The super W∞ algebra

E. Bergshoeff, C.N. Pope, L.J. Romans, E. Sezgin, X. Shen

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Abstract

We construct a higher-spin N = 2 superalgebra whose bosonic sector is W∞⊕W1+∞. It can be realised in terms of bilinear currents involving free complex bosonic and fermionic fields. We also discuss the spectral flow, and various truncations.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)447-452
Number of pages6
JournalPhysics Letters B
Volume245
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 16-Aug-1990
Externally publishedYes

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