method.md

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Method#

Each instrument is evaluated using a short, repeatable triadic method:

1. Identify the Measurement Core#

We begin by noting the instrument’s primary measurement principle
(e.g., mechanical displacement, optical interference, thermal expansion, charge separation).

This anchors the tool to its dimensional core and prevents category drift.

2. Determine the Operational Regime#

We examine how the instrument behaves across:

stable regimes
transitional regimes
fragile or mixed regimes

This reveals whether the tool is:

Green — already aligned and substrate‑agnostic
Yellow — functional but dependent on hidden assumptions
Red — regime‑fragile and requiring containment or caution

3. Note Alignment Opportunities#

For Yellow and Red instruments, we highlight:

where regime boundaries should be explicit
where calibration hides drift
where substrate sensitivity matters
where RTT alignment improves clarity

These notes are intentionally short — a few sentences at most — to keep the review accessible.

4. Keep It Minimal#

Each instrument file is designed to be readable by:

students
early researchers
developers
curious newcomers

We avoid domain‑specific jargon unless defined in the glossary.
We keep the tone friendly, the structure triadic, and the content aligned with the rest of the repo.