Supersymmetry from superspace to graph theory and polyhedra: <i>Celebrationum scripta collecta</i>

We review a variety of mathematical structures underlying supersymmetry, ranging from the description of gauge theories and gravity in Superspace to the combinatorial and graph-theoretic frameworks that capture the algebraic content of its representations. The discussion revisits how geometric notions commonly associated with manifestly supersymmetric gauge theories can emerge rather than being assumed a priori. This exploration is followed by an extensive treatment of supersymmetry representations through the lens of combinatorics, higher-dimensional polytopes and graph theory. The synthesis of these perspectives shows that supersymmetry, far from being confined to a single language, builds bridges to seemingly unrelated domains of mathematics and finds expression in multiple guises, each offering complementary insights into its structure.

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International Journal of Modern Physics A
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2025-10-24
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https://doi.org/10.1142/s0217751x25300248
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Advanced Mathematical Theories and Applications
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Supersymmetry from superspace to graph theory and polyhedra: Celebrationum scripta collecta

Konstantinos Koutrolikos, S. James Gates
International Journal of Modern Physics A
Advanced Mathematical Theories and Applications
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Supersymmetry from superspace to graph theory and polyhedra: Celebrationum scripta collecta

Konstantinos Koutrolikos, S. James Gates
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We review a variety of mathematical structures underlying supersymmetry, ranging from the description of gauge theories and gravity in Superspace to the combinatorial and graph-theoretic frameworks that capture the algebraic content of its representations. The discussion revisits how geometric notions commonly associated with manifestly supersymmetric gauge theories can emerge rather than being assumed a priori. This exploration is followed by an extensive treatment of supersymmetry representations through the lens of combinatorics, higher-dimensional polytopes and graph theory. The synthesis of these perspectives shows that supersymmetry, far from being confined to a single language, builds bridges to seemingly unrelated domains of mathematics and finds expression in multiple guises, each offering complementary insights into its structure.

International Journal of Modern Physics AVol. 40(34)
University of Maryland, College Park (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 76%
Advanced Mathematical Theories and Applications
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