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Meaning just like it says. Are there any time 'shifts' within this very huge Universe? Is Time a constant same-pace dimension throughout?
chroot said:The General Theory of Relativity indicates that time is an essentially local phenomenon. There is no consistent way of defining a specific moment in time -- "now" -- that applies everywhere in the universe.
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Sorry! said:So if we had some grand 'god' like vantage of the universe from an outside perspective all points in the universe would have precisely the same time...
burningbend said:captains log.. stardate 2.726 Kelvin...
now imagine if you could surf on a ray of light. what would things look like? from the light's point of view, is everything perfectly still because time is moving at an infinitely small rate (or maybe even zero)? we might interpret light to take 8 minutes to travel from the sun to the earth, but does the light view itself as traveling that distance instantaneously?
burningbend said:now imagine if you could surf on a ray of light.
Time synchronization refers to the process of coordinating and aligning the time measurements of different clocks or systems. It ensures that all clocks are displaying the same time at any given moment.
Time synchronization is important for various reasons, including accurate data collection and communication between different systems. It also helps with coordinating events and processes that depend on precise timing, such as in scientific experiments and global financial transactions.
It is currently believed that time is synchronized throughout the observable universe. This means that the laws of physics, including the speed of light, remain constant and time progresses at the same rate in all parts of the universe.
Time synchronization can be achieved through various methods, including using a common reference clock, exchanging signals between systems, and using algorithms to adjust for any differences in time measurements.
According to the theory of relativity, time can be affected by gravity and speed. However, these effects are negligible in everyday life and do not significantly impact time synchronization between systems on Earth or in the observable universe.