Soumendra Nath Thakur

May 28, 2025

The idea of time dilation, as commonly presented in relativistic theory, resembles more a philosophical or metaphysical assertion than a grounded scientific principle. It borders on invoking a “miracle” without fully understanding the nature of time itself. Both those who introduced the concept and many who accept it often overlook a foundational truth: time does not act independently but progresses constantly—existential events give rise to time, not the reverse.

From a physical standpoint, time dilation appears to be a relativistic bluff—a mathematical artifact rather than an observable, intrinsic transformation of time.

Let’s scientifically and consistently re-explain time through this core relation:

T = 1/f = λ

Here, T represents the time period, f is frequency, and λ serves as the temporal interval per oscillatory cycle—dimensionally similar to wavelength in oscillatory systems. This relation underscores a fundamental point: time is not an independent or deformable entity but a derived measure rooted in physical frequency.

Since 1 Hz = 1 cycle/sec, even an infinitesimal phase shift in frequency (∆f = °shift) leads to a proportionally infinitesimal change in λ, thus causing a subtle distortion in the flow of time. However, this is not time dilation in the relativistic sense—it is a micro-level temporal distortion rooted in frequency modulation.

If the phase shift is negative, time becomes distorted in the opposite direction. Yet, this again reflects infinitesimal temporal fluctuation, not time compression. These are frequency-dependent variations in oscillatory systems—not alterations in a universal, elastic time as imagined in relativity.

In conclusion, time should neither dilate nor compress. It should progress consistently—governed by the stable frequency of physical phenomena—not misinterpreted as an elastic dimension subject to relativistic manipulation.