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Towards a quantum theory of de Sitter space
T. Banks, B. Fiol, A. Morisse
We describe progress towards constructing a quantum theory of de Sitter space in four dimensions. In particular we indicate how both particle states and Schwarzschild de Sitter bla…
II_{\infty} Factors and M-theory in Asymptotically Flat Space-Time
T. Banks
I discuss a formulation of M-theory at null infinity, which is based on general principles of holographic space-time, and is manifestly covariant. The construction utilizes a certa…
Space-like Singularities and Thermalization
T. Banks, W. Fischler
We conjecture that space-like singularities are simply regions in which all available degrees of freedom are excited, and the system cycles randomly through generic quantum states…
A note on Gauge Theories Coupled to Gravity
Tom Banks, Matt Johnson, Assaf Shomer
We analyze the bound on gauge couplings , suggested by Arkani-Hamed et.al. We show this bound can be derived from simple semi-classical considerations and holds in spa…