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.
Authors
- Konstantinos Koutrolikos
- S. James Gates
Institutions
- University of Maryland, College Park (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Modern Physics A
- Published
- 2025-10-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1142/s0217751x25300248
- Primary Topic
- Advanced Mathematical Theories and Applications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00