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| − | '''Time''' is the observation of the seemingly irreversible transition of the current state to next as governed by the laws of the local [[universe]]. |
+ | '''Time''' is the observation of the seemingly irreversible transition of the current state to the next as governed by the laws of the local [[universe]]. |
| − | [[Physics and Chemistry|Physicists]] often describe the universe as having three spatial axes: x,y, and z (though the names often differ according to local customs). Time is often regarded as the fourth dimension; however, for the most part, time progresses on its own in one |
+ | [[Physics and Chemistry|Physicists]] often describe the universe as having three spatial axes: x, y, and z (though the names often differ according to local customs). Time is often regarded as the fourth dimension; however, for the most part, time progresses on its own in one direction. |
| − | An important consequence of |
+ | An important consequence of the perception of time as another dimension is that traveling backwards in time is possible. Just as one can change direction in [[space]] (say, go left instead of right) one is able to traverse time in a similar manner. |
| − | At this time, the [[Federation]] has very limited experience in the controlled traversal of time. Most of the time travel was either accidental or caused by the intervention of a [[technology|technologically]] superior [[ |
+ | At this time, the [[Federation]] has very limited experience in the controlled traversal of time. Most of the time travel was either accidental or caused by the intervention of a [[technology|technologically]] superior [[Races and cultures|race]]. Current [[Federation]] doctrine, namely the [[Temporal Prime Directive]], prohibits using time travel to alter the past. |
| − | :''While ''Star Trek'' has portrayed that time could be made to flow backwards due to certain phenomenon such as distortion fields (as in [[TNG]]: "[[Timescape]]"), current physics |
+ | :''While ''Star Trek'' has portrayed that time could be made to flow backwards due to certain phenomenon such as distortion fields (as in [[TNG]]: "[[Timescape]]"), current knowledge of physics does not allow for that interpretation of time.'' |
==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[Temporal anomaly]] |
*[[Temporal anomaly]] |
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*[[Timeline]] |
*[[Timeline]] |
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*[[Anti-time]] |
*[[Anti-time]] |
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*[[Timeship]] |
*[[Timeship]] |
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+ | == External Links == |
* {{Wikipedia|Time}} |
* {{Wikipedia|Time}} |
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| − | {{pna-cite}} |
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Revision as of 21:28, 9 May 2006
Time is the observation of the seemingly irreversible transition of the current state to the next as governed by the laws of the local universe.
Physicists often describe the universe as having three spatial axes: x, y, and z (though the names often differ according to local customs). Time is often regarded as the fourth dimension; however, for the most part, time progresses on its own in one direction.
An important consequence of the perception of time as another dimension is that traveling backwards in time is possible. Just as one can change direction in space (say, go left instead of right) one is able to traverse time in a similar manner.
At this time, the Federation has very limited experience in the controlled traversal of time. Most of the time travel was either accidental or caused by the intervention of a technologically superior race. Current Federation doctrine, namely the Temporal Prime Directive, prohibits using time travel to alter the past.
- While Star Trek has portrayed that time could be made to flow backwards due to certain phenomenon such as distortion fields (as in TNG: "Timescape"), current knowledge of physics does not allow for that interpretation of time.