Dec 19 – 20, 2018
Centre for Particle Theory, Durham
Europe/London timezone

A Gentle Introduction to Supersymmetric Localization

Dec 20, 2018, 9:25 AM
20m
CM107 (Department of Mathematical Sciences)

CM107

Department of Mathematical Sciences

Speaker

Mr Matthew Renwick (Department of Mathematical Sciences, Durham University)

Description

Localization is a powerful technique utilised in supersymmetric field theories to reduce troublesome infinite dimensional path integrals to pleasant finite dimensional integrals. The aim of this talk is to provide an introduction to this topic and discuss its applications. In particular, I will explain how this technique is used to compute the exact partition function and the expectation values for certain operators in supersymmetric theories.

Primary author

Mr Matthew Renwick (Department of Mathematical Sciences, Durham University)

Presentation materials