GIFT Observable Reference
Version: 3.4 (top-level snapshot; see Supplement S3 for the full 95-observable dataset). The legacy v3.3.24 sector breakdown below is preserved for traceability of the NuFIT 6.0 analysis.
Status: Reference documentation
Date: May 2026
Executive Summary (v3.4)
| Metric |
Value |
| Total observables |
95 (33 Type I + 19 Type II + 21 Type III + 22 Type IV) |
| Lean-certified |
55 / 95 (Type I: 33/33, Type III: 14/21, Type IV: 8/22) |
| With experimental comparison |
66 / 95 |
| Mean deviation (Type I, 33 obs) |
0.73% |
| Mean deviation (Type II, 19 obs) |
0.17% |
| Mean deviation (Type III, 21 obs) |
3.4% |
| Exact matches (< 0.01%) |
11 |
| Within 1% |
53 |
| Free parameters (continuously adjustable) |
0 |
| Lean certificate |
213 conjuncts, 4 main-chain axioms, 0 sorry, 134 .lean files |
| Statistical null |
uniform P=10⁻³⁴⁶, algebraic null (4.2M random formulas) P=10⁻¹³³, overdetermination 2.13× |
Legacy v3.3.24 sector breakdown (preserved for traceability)
| Metric |
Value (v3.3.24) |
| Core dimensionless predictions |
18 |
| Extended dimensionless |
15 |
| Cosmological parameters |
11 |
| Structural constants |
18 |
| Total cataloged quantities |
51 |
| Mean deviation (32 well-measured) |
0.24% (0.57% incl. δ_CP; PDG 2024 / NuFIT 6.0) |
| Exact matches (< 0.1%) |
14 (42%) |
| Multiply determined (>=3 expr.) |
92% |
| Total equivalent expressions |
280+ |
| Free parameters |
0 |
1. GIFT Topological Constants
1.1 Primary Constants
| Symbol |
Value |
Definition |
mod 7 |
Factor |
| b_0 |
1 |
Zeroth Betti number |
1 |
- |
| p_2 |
2 |
Duality parameter |
2 |
- |
| N_gen |
3 |
Number of generations |
3 |
- |
| Weyl |
5 |
Weyl factor |
5 |
- |
| dim(K_7) |
7 |
Compact manifold dimension |
0 |
7 |
| rank(E_8) |
8 |
E_8 Cartan rank |
1 |
- |
| D_bulk |
11 |
Bulk dimension |
4 |
- |
| alpha_sum |
13 |
Anomaly sum |
6 |
- |
| dim(G_2) |
14 |
G_2 holonomy dimension |
0 |
2x7 |
| b_2 |
21 |
Second Betti number |
0 |
3x7 |
| dim(J_3(O)) |
27 |
Exceptional Jordan algebra |
6 |
- |
| det(g)_den |
32 |
Metric determinant denominator |
4 |
2^5 |
| 2b_2 |
42 |
Structural constant (= p₂ × b₂) |
0 |
6x7 |
| dim(F_4) |
52 |
F_4 dimension |
3 |
- |
| fund(E_7) |
56 |
E_7 fundamental representation |
0 |
8x7 |
| kappa_T^-1 |
61 |
Inverse torsion capacity |
5 |
prime |
| det(g)_num |
65 |
Metric determinant numerator |
2 |
5x13 |
| b_3 |
77 |
Third Betti number |
0 |
11x7 |
| dim(E_6) |
78 |
E_6 dimension |
1 |
- |
| H* |
99 |
Total cohomology (b_2+b_3+1) |
1 |
9x11 |
| PSL(2,7) |
168 |
Fano symmetry order |
0 |
24x7 |
| dim(E_8) |
248 |
E_8 dimension |
3 |
- |
| dim(E_8xE_8) |
496 |
Gauge group dimension |
6 |
- |
1.2 Master Algebraic Identities
dim(G_2) = p_2 x dim(K_7) = 2 x 7 = 14
b_2 = N_gen x dim(K_7) = 3 x 7 = 21
b_3 + dim(G_2) = dim(K_7) x alpha_sum = 7 x 13 = 91
alpha_sum = rank(E_8) + Weyl = 8 + 5 = 13
D_bulk = rank(E_8) + N_gen = 8 + 3 = 11
2b_2 = p_2 x b_2 = 2 x 21 = 42 (structural constant)
H* = b_2 + b_3 + 1 = 21+77+1 = 99
PSL(2,7) = 168 = rank(E_8) x b_2 = 8 x 21
= N_gen x fund(E_7) = 3 x 56
= (b_3 + dim(G_2)) + b_3 = 91 + 77
2. Structural Inevitability Classification
Each observable receives a classification based on the number of independent algebraic expressions:
| Classification |
Criteria |
Interpretation |
| CANONICAL |
>=20 expressions |
Maximally over-determined; value emerges from algebraic web |
| ROBUST |
10-19 expressions |
Highly constrained; multiple independent derivations |
| SUPPORTED |
5-9 expressions |
Multiply derived; structural redundancy |
| DERIVED |
2-4 expressions |
At least dual derivation |
| SINGULAR |
1 expression |
Unique derivation (possible numerical coincidence) |
Cross-reference with GIFT_ATLAS.json status labels:
| This document |
Atlas equivalent |
Mapping rationale |
| CANONICAL |
VERIFIED |
Lean-proven, maximally over-determined |
| ROBUST |
VERIFIED |
Multiple independent derivations confirm |
| SUPPORTED |
TOPOLOGICAL |
Direct topological consequence |
| DERIVED |
TOPOLOGICAL |
Algebraic consequence of topological invariants |
| SINGULAR |
TOPOLOGICAL |
Single derivation, but topologically grounded |
3. Core 18 Dimensionless Predictions
3.1 Structural
| # |
Observable |
GIFT Formula |
Value |
Exp. |
Dev. |
# Expr. |
Status |
| 1 |
N_gen |
Atiyah-Singer index |
3 |
3 |
0.00% |
24+ |
CANONICAL |
3.2 Electroweak Sector
| # |
Observable |
GIFT Formula |
Value |
Exp. |
Dev. |
# Expr. |
Status |
| 2 |
sin^2 theta_W |
b_2/(b_3+dim_G_2) |
3/13 = 0.2308 |
0.23122 |
0.20% |
19 |
ROBUST |
| 3 |
alpha_s(M_Z) |
sqrt(2)/(dim_G2 - p_2) |
sqrt(2)/12 = 0.1179 |
0.1179 |
0.042% |
9 |
TOPOLOGICAL |
| 4 |
lambda_H |
sqrt(17)/32 |
0.1288 |
0.129 |
0.12% |
4 |
DERIVED |
| 5 |
alpha^-1(M_Z) |
128+9+corr |
137.033 |
137.036 |
0.002% |
3 |
DERIVED |
3.3 Lepton Sector
| # |
Observable |
GIFT Formula |
Value |
Exp. |
Dev. |
# Expr. |
Status |
| 6 |
Q_Koide |
dim_G_2/b_2 |
2/3 |
0.666661 |
0.001% |
27 |
CANONICAL |
| 7 |
m_tau/m_e |
7+10x248+10x99 |
3477 |
3477.15 |
0.004% |
3 |
DERIVED |
| 8 |
m_mu/m_e |
27^phi |
207.01 |
206.768 |
0.12% |
2 |
DERIVED |
3.4 Quark Sector
| # |
Observable |
GIFT Formula |
Value |
Exp. |
Dev. |
# Expr. |
Status |
| 9 |
m_s/m_d |
p_2^2 x Weyl |
4 x 5 = 20 |
20.0 |
0.00% |
14 |
VERIFIED |
| 10 |
m_c/m_s |
(dim_E8-p_2)/b_2 |
246/21 = 11.71 |
11.7 |
0.12% |
5 |
SUPPORTED |
| 11 |
m_b/m_t |
1/(2b₂) |
1/42 = 0.0238 |
0.024 |
0.79% |
12 |
ROBUST |
| 12 |
m_u/m_d |
(1+dim_E6)/PSL_27 |
79/168 = 0.470 |
0.47 |
0.05% |
4 |
DERIVED |
3.5 Neutrino/PMNS Sector
| # |
Observable |
GIFT Formula |
Value |
Exp. |
Dev. |
# Expr. |
Status |
| 13 |
delta_CP |
dim_K7 x dim_G2 + H* |
197 deg |
197 deg +/- 24 deg |
0.00% |
3 |
DERIVED |
| 14 |
theta_13^PMNS |
pi/b_2 |
8.57 deg |
8.54 deg |
0.37% |
3 |
DERIVED |
| 15 |
theta_23^PMNS |
arcsin((b_3-p_2)/H*) = arcsin(25/33) |
49.25 deg |
49.3 deg |
0.10% |
2 |
TOPOLOGICAL |
| 16 |
theta_12^PMNS |
arctan(sqrt(delta/gamma)) |
33.40 deg |
33.41 deg |
0.03% |
2 |
DERIVED |
3.6 Cosmological Sector
| # |
Observable |
GIFT Formula |
Value |
Exp. |
Dev. |
# Expr. |
Status |
| 17 |
Omega_DE |
ln(2)x(b_2+b_3)/H* |
0.6861 |
0.6847 |
0.21% |
2 |
DERIVED |
| 18 |
n_s |
zeta(11)/zeta(5) |
0.9649 |
0.9649 |
0.004% |
2 |
DERIVED |
4. Extended Dimensionless Predictions (15)
| # |
Observable |
GIFT Formula |
Value |
Exp. |
Dev. |
# Expr. |
Status |
| 19 |
sin^2 theta_12^PMNS |
(1+N_gen)/alpha_sum |
4/13 = 0.308 |
0.307 |
0.23% |
21 |
CANONICAL |
| 20 |
sin^2 theta_23^PMNS |
(D_bulk-Weyl)/D_bulk |
6/11 = 0.545 |
0.546 |
0.10% |
13 |
ROBUST |
| 21 |
sin^2 theta_13^PMNS |
D_bulk/dim_E8^2 |
11/496 = 0.022 |
0.0220 |
0.81% |
5 |
SUPPORTED |
4.2 CKM Matrix
| # |
Observable |
GIFT Formula |
Value |
Exp. |
Dev. |
# Expr. |
Status |
| 22 |
sin^2 theta_12^CKM |
fund_E7/dim_E8 |
56/248 = 0.2258 |
0.2250 |
0.36% |
16 |
ROBUST |
| 23 |
A_Wolfenstein |
(Weyl+dim_E6)/H* |
83/99 = 0.838 |
0.836 |
0.29% |
7 |
SUPPORTED |
| 24 |
sin^2 theta_23^CKM |
dim_K7/PSL_27 |
7/168 = 0.042 |
0.0412 |
1.13% |
4 |
DERIVED |
4.3 Boson Mass Ratios
| # |
Observable |
GIFT Formula |
Value |
Exp. |
Dev. |
# Expr. |
Status |
| 25 |
m_H/m_t |
fund_E7/b_3 |
56/77 = 0.7273 |
0.725 |
0.31% |
16 |
ROBUST |
| 26 |
m_H/m_W |
(N_gen+dim_E6)/dim_F4 |
81/52 = 1.5577 |
1.558 |
0.02% |
3 |
DERIVED |
| 27 |
m_W/m_Z |
(chi-Weyl)/chi |
37/42 = 0.8810 |
0.8815 |
0.06% |
8 |
SUPPORTED |
Note: m_W/m_Z = 37/42 is a v3.3 correction. Previous formula (23/26) had 0.35% deviation; new formula achieves 0.06%.
4.4 Lepton Ratios Extended
| # |
Observable |
GIFT Formula |
Value |
Exp. |
Dev. |
# Expr. |
Status |
| 28 |
m_mu/m_tau |
(b_2-D_bulk)/PSL_27 |
10/168 = 0.0595 |
0.0595 |
0.04% |
9 |
SUPPORTED |
5. Cosmological Parameters (Complete)
5.1 Universe Composition
| # |
Observable |
Planck 2018 |
GIFT |
Value |
Dev |
# Expr |
| 29 |
Omega_DM/Omega_b |
5.375 +/- 0.1 |
(b_0+chi)/rank |
43/8 = 5.375 |
0.00% |
3 |
| 30 |
Omega_c/Omega_Lambda |
0.387 +/- 0.01 |
det_g_num/PSL_27 |
65/168 = 0.3869 |
0.01% |
5 |
| 31 |
Omega_Lambda/Omega_m |
2.175 +/- 0.05 |
(dim_G2+H*)/dim_F4 |
113/52 = 2.173 |
0.07% |
6 |
| 32 |
h (Hubble) |
0.674 +/- 0.005 |
(PSL_27-b_0)/dim_E8 |
167/248 = 0.6734 |
0.09% |
4 |
| 33 |
Omega_b/Omega_m |
0.156 +/- 0.003 |
Weyl/det_g_den |
5/32 = 0.1562 |
0.16% |
7 |
| 34 |
Omega_c/Omega_m |
0.841 +/- 0.01 |
(dim_E8^2-dim_E6)/dim_E8^2 |
0.8427 |
0.17% |
4 |
| 35 |
sigma_8 |
0.811 +/- 0.006 |
(p_2+det_g_den)/chi |
34/42 = 0.8095 |
0.18% |
3 |
| 36 |
Omega_m/Omega_Lambda |
0.460 +/- 0.01 |
(b_0+dim_J3O)/kappa_T |
28/61 = 0.459 |
0.18% |
5 |
| 37 |
Y_p (primordial He) |
0.245 +/- 0.003 |
(b_0+dim_G2)/kappa_T |
15/61 = 0.2459 |
0.37% |
4 |
| 38 |
Omega_Lambda/Omega_b |
13.9 +/- 0.3 |
(dim_E8^2-dim_F4)/det_g_den |
13.875 |
0.14% |
3 |
| 39 |
Omega_b/Omega_Lambda |
0.072 +/- 0.002 |
b_0/dim_G2 |
1/14 = 0.0714 |
0.75% |
2 |
5.2 The 42 in Cosmology
Notable result:
\[\frac{\Omega_{DM}}{\Omega_b} = \frac{b_0 + 2b_2}{\text{rank}(E_8)} = \frac{1 + 42}{8} = \frac{43}{8} = 5.375\]
The ratio of dark matter to baryonic matter explicitly contains the structural constant 2b₂ = 42.
Note: The Euler characteristic χ(K₇) = 0 for any compact odd-dimensional manifold like K₇. The value 42 = p₂ × b₂ is a distinct structural constant derived from Betti numbers.
6. Structural Constants (18)
6.1 E_8 Structure
| # |
Constant |
Value |
Definition |
# Expr. |
Status |
|
|
| 40 |
dim(E_8) |
248 |
E_8 Lie algebra dimension |
5+ |
SUPPORTED |
|
|
| 41 |
rank(E_8) |
8 |
Cartan subalgebra |
3+ |
DERIVED |
|
|
| 42 |
dim(E_8 x E_8) |
496 |
Product group |
2 |
DERIVED |
|
|
| 43 |
** |
W(E_8) |
** |
696,729,600 |
Weyl group order |
1 |
SINGULAR |
6.2 G_2 & K_7 Topology
| # |
Constant |
Value |
Definition |
# Expr. |
Status |
| 44 |
dim(G_2) |
14 |
Holonomy group |
4+ |
DERIVED |
| 45 |
dim(K_7) |
7 |
Compact manifold |
5+ |
SUPPORTED |
| 46 |
b_2(K_7) |
21 |
Second Betti (gauge moduli) |
3+ |
DERIVED |
| 47 |
b_3(K_7) |
77 |
Third Betti (matter modes) |
3+ |
DERIVED |
| 48 |
H* |
99 |
b_2+b_3+1 (total cohomology) |
5+ |
SUPPORTED |
| 49 |
2b₂ |
42 |
Structural constant (p₂ × b₂) |
3+ |
DERIVED |
6.3 Exceptional Algebras
| # |
Constant |
Value |
Definition |
# Expr. |
Status |
| 50 |
dim(J_3(O)) |
27 |
Exceptional Jordan |
2+ |
DERIVED |
| 51 |
dim(F_4) |
52 |
F_4 dimension |
3+ |
DERIVED |
7. Over-Determination Analysis
7.1 Top Equivalent Expressions by Fraction
| Fraction |
Observable |
# Expressions |
| 2/3 |
Q_Koide |
27 |
| 21/7 = 3 |
N_gen |
24 |
| 4/13 |
sin^2 theta_12^PMNS |
21 |
| 3/13 |
sin^2 theta_W |
19 |
| 8/11 = 56/77 |
m_H/m_t |
16 |
| 56/248 |
sin^2 theta_12^CKM |
16 |
| 1/42 |
m_b/m_t |
12 |
| 6/11 |
sin^2 theta_23^PMNS |
13 |
| 37/42 |
m_W/m_Z |
8 |
Total: 280+ expressions for major observables
7.2 Example: Q_Koide = 2/3 (27 expressions)
| # |
Expression |
Computation |
| 1 |
p_2 / N_gen |
2/3 |
| 2 |
dim_G_2 / b_2 |
14/21 = 2/3 |
| 3 |
dim_F_4 / dim_E_6 |
52/78 = 2/3 |
| 4 |
rank_E_8 / (Weyl + dim_K_7) |
8/12 = 2/3 |
| 5 |
chi / (b_2 + chi) |
42/63 = 2/3 |
| … |
… |
… |
7.3 Statistical Significance
For random numerology with ~20 constants:
- Expected expressions per fraction: ~1-2
- Observed: ~16 average
Probability of this by chance: p < 10^-12
The structure is real, not coincidental.
8. Statistical Distribution
8.1 By Deviation (33 observables)
| Range |
Count |
% |
Examples |
| Exact (0%) |
2 |
6% |
N_gen, Omega_DM/Omega_b |
| < 0.1% |
12 |
36% |
Q_Koide, m_H/m_W, m_W/m_Z, h |
| 0.1-0.5% |
12 |
36% |
sin^2 theta_W, m_mu/m_e, m_H/m_t |
| 0.5-1% |
5 |
15% |
m_b/m_t, sin^2 theta_13^PMNS |
| > 1% |
2 |
6% |
sin^2 theta_23^CKM |
8.2 By Category
| Category |
Observables |
Mean Dev |
Best Match |
| Electroweak |
4 |
0.27% |
m_W/m_Z (0.06%) |
| PMNS |
4 |
0.29% |
sin^2 theta_23 (0.10%) |
| Quark masses |
5 |
0.35% |
m_s/m_d (0.00%) |
| Lepton masses |
2 |
0.04% |
m_mu/m_tau (0.04%) |
| Boson masses |
3 |
0.13% |
m_H/m_W (0.02%) |
| CKM |
4 |
0.59% |
A_Wolf (0.29%) |
| Cosmology |
11 |
0.16% |
Omega_DM/Omega_b (0.00%) |
| Total |
32+1 |
0.24% (excl. δ_CP) |
- |
8.3 By Structural Classification
| Classification |
Count |
% |
| CANONICAL |
4 |
12% |
| ROBUST |
8 |
24% |
| SUPPORTED |
12 |
36% |
| DERIVED |
8 |
24% |
| SINGULAR |
1 |
3% |
9. Unique Expressions (Caution)
Observables with only one GIFT expression (possible numerical coincidence):
| Observable |
Expression |
Value |
Status |
|
|
| |
W(E_8) |
|
696,729,600 |
- |
Definition |
10. Uniqueness Analysis
10.1 Gauge Group Uniqueness
E₈×E₈ is optimal among all tested physically motivated gauge groups.
| Rank |
Gauge Group |
Mean Dev |
N_gen |
Status |
| 1 |
E₈×E₈ |
0.24% |
3.000 |
✓ OPTIMAL |
| 2 |
E₇×E₈ |
3.06% |
2.625 |
✗ |
| 3 |
E₆×E₈ |
5.72% |
2.250 |
✗ |
| 4 |
E₇×E₇ |
6.05% |
2.625 |
✗ |
| 5 |
SO(32) |
6.82% |
6.000 |
✗ |
| 6 |
E₆×E₆ |
14.52% |
2.250 |
✗ |
Improvement factor: E₈×E₈ is 12.8× better than the next best (E₇×E₈).
Why rank=8 is special:
N_gen = (rank × b₂) / (b₃ - b₂) = (rank × 21) / 56
For N_gen = 3 exactly: rank = 168/21 = 8 ✓
Note: 168 = |PSL(2,7)| = Fano plane symmetry order
Only E₈ (rank 8) gives exactly 3 generations.
10.2 Holonomy Uniqueness
G₂ holonomy achieves significantly better agreement. Calabi-Yau manifolds show poor results.
| Rank |
Holonomy |
dim_K |
SUSY |
Mean Dev |
Status |
| 1 |
G₂ |
7 |
N=1 |
0.24% |
✓ |
| 2 |
SU(4) |
8 |
N=1 |
0.71% |
✗ |
| 3 |
SU(3) |
6 |
N=2 |
3.12% |
✗✗ |
| 4 |
Spin(7) |
8 |
N=0 |
3.56% |
✗✗ |
Calabi-Yau penalty: SU(3) holonomy fails by factor 13×.
10.3 The PSL(2,7) Connection
N_gen = |PSL(2,7)| / fund(E₇) = 168 / 56 = 3
= |Fano_symmetry| / E₇_fundamental
The number of generations equals Fano plane symmetry order / E₇ representation dimension.
This is not numerology, it’s the octonionic Fano structure manifesting in particle generations.
10.4 Validation Script
Full analysis available: publications/validation/validation_v33.py
python publications/validation/validation_v33.py
Results: publications/references/observables.csv
11. Falsification Schedule
| Prediction |
Current |
Target |
Experiment |
Year |
| delta_CP = 197 deg |
+/- 24 deg |
+/- 10 deg |
DUNE (first results) |
2028-2030 |
| delta_CP = 197 deg |
+/- 10 deg |
+/- 5 deg |
DUNE (precision) |
2034-2039 |
| sin^2 theta_W = 3/13 |
+/- 0.00004 |
+/- 0.00001 |
FCC-ee |
2040s |
| N_gen = 3 |
3 |
4th gen? |
LHC/FCC |
ongoing |
| m_s/m_d = 20 |
+/- 1.0 |
+/- 0.3 |
Lattice QCD |
2030 |
| Q_Koide |
+/- 0.000007 |
+/- 0.000001 |
tau factories |
2030s |
Note: DUNE timeline follows Snowmass 2021 projections. First beam ~2028; +/- 5 deg precision requires extended operation through late 2030s.
12. The Balmer Analogy
| Aspect |
Balmer (1885) |
GIFT |
| Empirical formula |
lambda = B x n^2/(n^2-4) |
sin^2 theta_W = 3/13 |
| Fits experiment |
Yes |
Yes |
| Unique formula |
Yes |
Yes (up to equivalence) |
| Derivation came later |
Bohr (1913), QM (1926) |
? |
13. References
- Harvey, R., Lawson, H.B. “Calibrated geometries.” Acta Math. 148 (1982)
- Joyce, D.D. Compact Manifolds with Special Holonomy. Oxford (2000)
- Koide, Y. “Fermion-boson two-body model.” Lett. Nuovo Cim. 34 (1982)
- Particle Data Group (2024), Review of Particle Physics
- Planck Collaboration (2020), Cosmological parameters
- GIFT Publications: Paper Main Framework, Paper S2 Derivations
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