅_scars) form the encoding of compressed state.

### Receipt Invertibility
Theorem proving that the full receipt (C, sidon, k, ε_seq, t, ∅_scars) bijectively reconstructs state `s`.

### Research Stack
The overall project: a formalized system with Lean 4 as source of truth and Q16.16 fixed-point computation.

### RRC
Research and Review Cycle. The iterative process of formalization and validation.

## S

### Scar
A FAMM failure record in `ene.scars`. Stores scar_pressure, failure_mode, and optional coarsening_agent.

### Sidon Label
An address from a set where all pairwise sums are unique. Powers of 2 (1,2,4,8,16,32,64,128) are the canonical Sidon set for 8 strands.

### Sidon Slack
Address budget − max label used. Encodes capacity headroom.

### Single Source of Truth
Principle that Lean 4 is the authoritative source for all formal claims.

### Spiking Dynamics
Neural activity modeling in L2 Biological layer.

### SSMS_nD
n-dimensional state machine in L0 Primordial layer.

## T

### Tag Wrangler
Obsidian plugin for managing and organizing tags.

### Templater
Obsidian plugin for template automation and dynamic content.

### Topological S3C Manifold (TSM)
Thermodynamic safety monitor with Builder/Warden/Judge clock domains.

### Trixal Quality
Three-factor quality metric: thermal, work, irreversibility.

## U

### USTSM
Universal Substrate Topological State Machine. The overarching framework architecture.

## W

### Wiki-Links
Internal links between notes using `[[filename]]` syntax.

### Workspaces
Obsidian feature for saving and switching between different panel layouts.

## Y

### Yang-Baxter
The braid relation `βij βjk βij = βjk βij βjk` that defines braid-order invariance.

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## Abbreviations

| Abbreviation | Full Form |
|-------------|-----------|
| AVM | Adaptive Virtual Machine |
| CFL | Courant-Friedrichs-Lewy |
| FAMM | Frustration-Avoiding Memory Management |
| GCL | Genetic Code Language |
| MISC | Manifold compression engine |
| MOC | Map of Content |
| PDE | Partial Differential Equation |
| PIST | ??? |
| Q16.16 | Fixed-point format (16 int, 16 frac) |
| Q0.64 | High-precision scalar format |
| RRC | Research and Review Cycle |
| SSMS | State Space Model System |
| STDP | Spike-Timing-Dependent Plasticity |
| TSM | Topological S3C Manifold |
| USTSM | Universal Substrate Topological State Machine |
| WGSL | WebGPU Shading Language |

## External References

- [Lean 4](https://lean-lang.org/)
- [Obsidian](https://obsidian.md/)
- [Research Stack Repository](https://github.com/your-repo)
- [Formal Methods](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formal_methods)

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*This glossary is continuously updated. Last updated: 2024-05-19*

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