The Einstein static universe with torsion and the sign problem of the cosmological constant
Abstract
Description
In the field equations of Einstein-Cartan theory with cosmological constant a static spherically symmetric perfect fluid with spin density satisfying the Weyssenhoff restriction is considered. This serves as a rough model of space filled with (fermionic) dark matter. From this the Einstein static universe with constant torsion is constructed, generalising the Einstein Cosmos to Einstein-Cartan theory.
The interplay between torsion and the cosmological constant is discussed. A possible way out of the cosmological constant's sign problem is suggested.
8 pages, LaTeX; minor layout changes, typos corrected, one new equation, new reference [5], completed reference [13], two references added
8 pages, LaTeX; minor layout changes, typos corrected, one new equation, new reference [5], completed reference [13], two references added