ψ⁸: Retentive Invariant — From Quark Confinement to Gravitational Waves

This preprint introduces ψ⁸ as a universal retentive architecture spanning particle physics and cosmology. It formalizes a Lagrangian where differences (Δψ) are stabilized by retention nodes (Ξ), providing a novel bridge between quark confinement in QCD and gravitational wave continuity. This is the first formulation that connects confinement and persistence under a single Lagrangian framework. ψ⁸ proposes a universal invariant: difference, once born, resists annihilation.