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.

arXiv comment12 pages. Minor changes, comments added in Conclusions and new references. Accepted for publication in EPJC

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