Is There an N=4 Susy for Dummies Guide?

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The discussion centers on the significance of N=4 Supersymmetry (SUSY) in high-energy theoretical physics, particularly its connection to the Maldecena Conjecture and string theory. Participants recommend several resources for beginners, including the "MAGOO" review and lecture notes by Polchinski and Klebanov, which provide foundational insights into gauge/gravity duality and the AdS/CFT correspondence. These materials are essential for anyone looking to grasp the complexities of N=4 SUSY.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Supersymmetry (SUSY)
  • Familiarity with the Maldecena Conjecture
  • Basic knowledge of string theory
  • Awareness of gauge/gravity duality concepts
NEXT STEPS
  • Read the "MAGOO" review on the Maldecena Conjecture
  • Study Polchinski's "Introduction to Gauge/Gravity Duality"
  • Explore Klebanov's "TASI Lectures: Introduction to the AdS/CFT Correspondence"
  • Investigate recent papers on N=4 SUSY and its applications in theoretical physics
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This discussion is beneficial for theoretical physicists, graduate students in high-energy physics, and researchers interested in the applications of N=4 Supersymmetry and its implications in string theory.

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Hi guys,

I'm under the impression that nowadays everything going on in hep-th is N=4 Susy stuff and that it has 20384093 awesome properties. Are there lecture notes where I can learn about all of that? I mean I know buzzwords but I don't see the whole picture. So, as I've said, are there lectures or anything around which is like "N=4 for dummies" which comprises everyhting going on in some detail?!

Cheers,
earth2
 
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The reason N=4 is so important is due to the Maldecena Conjecture, which relates it to a string theory.

Not sure of any review dedicated to N=4 SUSY, but you can take a look at the famous "MAGOO" review (not for the faint-of-heart) that discusses the Maldecena Conjecture. Might be a good place to start.

http://arxiv.org/abs/hep-th/9905111
 
the overview which mentioned by Blechman is, indeed the best text on the subject, also
see this lectures by Polchinski" Introduction to Gauge/Gravity Duality" http://arxiv.org/abs/1010.6134
 

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