The Instantaneous History Model (IHM): A Perceptual Framework for Quantum Observation

This paper introduces the Instantaneous History Model (IHM), a novel perceptual approach to quantum mechanics. The model proposes that quantum particles are not observed at a single instant, but rather through a finite temporal window of perception, denoted by τ. This perception field H(x,t;τ), constructed as a weighted integral over the wavefunction ψ(x,t′), allows for a reinterpretation of wave–particle duality, where the particle is always real, and the wave-like behavior is an artifact of temporal accumulation.IHM reproduces classical quantum results when τ → 0, while larger τ values reveal interference patterns as historical overlays. The model is validated through simulations of the double-slit experiment with temporal gating, proposing a real-world experimental setup using a time-controlled detection gate. Philosophical implications and extensions to entanglement and decoherence are discussed, alongside mathematical formulations and stability analysis.