N = 8 supergravity
Abstract
The complete structure of N = 8 supergravity is presented with an optional local SO(8) invariance. The SO(8) gauge interactions break E 7 invariance, but leave the local SU(8) unaffected. Exploiting E 7 × SU(8) invariance and using explicit lowest order results, we first derive the complete action and transformation laws. Subsequently, we introduce local SO(8) invariance and prove the consistency of the theory. Possible implications of our results are discussed.
- Publication:
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Nuclear Physics B
- Pub Date:
- November 1982
- DOI:
- 10.1016/0550-3213(82)90120-1
- Bibcode:
- 1982NuPhB.208..323D