Fine Tuning Problem of the Cosmological Constant in a Generalized Randall-Sundrum Model

Abstract

To solve the cosmological constant fine tuning problem, we investigate a $(n+1)$-dimensional generalized Randall-Sundrum brane world scenario with two $(n-1)$-branes instead of two 3-branes. Adopting an anisotropic metric ansatz, we obtain the positive effective cosmological constant $\Omega_{eff}$ of order $10^{-124}$ and only require a solution $\simeq50-80$. Meanwhile, both the visible and hidden branes are stable because their tensions are positive. Therefore, the fine tuning problem can be solved quite well. Furthermore, the Hubble parameter $H_{1}(z)$ as a function of redshift $z$ is in good agreement with cosmic chronometers dataset. The evolution of the universe naturally shifts from deceleration to acceleration. This demonstrates that the evolution of the universe is intrinsically an extra-dimensional phenomenon. It can be seen as a dynamic model of dark energy which is driven by the evolution of the extra dimensions on the brane.