Physics and chemistry indicate various irreversible processes, while physics also proposes the theory of time reversible symmetry (T-symmetry). I suppose that evidence of irreversible processes indicates that T-symmetry is a limited phenomenon instead of a universal law, but I also suppose that proponents of T-symmetry have considered the facts of irreversible processes. I answer yes to my question, but I want to learn more about this.
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$\begingroup$ Thermodynamic irreversibility is a different concept to T-symmetry. Thermodynamic irreversibility is in fact time reversible. $\endgroup$– John RennieCommented Jun 23, 2019 at 4:15
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$\begingroup$ @John Rennie Could you please elaborate on this? I would be grateful if I could understand how thermodynamic irreversibility is in fact time reversible. I guess I am getting hung up on the semantics. For example, I read that microscopic reversibility is permitted by T-symmetry while all types are reactions are not reversible. $\endgroup$– James GoetzCommented Jun 23, 2019 at 4:20
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$\begingroup$ I think this has been discussed already. I'm just searching the site to see it there is a duplicate question. $\endgroup$– John RennieCommented Jun 23, 2019 at 4:25
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$\begingroup$ Alternatively we could discuss it in the chat room. $\endgroup$– John RennieCommented Jun 23, 2019 at 4:27
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1$\begingroup$ Possible duplicate of Does the scientific community consider the Loschmidt paradox resolved? If so what is the resolution? $\endgroup$– John RennieCommented Jun 23, 2019 at 4:35
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