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TIME HAS INERTIA

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From: John Snyder
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1992 01:25
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Mr Abian:

You have stated on numerous occaisions that TIME HAS INERTIA, that the total
energy of the universe is decreasing exponentially, and that energy is
irretrievably lost in order to move time forward.  Furthermore, you have
stated that this energy is lost by ALL THE MATTER in the universe.  

You have also stated that the only way to test this is to use a cosmic
energy-meter coupled to part of the universe.  I beg to disagree.


I have designed a simpler experiment with which to test your theory:

Suppose I very accurately measure the energy levels of single
electrons in a collection of identical systems here on earth.

Now suppose, *100 years* later (during which time, according to your
theory, ALL MATTER has been exponentially losing energy), I very
accurately measure the energy levels of single electrons in an
identical collection of identical systems here on earth.  (These
collections being identical to that earlier collection.)

We then compare the latter measurements to the former measurements.
If the energy of all matter in the universe is exponentially
decaying, surely we should be able to observe it in my electrons,
should we not?  And such experimental confirmation would surely 
win the Nobel Prize for you (the originator of the theory).


[...Aside to those of you who think that you know the results
of my experiment already:  I would like to suggest that you
refrain from discussing it until Mr. Abian has answered my post...]



John
snyder@henry.ece.cmu.edu
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