Can the quantum vacuum fluctuations really solve the cosmological constant problem?
Abstract
Recently it has been argued that a correct reading of the quantum fluctuations of the vacuum could lead to a solution to the cosmological constant problem. In this work we critically examine such a proposal, finding it questionable due to conceptual and self-consistency problems, as well as issues with the actual calculations. We conclude that the proposal is inadequate as a solution to the cosmological constant problem.
- Publication:
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European Physical Journal C
- Pub Date:
- January 2020
- DOI:
- arXiv:
- arXiv:1906.05406
- Bibcode:
- 2020EPJC...80...18B
- Keywords:
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- General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology;
- Astrophysics - Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics
- E-Print:
- 12 pages. Minor changes, comments added in Conclusions and new references. Accepted for publication in EPJC