Killing time |
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Authors: | James F. Woodward |
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Affiliation: | (1) Departments of History and Physics, California State University, 92634 Fullerton, California |
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Abstract: | Theoretical consequences of the gravitational origin of inertial reaction forces, that is, Mach's principle, are explored. It is argued that Mach's principle leads to the conclusion that time, as we normally treat it in our common experience and physical theory, is not a part of fundamental reality; the past and future have a real, objective existence, as is already suggested by both special and general relativity theory. A laboratory scale experiment whereby Mach's principle, and thus radical timeless ness, can be established is mentioned. |
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Keywords: | times relativity Mach's principal |
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