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A Cosmological Constant Damping Scenario

Conférencier Victor Massart
Affiliation Université de Montréal
Date Thursday, April 8, 2021, 3:00 PM
Lieu Zoom:https://umontreal.zoom.us/j/98209542004?pwd=RkhjMlNaWlVxdlVsdmIrNUc3aGtkUT09 Meeting ID: 982 0954 2004 Passcode: 215263
Hôte Manu Paranjape

Résumé

The cosmological constant and the discrepancy between its observed value and its theoretical estimate may be the worst prediction in the history of physics. In this talk, I will present a scalar-tensor scenario that can dynamically damp the cosmological constant and provide a viable solution to this fine-tuning problem. I will show that the effect of this model on the cosmological evolution is indistinguishable from the one predicted by general relativity and satisfies the fifth force constraint.

Des rafraîchissements seront servis à auto service de café et biscuits!.

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