PhilSci Archive

Understanding the Time-Asymmetry of Radiation

North, Jill (2002) Understanding the Time-Asymmetry of Radiation. [Preprint]

[img] Microsoft Word (.doc)
North.doc

Download (62kB)

Abstract

Understanding the Time-Asymmetry of Radiation Abstract In our experience, waves display a clear time-asymmetry: waves spread outwards after their sources move; they do not converge on sources in coordination with their motion. The laws governing wave phenomena, however, are symmetric in time. Where does the observed asymmetry come from? I discuss the nature of this puzzle and argue that its most common formulation is flawed. I consider a recent proposal due to Mathias Frisch. I argue that Frisch misconceives the puzzle and consequently misunderstands what his own solution amounts to. Finally, I suggest that the asymmetry of radiation results from the initial state of the universe.


Export/Citation: EndNote | BibTeX | Dublin Core | ASCII/Text Citation (Chicago) | HTML Citation | OpenURL
Social Networking:
Share |

Item Type: Preprint
Creators:
CreatorsEmailORCID
North, Jill
Keywords: Physics, time, radiation
Depositing User: Jill North
Date Deposited: 23 Mar 2003
Last Modified: 20 Sep 2017 16:38
Item ID: 1091
Date: 2002
URI: https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/1091

Monthly Views for the past 3 years

Monthly Downloads for the past 3 years

Plum Analytics

Actions (login required)

View Item View Item