Two different realizations of a symmetry principle that impose a zero
cosmological constant in an extra-dimensional set-up are studied. The symmetry
is identified by multiplication of the metric by minus one. In the first
realization of the symmetry this is provided by a symmetry transformation that
multiplies the coordinates by the imaginary number i. In the second realization
this is accomplished by a symmetry transformation that multiplies the metric
tensor by minus one. In both realizations of the symmetry the requirement of
the invariance of the gravitational action under the symmetry selects out the
dimensions given by D = 2(2n+1), n=0,1,2,... and forbids a bulk cosmological
constant. Another attractive aspect of the symmetry is that it seems to be more
promising for quantization when compared to the usual scale symmetry. The
second realization of the symmetry is more attractive in that it is posible to
make a possible brane cosmological constant zero in a simple way by using the
same symmetry, and the symmetry may be identified by reflection symmetry in
extra dimensions.Comment: Talk in the conference IRGAC 2006, 2nd International Conference on
Quantum Theories and Renormalization Group in Gravity and Cosmology,
Barcelon
