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The aim is to resolve the cosmological constant problem, which highlights the significant discrepancy between theoretical predictions and observations.

January 14, 2026Open Access

Mechanical Resolution of the Cosmological Constant Problem (Vacuum Catastrophe) via the UST Model

Key Points

The aim is to resolve the cosmological constant problem, which highlights the significant discrepancy between theoretical predictions and observations.
Introduced the Universal Sheet Tension (UST) Model.
Proposed the 'Pressure Relocation' mechanism.
Analyzed energy density in relation to mechanical pressure in matter inclusions.
Examined Young-Laplace equilibrium against 2D manifold tension.
Revealed that high energy density is an internal property rather than a vacuum characteristic.
Demonstrated that the new classification resolves the cosmological constant discrepancy.
Highlighted that solutions do not require dark energy or fine-tuning.

Abstract

This paper provides a mechanical resolution to the Cosmological Constant Problem (Vacuum Catastrophe), addressing the 10^120 discrepancy between Quantum Field Theory (QFT) predictions and astronomical observations. Utilizing the Universal Sheet Tension (UST) Model, we propose a "Pressure Relocation" mechanism. We demonstrate that the high energy density predicted by QFT is not an intrinsic property of the 1D vacuum substrate, but rather the internal mechanical pressure (P₈₍ₓ) localized within 3D matter inclusions required to maintain Young-Laplace equilibrium against 2D manifold tension (). This shift in classification resolves the paradox without the need for dark energy or fine-tuning.

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