Neutron Star Cores: Study Quantum Gravity Effects?

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Neutron star cores present a unique environment for studying quantum gravity (QG) effects due to their extreme densities, which exceed those of nuclear material. However, the discussion concludes that the densities of neutron star cores are significantly below the Planck density, suggesting that they are unlikely to exhibit observable QG effects. The consensus indicates that black holes remain the primary candidates for exploring quantum gravity phenomena in the cosmos.

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Would a neutron star core exhibit quantum gravity effects.
Would neutron star cores be a good system to study quantum gravity? Core densities are higher than nuclear material. Is it possible cores exhibit QG effects?
 
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Their density is much below the Planck density, so probably not.
 
Thank you. I presume black holes are the only choice in the cosmos?
 

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