An 'exceptional' form for symmetries in maximal supergravity

TL;DR

This paper reveals a universal structure for symmetries in maximal supergravity theories in higher dimensions, providing an all-order expression for the four-dimensional case in light-cone superspace.

Contribution

It introduces a universal form for symmetries in maximal supergravity and derives an all-order expression for the four-dimensional case in light-cone superspace.

Findings

Universal symmetry form in maximally supersymmetric gravity theories

All-order expression for d=4 supergravity symmetries

Framework applicable in light-cone superspace

Abstract

The global symmetries in maximally supersymmetric theories of gravity in $d\ge4$ are shown to have a universal form in light-cone superspace. The procedure for deriving an all order expression for the $d=4$ case is also discussed.