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Towards a quantum theory of de Sitter space

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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 black holes can arise as excitations in a theory of a finite number of fermionic oscillators. The results about particle states depend on a conjecture about algebras of Grassmann variables, which we state, but do not prove.

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An Algebra of Observables for de Sitter Space

hep-th · 2022-06-22 · accept · novelty 7.0

Defines a Type II₁ algebra of gravitationally dressed observables in de Sitter static patch whose entropy matches generalized entropy up to a state-independent additive constant.

The yes boundaries wavefunctions of the universe

hep-th · 2026-04-11 · unverdicted · novelty 6.0

Using two timelike boundaries and a nearly maximally entangled thermofield double state from dressed de Sitter Hamiltonian theories, the authors construct wavefunctions for extended cosmological spacetimes that include the future wedge and resolve entanglement entropy issues via 3D constrained path

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  • An Algebra of Observables for de Sitter Space hep-th · 2022-06-22 · accept · none · ref 11 · internal anchor

    Defines a Type II₁ algebra of gravitationally dressed observables in de Sitter static patch whose entropy matches generalized entropy up to a state-independent additive constant.

  • The yes boundaries wavefunctions of the universe hep-th · 2026-04-11 · unverdicted · none · ref 90

    Using two timelike boundaries and a nearly maximally entangled thermofield double state from dressed de Sitter Hamiltonian theories, the authors construct wavefunctions for extended cosmological spacetimes that include the future wedge and resolve entanglement entropy issues via 3D constrained path

  • What does it mean to have a quantum gravitational theory of de Sitter Space? hep-th · 2026-05-13 · unverdicted · none · ref 3 · internal anchor

    De Sitter space modeled as a finite quantum system yields ambiguous theories, with local experiments accessing only a tiny fraction of its total information content.