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Quantum Information Directionality Principle

Jincheng Zhang

Published Aug 19, 2026• 0 citations
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Abstract

This paper introduces the Quantum Information Directionality Principle (QIDP), a novel conceptual framework proposing that information change inherently possesses a directional component analogous to time. The core idea stems from observations within quantum thermodynamics and suggests a fundamental link between information processing and temporal ordering. We explore this connection through the lens of directed information flow, represented mathematically as a vector, [I], and discuss its implications for understanding the nature of time itself. The QIDP offers a potential bridge between classical information theory and quantum mechanics, potentially paving the way for a deeper understanding of fundamental physics and holding significant implications for future research, including potential Nobel Prize recognition. This work lays the groundwork for exploring the relationship between information, entropy, and the arrow of time.

DOI
10.5281/zenodo.22007519

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