ψ⁸: Flavor as Topological Retention of Difference

This paper proposes a novel hypothesis in neutrino physics: that flavor oscillation arises not from mass splitting or quantum interference, but from rhythmic retention of internal differences (Δψ) within the ψ⁸ system. By introducing a retentive Lagrangian, pseudo-time evolution, and CLI-based simulations, the study presents a topological mechanism for flavor cycling without requiring classical spacetime or external decoherence. Predictions include observable deviations in ultra-high-energy neutrino flavor ratios, testable through IceCube and long-baseline experiments.