The Inception, the Concept and the Second Life of Supersymmetry
Mikhail Shifman
TL;DR
This paper provides a broad, non-technical overview of supersymmetry, highlighting its historical development, current applications in phenomenology, and role in quantum field theories at strong coupling, aimed at a general physics audience.
Contribution
It offers a comprehensive, accessible review of supersymmetry's evolution, significance, and recent developments in theoretical and phenomenological contexts.
Findings
Supersymmetry has evolved through various conceptual phases.
It plays a crucial role in modern quantum field theories.
Recent applications extend to strong coupling regimes.
Abstract
I give a general non-technical review of supersymmetry and its modern applications in phenomenology and quantum field theories at strong coupling. Invited Talk at the conference {\sl Frontiers of Fundamental Physics, FFP16, May 23-26, 2022, Istanbul, T\"urkiye}
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Taxonomy
TopicsParticle physics theoretical and experimental studies · Dark Matter and Cosmic Phenomena · Black Holes and Theoretical Physics