Work

M theory, cosmological constant, and anthropic principle

Year: 2003

Type: article

Abstract: We discuss the theory of dark energy based on maximally extended supergravity and suggest a possible anthropic explanation of the present value of the cosmological constant and of the observed ratio between dark energy and energy of matter.

Source: Physical review. D. Particles, fields, gravitation, and cosmology/Physical review. D. Particles and fields

DOI: 10.1103/physrevd.67.023510

Authors: Renata Kallosh, Andrei Linde

Institution: Stanford University

Language: English

Topic: Cosmology and Gravitation Theories

Subfield: Astronomy and Astrophysics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Science Foundation, John Templeton Foundation

Award: Research in Theory of Elementary Particles and Cosmology