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A cosmological constant from the QCD trace anomaly?
According to recent astrophysical observations the large scale mean pressure
of our present universe is negative suggesting a positive cosmological constant
like term. This article addresses the question of whether non-perturbative
effects of self-interacting quantum fields in curved space-times may yield a
significant contribution. Focusing on the trace anomaly of quantum
chromo-dynamics (QCD), a preliminary estimate of the expected order of
magnitude yields a remarkable coincidence with the empirical data, indicating
the potential relevance of this effect. PACS: 04.62.+v, 12.38.Aw, 12.38.Lg,
98.80.Es.Comment: 4 pages, RevTe