Can the quantum vacuum fluctuations really solve the cosmological constant problem?
Gabriel R. Bengochea, Gabriel León, Elias Okon, Daniel Sudarsky
Abstract
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.
Topics & Concepts
PhysicsCosmological constantVacuum energyQuantum fluctuationConstant (computer programming)Cosmological constant problemTheoretical physicsWork (physics)Vacuum stateQuantumPlanckQuantum mechanicsPlanck constantCosmological modelQuantum field theoryQED vacuumClassical mechanicsCosmologyLambda-CDM modelStatistical physicsQuantum electrodynamicsReading (process)Current (fluid)False vacuumPoint (geometry)Quantum cosmologyNoncommutative and Quantum Gravity TheoriesCosmology and Gravitation TheoriesQuantum Electrodynamics and Casimir Effect