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Title: Introduction to Supersymmetry (Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics) by Peter G.O. Freund ISBN: 0-521-26880-X Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr Pub. Date: 01 September, 1986 Format: Hardcover List Price(USD): $64.95

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Average Customer Rating: 2.67 (3 reviews)

Rating: 1
Summary: a mathematical book
Comment: I gave up reading the book after I finished only 3 chapters as I found myself too stupid and can't appreciate the book, to understand the materials on lie superalgrbras, you must be very familar the materials on classical lie algebras as stated by Humphrys, but for a graduate student not very care about the mathematical details of physical theories before, it is really a too high reqirement. But I have to admit it is a good book, I like the style of Freund's writing, I want to say that it's not so good for a graduate student doesn't have a solid basis on mathematics like me, but it might be better for another one who likes the mathematical aspects in physics. I'm tring to read a book on lie algebras to prepare for a future read of the book, I think it worthyful to spend some time on the preparation for reading this book. In addition, the book really contains many important and interesting phases in supersymmetry though it is a very small book.

Rating: 2
Summary: Disappointing
Comment: This book in my opinion is too short and much too sketchy in its presentation. I found Weinberg's book to be incomparably better for those seeking an introduction as well as a deeper treatment of the subject. The detail and careful development of the theory in Weinberg stands in stark contrast to the loose, just-describe-the-facts approach found here. For instance, Weinberg clearly atates and proves the Coleman-Mandula theorem and then goes on to give a rigorous derivation of the most general supersymmetry algebras. All this is glossed over in Freund's book.

Rating: 5
Summary: a perfect introduction
Comment: This book is perfect for a graduate student in physic who wishes to explore this wonderful new subject of mathematical physics. It is a self consistent, step by step introduction. The mathematics of supersymmetries are explained from chapter 1 to 9 to give the reader a solid mathematical background for studying supersymmetries (chapter 10 to 19) and supergravities (chapter 20 to 26). Perhaps one of the best introduction to the subject.