A Unified Temporal Field Theory: From Mass and Spacetime Geometry to Quantum Coherence and Cosmological Expansion

Abstract We propose a unified theoretical framework in which mass, gravity, cosmic expansion, and quantum correlations all emerge from a single fundamental entity: a dynamic temporal field . This scalar-tensor field evolves locally and cosmologically, and serves as the generator of particle masses via intrinsic quantum time cycles, the driver of spacetime curvature through a tensor formulation , and a mediator of quantum coherence through temporal synchronization. The model provides derivations for the Planck constant, the arrow of time, and known mass ratios, predicts cosmic expansion without invoking dark energy, and reproduces observational signatures consistent with Type Ia supernova data. It also explains chirality in energy spectra and proposes a novel mechanism for entanglement degradation. The resulting theory integrates general relativity, quantum field principles, and cosmological observations under a single, testable temporal field structure.