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Relational Time Superposition Hypothesis (RTSH)

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  • 1. ROR icon Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais

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This paper introduces the Relational Time Superposition Hypothesis (RTSH), a novel framework proposing that time emerges from the collapse of quantum superpositions selected by causal coherence. Integrating elements from General Relativity, Quantum Mechanics, and thermodynamics, RTSH interprets time as a sequence of optimized state reductions—akin to Grover’s algorithm. The hypothesis offers testable predictions in analog black holes, quantum systems in gravitational fields, and cosmological observations. It also explores philosophical implications regarding the emergence of causality and the nature of temporal observables.

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