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Matter Wave Causal Propagation (MWCP)

Jincheng Zhang

Published Aug 19, 2026• 0 citations
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Abstract

The present work introduces the Matter Wave Causal Propagation (MWCP) framework, a novel theoretical construct that integrates the concept of causal networks into the quantum mechanical description of matter waves. By defining a causal graph Gψ that governs the evolution of the wavefunction ψ(t, x), MWCP provides a deterministic yet probabilistic evolution law that respects both Lorentz invariance and the causal structure of spacetime. The formalism naturally accommodates wavefunction superposition, interference, and entanglement while preserving microcausality. We develop the mathematical underpinnings of MWCP, derive its propagator, and illustrate its implications for quantum interference phenomena. The theory predicts subtle deviations from the standard Schrödinger evolution that may be observable in high-precision interferometry, hinting at a potential route to uncovering the true structure of the wavefunction.

DOI
10.5281/zenodo.22008575

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