The Thermodynamic–Structural Origin of Time: A Quantitative Framework Linking Order, Entropy, and Temporal Rate

This research presents a novel theoretical framework that defines time as an emergent quantity arising from the interplay between thermodynamic order and structural entropy. The study introduces a quantitative link between entropy gradients and temporal rate, establishing time as a measure of structural reconfiguration within ordered systems. This framework provides a consistent physical interpretation of temporal flow, bridging microscopic thermodynamic behavior with macroscopic time perception. It further offers insights into the directionality of time and its role as an intrinsic parameter of energetic organization rather than an independent background variable.