On a certain supersymmetric identity and the division algebras

Journal Article · Mon Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1988 · Mod. Phys. Letters B; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1142/S0217732388001173· OSTI ID:6722170

Foot, R; Joshi, G C

An elegant and suggestive proof of an important supersymmetric identity, as well a related identities, is presented. The identity is shown to be a consequence of the composition property of the division algebras. This proof utilizes the formulation of the covering group of the Lorentz group in 3, 4, 6, and 10 dimensions, in terms of the division algebras.

• Research Organization: School of Physics, Univ. of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3052 (AU)
• OSTI ID: 6722170
• Journal Information: Mod. Phys. Letters B; (United States), Journal Name: Mod. Phys. Letters B; (United States) Vol. 3:10; ISSN MPLBE
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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