SUSY N=1 masless supermultiplet

In summary, in the massless case of N=1 simple supersymmetry, the states are labeled by helicity and four-momentum. There are two supermultiplets with λ={0, ½} and λ={1, ½}, where the former includes matter fields (quarks and leptons) and their spin-0 superpartners (squarks and sleptons). This is the simplest and most economic possibility, as it does not require a large gauge group. However, it is still possible in extended supersymmetry to relate matter fields with spin-1 superpartners, but this would require a large number of new gauge fields and spin-0 bosons. Two questions to consider are why supersymmetry fails to relate
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In the massless case of N=1 simple supersimetry, the states are labeled by the helicity λ and the four-momentum.
In this case we have two states in the supermultiplet plus CPT conjugates: |pμ, ± λ> and |pμ, ± (λ-½)>

Then there is a λ= {0, ½} supermultiplet (where for example a quark with λ=½ has a partner squark of λ=0)
and a λ= {1, ½} supermultiplet (where for example a gluon with λ=1 has a partner gluino of λ=½)

My question is why do we put the matter fields in the λ= {0, ½} supermultiplet? I mean why the squark can not have λ=1 for example?.
 
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My question is why do we put the matter fields in the λ= {0, ½} supermultiplet? I mean why the squark can not have λ=1 for example?.
This is still an open possibility, at least in extended supersymmetry. However, relating matter fields(quarks and leptons) with spin-1 superpartners would require a very large gauge group and, therefore, a large number of new gauge fields (bosons), as well as many additional spin-0 bosons, associated with the spontaneous breakdown of this large gauge symmetry. So, relating all fermions (quarks and leptons) with spin-0 superfermions (squarks and sleptons) represents the simplest and most economic possibility, i.e. it does not require a very large gauge group.
Okay, here are two questions for you to think about: 1) Why did supersymmetry fail to relate the spin-1 photon with a massless spin-1/2 neutrino; and, at the same time, their charged electroweak partners, the spin-1 [itex]W^{ \pm }[/itex] with the spin-1/2 [itex]e^{ \pm }[/itex], which is possible in principle? 2) What goes wrong when we relate the left-handed fermionic doublet [itex]( \ (\nu)_{ L } \ , \ (\ell^{-})_{ L } )^{ t }[/itex] with the spin-0 doublet [itex]( \ \varphi^{ 0 } \ , \ \varphi^{ - } )^{ t }[/itex]?
 
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What is SUSY N=1 massless supermultiplet?

SUSY N=1 massless supermultiplet is a theoretical concept in particle physics that describes a specific type of supersymmetric particle, also known as a superpartner. It consists of a massless fermion and a massless boson that have identical quantum numbers, except for their spin.

What is the significance of SUSY N=1 massless supermultiplet?

The existence of SUSY N=1 massless supermultiplet is a key prediction of supersymmetry, which is a proposed theory that suggests every known fundamental particle has a corresponding superpartner with different spin properties. This theory has important implications for understanding the fundamental forces of nature and unifying them into a single framework.

How does SUSY N=1 massless supermultiplet relate to the Standard Model of particle physics?

SUSY N=1 massless supermultiplet is a theoretical extension of the Standard Model, which is the current best understanding of the fundamental particles and their interactions. It introduces supersymmetric particles to the Standard Model, which could potentially solve some of its problems, such as the hierarchy problem and the unification of forces.

What evidence is there for SUSY N=1 massless supermultiplet?

Currently, there is no direct experimental evidence for SUSY N=1 massless supermultiplet. However, some indirect evidence, such as the observed behavior of the Higgs boson, suggests that supersymmetry could be a valid theory. Scientists are actively searching for evidence of supersymmetry through experiments at the Large Hadron Collider and other particle accelerators.

What are the potential implications of discovering SUSY N=1 massless supermultiplet?

If SUSY N=1 massless supermultiplet is discovered, it would confirm the existence of supersymmetry and open up a new era in particle physics. It could provide insights into the nature of dark matter, the hierarchy problem, and the unification of forces. It could also have practical applications, such as advancements in technology and medicine.

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