Supersymmetry and Supergravity: Revised Edition: 103 (Princeton Series in Physics) - Softcover

Wess, Julius

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0691025304 ISBN 13: 9780691025308

Publisher: Princeton University Press, 1992

Synopsis

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

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From the Back Cover:

Since these lectures were given, supersymmetric particle phenomenology has been the subject of extensive study. Many models have been proposed, including some that make essential use of the supergravity multiplet. A variety of experimental searches have been carried out, and more are planned for the future.

About this edition

• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 0691025304
• ISBN 13: 9780691025308
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 270