Accurate Measurement of Cosmological Constant Value

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The discussion centers on finding accurate values for the cosmological constant, with the Planck 2015 data providing a commonly referenced density parameter (\Omega_\Lambda) of approximately 0.69. This value is linked to the cosmological constant through the equation Λ = (3H_0^2/c^2)Ω_Λ, requiring H0 to be converted to per second for SI unit consistency. Participants mention that the predicted density of the cosmological constant in Planck units is 1.388 × 10−123, while the measured value is (1.48 ± 0.16) × 10−123. Relevant publications, including the Planck 2015 papers, are suggested for further reference. Accurate measurement of the cosmological constant remains a critical topic in cosmology research.
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Could anyone please recommend a paper that accurately gives the value of the cosmological constant? Or else may you reply with values of the cosmological constant that you would you use in your research? Any help would be very much appreciated.
 
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The most common value given is the density parameter (\Omega_\Lambda) equivalent of the cosmological constant, with a latest value (Planck 2015) of about 0.69. This is related to the value of the cosmological constant by
$$\Lambda = \frac{3H_0^2}{c^2} \Omega_\Lambda$$
In this equation you have to convert H0 to per second (s-1), if you want to use SI units for c.
 
The Planck 2015 publications mentioned by Jorrie can be found here:
http://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/planck/publications
You'll find values for ##\Omega_{\Lambda}## and ##H_0## in paper XIII: Cosmological Parameters, table four.
 
Einstein's Cat said:
Could anyone please recommend a paper that accurately gives the value of the cosmological constant?
The predicted value of the density of the cosmological constant in Planck units is = 1.388 × 10−123
the measured value quoted in the reference below is (1.48 ± 0.16) × 10−123 .
REFERENCE:
http://arxiv.org/pdf/astro-ph/0703774v1.pdf
 
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