Entropy-Induced Collapse (EIC) Model – Part 1: A Thermodynamic Threshold Framework for Quantum Measurement

This paper proposes the Entropy-Induced Collapse (EIC) model, which offers a new perspective on the quantum measurement problem. The EIC model introduces a physically grounded and experimentally testable criterion: wavefunction collapse occurs when the entropy exchanged between a quantum system and its environment surpasses a dynamically evolving threshold. In contrast to conventional theories such as GRW and decoherence, which face ambiguities and parameter dependence, the EIC model integrates modern approaches like quantum error correction (QEC) and non-Markovian noise (fractional Brownian motion), and presents concrete validation protocols for real quantum devices. This research was conducted independently by the author, who led the development based on original ideas and direction, with AI-based tools employed as supplementary assistance. Such an approach quietly demonstrates that anyone, regardless of institutional affiliation or career background, can contribute to science in this evolving era. This paper is the first part of a series, which will continue to explore applications and developments in quantum computing, black holes, the nature of time, and related fields.