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The relationship between quantum mechanics and general relativity has been extensively studied due to conflicts between the two theories in describing reality at extreme scales. Quantum mechanics explains the behavior of particles at small scales while general relativity describes gravity and spacetime at large scales. At very high energies, such as near black holes, quantum effects on spacetime are expected to break general relativity, requiring a unified theory. Efforts to combine the theories have led to proposals like quantum gravity that aim to provide a comprehensive framework for all scales in the universe.

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The relationship between quantum mechanics and general relativity has been extensively studied due to conflicts between the two theories in describing reality at extreme scales. Quantum mechanics explains the behavior of particles at small scales while general relativity describes gravity and spacetime at large scales. At very high energies, such as near black holes, quantum effects on spacetime are expected to break general relativity, requiring a unified theory. Efforts to combine the theories have led to proposals like quantum gravity that aim to provide a comprehensive framework for all scales in the universe.

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The relationship between quantum mechanics and general relativity has been a subject of intense

interest and debate in the field of physics. Quantum mechanics and general relativity are two
fundamental theories that describe the behavior of matter and energy at different scales. Quantum
mechanics governs the behavior of particles at the atomic and subatomic levels, while general
relativity describes the force of gravity and the structure of spacetime at cosmological scales.

The conflict between these two theories arises when attempting to reconcile their descriptions of
reality, particularly at extreme scales such as near the center of a black hole or during the early
moments of the universe. At these scales, quantum fluctuations of spacetime are expected to play a
significant role, leading to the breakdown of general relativity and the necessity for a more
comprehensive theory that unifies quantum mechanics and general relativity, known as quantum
gravity[4].

Efforts to unify quantum mechanics with general relativity have led to the development of theories
such as relativistic quantum mechanics (RQM), which aims to incorporate the principles of special
relativity into quantum mechanics. Additionally, researchers have explored the possibility of a theory
that encompasses both quantum mechanics and general relativity, potentially providing a unified
framework for understanding the behavior of matter and energy across different scales[2][3].

The clash between these two fundamental theories has prompted physicists to conduct experiments
and develop new theoretical frameworks in an attempt to resolve the discrepancies and achieve a
more comprehensive understanding of the fundamental forces and phenomena in the universe[1]
[5].

In summary, the conflict between quantum mechanics and general relativity at extreme scales has
spurred ongoing research and theoretical developments aimed at unifying these two fundamental
theories into a more comprehensive framework, such as quantum gravity, to provide a deeper
understanding of the behavior of matter and energy in the universe.

Citations:

[1] https://www.theguardian.com/news/2015/nov/04/relativity-quantum-mechanics-universe-
physicists

[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Relativistic_quantum_mechanics

[3] https://researchoutreach.org/articles/unifying-quantum-mechanics-einstein-general-relativity/

[4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum_gravity

[5] https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-quantum-threat-to-special-relativity-extreme-
physics-special/

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