Hubble's Law and it's relation to Quantum Mechanics

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Hubble's Law describes the expansion of the universe and is fundamentally linked to cosmological principles such as homogeneity and isotropy. While many scientists speculate on a connection between Hubble's Law and Quantum Mechanics (QM), the discussion indicates that the relationship remains largely unexplored, akin to an "elephant in a dark room." The consensus among participants suggests that Hubble's Law can be derived from cosmological assumptions without necessitating a direct link to QM.

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Can someone say a few words on Hubble's law as (if) it relates to QM?
 
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Most scientists believe there is a connection, but, we are still in the 'elephant in a dark room' phase of discovery.
 
commodianus said:
Can someone say a few words on Hubble's law as (if) it relates to QM?

I don't think there much of a connection.

You can get a lot of cosmology by assuming that the universe is homogenous and isotropic. Once you assume that one part of the universe is more or less like another part, then you end up with something like Hubble's law.
 

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