What is the opposite of light in the balance of nature?

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The discussion centers on the philosophical and scientific inquiry into the concept of the "opposite of light" within the framework of the second law of thermodynamics. Participants argue that darkness is merely the absence of light, while others suggest that the absorption of light could be considered its opposite. The conversation highlights the complexities of defining opposites in physics, emphasizing that the second law pertains to entropy and equilibrium rather than traditional notions of balance. Ultimately, the consensus is that light does not require an opposite to fulfill its role in thermodynamic processes.

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the article states it clearly... there is no antiphoton hence the opposite of light is the absense of light... darkness! if a photon is a photon and an anti-photon how does that make sense... my name is Bryan... you can call me Jon because that's my name too!
 
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shamrock5585 said:
the article states it clearly... there is no antiphoton hence the opposite of light is the absense of light... darkness! if a photon is a photon and an anti-photon how does that make sense... my name is Bryan... you can call me Jon because that's my name too!


Geeeze- darkness and light. Now I'm going to get banned. I think this may be headed into metaphysics (which is a no-no around this place).

So we're back to my first post on this thread- anti-light...aka 'dark'

Gotta love it.
 
  • #33
You got your answer you just refused to believe it!
 
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pinestone said:
I think this may be headed into metaphysics (which is a no-no around this place).
Actually, it started in metaphysics - with the very first line about 'balance of nature' - and never left it.
 
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DaveC426913 said:
Actually, it started in metaphysics - with the very first line about 'balance of nature' - and never left it.

Yea, sorry about that 'non-physics' statement-

Entropy, entropy, entropy. I'll get it eventually...after all, who cares about the physical multiverse when you are studying physics?

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shamrock5585 said:
u got your answer you just refused to believe it!

I never said I didn't believe it. It's just a good exercise to stretch ones mind now and then.By the way, no one answered my question...what's the opposite of explode?
 
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This is asinine. It's not even worthy of GD.
 
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russ_watters said:
This is asinine. It's not even worthy of GD.

Indeed. Thread closed.
 
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