Emergent Time
Abstract
We derive emergent time τ for open quantum systems from first principles. We demonstrate that the fundamental metric of change is the Temporal Area Aτ = ℏ∆SvN/|E˙diss|,
Fields of Study & Subjects
Advanced Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
Quantum Mechanics and Applications
Noncommutative and Quantum Gravity Theories
Publication details
- Journal / source
- OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints)
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Document type
- Preprint