How does time dilation appear to a third observer?

In summary, the conversation discusses the concept of a quantum synchronization box that can instantaneously synchronize two clocks and video feeds, regardless of their location in the universe. The addition of this box raises questions about the laws of physics and the possibility of sending signals faster than light. However, as this goes against the principles of physics, there is no meaningful answer to the question.
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Let’s assume it is 5,000,000 years in the future and we have created a quantum synchronization box that can broadcast a signal, used to synchronize two clocks and video feeds, no matter where they are in the universe.

The third observer watches a split TV screen, which features the faces of two clocks that have cameras affixed which broadcast the faces of back to the TV screen of the third observer, with one clock traveling at a Lorentz factor of γ = 100, and the other on Earth.

The clock traveling at γ = 100, to the third observer, should have hands that appeared to have stopped, because of the effects of time dilation, while the clock on Earth would appear to be normally functioning. Yet, the box is transmitting signal to both clocks, at the same time, keeping them synchronized.

Considering the addition of the instantaneous external synchronization, what does the third observer see, on the split TV screen, from their frame of reference, which also contains the quantum synchronization box?
 
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Assuming your magic box is equivalent to assuming that there is a way of sending a signal faster than light (how else could the magic box instantaneously synchronize a distant clock?) and no such thing can exist. Thus, your question can be paraphrased as "what do the laws of physics say would happen in a situation in which the laws of physics do not apply?" and there's no meaningful answer to that question.

Variations of this question have been asked many times here in the past. This thread is closed, as there is not much more to say here.
 

1. What is time dilation and how does it work?

Time dilation is a phenomenon in which time appears to move slower for an object in motion compared to a stationary observer. This is due to the effects of Einstein's theory of relativity, which states that time and space are relative to the observer's frame of reference. The closer an object moves to the speed of light, the slower time appears to pass for that object. This effect is also observed in strong gravitational fields.

2. How does time dilation appear to a third observer?

A third observer, who is not in the same frame of reference as the moving object, would perceive time dilation as time moving slower for the object in motion. This means that events would appear to take longer to occur for the moving object compared to the stationary observer. This effect is only noticeable at extremely high speeds or in strong gravitational fields.

3. Can time dilation be observed in everyday life?

No, time dilation is only noticeable at extremely high speeds or in strong gravitational fields. In everyday life, the effects of time dilation are too small to be observed. Only in extreme circumstances, such as near the speed of light or near a black hole, would time dilation be noticeable.

4. How does time dilation affect the aging process?

Time dilation can affect the aging process in that an object in motion would age slower compared to a stationary object. This is due to the fact that time appears to move slower for the object in motion. This effect is only noticeable at extremely high speeds or in strong gravitational fields.

5. Is time dilation a proven phenomenon?

Yes, time dilation is a well-proven phenomenon and has been observed and tested through various experiments and observations. Einstein's theory of relativity, which includes the concept of time dilation, has been confirmed by numerous experiments and is widely accepted in the scientific community.

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