Is Time Truly Absolute? Investigating Through Thermodynamics

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In summary, this talk discussed the idea that time is not absolute and is instead relative to a given reference frame. The second law of thermodynamics states that certain processes are irreversible, which means that the time in that frame will be different than the time in another frame. It is doubtful that time is actually absolute, as entropy sets a direction with the arrow of time, not a rate. Finally, ICT begs to differ, being an absolute value.
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Can we get the absolute time through thermodynamics?

Beacuse the second law of thermodynamics tells us what is irreversible process,it means the absolute nature of time.

The other reason,the movement in heat is the movement of molecules,that motion don't satisfy the Lorentz Transformation,so it can help us make sure the absolute nature of time.

I must say that,in this talk,this "absolute nature of time" is not Newton's absolute time which is independent of matter.I only want to say the absolute nature of same time.
 
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We also have to take into effect that some of the interactions in the Second Law are going to be moving, and therefore, "slower," relative to the observer. Note that we're going to never see anything moving backwards in time in SR. Everyone's just appearing to move slower than the observer.

Note that when I say "moving slower," what I mean is that, for instance, any clocks of that reference frame will appear to run more slowly. I suggest you look a little into General Relativity.
 
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zhangyang said:
The other reason,the movement in heat is the movement of molecules,that motion don't satisfy the Lorentz Transformation,so it can help us make sure the absolute nature of time.
This is not correct. The molecules and any collision events do satisfy the Lorentz transformation. Collisions and changes in momentum are also subject to relativistic transformations.
 
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Can we get the absolute time through thermodynamics?

doubtful since time is NOT absolute

Beacuse the second law of thermodynamics tells us what is irreversible process,it means the absolute nature of time.

Don't know what you mean, but entropy sets a direction with the arrow of time not a rate.

When you move faster, time slows relative to the slower frame of reference...thermodynamics follws that.
 
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doubtful since time is NOT absolute

ict begs to differ, being an absolute value. :wink:
 

What is the absolutivity of same time?

The absolutivity of same time refers to the concept that time is absolute and universally experienced in the same way by all observers. This means that two events happening at the same time for one observer will also be perceived as happening at the same time for all other observers.

How does the absolutivity of same time relate to Einstein's theory of relativity?

Einstein's theory of relativity states that time is relative and can change depending on an observer's frame of reference. However, the absolutivity of same time suggests that while time may appear to be relative, the order and simultaneity of events remain absolute for all observers.

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There is currently no definitive proof of the absolutivity of same time. However, many experiments and observations have supported the idea that time is absolute and same for all observers, even when their perspectives may differ.

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Some theories, such as the theory of quantum entanglement, suggest that there may be rare instances where the absolutivity of same time does not hold true. However, these exceptions have yet to be definitively proven.

How does the concept of the absolutivity of same time impact our understanding of the universe?

The idea of the absolutivity of same time has significant implications for our understanding of the universe and the nature of reality. It allows for the possibility of a universal frame of reference and has implications for the study of space-time and the measurement of time in different contexts.

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