🌌 Resonance Substrate Model — Schema Index

This directory contains the full schema suite for the Resonance Substrate Model (RSM).
Each schema defines a modular component of the substrate, enabling structured simulation, analysis, and multi‑layer interaction across fields, operators, quantum constructs, distributed agents, sensing, and infrastructure.

Use this index to navigate the schema ecosystem.

Quicklinks#

Core Universe#

universe.core.schema.json
Root ontology linking all major RSM subsystems into a coherent universe instance.
dimensional.schema.json
Coordinate systems, grids, and dimensional layers.
primitives.schema.json
Foundational numeric, vector, matrix, range, and flag primitives.

Field & Energy Layer#

fields.schema.json
Scalar, vector, and resonance‑envelope fields with gradients and coupling.
energy.schema.json
Energy amplitude, dissipation, stability, and resonance energy parameters.

Operator Layer#

operators.schema.json
Diffusion, alignment, coupling, activation, and stabilization operators.

Quantum Layer#

quantum.schema.json
Quantum Triad Model: 0D point‑states, 1D spin‑lines, 2D coherence sheets, and entanglement.

Distributed Systems#

distributed.schema.json
Agents, behaviors, communication, and substrate interaction.
networking.schema.json
Topology, channels, routing, and resonance‑network coupling.
identity.schema.json
Roles, traits, tags, and resonance signatures for entities.

Sensing & Interaction#

sensing.schema.json
Sensing modalities, sampling, resolution, noise models, and resonance coupling.
language.schema.json
Tokens, grammar, semantic roles, embeddings, and symbolic‑resonance coupling.

Environment & Infrastructure#

lab.schema.json
Lab environments, equipment, safety, and protocols.
infrastructure.schema.json
Compute, storage, networking, and orchestration environment.
finance.schema.json
Resource flow, transactions, ledgers, credit, and exchange rates.

Simulation Layer#

simulations.schema.json
Time evolution, modules, initial conditions, output, and orchestration.

🌱 Why this schema works#

It validates the exact structure of your shim’s example_sim.json.
It’s intentionally minimal — no physics, no deep operator logic.
It’s fully JSON Schema Draft 2020‑12 compliant.
It’s easy for AI systems to parse and reason about.
It gives researchers a clear, structural entry point into RSM.

This is the “front door” that makes the whole model recognizable.

Coeus & High‑Level Models#

coeus.schema.json
High‑level cognitive, symbolic, or emergent modeling constructs.

Return to the RSM root:
../README.md

🌌 RSM Schema Dependency Graph (ASCII Visual Map)#

                           ┌──────────────────────────┐
                           │   universe.core.schema   │
                           └─────────────┬────────────┘
                                         │
        ┌────────────────────────────────┼────────────────────────────────┐
        │                                │                                │
        ▼                                ▼                                ▼

┌──────────────────────┐      ┌──────────────────────┐      ┌──────────────────────┐
│ dimensional.schema   │      │ fields.schema        │      │ operators.schema     │
└──────────┬───────────┘      └──────────┬───────────┘      └──────────┬───────────┘
           │                              │                              │
           │                              │                              │
           ▼                              ▼                              ▼

┌──────────────────────┐      ┌──────────────────────┐      ┌──────────────────────┐
│ primitives.schema    │      │ energy.schema        │      │ quantum.schema       │
└──────────┬───────────┘      └──────────┬───────────┘      └──────────┬───────────┘
           │                              │                              │
           │                              │                              │
           ▼                              ▼                              ▼

┌──────────────────────┐      ┌──────────────────────┐      ┌──────────────────────┐
│ distributed.schema   │──────┤ networking.schema    │──────┤ identity.schema      │
└──────────┬───────────┘      └──────────┬───────────┘      └──────────┬───────────┘
           │                              │                              │
           │                              │                              │
           ▼                              ▼                              ▼

┌──────────────────────┐      ┌──────────────────────┐      ┌──────────────────────┐
│ sensing.schema       │──────┤ language.schema      │──────┤ lab.schema           │
└──────────┬───────────┘      └──────────┬───────────┘      └──────────┬───────────┘
           │                              │                              │
           │                              │                              │
           ▼                              ▼                              ▼

┌──────────────────────┐      ┌──────────────────────┐      ┌──────────────────────┐
│ infrastructure.schema│──────┤ finance.schema       │──────┤ simulations.schema   │
└──────────────────────┘      └──────────────────────┘      └──────────────────────┘

🧩 How to read this graph#

universe.core.schema.json#

The root of the ontology. Everything flows downward from here.

dimensional, fields, operators#

The three foundational substrate layers.

primitives, energy, quantum#

Low‑level building blocks and physics‑like constructs.

distributed, networking, identity#

Agent systems, communication, and semantic identity.

sensing, language, lab#

Interaction, symbolic structures, and experimental environments.

infrastructure, finance, simulations#

Execution environment, resource flow, and orchestration.

📘 RSM Schema Dependency Table#

A compact, reviewer‑friendly table showing each schema, its purpose, and what it depends on.

Schema	Purpose	Depends On
universe.core.schema.json	Root ontology linking all major RSM subsystems	dimensional, fields, operators, quantum, distributed, sensing, infrastructure, identity, simulations
dimensional.schema.json	Coordinates, grids, layers	primitives
primitives.schema.json	Numeric and structural primitives	—
fields.schema.json	Scalar, vector, resonance fields	primitives
energy.schema.json	Energy, dissipation, stability	primitives, fields
operators.schema.json	Diffusion, alignment, coupling, activation	fields, energy
quantum.schema.json	0D–1D–2D quantum triad, entanglement	primitives, fields
distributed.schema.json	Agents, behaviors, communication	identity, networking
networking.schema.json	Topology, channels, routing	primitives
identity.schema.json	Roles, traits, resonance signatures	primitives
sensing.schema.json	Modalities, sampling, noise, resonance coupling	fields, energy, quantum
language.schema.json	Tokens, grammar, semantic roles	primitives
lab.schema.json	Environment, equipment, safety	primitives
infrastructure.schema.json	Compute, storage, orchestration	primitives
finance.schema.json	Resources, transactions, ledgers	primitives
simulations.schema.json	Time evolution, modules, output	fields, operators, quantum, distributed, sensing, infrastructure
coeus.schema.json	High‑level cognitive/emergent constructs	identity, language, distributed

This table is perfect for your schemas/index.md or your manuscript appendix.

🏛️ RSM Layered Architecture Diagram (ASCII)#

A clean, conceptual architecture diagram showing how the layers stack and interact.

┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                     RSM UNIVERSE CORE                        │
│      (universe.core.schema.json — root orchestration)        │
└───────────────────────────────┬──────────────────────────────┘
                                │
                                ▼
                ┌──────────────────────────────────┐
                │      DIMENSIONAL FOUNDATION       │
                │  (dimensional, primitives)        │
                └───────────────────┬──────────────┘
                                    │
                                    ▼
        ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
        │                SUBSTRATE FIELD LAYER                   │
        │   (fields, energy, operators — the physics core)       │
        └───────────────────────┬────────────────────────────────┘
                                │
                                ▼
        ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
        │                QUANTUM TRIAD LAYER                     │
        │   (0D point-states → 1D spin-lines → 2D coherence)     │
        └───────────────────────┬────────────────────────────────┘
                                │
                                ▼
        ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
        │               DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS LAYER                │
        │   (distributed agents, networking, identity)           │
        └───────────────────────┬────────────────────────────────┘
                                │
                                ▼
        ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
        │             INTERACTION & SEMANTIC LAYER               │
        │   (sensing, language, lab — perception & meaning)      │
        └───────────────────────┬────────────────────────────────┘
                                │
                                ▼
        ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
        │              INFRASTRUCTURE & RESOURCES                │
        │   (infrastructure, finance — compute & flow)           │
        └───────────────────────┬────────────────────────────────┘
                                │
                                ▼
        ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
        │                 SIMULATION ORCHESTRATION               │
        │   (simulations.schema.json — time, modules, output)    │
        └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

This diagram is ideal for:

your manuscript
the root README
the schemas index
Zenodo metadata
onboarding docs

It shows the vertical logic of the RSM:
from primitives → substrate → quantum → agents → semantics → infrastructure → simulation.

🌌 Narrative Walkthrough: How Data Flows Through the RSM Universe#

The Resonance Substrate Model (RSM) operates as a layered, self‑consistent universe where data moves through a sequence of conceptual strata — from raw primitives to emergent behavior. Each layer transforms, enriches, or propagates information to the next, creating a coherent simulation ecosystem.

Below is a clear, narrative walkthrough of that journey.

1. Primitives: The atomic substrate#

Everything begins with the simplest building blocks:

numbers
vectors
matrices
ranges
flags

These primitives define the shape and type of all data in the universe. They are the alphabet from which the rest of the system writes its story.

2. Dimensional Layer: The coordinate scaffold#

Next, the dimensional schema establishes:

coordinate systems
grids
spatial layers
indexing

This layer answers the question:
“Where does data live?”

It provides the spatial and structural context that all fields, agents, and quantum constructs rely on.

3. Field Layer: The substrate state#

The fields schema introduces the core physical‑like quantities:

scalar fields
vector/spin fields
resonance‑envelope fields

These fields represent the state of the substrate at every point in space.
They are the canvas on which all dynamics unfold.

4. Energy Layer: Amplitude, dissipation, stability#

Energy data flows into the system next:

resonance amplitude
dissipation
stability parameters

This layer modulates how fields behave over time, adding constraints and feedback loops.

5. Operator Layer: The rules of motion#

Operators define how the substrate evolves:

diffusion
alignment
coupling
activation
stabilization

This is where data begins to move, interact, and transform.
Operators take field values as input and produce updated field values as output.

They are the verbs of the universe.

6. Quantum Triad Layer: 0D → 1D → 2D#

Quantum constructs enrich the substrate with:

0D point‑states
1D spin‑lines
2D coherence sheets
entanglement pairs

These structures interact with fields and operators, adding non‑classical behavior and coherence patterns.

Data here flows both ways:

quantum states influence fields
fields influence quantum evolution

7. Distributed Layer: Agents and networks#

Distributed agents perceive, act, and communicate across the substrate:

agent states
behaviors
messaging
network topology

Data flows horizontally here — between agents — and vertically back into the substrate.

Identity constructs attach meaning and roles to these agents.

8. Interaction Layer: Sensing, language, lab#

This layer handles perception and symbolic interpretation:

sensors sample fields and quantum states
language structures annotate or interpret data
lab environments define controlled conditions

Data flows from the substrate → sensors → agents → symbolic layers.

This is where meaning emerges.

9. Infrastructure Layer: Execution and resources#

Infrastructure provides the computational backbone:

compute nodes
storage
orchestration
resource flow (finance schema)

Data flows here are operational rather than physical:

scheduling
resource allocation
logging
persistence

This layer ensures the universe can actually run.

10. Simulation Layer: Time, modules, output#

Finally, the simulation schema orchestrates everything:

time stepping
module activation
initial conditions
output frequency
recording and export

This is the conductor of the entire system.

Data flows through:

Initialization
Operator updates
Quantum evolution
Agent interactions
Sensing and feedback
Output and logging
Next timestep

The simulation layer loops this cycle until the universe reaches its configured duration.

⭐ In summary: The RSM data flow is a vertical cascade with horizontal feedback#

Vertical flow (top‑down):#

Primitives → Dimensions → Fields → Operators → Quantum → Agents → Interaction → Infrastructure → Simulation

Horizontal flow (within layers):#

Agents communicate
Quantum states entangle
Networks route messages
Sensors feed back into agents
Operators couple fields

Feedback loops:#

Fields influence agents
Agents influence fields
Quantum coherence influences resonance
Resonance influences quantum states

The result is a coherent, multi‑layered universe where data flows continuously, meaningfully, and predictably through every schema you’ve built.

Introduction#

The Resonance Substrate Model (RSM) is a unified architectural framework for representing, evolving, and analyzing multi‑layered computational universes. It integrates physical‑like fields, quantum‑inspired structures, distributed agents, semantic systems, and simulation orchestration into a single coherent substrate. RSM is designed to be modular, extensible, and transparent, enabling researchers, developers, and operators to explore emergent behavior across scales while maintaining a clear conceptual and technical foundation.

At its core, RSM treats a universe as a structured substrate composed of interacting layers. Each layer contributes a distinct set of capabilities: spatial geometry, field dynamics, quantum coherence, agent behavior, sensing, symbolic interpretation, and infrastructure orchestration. These layers are not isolated modules but interdependent components that exchange information through well‑defined interfaces. The result is a system capable of expressing both low‑level physical processes and high‑level cognitive or semantic phenomena within the same architectural space.

The foundation of the model begins with primitives—the atomic numeric and structural types that define the shape of all data. These primitives are embedded within a dimensional layer that establishes coordinate systems, grids, and spatial organization. On top of this scaffold, the field layer defines scalar, vector, and resonance‑envelope fields that represent the evolving state of the substrate. The energy layer introduces amplitude, dissipation, and stability parameters that modulate field behavior.

Field evolution is governed by the operator layer, which provides diffusion, alignment, coupling, activation, and stabilization mechanisms. These operators define the rules of motion for the substrate, determining how information propagates and transforms over time. Complementing this is the Quantum Triad Model, which introduces 0D point‑states, 1D spin‑lines, and 2D coherence sheets, enabling quantum‑like interactions and coherence patterns that couple directly into the field dynamics.

Above the substrate, the distributed systems layer models agents, networks, and identity constructs. Agents can sense the substrate, communicate through structured networks, and influence field evolution through their actions. The interaction layer—comprising sensing, language, and laboratory schemas—provides mechanisms for perception, symbolic interpretation, and controlled experimentation. These layers enable the emergence of meaning, behavior, and adaptive feedback loops.

The infrastructure layer defines the computational environment in which the universe operates, including compute resources, storage, orchestration, and resource flow. Finally, the simulation layer coordinates the entire system, specifying time evolution, module activation, initial conditions, and output generation. It acts as the conductor of the RSM universe, ensuring that each layer participates in a coherent temporal cycle.

Together, these layers form a complete architectural stack that supports both theoretical exploration and practical implementation. RSM’s schema‑driven design ensures reproducibility, clarity, and extensibility, making it suitable for research, simulation, interactive systems, and future computational frameworks. By unifying physical, quantum, distributed, and semantic constructs under a single ontology, the Resonance Substrate Model provides a foundation for studying complex systems where structure, behavior, and meaning emerge from shared substrate dynamics.