20140416-times-arrow-traced-to-quantum-source

20140416-times-arrow-traced-to-quantum-source

4/28/2014

link

https://www.simonsfoundation.org/quanta/20140416-times-arrow-traced-to-quantum-source/

summary

This article explores the concept of time's arrow and its possible quantum origins. It discusses the arrow of time as a fundamental aspect of our experience, where cause and effect always follow a particular direction. The article explains how the laws of physics, particularly in the realm of quantum mechanics, do not inherently explain the arrow of time. However, recent research suggests that a process called quantum decoherence may be responsible for the emergence of time's arrow. The article delves into the concept of entanglement and how it may play a role in the asymmetry of time. It also discusses experimental evidence and theories that support the connection between quantum mechanics and the arrow of time. Overall, the article offers a thought-provoking exploration of the quantum origins of time's arrow.

tags

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