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H. D. Zeh explores how the asymmetry observed in nature under time reversal arises from key phenomena such as radiation, thermodynamics, quantum processes, and the structure of spacetime. He discusses how these "arrows of time" may share a cosmological origin linked to the time‑independent wave function of the universe that emerges from quantum gravity. The text emphasizes the role of quantum indeterminism and argues that irreversible behavior is fundamentally observer‑related, a view that can be formalized following Zwanzig’s approach. The book serves as an overview for students and scientists interested in the intersection of physics, philosophy, and the nature of time.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Science/Physics
Authors: H. D. Zeh
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