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A Note on the Cosmic Neutrino Background and the Cosmological Constant

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We point out that by considering the cosmic neutrino background and the recently obtained neutrino mass, we can deduce the correct value of the cosmological constant, thus resolving the so called cosmological constant problem.

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Sidharth, B. A Note on the Cosmic Neutrino Background and the Cosmological Constant. Found Phys Lett 19, 757–759 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10702-006-1063-9

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