Festina Lente and Branes in Quantum Gravity

Explore the intriguing world of extended objects in string theory and quantum gravity through this 30-minute conference talk delivered by Georges Obied at the Erwin Schrödinger International Institute for Mathematics and Physics (ESI). Delve into the Festina Lente conjecture and its implications for universal bounds on brane tension coupled to gauge fields in de Sitter space. Examine how cosmic censorship supports these bounds and understand their derivation through the study of large charged black holes in de Sitter space. Gain insights into the bottom-up approach of this argument and its relevance to all de Sitter quantum gravity theories, including stringy constructions. This talk, part of the Thematic Programme on "The Landscape vs. the Swampland," offers a unique perspective on the nature of extended objects beyond the realm of string theory.