Quantum Structure and Gravitational Collapse in a Space Element Medium with Primordial Centripetal Attraction

In this work, we propose a unified theoretical framework in which space is treated as a continuous physical medium, referred to as the Space Element (SE), and matter is interpreted as localized excitations of this medium. Within this formulation, gravitational interaction does not arise from geometric curvature alone but emerges from pressure gradients in the SE field. In addition, we introduce a second fundamental mechanism—Primordial Centripetal Attraction (PCA)—which represents an intrinsic inward structural tendency dependent on local density. The theory is constructed using an action-based formulation and is expressed through consistent field equations, effective force laws, and relativistic mapping. It is further extended to describe particle structure, gravitational collapse, and black hole formation. We also explore how this framework may provide alternative interpretations of several unresolved problems in modern physics, including dark matter, dark energy, and the origin of mass. While not yet complete, the framework establishes a coherent foundation for further development toward a unified physical theory.