Supersymmetric Gauge Field Theory and String Theory [Paperback]

Designed as a sequel to the authors' Introduction to Gauge Field Theory, Supersymmetric Gauge Field Theory and String Theory introduces first-year graduate students to supersymmetric theories, including supergravity and superstring theories. Starting with the necessary background in quantum field theory, the book covers the three key topics of high-energy physics. The emphasis is on practical calculations rather than abstract generalities or phenomenological results. Where possible, the authors show how to calculate, connecting the theoretical with the phenomenological. While the field continues to advance and grow, this book addresses the basic theory at the core and will likely remain relevant even if more advanced ideas change.SUPERSYMMETRY ALGEBRA AND MULTIPLETS
Introduction
Dirac, Weyl and Mujorana Spinors
Simple supersymmetry algebra
Supersymmetry multiplets
Supersymmetric free field theory
Extended supersymmetry; References
Exercises

LAGRANGIANS FOR CHIRAL SUPERFIELDS
Introduction
Superfield representations of the supersymmetry algebra
Expansion of chiral superfield in component fields
Products of chiral superfields
Renormalisable supersymmetric Lagrangians for chiral superfields
Feynman rules for chiral supermultiplets
Mass and coupling constant renormalisation
Non-renormalisation theories
Spontaneous supersymmetry breaking
F-term supersymmetry breaking
References
Exercises

LAGRANGIANS FOR VECTOR SUPERFIELDS
Introduction
The vector superfield
Supersymmetric gauge invariance
Spontaneously broken gauge invariance
D-term supersymmetry breaking
Supersymmetric non-Abeldian gauge theories
Supersymmetric electroweak theory
Renormalisation group equation
References
Exercises

PURE SUPERGRAVITY
Introduction
Noether procedure
Globally supersyl#6