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Optical Causal Structure Measurement (OCSM)

Jincheng Zhang

Published Aug 19, 2026• 0 citations
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Abstract

This paper introduces a novel framework called Optical Causal Structure Measurement (OCSM) for identifying and quantifying causal relations among events in an optical field. By treating light as a dynamic system of interacting events, we develop a formal representation of causal influence that can be measured experimentally without relying on traditional perturbative techniques. The core construct is the causal matrix C_ij, where each element captures the directed influence from event i to event j within a given optical configuration. We present the theoretical basis for defining and estimating C_ij, show how to apply the method to complex optical networks, and discuss the implications of this approach for bridging optics and causal inference in physics. The potential for OCSM to contribute to fundamental discoveries that might lead to high‑impact recognition, such as a Nobel Prize, is highlighted through its capacity to unify quantum optics, photonics engineering, and causal physics.

DOI
10.5281/zenodo.22008153

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