Quantum Physics’ Strangest Problem May Hold the Key to Time Itself

Researchers analyzed gravity-linked quantum collapse models and found they imply an extremely small intrinsic uncertainty in time.

The result ties possible wavefunction collapse mechanisms, such as Diósi-Penrose and Continuous Spontaneous Localization, to spacetime and time fluctuations.

They also outlined a potential experiment using atomic clocks to distinguish collapse models from standard quantum mechanics.

If verified, the work could connect quantum theory, gravity, and the nature of time through a measurable signature.