Lectures on the Cosmological Constant Problem
@article{Padilla2015LecturesOT, title={Lectures on the Cosmological Constant Problem}, author={Antonio Padilla}, journal={arXiv: High Energy Physics - Theory}, year={2015} }
These lectures on the cosmological constant problem were prepared for the X Mexican School on Gravitation and Mathematical Physics. The problem itself is explained in detail, emphasising the importance of radiative instability and the need to repeatedly fine tune as we change our effective description. Weinberg's no go theorem is worked through in detail. I review a number of proposals including Linde's universe multiplication, Coleman's wormholes, the fat graviton, and SLED, to name a few…
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