Is LQC compatible with dark energy?

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Loop Quantum Cosmology (LQC) does not inherently conflict with dark energy, contrary to some claims. The discussion clarifies that the bounce in LQC indicates a prior contraction phase of the universe without suggesting a return to that phase. Furthermore, the assertion that dark energy must be treated as a constant to be ruled out is debated, as its constancy has not been definitively established. The conversation highlights the need for further exploration of the relationship between LQC and dark energy.

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Does LQC have anything to say about dark energy?
Ive heard a few poeple says LQC is inconsistent with dark energy but that seems wrong to me. I think they are confusing it with Tollman ossiclating universes.
As I understand the bounce in LQC only tell us that our universes had a prior contraction phase , I don't see anything that implies we will re-enter that cotnracting phase. If anyone knows differently let me know.
Even if it did say that we need to establilsh that dark eenrgy is a constant to rule it out, which I don't believe has been established yet.

Any thoughts?
 
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In a nutshell, skydivephil, yes!
See a post I made on richarddawkins.net a while back for a summary of my interpretation of LQG-based BH cosmology:
http://richarddawkins.net/articles/629641-new-method-confirms-dark-energy/comments?page=1#comment_629802"

Dark energy is just a black hole feeding!
 
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