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Large numbers hypothesis. IV - The cosmological constant and quantum physicsIn standard physics quantum field theory is based on a flat vacuum space-time. This quantum field theory predicts a nonzero cosmological constant. Hence the gravitational field equations do not admit a flat vacuum space-time. This dilemma is resolved using the units covariant gravitational field equations. This paper shows that the field equations admit a flat vacuum space-time with nonzero cosmological constant if and only if the canonical LNH is valid. This allows an interpretation of the LNH phenomena in terms of a time-dependent vacuum state. If this is correct then the cosmological constant must be positive.
Document ID
19830055769
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
External Source(s)
Authors
Adams, P. J.
(California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA; Puget Sound, University Tacoma, WA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1983
Publication Information
Publication: International Journal of Theoretical Physics
Volume: 22
Issue: 5, 19
ISSN: 0020-7748
Subject Category
Physics (General)
Accession Number
83A36987
Distribution Limits
Public
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