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[–] SmoothOperator@lemmy.world 86 points 5 days ago (11 children)

TBF imaginary time is a math trick and not something that actually progresses. It lets us apply results from statistical physics to quantum field theory through a Wick rotation.

[–] yesman@lemmy.world 31 points 5 days ago (6 children)

It lets us apply results from statistical physics to quantum field theory through a Wick rotation.

That sounds like Geordi's plan to save the Enterprise.

[–] Anomalocaris@lemm.ee 3 points 4 days ago

we need a pause, then have them explain it in an easy metaphor.

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