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The direction of time: from the global arrow to the local arrow

Quantum Physics 2014-11-18 v1

Abstract

In this paper we discuss the traditional approaches to the problem of the arrow of time. On the basis of this discussion we adopt a global and non-entropic approach, according to which the arrow of time has a global origin and is an intrinsic, geometrical feature of space-time. Finally, we show how the global arrow is translated into local terms as a local time-asymmetric flux of energy

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@article{arxiv.quant-ph/0301002,
  title  = {The direction of time: from the global arrow to the local arrow},
  author = {Mario Castagnino and Luis Lara and Olimpia Lombardi},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:quant-ph/0301002},
  year   = {2014}
}