Time Reversal Symmetry & Magnetic Field: Charges Explained

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Time reversal symmetry implies that a physical process can be reversed in time without contradiction, but this concept faces challenges in the presence of magnetic fields. When a charged particle moves through a magnetic field, it experiences the Lorentz force, causing it to rotate, which disrupts time reversal symmetry. Reversing the particle's velocity does not retrace its path due to this force, indicating a break in symmetry. The discussion raises the question of whether there are alternative mechanisms that could also lead to a violation of time reversal symmetry in such scenarios. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for deeper insights into the interplay between charges and magnetic fields.
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Talking about charges. If someone claims that in his work time reversal symmetry is conserved, does that equal to say he/she is not imposing a magnetic field?
 
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Time reversal symmetry means that if you had recorded the situation and played the tape backwards things would "make sense" in that you could believe that was what really happened (watching some Brownian motion in reverse would make sense, watching a bowling ball slide back up the lane and then launch itself into your hand doesn't). So how do you think this applies to magnetic fields?
 
A charge moving in magnetic field will feel the Lorentz force and rotate. Now if you reverse the velocity at the end of such a process, the charge will not trace the way back so the time reversal symmetry is broken here. I'm just wondering is there another possibility for breaking the time reversal symmetry in such a situation.

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Time reversal symmetry means that if you had recorded the situation and played the tape backwards things would "make sense" in that you could believe that was what really happened (watching some Brownian motion in reverse would make sense, watching a bowling ball slide back up the lane and then launch itself into your hand doesn't). So how do you think this applies to magnetic fields?
 
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