Ray Time as Event-Interval: A Unified Framework with Gravity and Cosmic Causality

Time has long been regarded as an independent dimension in classical and relativistic physics, yet its true physical origin remains unresolved. This paper proposes a novel Event-Gap Theory of Time, in which time emerges as a measure of the gap between successive events rather than existing as a fundamental substance. Supporting this framework are the principles of Ray Unified Gravity Theory, where gravity arises from the interplay of Space-Element Pressure and Primordial Centripetal Attraction, and the concept of Cosmic Destiny, representing the self-organized, automated sequence of events initiated at the Big Bang. Time intervals are thus seen as cumulative outcomes of micro-events and their interactions, influenced by velocity, space-element dynamics, and local gravitational fields. By integrating these mechanisms, the theory provides a unified explanation for: Temporal flow as the progression of events Time dilation effects under high velocity or strong gravitational influence The emergence of macroscopic cosmic structures from micro-events Deterministic yet probabilistic patterns within quantum and cosmic systems Mathematical formulations, analogical experiments, and conceptual models are presented to ground this approach in scientific principles. This framework bridges physics, cosmology, and philosophy, offering a comprehensive understanding of time as a derived, emergent property of physical interactions and cosmic evolution.