Supersymmetry Breaking and Duality in SU(N) x SU(N-M) Theories

Journal Article · Sat Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1996 · Phys.Lett.B

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S0370-2693(96)01192-6· OSTI ID:2997663

Poppitz, Eric ^[1]; Shadmi, Yael ^[2]; Trivedi, Sandip P. ^[2]

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1. Chicago U., EFI
2. Fermilab

We show that a class of N=1 supersymmetric Yang-Mills theories, with gauge group SU(N)xSU(N-M), fundamental matter content, and an appropriate superpotential, dynamically break supersymmetry. Duality plays an essential role in analyzing the nonperturbative infrared dynamics of these models. We find that Yukawa couplings drive these theories into the confining phase, and show how the nonperturbative superpotential, responsible for supersymmetry breaking, arises in the dual picture.

• Research Organization: Chicago U., EFI; Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (FNAL), Batavia, IL (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: US Department of Energy
• DOE Contract Number: AC02-07CH11359
• OSTI ID: 2997663
• Report Number(s): EFI-96-24; FERMILAB-PUB-96-157-T; oai:inspirehep.net:420131; arXiv:hep-th/9606184
• Journal Information: Phys.Lett.B, Journal Name: Phys.Lett.B Vol. 388
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English