Supergravity was discovered by D.V. Volkov and V.A. Soroka in 1973, wasn't it?

TL;DR

This paper explores the origins of supergravity, a theory combining supersymmetry and general relativity, questioning who the true pioneers were in its development.

Contribution

It investigates the historical development of supergravity and aims to identify the original contributors to this influential theory.

Findings

Historical analysis of supergravity's development

Identification of key figures in supergravity's origin

Clarification of the timeline of supergravity's discovery

Abstract

Supergravity is a remarkable theory combining supersymmetry and general relativity. While the theory has many developers from across the globe, we wish to address the question who were the real originators of this fantastic idea.