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Opposite Thermodynamic Arrows of Time

Statistical Mechanics 2009-10-31 v1 Astrophysics General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology

Abstract

A model in which two weakly coupled systems maintain opposite running thermodynamic arrows of time is exhibited. Each experiences its own retarded electromagnetic interaction and can be seen by the other. The possibility of opposite-arrow systems at stellar distances is explored and a relation to dark matter suggested.

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@article{arxiv.cond-mat/9911101,
  title  = {Opposite Thermodynamic Arrows of Time},
  author = {L. S. Schulman},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:cond-mat/9911101},
  year   = {2009}
}

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To appear in Phys. Rev. Lett