N=8 Supergravity, and beyond
High Energy Physics - Theory
2025-05-07 v3 General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
Abstract
This contribution gives a panoramic overview of the development of N=8 supergravity and its relation to other maximally supersymmetric theories over the past 40 years. It also provides a personal perspective on the future role of this theory in attempts at unification.
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@article{arxiv.2409.18656,
title = {N=8 Supergravity, and beyond},
author = {Hermann Nicolai},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2409.18656},
year = {2025}
}
Comments
Invited contribution to the book "Half a century of supergravity", eds. A. Ceresole and G. Dall'Agata, 22 pages. V2: minor corrections, references added. v3 more references added