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Title: Supersymmetry algebra cohomology. I. Definition and general structure

Journal Article · · Journal of Mathematical Physics
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3515844· OSTI ID:21501216
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  1. Institut fuer Theoretische Physik, Leibniz Universitaet Hannover, Appelstrasse 2, D-30167 Hannover (Germany)

This paper concerns standard supersymmetry algebras in diverse dimensions, involving bosonic translational generators and fermionic supersymmetry generators. A cohomology related to these supersymmetry algebras, termed supersymmetry algebra cohomology, and corresponding 'primitive elements' are defined by means of a BRST (Becchi-Rouet-Stora-Tyutin)-type coboundary operator. A method to systematically compute this cohomology is outlined and illustrated by simple examples.

OSTI ID:
21501216
Journal Information:
Journal of Mathematical Physics, Vol. 51, Issue 12; Other Information: DOI: 10.1063/1.3515844; (c) 2010 American Institute of Physics; ISSN 0022-2488
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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