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We show that the non-linear BMS$_5$ symmetry algebra of asymptotically flat Einstein gravity in five dimensions, as well as the super-BMS$_4$ superalgebra of asymptotically flat supergravity, can be redefined so as to take a direct sum…

High Energy Physics - Theory · Physics 2023-09-15 Oscar Fuentealba , Marc Henneaux

In asymptotically Minkowski space-times, one finds a surprisingly rich interplay between geometry and physics in both the classical and quantum regimes. On the mathematical side it involves null geometry, infinite dimensional groups,…

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology · Physics 2015-04-29 Abhay Ashtekar

Asymptotic symmetries of electric and magnetic Carrollian gravitational theories with a negative cosmological constant $\Lambda$ are analyzed in 3+1 space-time dimensions. In the magnetic theory, the asymptotic symmetry algebra is given by…

High Energy Physics - Theory · Physics 2022-09-28 Alfredo Pérez

We investigate the supersymmetric versions of Bondi-Metzner-Sachs or, equivalently, conformal Carroll symmetry in boundary dimensions $d>3$, with applications of flat space holography in mind. We identify the contraction of the relativistic…

High Energy Physics - Theory · Physics 2022-05-25 Arjun Bagchi , Daniel Grumiller , Poulami Nandi

We consider an involutive automorphism of the conformal algebra and the resulting symmetric space. We display a new action of the conformal group which gives rise to this space. The space has an intrinsic symplectic structure, a…

High Energy Physics - Theory · Physics 2007-05-23 Andre Wehner

These are a set of lecture notes on generalized global symmetries in quantum field theory. The focus is on invertible symmetries with a few comments regarding non-invertible symmetries. The main topics covered are the basics of higher-form…

These notes were prepared for a series of intensive lectures delivered at Hokkaido University, Nagoya University, Kyoto University, and Kyushu University. We begin with a brief review of higher-form symmetries, anomalies, and discrete gauge…

High Energy Physics - Theory · Physics 2026-03-11 Justin Kaidi

We used the Cartan formalism to construct fermionic models that are compatible with Galilean or Carrollian symmetry and rigid scaling symmetry. The free Carrollian fermion model exhibits conformal Carrollian symmetry which is isomorphic to…

High Energy Physics - Theory · Physics 2024-10-10 Peng-Xiang Hao , Wei Song , Zehua Xiao , Xianjin Xie

The BMS (Bondi-van der Burg-Metzner-Sachs) symmetry arises as the asymptotic symmetry of flat spacetime at null infinity. In particular, the BMS algebra for three dimensional flat spacetime (BMS$_3$) is generated by the super-rotation…

High Energy Physics - Theory · Physics 2022-07-13 Peng-xiang Hao , Wei Song , Xianjin Xie , Yuan Zhong

We study the Lie group structure of asymptotic symmetry groups in General Relativity from the viewpoint of infinite-dimensional geometry. To this end, we review the geometric definition of asymptotic simplicity and emptiness due to Penrose…

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology · Physics 2022-03-01 David Prinz , Alexander Schmeding

Symmetries are ubiquitous in modern physics. They not only allow for a more simplified description of physical systems but also, from a more fundamental perspective, can be seen as determining a theory itself. In the present paper, we…

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology · Physics 2025-09-24 Níckolas de Aguiar Alves , Andre G. S. Landulfo

The Lie algebra generated by supertranslation and superrotation vector fields at null infinity, known as the extended BMS (eBMS) algebra is expected to be a symmetry algebra of the quantum gravity S matrix. However, the algebra of…

High Energy Physics - Theory · Physics 2021-06-29 Miguel Campiglia , Alok Laddha

Group theory is extremely successful in characterizing the symmetries in quantum systems, which greatly simplifies and unifies our treatments of quantum systems. Here we introduce the concept of the symmetry for a quantum Boltzmann machine…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2021-04-07 Hai-jing Song , D. L. Zhou

Carrollian physics provides the natural framework for describing null hypersurfaces. This review explores the geometry of Carrollian manifolds -- spaces endowed with a degenerate metric. We begin with an algebraic overview of the Carroll…

High Energy Physics - Theory · Physics 2026-03-31 Luca Ciambelli , Puttarak Jai-akson

The Bondi-Metzner-Sachs (BMS) group is shown to be the conformal extension of Levy-Leblond's "Carroll" group. Further extension to the Newman-Unti (NU) group is also discussed in the Carroll framework.

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology · Physics 2015-06-18 C. Duval , G. W. Gibbons , P. A. Horvathy

Null infinity in asymptotically flat spacetimes posses a rich mathematical structure; including the BMS group and the Bondi news tensor that allow one to study gravitational radiation rigorously. However, FLRW spacetimes are not…

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology · Physics 2020-11-17 Béatrice Bonga , Kartik Prabhu

This set of lectures contain a brief review of some basic supersymmetry and its representations, with emphasis on superspace and superfields. Starting from the Poincar\'e group, the supersymmetric extensions allowed by the Coleman-Mandula…

High Energy Physics - Theory · Physics 2007-05-23 U. Lindström

These lectures give a self-contained introduction to supersymmetry from a modern perspective. Emphasis is placed on material essential to understanding duality. Topics include: central charges and BPS-saturated states, supersymmetric…

High Energy Physics - Theory · Physics 2007-05-23 Joseph D. Lykken

The group of automorphisms of the geometry of an integrable system is considered. The geometrical structure used to obtain it is provided by a normal form representation of integrable systems that do not depend on any additional geometrical…

Mathematical Physics · Physics 2015-06-04 A. Ibort , G. Marmo

We construct a hierarchy of integrable systems whose Poisson structure corresponds to the BMS$_{3}$ algebra, and then discuss its description in terms of the Riemannian geometry of locally flat spacetimes in three dimensions. The analysis…

High Energy Physics - Theory · Physics 2018-03-14 Oscar Fuentealba , Javier Matulich , Alfredo Pérez , Miguel Pino , Pablo Rodríguez , David Tempo , Ricardo Troncoso