Generally modeled as scale independent energy due to vacuum fluctuations in space-time, it was originally included in the field equations for general relativity in order to make the universe static.
Although particle physicists and cosmologists are 120 orders of magnitude apart on what its value should be, a positive value would almost guarantee the eventual heat-death of the universe. Generally modeled as scale independent energy due to vacuum fluctuations in space-time, it was originally included in the field equations for general relativity in order to make the universe static. FTP, name this constant, recently back in vogue in cosmological circles and Einstein's greatest mistake.
Although particle physicists and cosmologists are 120 orders of magnitude apart on what its value should be, a positive value would almost guarantee the eventual heat-death of the universe.
Cosmological Constant