New superconformal multiplets and higher derivative invariants in six dimensions

作者:Kuzenko, Sergei M.; Novak, Joseph*; Theisen, Stefan
来源:Nuclear Physics B, 2017, 925: 348-361.
DOI:10.1016/j.nuclphysb.2017.10.013

摘要

Within the framework of six-dimensional N = (1, 0) conformal supergravity, we introduce new off-shell multiplets O*(n), where n = 3, 4,..., and use them to construct higher-rank extensions of the linear multiplet action. The O*(n) multiplets may be viewed as being dual to well-known superconformal O(n) multiplets. We provide prepotential formulations for the O(n) and O*(n) multiplets coupled to conformal supergravity. For every O*(n) multiplet, we construct a higher derivative invariant which is superconformal on arbitrary superconformally flat backgrounds. We also show how our results can be used to construct new higher derivative actions in supergravity.

  • 出版日期2017-12