Mass-Phase Interferometer (MPI): Probing the Internal Phase Structure of Mass

Jincheng Zhang

Published Aug 11, 2026• 0 citations

Abstract

This paper introduces the theoretical foundation of the Mass-Phase Interferometer (MPI), a novel conceptual framework designed to investigate whether mass possesses a hidden internal phase structure. Conventionally treated as a real-valued scalar parameter across classical and quantum mechanics, mass is hypothesized here as a complex quantity expressed as m = |m| exp(i * phi_m). By utilizing coherent superpositions of different mass eigenstates, the MPI aims to detect minute variations and phase differences denoted as Delta(phi_m) across quantum systems. We outline the mathematical formulation of complex mass within modified field equations, describe the operational principles of mass-eigenstate interferometry, and address crucial aspects of quantum coherence and decoherence suppression. Furthermore, we explore the deep theoretical implications of an internal mass phase for particle physics, mass generation mechanisms, and potential solutions to CP violation, establishing a rigorous theoretical pathway for exploring quantum foundations beyond standard paradigms.

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.21885221

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