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The discussion revolves around the relationship between quantum fields, matter, energy, time, and space. Participants explore whether time and space are also derived from quantum fields, engaging in conceptual reasoning and technical explanations.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants propose that time and space are created from quantum fields, linking energy to time through interactions.
  • Others argue against this notion, asserting that time and space are not derived from quantum fields without providing detailed reasoning.
  • A participant suggests that energy-momentum and time-space are conjugate variables, indicating a relationship that could imply time and space are influenced by quantum fields.
  • Another participant expresses confusion about the arguments presented and requests simpler explanations, highlighting the perceived nonsensical nature of some contributions.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus; multiple competing views remain regarding the derivation of time and space from quantum fields.

Contextual Notes

Some arguments depend on specific definitions of energy and time, and there are unresolved assumptions regarding the nature of quantum fields and their relationship to spacetime.

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Matter and energy are created from quantum field, but are time and space too created from quantum fields?
 
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No, they're not.
 
I think yes. For instance, energy is the derivative of time and where there is no energy it is not possible to describe time variations. To order events in time it is necessary to have interactions, i.e. exchange of energy.
 
Fredrik said:
No, they're not.

Without sounding like a moron and being a newbie, can I ask why not? Please dumb your answer down for me so I can understand...thank you:smile:
 
time-space and energy-momentum are conjugate variable. Think to the phase of a quantum field: energy-momentum times time-space is a lorentz invariant. If you change the energy of the field you dilate the time intervals. At zero energy (zero mass), i.e. zero frequency of the quanta, the time intervals are dilated to infinity so the time is frozen. If "Matter and energy are created from quantum field" than also time and space are created by quantum fields.
 
michah said:
Without sounding like a moron and being a newbie, can I ask why not?

What's the square root of a pork chop?

Sometimes what's posted is so nonsensical one can only point that out. A detailed discussion of exactly why is not possible.
 

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