The Observer's Wave: A Conceptual Hypothesis on Quantum Collapse via Physical Interference

This conceptual paper introduces a novel framing of quantum wavefunction collapse, inspired by the classic double slit experiment. The author proposes that any observer — whether human or instrumental — contributes a quantum wave that physically interferes with the particle’s own wavefunction, thus disturbing its coherence and causing collapse. While related to decoherence theory, this interpretation focuses on direct wave-to-wave interaction and offers a simplified, intuitive model. Originally published as a reflective blog post in March 2025 on the author's website: https://www.cppl.com.sg/blog/the-observers-wave-a-fresh-look-at-quantum-collapse, this version has been formatted for public archiving and citation. This version has been prepared for archival and public reference on Zenodo to encourage interdisciplinary dialogue and potential future development.