Do SUSY particles have antiparticles counterparts?

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Supersymmetric (SUSY) particles are theorized to have antiparticle counterparts, aligning with the principles of Lorentz invariance. While the existence of these antiparticles is not commonly addressed in discussions about SUSY due to their grounding in quantum field theory (QFT), it remains a fundamental aspect of particle physics. The confirmation of SUSY particles and their antiparticles awaits empirical evidence, as none have been discovered to date.

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  • Understanding of Supersymmetry (SUSY) concepts
  • Familiarity with Lorentz invariance principles
  • Knowledge of Quantum Field Theory (QFT)
  • Basic grasp of particle physics terminology
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Well, all of this is theoretical, but I asked myself this because I never heard about antimatter in a SUSY particle context.
 
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Presumably they do, but until a SUSY particle is actually discovered we can't be certain.
 
The existence of antiparticles is a requirement of Lorentz invariance. It wouldn't typically be discussed in a SUSY reference because it's QFT background material that the reader could be expected to be familiar with.
 

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