A priori probability distribution of the cosmological constant

Steven Weinberg
Phys. Rev. D 61, 103505 – Published 21 April 2000
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Abstract

In calculations of the probability distribution for the cosmological constant, it has been previously assumed that the a priori probability distribution is essentially constant in the very narrow range that is anthropically allowed. This assumption has recently been challenged. Here we identify large classes of theories in which this assumption is justified.

  • Received 14 January 2000

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.61.103505

©2000 American Physical Society

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Steven Weinberg*

  • Theory Group, Department of Physics, University of Texas, Austin, Texas 78712

  • *Electronic address: weinberg@physics.utexas.edu

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Vol. 61, Iss. 10 — 15 May 2000

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