The theoretical developments that led to supersymmetry—first global and then local—over roughly six years (1970/71–1976) arose from a convergence of physical insights and mathematical methods stemming from diverse, and sometimes independent, research directions. This contribution aims to illustrate the interplay of ideas, methods, and motivations that informed the entire process—from symmetry to supersymmetry (Section 2), then from supersymmetry to supergravity (Section 3)—and concludes with a reflection on the scientific nature of these developments.
From Symmetry to Supersymmetry to Supergravity / Elena Castellani. - STAMPA. - (In corso di stampa), pp. 321-326.
From Symmetry to Supersymmetry to Supergravity
Elena Castellani
In corso di stampa
Abstract
The theoretical developments that led to supersymmetry—first global and then local—over roughly six years (1970/71–1976) arose from a convergence of physical insights and mathematical methods stemming from diverse, and sometimes independent, research directions. This contribution aims to illustrate the interplay of ideas, methods, and motivations that informed the entire process—from symmetry to supersymmetry (Section 2), then from supersymmetry to supergravity (Section 3)—and concludes with a reflection on the scientific nature of these developments.I documenti in FLORE sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.