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Quantum cosmology and the value of $\Lambda$

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology 2009-10-22 v1

Abstract

We analyse a simple model with just a Λ\Lambda term present. Differing results are obtained depending on the boundary conditions applied. HH boundary conditions give the factor exp(1/Lambda) but in agreement with Rubakov et al. is badly behaved for negative lambda. Tunneling boundary conditions suggests a large initial lambda. If only a Lorentzian region is considered all boundary conditions suggest a large value of Lambda. This differs from the result of Strominger for such models.

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@article{arxiv.gr-qc/9408024,
  title  = {Quantum cosmology and the value of $\Lambda$},
  author = {D. H. Coule},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:gr-qc/9408024},
  year   = {2009}
}

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10 pages Latex, University of Cape town