RFT Cosmology Changelog

All notable changes to the RFT Cosmology website are documented here.

[2025-07-28] - Equation Rendering & Theory Comparison Updates

Fixed

• Site-Wide Equation Rendering
• Implemented proper MathJax configuration in base template
• Fixed vacuum energy paper equations from broken KaTeX to proper LaTeX syntax
• Resolved blank equation divs in multiple papers

• Added proper mathematical notation throughout scientific content

• Scientific Accuracy Improvements

• Updated 750 GeV resonance predictions with proper historical context
• Added comprehensive citations to vacuum energy paper (Weinberg, PDG, etc.)
• Enhanced Arrow of Time paper with detailed microstate counting derivation
• Improved accessibility with alt-text and plain-text summaries

Added

• Unified Field Theory Comparison
• Created comprehensive comparison table (String Theory vs LQG vs RFT)
• Added dedicated theory comparison page (/theory-comparison)
• Implemented subtle homepage teaser with professional presentation

• Enhanced with academic caveats and honest assessment of all approaches

• Content Enhancements

• AI-generated content disclaimers on theoretical papers
• Enhanced vacuum energy paper with proper scientific references
• Improved mathematical rigor in theoretical derivations

Technical

• Fixed duplicate route conflicts causing server crashes
• Updated build version to 2025-07-28 (rft-15.6b)
• Improved server stability and error handling

[2025-07-18] - Scientific Data & Technical Updates

Updated

• Particle Physics Values (Homepage & Theory)
• W-boson mass: Updated to 80.360 GeV (CMS Sept 2024 measurement)
• Higgs mass: Updated to 125.35 GeV (CMS combined measurement)
• Neutrino mass: Standardized to ~0.05 eV (normal hierarchy best-fit)

• Updated error tolerances to reflect latest experimental uncertainties

• Experimental Timeline

• LIGO O5 dates corrected to 2027-2029 (per official LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA schedule)
• Updated tensor-to-scalar ratio to r < 0.036 (BICEP/Keck 2025 constraints)

Fixed

• Theory Page Issues
• Resolved duplicate equation labels (Section 7)
• Fixed undefined gauge coupling variable (g_u → g_unified = 0.72)
• Standardized action sign conventions with homepage (-R term)
• Added missing integral notation (∫ d⁴x) for mathematical rigor

• Clarified γ₁^(2) notation to 2γ₁H_μν^(2)

• Website Infrastructure

• Implemented dynamic version tracking system
• Replaced hard-coded "Params synced" with auto-generated timestamps
• Fixed footer contact email (support@rft-cosmology.com)
• Updated arXiv link to "coming soon" status

Added

• Accessibility Improvements
• ARIA roles for data tables
• Alt text for gravitational wave echo diagrams
• Enhanced mobile CSS for equations and theory content

• Responsive design fixes for screens < 360px

• Developer Features

• Automated version.json generation script
• Changelog route at /changelog
• Build timestamp tracking
• GitHub Actions workflow examples

Technical Notes

• All numerical updates reflect the latest published experimental data
• Equation numbering now consistent throughout theory documentation
• Mobile experience significantly improved for technical content

[2025-07-17] - Initial Production Release

Added

• Complete RFT theoretical framework documentation
• Interactive simulators for key predictions
• Mathematical reference guide
• Scientific paper collection (13.x and 15.x series)
• Community forum with moderation tools
• Responsive design for all devices

Features

• Real-time CMB power spectrum explorer
• Rotation curve simulators
• Twistor bundle visualization
• Automated SEO optimization
• Search functionality across all content

Contributing

The RFT Cosmology website is maintained by the RFT Open-Theory Collaboration. For questions or contributions, contact support@rft-cosmology.com.

All changes should maintain scientific accuracy and follow the established coding standards.