Witten index in 4d supersymmetric gauge theories
A.V. Smilga
TL;DR
This paper reviews the calculation of the Witten index across various four-dimensional supersymmetric gauge theories, highlighting methods and results for different models including electrodynamics and Yang-Mills theories with matter.
Contribution
It provides a comprehensive overview of Witten index calculations in diverse 4d supersymmetric gauge theories, summarizing key techniques and findings.
Findings
Witten index calculations vary across different supersymmetric models.
The review consolidates methods used for index computation in 4d theories.
Results include insights into supersymmetry breaking and vacuum structure.
Abstract
We present a review of Witten index calculations in different supersymmetric gauge theories in four dimensions: supersymmetric electrodynamics, pure N=1 supersymmetric Yang-Mills theories and also SYM theories including matter multiplets -- both with chirally symmetric and asymmetric content.
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TopicsQuantum Chromodynamics and Particle Interactions · Black Holes and Theoretical Physics · Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies