Topological Paradoxes of Time Measurement
Lisker, Roy (2001) Topological Paradoxes of Time Measurement.
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Abstract
This paper applies the ideas presented in "Time, Euclidean Geometry and Relativity" ID 1290 , to a specific problem in temporal measurement. It is shown that, under very natural assumptions, that if there is a minimum time interval T in ones collection of clocks, it is impossible to measure an interval of time 1/2T save by the accidental construction of a clock which pulses in that interval. This situation is contrasted to that for length, in which either the Euclidean Algorithm or a ruler and compass construction can be used to construct a lengh 1/2L from a length Lo
| Commentary on: | Lisker, Roy (1998) Time, Euclidean Geometry and Relativity. |
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| EPrint Type: | Preprint |
| Keywords: | Clocks; Rulers; Length; Duration; Dynamical Laws; Algorithms;Construction;Mensuration› |
| Subjects: | General Issues: Operationalism/Instrumentalism |
| ID Code: | 1327 |
| Deposited By: | Lisker, Roy |
| Deposited On: | 13 August 2003 |
| Alternative Locations: | http://www.fermentmagazine.org/essays/uictalk.html |
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