Can Time Exist at Absolute Zero?

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The discussion centers around the concept of time and its relationship to movement, particularly in the context of absolute zero, which is defined as the point where atomic movement ceases. A theory is proposed that if temperatures were to reach -546.3°C, which is double absolute zero, there would be no energy or movement, leading to the question of whether time would cease to exist. Participants clarify that time is a measure of motion rather than being defined by it, and highlight that systems with negative absolute temperatures can exhibit behaviors contrary to typical thermodynamic expectations. The conversation also touches on the limitations of the scientific method at absolute zero, suggesting that knowledge about that state is fundamentally uncertain. Overall, the dialogue explores the philosophical implications of extreme temperatures on the nature of time and existence.
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(i have next to no knowledge about physics so please don't beat me down my there are flaws in my theories)

as they say, time is defined by movement. you might say, "my eraser is perfectly still in my freezer (why you would put it there is beyond my comprehension)" be we are still moving on tectonic plates, when we are asleep blood circulates through our system and so on, but absolute zero (estimated at around -273.15C and further, and is not physically reachable) is when atoms are estimated to have the lowest amount of energy. I ask, (in theory) if it got so cold to a point where there was no more energy (i estimated at -546.3 C...double absolute zero) would it no longer exist, since time is defined by movement, and as it has no energy therefor movement?
 
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Kry Havoc said:
as they say, time is defined by movement.
Who says that? It's wrong.
 
Kry Havoc said:
(i have next to no knowledge about physics so please don't beat me down my there are flaws in my theories)

as they say, time is defined by movement. you might say, "my eraser is perfectly still in my freezer (why you would put it there is beyond my comprehension)" be we are still moving on tectonic plates, when we are asleep blood circulates through our system and so on, but absolute zero (estimated at around -273.15C and further, and is not physically reachable) is when atoms are estimated to have the lowest amount of energy. I ask, (in theory) if it got so cold to a point where there was no more energy (i estimated at -546.3 C...double absolute zero) would it no longer exist, since time is defined by movement, and as it has no energy therefor movement?

Time is used to quantify the motions of objects, it is not defined by the motion.

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"I ask, (in theory) if it got so cold to a point where there was no more energy (i estimated at -546.3 C...double absolute zero)"

A system with negative absolute temperature is actually hotter than any system with positive temperature. You're going to have to clarify what you mean here.
 
Kry Havoc said:
(i have next to no knowledge about physics so please don't beat me down my there are flaws in my theories)

as they say, time is defined by movement. you might say, "my eraser is perfectly still in my freezer (why you would put it there is beyond my comprehension)" be we are still moving on tectonic plates, when we are asleep blood circulates through our system and so on, but absolute zero (estimated at around -273.15C and further, and is not physically reachable) is when atoms are estimated to have the lowest amount of energy. I ask, (in theory) if it got so cold to a point where there was no more energy (i estimated at -546.3 C...double absolute zero) would it no longer exist, since time is defined by movement, and as it has no energy therefor movement?

Absolute zero, by definition is the "temperature" at which no movement exists relative to any thing.
 
Does'nt the scientific method break down at absolute zero, and therefor it being pointless to question the logic of a situation therein using said method?

You could say that "As we approach.." and "It appears.." but any information about that point can never be known with any certainty.
 
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