Gao, Shan (2021) Time's Arrow Points to Many Worlds. [Preprint]

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It is argued that when assuming the initial state of the universe is not a special low-entropy macro-state, but a general superposition of both low-entropy states and high-entropy states, the observed thermodynamic arrow of time will provide strong evidence for the existence of many worlds.

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Item Type:	Preprint
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID Gao, Shan gaoshan2017@sxu.edu.cn
Keywords:	initial state of the universe; low-entropy macro-state; superpositions of low-entropy states and high-entropy states; thermodynamic arrow of time; many worlds
Subjects:	Specific Sciences > Physics > Cosmology Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics Specific Sciences > Physics > Statistical Mechanics/Thermodynamics
Depositing User:	Dr. Shan Gao
Date Deposited:	16 Aug 2021 03:42
Last Modified:	16 Aug 2021 03:42
Item ID:	19443
Subjects:	Specific Sciences > Physics > Cosmology Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics Specific Sciences > Physics > Statistical Mechanics/Thermodynamics
Date:	15 August 2021
URI:	https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/19443

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