Asymmetric boundary condition Position #104149

We see entropy increasing because: 1. An isolated system in a less than maximal entropy state will spontaneously evolve toward higher entropy. 2. We inhabit a universe (or part thereof) at less than maximal entropy. Both must be true for the explanation to work.
PAGE NAVIGATOR(Help)
Map HomeThe Arrow of Time
IssueThe physics of time
PositionThe thermodynamic arrow
IssueWhy do we see an entropy gradient?
PositionAsymmetric boundary condition
ComponentBoltzmann's statistical imperative
ComponentPast hypothesis
CommentsAdd a comment
Metadata

Entered by:- Peter Baldwin
Entry date (GMT): 4/15/2011 1:02:00 AM
Last edit date (GMT): 8/26/2011 5:03:00 AM
Incoming cross-relations: 0
Outgoing cross-relations: 0
Average rating: 0 by 0 users