Physics & Spacepreprint2026-08-31

QBRT: A Predictive Theory of Dark Energy and the Cosmological Constant

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Abstract

Quantum Background Radiation Theory (QBRT) proposes that the cosmological constant Λ arises from the zero-point energy of quantum vacuum fluctuations. Unlike the standard ΛCDM model which assumes a constant Λ, QBRT predicts a slow decay of dark energy density over cosmic time. This prediction aligns with recent DESI 2024 observations indicating an equation of state w ≠ -1. This paper presents the theoretical framework of QBRT, derives the key predictive equation ρ_QBRT(a) = ρ_0 · a(t)^-n, and compares its forecasts with current cosmological data. Keywords: Dark Energy, Cosmology, Cosmological Constant, QBRT, DESI, Vacuum Energy

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View paper (DOI)Open access versionOpenAlexZenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)Published 2026-08-31

Authors: Abdelhak El Hamidi

Institutions: Régie Autonome Multi Services D'Agadir