Quantum Relaxation of the Cosmological Constant

Abstract

We describe a mechanism that drives the Cosmological Constant to zero value. This mechanism is based on the quantum triviality of $\lambda {\varphi }^4$ field theory and works in $AdS$ space. Some subtleties of the model are discussed.

Einstein Memorial Issue, Physics Letters A. Presented at the Kummerfest, Vienna, January 2005, 5 pages. Latex

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