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Supersymmetry algebra cohomology I: Definition and general structure

High Energy Physics - Theory 2011-04-07 v5

Abstract

The 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-type coboundary operator. A method to systematically compute this cohomology is outlined and illustrated by simple examples.

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@article{arxiv.0911.2118,
  title  = {Supersymmetry algebra cohomology I: Definition and general structure},
  author = {Friedemann Brandt},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0911.2118},
  year   = {2011}
}

Comments

v5: matches published version; 3 refs., section 5.5 and remarks/comments in sections 1, 2.8, 3 and 7 added; minor editorial improvements and change of title