Can Lorentzian Relativity Unify Quantum Mechanics and Einsteinian Relativity?

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The discussion centers on the potential unification of Quantum Mechanics (QM) and Lorentzian relativity, particularly in relation to the concept of time. Participants highlight that both QM and Einsteinian relativity utilize different interpretations of time, with QM adopting a more Newtonian perspective. The conversation reveals that while Lorentzian relativity incorporates absolute time, it does not offer a viable path to unify with QM, as relativistic QM already aligns with Einstein's special relativity. The Wheeler-DeWitt equation is mentioned as a critical point of interest, indicating the timeless nature of the universe in quantum gravity theories.

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Evo said:
This thread has been sufficiently answered.
Not quite.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqeSUAlI5uI
Guess Who - No Time

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARgiPJobKnE
Chambers Brothers - Time has come today

Turn up the volume :-p according to preference - or not.


Now the problem is sufficiently answered. :biggrin:
 

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