A New Chapter in Physics: Scientists Show How Time Can Flow Naturally Without an External Clock
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By creating a 'mini universe' from 24,000 ultracold atoms, physicists at the University of Birmingham have demonstrated that time can emerge purely from internal changes within a quantum system. This breakthrough offers a beautiful new perspective on how our universe functions, proving that the flow of time may be an inherent, self-generating feature of nature rather than something governed by an outside force.
By creating a ‘mini universe’ from 24,000 ultracold atoms, physicists at the University of Birmingham have demonstrated that time can emerge purely from internal changes within a quantum system. This breakthrough offers a beautiful new perspective on how our universe functions, proving that the flow of time may be an inherent, self-generating feature of nature rather than something governed by an outside force.