Absolute Time vs Relative Time

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The discussion centers on the ontology of time within quantum mechanics (QM), specifically contrasting absolute and relative time interpretations. Key interpretations mentioned include the Transactional Interpretation and the De Broglie Bohm Pilot Wave Interpretation, highlighting their differing views on time and reality. Quantum entanglement is noted for its implications on non-locality but is not directly concerned with predictions about time. The conversation emphasizes that the understanding of time in QM is heavily dependent on the interpretation one subscribes to.

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  • Understanding of Quantum Mechanics (QM) principles
  • Familiarity with General Relativity (GR) concepts
  • Knowledge of different interpretations of QM, specifically the Transactional Interpretation and De Broglie Bohm Pilot Wave Interpretation
  • Basic grasp of quantum entanglement and its implications
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  • Research the Transactional Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics
  • Explore the De Broglie Bohm Pilot Wave Interpretation
  • Study the implications of quantum entanglement on non-locality
  • Investigate the relationship between General Relativity and Quantum Mechanics regarding time
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Physicists, students of quantum mechanics, and anyone interested in the philosophical implications of time in the context of quantum theory.

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What does QM have to say on the ontology of time?

Is time absolute or relative?

What does quantum entanglement have to say on the subject?
 
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Atheismo said:
What does QM have to say on the ontology of time?

Is time absolute or relative?

What does quantum entanglement have to say on the subject?

That depends utterly on which (capital 'I') Interpretation of QM you believe in. Either that will have an explanation of its own, or GR/Thermodynamics still does the speaking for it.

EDIT: Remember that QM is the study of the 'very small' and time-like effects are already well described and confirmed experimentally by GR. See The Transactional Interpretation vs. De Broglie Bohm Pilot Wave Interpretation vs. TCI for two radically departing views on time and reality, and a third 'control'.

Entanglement (non-locality) has implications, but doesn't concern itself with predictions about time. QM is very hermetic (in the non-mathematical sense)
 
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