This paper explores the century-long contradiction between quantum mechanics and general relativity from a metrological perspective and develops a self-consistent interpretation within the Time Field Theory (TFT). The core conflict of the two fundamental theories originates from different definitions of the universal measurement standard: quantum mechanics regards time as the absolute background, while general relativity takes mass as the benchmark of curved spacetime. Relying on the two core axioms of TFT, this study proposes two working hypotheses. First, the wave function represents the probability amplitude for the time field to condense mass and form a local measurable reference. Second, quantum entanglement originates from the global constraint of the spacetime flux conservation law of the time field. The Schrödinger equation describes the dynamic evolution of the time field’s measurability potential. Wave function collapse corresponds to the local condensation of the time field, where massive objects act as intrinsic observers without relying on external consciousness or additional assumptions. This framework eliminates the classical-quantum dichotomy, explains the emergence of measurable time from mass condensation, and is fully compatible with the COW neutron interference experiment, gravitational redshift and other verified phenomena. Three research directions for follow-up work are also outlined, along with two experimentally verifiable predictions for future physical tests.
Huowang Huang (Thu,) studied this question.