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Self-Generated Causal Structure in Quantum Matter (SGCS)

Jincheng Zhang

Published Aug 17, 2026• 0 citations
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Abstract

Complex quantum materials often exhibit unexpected emergent phenomena that cannot be fully explained by conventional band theory or mean-field approximations. In this paper, we propose that within the microscopic lattice of such materials a hidden causal network can self-organize. This causal network, represented by a matrix C_{ij}, captures directional dependencies between local degrees of freedom that influence electronic transport, spin dynamics, and energy redistribution. By formulating a set of coupled equations that relate the causal matrix to observable transport coefficients, we demonstrate that the causal structure can be inferred from macroscopic measurements. This framework provides a unifying perspective linking matter, information, and causality, and offers a potential pathway toward engineering quantum materials with tailored transport characteristics. The idea of self-generated causal structure may also shed light on the emergence of complex quantum behavior in strongly correlated systems and point toward future Nobel‑level discoveries in quantum materials science.

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10.5281/zenodo.21972657

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