Does time dilation cause redshift?

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This may be an easy answer for AtsroPhys vetrans. But I'm assuming since the doppler effect of an accelerating galaxy causes reshift, then the time dilation from a gravitational field would do the same. This is referring to very powerful fields, and also to redshift in all waves (not just visible light).
 
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Thanks.. For some reason I couldn't find it when I searched.
 

Related to Does time dilation cause redshift?

What is time dilation?

Time dilation is the phenomenon in which time appears to move slower for an observer in motion relative to another observer. This is due to the effects of special relativity, which states that the passage of time is relative to the observer's frame of reference.

What is redshift?

Redshift is a phenomenon in physics in which light or other electromagnetic radiation from an object appears to have a longer wavelength than it should. This is often observed when the object is moving away from the observer, causing the light waves to stretch and appear more red, hence the name "redshift".

Does time dilation cause redshift?

Yes, time dilation can cause redshift. This is because as an object is moving at high speeds, time for that object appears to move slower. As a result, the light waves emitted from that object also appear to have a longer wavelength, leading to redshift.

Can redshift be used to measure time dilation?

Yes, redshift can be used to measure time dilation. By observing the amount of redshift in light from a moving object, scientists can calculate the object's speed and the amount of time dilation that is occurring.

Are there other factors that can cause redshift?

Yes, there are other factors that can cause redshift, such as the expansion of the universe. As the universe expands, the space between objects also expands, causing them to move away from each other and resulting in redshift. This is known as cosmological redshift.

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