Introduction To Supergravity

Author : Gianguido Dall'Agata,Marco Zagermann
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662639801

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Supergravity by Gianguido Dall'Agata,Marco Zagermann Pdf

This book is about supergravity, which combines the principles of general relativity and local gauge invariance with the idea of supersymmetries between bosonic and fermionic degrees of freedom. The authors give a thorough and pedagogical introduction to the subject suitable for beginning graduate or advanced undergraduate students in theoretical high energy physics or mathematical physics. Interested researchers working in these or related areas are also addressed. The level of the presentation assumes a working knowledge of general relativity and basic notions of differential geometry as well as some familiarity with global supersymmetry in relativistic field theories. Bypassing curved superspace and other more technical approaches, the book starts from the simple idea of supersymmetry as a local gauge symmetry and derives the mathematical and physical properties of supergravity in a direct and “minimalistic” way, using a combination of explicit computations and geometrical reasoning. Key topics include spinors in curved spacetime, pure supergravity with and without a cosmological constant, matter couplings in global and local supersymmetry, phenomenological and cosmological implications, extended supergravity, gauged supergravity and supergravity in higher spacetime dimensions.

Author : Daniel Z. Freedman,Antoine Van Proeyen
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 626 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2012-04-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139642859

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Supergravity by Daniel Z. Freedman,Antoine Van Proeyen Pdf

Supergravity, together with string theory, is one of the most significant developments in theoretical physics. Written by two of the most respected workers in the field, this is the first-ever authoritative and systematic account of supergravity. The book starts by reviewing aspects of relativistic field theory in Minkowski spacetime. After introducing the relevant ingredients of differential geometry and gravity, some basic supergravity theories (D=4 and D=11) and the main gauge theory tools are explained. In the second half of the book, complex geometry and N=1 and N=2 supergravity theories are covered. Classical solutions and a chapter on AdS/CFT complete the book. Numerous exercises and examples make it ideal for Ph.D. students, and with applications to model building, cosmology and solutions of supergravity theories, it is also invaluable to researchers. A website hosted by the authors, featuring solutions to some exercises and additional reading material, can be found at www.cambridge.org/supergravity.

Author : Yoshiaki Tanii
Publisher : Springer
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2014-06-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9784431548287

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Introduction to Supergravity by Yoshiaki Tanii Pdf

This book is a pedagogical introduction to supergravity, a gravitational field theory that includes supersymmetry (symmetry between bosons and fermions) and is a generalization of Einstein's general relativity. Supergravity provides a low-energy effective theory of superstring theory, which has attracted much attention as a candidate for the unified theory of fundamental particles, and it is a useful tool for studying non-perturbative properties of superstring theory such as D-branes and string duality. This work considers classical supergravities in four and higher spacetime dimensions with their applications to superstring theory in mind. More concretely, it discusses classical Lagrangians (or field equations) and symmetry properties of supergravities. Besides local symmetries, supergravities often have global non-compact symmetries, which play a crucial role in their applications to superstring theory. One of the main features of this book is its detailed discussion of these non-compact symmetries. The aim of the book is twofold. One is to explain the basic ideas of supergravity to those who are not familiar with it. Toward that end, the discussions are made both pedagogical and concrete by stating equations explicitly. The other is to collect relevant formulae in one place so as to be useful for applications to string theory. The subjects discussed in this book include the vielbein formulation of gravity, supergravities in four dimensions, possible types of spinors in various dimensions, superalgebras and supermultiplets, non-linear sigma models for non-compact Lie groups, electric-magnetic duality symmetries, supergravities in higher dimensions, dimensional reductions, and gauged and massive supergravities.

Author : S. W. Hawking,M. Rocek
Publisher : CUP Archive
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1981-04-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521239087

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Superspace and Supergravity by S. W. Hawking,M. Rocek Pdf

Author : Peter C. West
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Science
ISBN : 9810200994

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Introduction to Supersymmetry and Supergravity by Peter C. West Pdf

To the 1st edition of this monograph (addressed to advanced graduate students and researchers ) the author, responding to developments within superstring theory, has added 51/2 chapters dealing with two- dimensional supersymmetry. Authoritative, as lucid as the subject matter allows (yet demanding nonetheless!), attractively produced and priced. (NW) Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Peter West
Publisher : World Scientific Publishing Company
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1990-05-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789813103719

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Introduction to Supersymmetry and Supergravity by Peter West Pdf

The publication of the first edition of “Introduction to Supersymmetry and Supergravity” was a remarkable success. This second edition contains a substantial amount of new material especially on two-dimensional supersymmetry algebras, their irreducible representations as well as rigid and local (i.e. supergravity) theories of 2-dimensional supersymmetry both in x-space and superspace. These theories include the actions for the superstring and the heterotic string. In addition, a chapter is devoted to a discussion on superconformal algebras in two dimensions and contains an account of super operator product expansion. Request Inspection Copy

Author : Peter G. O. Freund,Peter George Oliver Freund
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Science
ISBN : 052135675X

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Introduction to Supersymmetry by Peter G. O. Freund,Peter George Oliver Freund Pdf

A brief introductory description of the new physical and mathematical ideas involved in formulating supersymmetric theories. The basic ideas are worked out in low space dimensionalities and techniques where the formulae do not obscure the concepts.

Author : Julius Wess,Jonathan Bagger
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1992-03-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 0691025304

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Supersymmetry and Supergravity by Julius Wess,Jonathan Bagger Pdf

This widely acclaimed introduction to N = 1 supersymmetry and supergravity is aimed at readers familiar with relativistic quantum field theory who wish to learn about the supersymmetry algebra. In this new volume Supersymmetry and Supergravity has been greatly expanded to include a detailed derivation of the most general coupling of super-symmetric gauge theory to supergravity. The final result is the starting point for phenomenological studies of supersymmetric theories. The book is distinguished by its pedagogical approach to supersymmetry. It develops several topics in advanced field theory as the need arises. It emphasizes the logical coherence of the subject and should appeal to physicists whose interests range from the mathematical to the phenomenological. In praise of the first edition: "A beautiful exposition of the original ideas of Wess and Zumino in formulating N = 1 supersymmetry and supergravity theories, couched in the language of superfields introduced by Strathdee and the reviewer.... [All] serious students of particle physics would do well to acquire a copy."--Abdus Salam, Nature "An excellent introduction to this exciting area of theoretical physics."--C. J. Isham, Physics Bulletin

Author : S. P. Misra
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1992-01-01
Category : Supergravity
ISBN : 812240409X

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Introduction to Supersymmetry and Supergravity by S. P. Misra Pdf

Author : Michel Rausch De Traubenberg,Mauricio Valenzuela
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 379 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2019-12-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811210532

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Supergravity Primer, A: From Geometrical Principles To The Final Lagrangian by Michel Rausch De Traubenberg,Mauricio Valenzuela Pdf

This book is devoted to a pedagogical introduction to supergravity from a practical perspective. As a particular feature of the book, the authors provide explicit details, which makes the computations easier to follow for the interested reader. Each chapter has summary tables, which contain the main results and, in addition, we have collected important or additional material in the appendix.In the first part of the book, the N=1 supergravity Lagrangian in four spacetime dimensions is derived. Closely following the reference of Wess and Bagger, we use the superspace approach. All steps, from the geometric principles of curved superspace to the field redefinition necessary to obtain a correctly normalised Lagrangian, are carefully analysed. Comparisons with other methods, such as conformal supergravity, are also given.In the second part of the book, we address more phenomenological aspects of supergravity such as supersymmetry breaking, no-scale supergravity, super-Higgs mechanism, etc. Finally, the relationship between supergravity and particle physics, and cosmology are analysed.

Author : M.J Duff
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 513 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781482268737

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The World in Eleven Dimensions by M.J Duff Pdf

A unified theory embracing all physical phenomena is a major goal of theoretical physics. In the early 1980s, many physicists looked to eleven-dimensional supergravity in the hope that it might provide that elusive superunified theory. In 1984 supergravity was knocked off its pedestal by ten-dimensional superstrings, one-dimensional objects whose v

Author : Tomás Ortín
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 1043 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521768139

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Gravity and Strings by Tomás Ortín Pdf

Self-contained and comprehensive, this definitive new edition provides a complete overview of the intersection of gravity, supergravity, and superstrings.

Author : Prem P. Srivastava
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:636633643

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Supersymmetry, Superfields, and Supergravity by Prem P. Srivastava Pdf

Author : Horaƫiu Năstase
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 457 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781107085855

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Introduction to AdS/CFT Correspondence by Horaƫiu Năstase Pdf

A pedagogical and self-contained introduction to AdS/CFT correspondence aimed at graduate students and researchers across theoretical physics.

Author : Mokhtar Hassaine,Jorge Zanelli
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2016-01-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789814730952

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Chern–Simons (Super)Gravity by Mokhtar Hassaine,Jorge Zanelli Pdf

This book grew out of a set of lecture notes on gravitational Chern–Simons (CS) theories developed over the past decade for several schools and different audiences including graduate students and researchers. CS theories are gauge-invariant theories that can include gravity consistently. They are only defined in odd dimensions and represent a very special class of theories in the Lovelock family. Lovelock gravitation theories are the natural extensions of General Relativity for dimensions greater than four that yield second-order field equations for the metric. These theories also admit local supersymmetric extensions where supersymmetry is an off-shell symmetry of the action, as in a standard gauge theory. Apart from the arguments of mathematical elegance and beauty, the gravitational CS actions are exceptionally endowed with physical attributes that suggest the viability of a quantum interpretation. CS theories are gauge-invariant, scale-invariant and background independent; they have no dimensional coupling constants. All constants in the Lagrangian are fixed rational coefficients that cannot be adjusted without destroying gauge invariance. This exceptional status of CS systems makes them classically interesting to study, and quantum mechanically intriguing and promising. Contents:The Quantum Gravity PuzzleGeometry: General OverviewFirst Order Gravitation TheoryGravity in Higher DimensionsChern–Simons GravitiesAdditional Features of Chern–Simons GravityBlack Holes, Particles and BranesSupersymmetry and SupergravityChern–Simons SupergravitiesInönü–Wigner Contractions and Its ExtensionsUnconventional SupersymmetriesConcluding Remarks Readership: This book provides an introduction to Chern–Simons (super) gravity theories accessible for physics as well as mathematics graduate students and researchers. Key Features:The topics described in this book are self-contained and just require some basic background in physics and mathematics. Chern–Simons supergravity is a field which is intensively studied in the current literature of physics and mathematics, with more than 2000 articles related to this topic in the arXiv databaseThis title covers a topic not usually discussed either in standard gravity courses or in mathematical presentations of characteristic classes or cohomologyKeywords:Supergravity;Supersymmetry;Gauge Theory