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# 🚀 Getting Started with Resonance Geometry

## 👩‍🔬 For Researchers
### 1. Core Concepts → 15 Min
- Watch: [Introduction Video](media/intro.mp4)
- Read: [Key Equations](Mathematical-Framework#hamiltonian)  
```python
# Quick peek at the consciousness measure
def C(von_neumann_entropy, lambda_max):
    return von_neumann_entropy * np.real(lambda_max)

2. Run Your First Simulation → 5 Min

git clone https://github.com/justindbilyeu/REAL.git
python REAL/simulations/microtubule_basic.py

Simulation Output

3. Explore Experimental Protocols

👩‍💻 For Developers

1. Setup Environment

conda create -n resonance python=3.9
conda install numpy scipy matplotlib jupyter

2. Contribute to Codebase

# Example: Extend the Hamiltonian
def H_total(B_strength=30e-6):  # Tesla
    return hbar*omega_MT*a_dag*a + g*mu_B*B_strength*sigma

3. Test Your Changes

pytest tests/test_hamiltonian.py -v

🧩 Learning Pathways

Your Background Recommended Path Time
Physics Math Framework → Spin Foams → Experiments 4h
Biology Experiments → Microtubule Basics → Math 3h
CS Simulations → Code Walkthrough → Optimizations 2h

📚 Resource Cheat Sheet

1. [Glossary](Glossary) - All technical terms
2. [FAQ](FAQ) - Common questions
3. [Lab Protocols](Experiments) - Step-by-step guides
4. [Papers](Papers) - PDF library

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