Abstract
We study the problem of partial supersymmetry breaking in extended supergravity, using techniques developed in the context of the positive-mass theorem of general relativity. We show a number of identities that simplify the search of partial breaking. As an example we show that a general N = 2 supergravity, formulated in 4 dimensions, cannot break to N = 1 supergravity if the cosmological constant vanishes.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 295-316 |
Number of pages | 22 |
Journal | Nuclear Physics, Section B |
Volume | 268 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 5 1986 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Nuclear and High Energy Physics