Sound-Light Continuum: A Scientific Framework for Unified Vibrational Physics
Sid Sharma, Independent Scholar | ORCID: 0009-0005-7875-929X
Keywords: sound-light continuum, vibrational physics, cymatics, string theory, paradigm shift, soundlight, spacetime analogy
Abstract:
Contemporary physics defines sound as mechanical vibrations within the audible range (20 Hz – 20 kHz) and light as electromagnetic radiation in the visible spectrum (~4-7 × 10¹⁴ Hz), treating them as fundamentally different phenomena. This paper demonstrates that they are expressions of a continuous vibrational spectrum.
Through mathematical analysis, we establish that 40 octaves map audible sound frequencies directly into the visible-light range, revealing a previously unrecognized quantitative relationship in standard physics pedagogy. Empirical evidence from multiple domains converges on this conclusion: cymatics demonstrates that frequency determines form across all scales; sonoluminescence directly converts acoustic energy into electromagnetic radiation; string theory posits that matter itself is a vibrational pattern at the Planck scale. Technological applications validate this framework in practice: phototherapy and ultrasound therapy operate on identical resonance principles at different frequencies, while acoustic and optical levitation exploit the same radiation-pressure mechanisms.
The apparent categorical distinction between sound and light arises from the propagation mechanisms (mechanical vs. electromagnetic) and from human sensory limitations, not from any fundamental discontinuity, such as oscillation itself. We propose adopting the term “soundlight” to reflect this vibrational unity and reforming physics education to present unified wave mechanics organized by frequency rather than sensory-based categories. This conceptual integration aligns terminology and pedagogy with empirical evidence across the full vibrational spectrum.
Sharma, S. (2026). Sound-Light Continuum: A Scientific Framework for Unified Vibrational Physics. https://writersid.com/sound-light-continuum