Temporal Strand Interpretation (TSI)

The Temporal Strand Interpretation (TSI) is a conceptual framework that reimagines quantum decoherence not as a random probabilistic collapse, but as a rupture or disconnection within structured temporal flow. Rather than treating measurement outcomes as inherently stochastic, TSI proposes that quantum states evolve along temporal strands that can lose coherence due to tension, compression, or informational stress.

This interpretation replaces the conventional Copenhagen view with a spacetime-rooted model, where collapse events correspond to localized failures of temporal coherence.

Quantum Behavior Reinterpreted

In the TSI framework, particles do not exist in indeterminate probabilistic states, but instead follow structured paths within a temporal medium. These paths—temporal strands—are continuous and coherent unless disrupted.

Key ideas include:

  • Decoherence as Temporal Fracture: Measurement collapse occurs when a strand becomes unstable due to interference or temporal gradient stress.
  • Observer-Induced Tension: The act of observation imposes constraints on strand coherence, potentially causing rupture.
  • Spacetime Anchoring: Each quantum system is embedded within a time-first lattice; collapse realigns it to a new frame of temporal stability.

Bridging Quantum and Relativistic Domains

TSI complements theories like the Temporal Strand Theory (TST) by offering a quantum-scale explanation for phenomena like:

  • Measurement collapse
  • Wavefunction reduction
  • Entanglement limits and strand tension
  • Temporal decoherence in quantum systems

It offers a potential pathway for unifying gravity and quantum mechanics by grounding both in structured, observable changes in the temporal domain.

Why It Matters

Quantum mechanics has long struggled with interpretations that balance predictability with causality. TSI provides a realist, time-based alternative that preserves deterministic structure without violating experimental results.

It also introduces new ideas for:

  • Time-sensitive quantum computation
  • Strand-based information theory
  • Physically grounded models of observer influence

Read the Paper

The full preprint of Temporal Strand Interpretation is available on Zenodo:

Read the Full Paper on Zenodo →
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15347312

Related Frameworks

Temporal Dislocation Hypothesis (TDH)
Temporal Strand Theory (TST)
Temporal Gradient Theory (TGT)