Does Spacetime Always Remember Events?

In summary, when considering A and B particles synchronizing clocks, B flies off at high velocity while A flashes light perpendicular to B's motion, hitting target c. In A's frame, the event occurred after t_{a}=perpendicular distance/c, but in B's frame, it occurred after t_{b}=hypotenuse/c, with t_{b} being higher. This raises the question of whether all events exist at all times and if there is always a frame that has yet to witness them. However, all frames are equally valid and any event can be transformed into any inertial frame using the Lorentz Transform. This simply provides a consistent way to establish coordinates for observed events and does not change the way an observer sees
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consider A and B particles synchronizing clocks. Immediately after that B flies off at high velocity at the same time A flashes light perpendicular to B's motion. It hits some target c. Now in A's frame the event happened after t[itex]_{a}[/itex]=perpendicular distance/c. But in B's frame it happened after t[itex]_{b}[/itex]=hypotenuse/c evidently t[itex]_{b}[/itex] being higher. Does this mean all events exists always and there is always a frame which is yet to witness anything ever happened?
 
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All frames are equally valid. There is nothing that one frame will provide a witness to any observer that another frame won't. Any event that you want to consider in one inertial frame can be transformed into any other inertial frame using the Lorentz Transform. But this doesn't mean that an observer can see anything differently just because a different frame is used. Frames just provide a consistent way to establish coordinates to things that happen.
 

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What is spacetime and how does it remember events?

Spacetime is a concept in physics that combines the three dimensions of space and the one dimension of time into a four-dimensional continuum. According to the theory of relativity, the fabric of spacetime can be warped by massive objects, causing the curvature of space and the flow of time. This means that events that occur at different locations and times can be connected and remembered by the fabric of spacetime.

Is it possible for spacetime to forget events?

No, according to the theory of relativity, spacetime is a continuous and unchanging fabric that remembers all events that have occurred. However, the perception of time passing may vary for different observers depending on their relative motion and the strength of gravity in their vicinity.

How does the concept of spacetime affect our understanding of the universe?

The concept of spacetime is essential in understanding the fundamental laws of physics, such as the theory of relativity and quantum mechanics. It also provides a framework for understanding the structure and evolution of the universe, including the formation of galaxies, stars, and planets.

Can spacetime be manipulated or altered?

According to current scientific theories, spacetime cannot be manipulated or altered by human intervention. However, the presence of massive objects such as black holes can create significant distortions in the fabric of spacetime.

Does spacetime only remember events in the past, or can it also predict future events?

Spacetime does not have the ability to predict future events. However, it can provide a mathematical framework for describing how objects will move and interact in the future based on their current positions and velocities.

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