Can Time Exist at Absolute Zero?

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The discussion centers on the concept of time in relation to absolute zero, defined as -273.15°C, where atomic movement is minimal. A participant speculates whether time ceases to exist at temperatures below absolute zero, such as -546.3°C, due to a lack of energy and movement. Another contributor clarifies that absolute zero is the point at which no movement occurs, but introduces the idea of negative absolute temperatures, which are paradoxically hotter than positive temperatures. The conversation highlights the limitations of scientific inquiry at absolute zero, suggesting that traditional methods may not apply.

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  • Understanding of thermodynamics, specifically absolute zero and its implications.
  • Basic knowledge of atomic theory and energy states.
  • Familiarity with the scientific method and its application in physics.
  • Concept of negative absolute temperatures and their significance.
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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.

CS
 
"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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