An introduction to supersymmetric gauge theories and matrix models
Journal article, 2004

We give an introduction to the recently established connection between supersymmetric gauge theories and matrix models. We begin by reviewing previous material that is required in order to follow the latest developments. This includes the superfield formulation of gauge theories, holomorphy, the chiral ring, the Konishi anomaly and the large N limit. We then present both the diagrammatic proof of the connection and the one based on the anomaly. Our discussion is entirely field theoretical and self contained.

Supersymmetry

chiral ring

gauge theories

Author

Christoffer Petersson

Chalmers, Department of Theoretical Physics and Mechanics, Mathematical Physics

Gabriele Ferretti

Chalmers, Department of Theoretical Physics and Mechanics, Mathematical Physics

Rainer Heise

Chalmers, Department of Theoretical Physics and Mechanics, Mathematical Physics

International Journal of Modern Physics

Vol. A 19 2015-

Subject Categories

Physical Sciences

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10/7/2017